Airlines
Porter, Macquarie Asset Management Partner On YHU Development
Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (PAHI) is entering a partnership with Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) to support development of the previously announced passenger terminal at Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU). A new company, Partenaires d’infrastructure YHU (Québec) s.e.c. / YHU Infrastructure Partners (Québec) LP, is being formed under joint Porter and MAM ownership to develop the terminal. A local management team will operate the facility upon completion. Construction PCL (PCL) has also been selected as the general contractor for the passenger terminal. Work will commence in...
Voyzant Takes Off With Air India
Representatives from Voyzant were in New York last week to attend an event hosted by Air India at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel. Along with an evening cocktail reception, the event also included the opportunity for the Voyzant representatives to attend a roundtable business forum with a group of operators in the US. During the event, Air India also introduced the travel trade representatives on hand to Campbell Wilson, the new Managing Director & CEO of Air India. Wilson took the opportunity to talk to those attending about Air India’s current and future plans and the event also...
Travelkore Payment Platform Lands VISITAX Collection Rights
On July 10 the Mexican state of Quintana Roo issued a statement mandating that all travel operators, airlines and other providers collect an infrastructure improvement tax on behalf of the state -- which includes destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres among others. The Quintana Roo State VISITAX is US$18.80 per person and must be paid by all non-residential visitors prior to arrival at Cancun International Airport (CUN). The only exception to VISITAX is for those individuals arriving via land through the Mexican state’s...
Major Cabinet Shuffle Sees New Tourism Minister, Transport Minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a major cabinet shuffle yesterday (July 26), with two changes of note for this country’s transportation, travel and tourism industry. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Quebec MP representing the riding of Hochelaga, becomes Canada’s new Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for Quebec Regions. Randy Boissonnault, who previously held the portfolio of Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, moves to Minister of Employment Workforce Development and Official Languages. Pablo...
Porter Inaugurates Ottawa-Vancouver Service
Porter Airlines has inaugurated service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The route marks Porter’s first Western Canada destination from Ottawa. Initially, Porter will offer one daily roundtrip flight on the route, using its 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. It offers a variety of connections to Eastern Canada via Ottawa. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said: “The Ottawa-Vancouver route is an important part of our expansion as we build a coast-to-coast network that offers travellers our...
Arajet Launching Montreal-Santo Domingo Flights
Arajet has announced its second route out of Canada as it gears up to offer direct flights between Montreal and Santo Domingo. Operations on the new route will begin Nov. 7, 2023, with Arajet operating 4 days a week with a introductory fare of US$155 (one way, tax included), and will soon also include connections to other destinations in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean. Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and founder of Arajet, said: “Arajet remains committed to the growth and expansion of our hub, especially now with Canada which is the second country of origin of...
Businesses Rally Around Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Through the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, aviation and industry leaders are coming together to support the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The fund, launched earlier this year, welcomed eight new partners this week -- American Express Global Business Travel, Aramco Ventures, Aviation Capital Group, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Groupe ADP, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue Ventures. They join the fund’s inaugural partners Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase, and Honeywell to support start-ups working on SAF research, production,...
Emirates, Air Canada Mark Milestone At Dubai International
Air Canada and Emirates have marked a milestone in their strategic partnership, with the move of Air Canada's operations to Dubai International's (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 (July 26). The co-location of operations in one terminal will significantly improve the connecting experience for customers and underscores the benefits of the partnership between the two airlines launched in November 2022. Customers transiting in Dubai between the Americas on Air Canada and the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Africa on Emirates will enjoy a seamless and expedited...