Airlines
Canada Jetlines Reports A Busy November
Canada Jetlines reports that in addition to its scheduled flights to Calgary from Toronto, it has completed 18 charter flights in November for a variety of new clients. The carrier indicated that it sees significant opportunities in the Canadian travel and tourism sector, with strong demand domestically and in international markets like the USA, Mexico, Jamaica, and many others. It is continuing to build out strong relationships with tourism boards, airports, and economic development stakeholders and charter brokers. Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines, said: “We see a strong...
Kitchener-Waterloo Now Closer To Paradise
Kitchener-Waterloo is now closer to paradise as Sunwing is poised to launch two weekly, direct flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Varadero, Cuba from Waterloo International Airport beginning in December. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, noted: “Our relationship with Waterloo International Airport has remained strong since 2009 and we are thrilled to join forces yet again with two direct routes down south this winter.” Dawson continued: “After a difficult, few years for the industry, we are excited to return to the Region of Waterloo and are...
Industry Talks Recovery At Air Sector Summit
Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra led a National Summit on the Recovery of the Air Sector late last week. The Summit brought together industry partners, including airports, airlines, industry associations, labour groups, consumer rights groups, and government departments and agencies to discuss critical issues facing commercial passenger air transportation and the future of the air sector in Canada. Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Annie Koutrakis, also participated in the...
Fiji Airways Takes Off From YVR
For Canadians, Fiji is that much closer with the launch of Fiji Airways commercial flights to and from Vancouver. Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen is encouraging Canadians to take advantage of these twice weekly flights to enjoy the world-renowned Fijian hospitality. Said Viljoen: “Our Five Star airline, and multi-award winning onboard experience, including meals, amenities and staff service offer the best value for money. With Canada well into winter and travellers eagerly looking for warm tropical paradise, the timing of our newest route...
Turkish Airlines Focuses On The Future
Turkish Airlines continues to prove the value it places on humanity and the environment with its efforts towards energy productivity. In order to elevate its services and leadership among airline companies, the flag carrier has received the LEED v4.1 O+M: EB Certificate. With the successful conclusion of the initiative for the Turkish Airlines OC – Flight Crew Terminal, the flag carrier became the first airline in Europe and the third in the world to receive a platinum certificate. As a result of this effort and dedication, this success also became another feather on the cap of...
Thailand Gets A Lift With Air Canada
Thailand's tourist trade is on the verge of getting a major boost from Air Canada, with the carrier planning to begin linking Vancouver and Bangkok on Dec. 1, with four weekly flights available. It will be the first nonstop service between this country and Thailand and the carrier is reporting strong bookings for the coming months. Titiporn Manenate, the Tourism Authority of Thailand's executive director, The Americas Region Department, used a Thursday Toronto gathering to thank Air Canada for its "brand-new flights." Misty Khaola-iead of the tourism authority's Toronto...
Swoop Expands Its Fleet
Swoop is celebrating the entry into service of its sixth new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with WO flight 360 from Toronto to Halifax. In just under 10 months, Swoop has added six new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its existing fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800 NGs, bringing its total fleet size to 16 aircraft. This accomplishment is a symbol of Swoop's considerable growth in 2022, adding 12 new destinations to our network with more to come in 2023. Bob Cummings, President of Swoop, said: “We're thrilled to be celebrating the entry into service of our sixth new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft,...
Air Transat Flying High In Summer 2023
Air Transat will be flying high in the summer 2023, releasing its new program which features 275 flights a week to over 40 destinations at the height of the season. The carrier will strengthen its position in Europe, increase the number of connections to the South and the United States as well as enhancing its domestic service. Michèle Barre, Vice-President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing, Air Transat, points out that: “This flight program is perfectly in line with our mission, which is to encourage discovery and foster openness, whatever the destination or the reason...