Airlines
Unlocking Opportunities
A new report found that city airports -- like Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport -- support businesses, provide connectivity and unlock opportunities that make a city world class. And they also have a key role in building knowledge economies, playing a critical role in the circulation of people and ideas. Published by PortsToronto and authored by urbanist and University of Toronto Professor, Dr. Richard Florida, the report – Toronto’s Downtown Airport: A Powerful Economic Asset in the City’s Urban Core – makes it clear that a centrally located, city airport is critical to...
What Canadian Travellers Can Expect In 2023
CheapOair.ca has looked into its crystal ball to share some of the top trends that Canadian travellers need to be aware of in the coming year. The tourism industry rebounded in 2022, reaching 70% of its pre-pandemic levels globally, however, the year was not without its own challenges, as travellers were met with staffing issues, long airport waits, and cancelled flights. Will travel in 2023 continue to bring new challenges and opportunities? Taking into consideration the continuing inflation, fluctuating fuel costs, and global instability, CheapOair.ca anticipates that 2023 will...
Porter Taking Off With Redesigned Loyalty Program
Porter Airlines is relaunching its VIPorter loyalty program to coincide with the start of its new Embraer E195-E2 jet service that begins on Feb. 1, 2023. VIPorter’s new structure expands membership levels, adds benefits and makes it easier for frequent economy travellers to earn the perks they value faster than with any other Canadian airline. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said that: “As we expand our network across North America and introduce amenities for all our passengers that create an elevated economy travel...
Amex GBT Enhances Its Sustainability Solutions
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has signed a new agreement with climate tech company CHOOOSE to integrate its carbon emissions calculations across Amex GBT’s travel booking and reporting tools. The company indicated that the aim of the new deal is to enhance Amex GBT’s sustainability solutions by increasing the precision and consistency of greenhouse gas emissions data and to build architecture for future carbon compensation. Canada is ranked 10th in the world for total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and has the highest GHG emission rate per capita from the...
Finnair Takes The Next Step
Finnair is taking the next steps towards a more dynamic, customer-centric selling through modern distribution channels. Starting early 2023, Finnair will gradually implement continuous pricing in modern distribution channels – through Finnair.com and Finnair mobile App as well as NDC-enabled channels for agent partners. Through continuous pricing, customers will not experience large price increases between booking classes as pricing is not tied to the 26 legacy price points. This results in more competitive pricing in modern channels compared to offers through legacy...
Air France-KLM NDC Content Now Available On Travelport
Air France-KLM and Travelport have announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) has gone live on Travelport+, providing customers direct access to the NDC content. Angus Clarke – Chief Commercial Offer at Air France-KLM, said: “NDC will be increasingly important in the distribution strategy of Air France and KLM. The launch of Air France-KLM’s live NDC content in the Travelport+ platform marks an important milestone in our retailing journey. It demonstrates our commitment to continue to improve and provide multiple connection possibilities and a variety of...
Voyzant Celebrates Chinese New Year With Its Partners
Voyzant hosted more than 150 of its partners for a lunar new year celebration of the Year of the Rabbit. The event featured a 30-minute Lion Dance celebrating Chinese New Year and attendees also had a chance to win a bunch of different prizes from Voyzant’s airline partners. In the photos are: TOP Wolf Paunic - Voyzant; Michael Degrace - Air Canada; Leyland Sampayo - Emirates Airlines; and William Duplak - Voyzant SECOND Turkish Airlines' Tarique Anwar and Ayhan Ugur THIRD Seen here, from l to r, are Luara Albrow - Air Transat and William Duplak -...
Alghabra Looking To Make Changes To APPR
Canada’s Transport Minister, Omar Alghabra made it clear yesterday that the “circumstances Canadians faced during the holiday season were unacceptable” and that they deserve answers about what happened. During Transport Committee hearings looking into the events that took place over the holiday season, Alghabra also made it clear that Canadians deserve to be kept informed about alternative arrangements when their travel is disrupted and that they also deserve to be “compensated when their rights have been violated.” He said: “Upholding the rights of travellers is … a...