Airlines
The WestJet Group Provides Further Update On Sunwing Airlines, Swoop Integration
The WestJet Group has provided a further update on its plans for the integration of Sunwing Airlines and Swoop into one product offering, making it clear that those plans are directed at providing reliable and affordable travel to a broader spectrum of guests and communities across Canada and beyond, through combining the best of every airline across the WestJet Group. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are confident that the future integration of Sunwing Airlines into the WestJet Group, following that of our ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop will...
WestJet Confirms ‘Eventual Integration’ Of Sunwing Airlines
WestJet has confirmed that it will eventually integrate Sunwing Airlines into its mainline operations. In an e-mail response to questions from Press Today, WestJet spokesperson, Julia Kaiser wrote: “While we can confirm the eventual integration of Sunwing Airlines into WestJet, the anticipated timeline to do so has not been determined at this time.” Kaiser’s email response continued: “Our immediate focus remains on the integration of Swoop's highly successful business model across WestJet's operations.” She also told Press Today that: “To provide further clarity,...
AASA Inducts AirlinePros International As An Associate Member
AirlinePros International has become an Associate Member of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA). AASA is a leading regional airline association recognized by IATA focusing on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) which includes the Indian Ocean islands. Karl Müller, Director of AirlinePros Canada, said that: “It is with pleasure that I advise [you of] the induction of AirlinePros to AASA – Airline Association of Southern Africa as an active Member.” Muller continued: “This recognition comes as the result of the commercial and strategy input...
Pacific Coastal Launches New Routes From Nanaimo
Pacific Coastal Airlines is introducing two new routes at the Nanaimo Airport, further enhancing its commitment to connecting communities and providing convenient travel options for passengers. Starting Sept. 12, 2023, Pacific Coastal Airlines will operate daily non-stop flights on the Nanaimo - Vancouver South Terminal and Nanaimo - Kelowna routes, utilizing the 19-passenger pressurized turboprop Beechcraft 1900 aircraft. This aircraft offers passengers comfortable seating, a spacious 6-foot cabin height, and ample cargo capacity, ensuring a pleasant and convenient travel...
ACTA Hosting NDC Webinars
ACTA is hosting two webinars – one with Air Canada and one with Amadeus – to help travel advisors understand the New Distribution Technology (NDC) which Air Canada is made available on June 15, 2023. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “We find there is significant confusion about NDC capability and impacts. ACTA will be having a number of webinars over the next several months with our airline and GDS partners to help increase knowledge and clear up any confusion.” Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors are welcome to join ACTA’s NDC English and French webinars on June 19,...
Sabre, Aeromexico Launch NDC Content
Sabre Corporation and Aeromexico have announced that the carrier’s NDC content is now available through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). Aeromexico is rolling out its NDC offers in waves, starting in Mexico this month. The airline’s content is now available through the Sabre Offer and Order APIs, agency booking solution Sabre Red 360 and Sabre’s online booking tool, GetThere for travel agencies based in Mexico. Thousands of Sabre-connected agencies in more than 150 countries around the world are already shopping, booking, and servicing NDC content through...
Air Canada Takes Off With New Vancouver to Singapore Service
Air Canada is expanding its international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore's Changi International Airport (SIN). The new route will operate four times weekly beginning April 3, 2024*, onboard Air Canada's flagship Dreamliner fleet. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, and travel agents. Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada, said: "Air Canada continues to adapt...
Amex GBT Tracks Flight Costs In Canada
According to new research from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), overall, flying will be far more expensive this summer. Amex GBT analyzed tens of thousands of client transactions on flights to and from Canadian destinations, revealing that a typical Toronto-to-Montreal flight in economy class cost 20% more this year compared to 2019. While an economy flight from Toronto to London, is a resounding 27% more expensive. As peak travel season is getting underway, in most cases travellers will be paying more. Economy and business-class passengers on the most in-demand...