China to ease restrictions on long-haul routes

China"™s aviation regulator will ease its policy of having only one airline on a long-haul international route from 1 October, paving the way for greater competition in the segment. In a statement on its website, the Civil Aviation Administration of China says the current policy was implemented in 2009, but change is necessary as China"™s […]

Air Canada Named Best Long Haul Airline in the Americas

Air Canada today was named the Best Long Haul Airline in the Americas for 2018 by AirlineRatings.com, an airline safety and product rating agency that promotes excellence in the industry. AirlineRatings.com gives Air Canada its top seven-star rating for both safety and product. «Air Canada’s strategic focus has been on long-haul, international flying through our […]

EasyJet launches long-haul plan to connect airlines

European passengers flying long-haul to the US or South America will now be able to book their flights through easyJet after the UK low-cost airline launched a new service aimed at connecting flights internationally. EasyJet has teamed up with low-cost long-haul carriers Norwegian Air Shuttle and Canada"™s WestJet to allow passengers to book connecting flights […]