Airlines
Travelport Takes Off With British Airways’ NDC Content
Travelport has announced that New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from British Airways is now live on the Travelport+ platform. With Travelport, British Airways is delivering simplified access to NDC content to agents, so that travel retailers can easily book and service NDC offers for their customers. The content is available as of today in the UK and Ireland and will be followed by a global rollout for Travelport+ users around the world. Ian Romanis, British Airways’ Director of Retail and Customer Relationship Management, said: “We’re delighted that, together with...
Canada Jetlines Provides July Operations Report
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has provide an update on key operating metrics with the aim to provide timely information to its shareholders. On June 28, 2023, Canada Jetlines announced an increase of 265% in hours flown in Q2, 2023 over the hours flown in Q1 2023, the company is now reporting a new record of hours flown in July 2023 with 622 block hours flown in the month. Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Canada Jetlines, said: “We are pleased with the success the airline keeps achieving on this key operating metric and, with the addition of our third aircraft in August,...
United’s NDC Content Available To Travelport Customers
Travelport has renewed its multi-year agreement with United Airlines and as part of the agreement, Travelport will continue to provide travel agencies around the world real-time access to United’s wide selection of travel content, products, and services. As well, Travelport will continue to collaborate closely with the carrier to support United’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiatives and deliver a world-class, modern travel retail experience. Simplified access to United’s NDC content and servicing capabilities launched several months ago with a successful early adopter...
Cathay Pacific, NEO Financial Launching Credit Card Program In Canada
Neo Financial and Cathay Pacific are partnering to launch a new card program created for Canadian consumers who love to travel. With Canada’s only card that earns Asia Miles, customers will enjoy premium rewards at home and abroad, significant travel benefits and insurances¹, and helpful digital features in the Neo app. Not only that, a secured option is available for newcomers to Canada with guaranteed approval – no credit history required. Cathay Pacific celebrated its 40th anniversary of connecting Hong Kong and Canada this year. The first nonstop service from Hong Kong to...
Emirates Recruiting Cabin Crew In Canada
Emirates will be holding a Cabin Crew recruitment open day from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2023 across major Canadian cities, including Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Open days are set for: Aug. 5, 2023 starting at 9:00am EDT - Montreal Open Day at Novotel Montreal Centre Aug. 7, 2023 starting at 9:00am EDT - Toronto Open Day at Novotel Toronto Centre Aug. 9, 2023 starting at 9:00am MDT - Calgary Open Day at The Westin Calgary Aug. 11, 2023 starting at 9:00am PDT - Vancouver Open Day at Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Emirates is looking for individuals who are...
Canada Jetlines Takes Delivery Of Third A320
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has taken delivery of its third Airbus A320, which has been provided by a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines. Canada Jetlines CEO, Eddy Doyle said: “Canada Jetlines is executing on its previously-announced fleet growth plan with the addition of its third aircraft.” Doyle continued: “The arrival during summer season is great timing to support our existing customers and continue the company’s growth plans as we look forward to our busy winter season.” And he added: “The expansion of Jetlines’...
PLAY Launching Hamilton-Frankfurt Flights
PLAY has launched ticket sales for flights from Hamilton to Frankfurt, with service beginning Dec. 14. The low-cost carrier will operate its flights four to five times a week through the winter. The Iceland-based carrier – with its hub at Keflavik Airport – is celebrating its first Hamilton to Frankfurt flight with a limited-time flight sale, with fares starting from $259 exclusive of taxes and fees. The sale started on July 27, 2023 and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Aug. 10, 2023. Canadians will be able to book the discounted fare for travel dates between January to March...
Arajet Takes Off From Canada
Arajet has started offering connections between its newest destinations Toronto and Montreal in Canada with 8 cities in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. From now on, passengers from Montreal and Toronto will be able to connect with Santiago de Chile, Medellín, Sao Paulo, Cartagena, Aruba, Kingston, Curacao, and Saint Martin through Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo. Victor Pacheco, CEO, and founder of Arajet, said that: “With these new routes that we have initiated, we have reached 88 connections in the 20 destinations of the 14 countries that...