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Montreal Airport just moved up 5 spots in the world rankings and it beat Toronto Pearson

If you've travelled through Montreal-Trudeau International Airport recently, here's something you might not have expected to hear: it's climbing the global rankings.

According to the newly-released 2026 World Airport Awards, YUL ranked 46th in the world this year, up from 51st in 2025. Toronto Pearson, meanwhile, held steady at 55th, maintaining the same spot as last year.

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Heading to Montreal airport? Here's why your GPS might send you to the wrong address

If you're planning to catch a flight from Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) anytime soon, you might want to double-check where your GPS is actually taking you — unless you're cool with parking between two jumbo jets.

Google Maps has a bit of a navigation problem when it comes to Montreal's airport. While the app will technically get you to YUL, it might not drop you off where you actually need to be: the terminal.

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Montreal airport has a dreamy new 'common-use' lounge and it's the city's best-kept secret

If you've flown out of Montreal-Trudeau Airport recently, there's a good chance you walked right past one of the airport's best-kept secrets without even realizing it.

Tucked away next to Starbucks and YUL Pizza in the domestic terminal, between gates 1 and 2, is a brand new YUL airport lounge that's shaping up to be a game changer for travellers looking to escape the usual chaos.

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3 longstanding restaurants just shut down at Montreal Airport and more changes are coming

There's been no shortage of construction at Montreal's airport this summer — and now some big changes are happening on the food front, too.

As of August 4, three long-standing restaurants at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport have permanently closed: St-Hubert Express, La Brûlerie Saint-Denis, and Burger King. All three were located in the public departures area and had been serving travellers for years.

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Montreal is ditching U.S. travel fast but other Canadian cities are hardly making changes

Fewer Canadians are heading south of the border, and Montreal is leading the slowdown.

According to a new Statistics Canada report published on June 2, 2025, travel between Canada and the U.S. continued to decline in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of reduced transborder traffic.

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Montreal-Trudeau Airport is about to become a construction site and travel could get messy

If you're flying out of Montreal anytime soon, you'll want to give yourself a little extra time — and maybe a little extra patience.

Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) has officially entered its renovation era, with years of major construction and expansion plans now underway. According to Aéroports de Montréal, the work will stretch well into the 2030s and will impact just about every corner of the airport — from roads to runways to parking.

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You can get flights from Montreal to Europe for under $690 round-trip during this huge sale

If you've been dreaming of a European escape in 2025, now might be the perfect time to make it happen. There are some seriously cheap flights from Montreal to Europe right now, with round-trip fares to dreamy destinations like Lyon, Paris, Lisbon, and London starting at just $689.

Thanks to Air Transat's flash sale, after flying out of Montreal-Trudeau Airport, you could be wandering through the charming streets of Lyon, indulging in pastéis de nata in Lisbon, or strolling along the Thames in London — all without spending a fortune.

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A new ultra low-cost airline is coming to Montreal — Here's everything you need to know

Get ready to say bonjour to cheap flights to Europe, Montreal! A new low-cost airline is about to take off in the city, making direct trips to France more affordable and more accessible.

French bee, a French low-cost, long-haul airline, is officially launching a direct route from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Paris-Orly on April 30, 2025.

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Air Transat has new flights from Montreal to sunny Spanish islands with crystal clear waters

Escaping to Spain's sun-soaked islands from Montreal is about to get a whole lot simpler. Thanks to a new partnership between Air Transat and Air Europa, Canadian travellers can now hop on smoother connections to some of Spain's most stunning island spots, including Ibiza, Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca, and Las Palmas.

What's more, starting in June 2025, Air Transat is launching its first-ever direct flight from Montreal to Valencia, making it easier than ever to explore Spain's dreamy Mediterranean coast.

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Goodbye free carry-ons: Air Transat announces new baggage fees policy

Thinking of leaving Quebec for a little getaway? You should probably pack light.

In a move that mirrors Air Canada's recent changes, Air Transat has made significant adjustments to its baggage fees policy.

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A flight from Montreal to Cuba was forced to turn back after a wild mid-air brawl

A Sunwing flight from Montreal to Cuba took an unexpected turn (literally) on Sunday evening when a violent altercation broke out mid-air.

According to authorities, a 40-year-old man began verbally assaulting a fellow passenger shortly after the plane took off. Things got physical shortly after. As a result, the pilot decided to turn the plane around for the safety of other passengers on board and make an immediate return to Montréal-Trudeau Airport.

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Montreal is getting a new budget airline with round-trip flights to Paris for under $450

Get ready to pack your bags Montreal, because a brand-new budget airline is about to land in the city.

On Wednesday, January 29, a French airline promising affordable long-haul flights without skimping on comfort announced that it would be touching down in Quebec later this year.

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