Airlines
Air Transat Resumes Havana Flights
Air Transat has resumed its flights to Havana after close to three years of ‘forced suspension’ due to the pandemic. Air Transat is the only carrier to offer two weekly direct flights from Montreal to Havana in its winter program. It’s also possible to combine an urban getaway in Havana with a beach-side vacation in Varadero with Air Transat's exclusive Duo package. Departures are available from Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Moncton, Montreal and Quebec City for this package. For more, agents can go to Agent...
Sunwing Ramps Up Winnipeg Lift
Sunwing is offering multiple weekly flights from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) this winter, connecting travellers to destinations in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Sunwing’s President of Tour Operations, Andrew Dawson said: “We’re thrilled to resume flight operations in Winnipeg for the winter season, helping our customers get more out of their getaways in more of the destinations they love. With a wide variety of resorts and fantastic deals on all vacation packages during our Boxing Week Sale, plus our guarantee of more perks, more value and more...
Porter Adds Halifax Flights From Pearson
Porter Airlines will add service to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) beginning Feb. 23, 2023. The carrier has been serving the Halifax community since 2007 and passengers can now choose to travel with Porter using two Toronto airports on this popular route, including the downtown convenience of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said that: “Halifax is a popular destination for business and leisure passengers. This new service from...
Canada Jetlines Receives Final FAA Approval For US Flights
Jetlines Operations Ltd. Reports that the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted it authority to operate and fly to and from the United States. This news follows the recent economic authority granted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, several weeks ago. Eddy Doyle, President & CEO Canada Jetlines, said: “The U.S. is a major market for Canadian travellers and we are looking forward to expanding our international network. Jetlines is ready to start flying to the Melbourne/Orlando International airport in Florida and to the Harry Reid International...
Take Off To Mont-Tremblant With Porter
Porter Airlines is taking off to Mont-Tremblant, Que with service continuing through March 27, 2023. The carrier is now operating non-stop flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Mont-Tremblant International Airport. Porter Escapes also offers complete flight, hotel and ski packages and for more, go to https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/book-travel/book-flight-and-hotel or check out www.flyporter.com for more...
WestJet Names Foster As New CIO
WestJet has appointed Tanya Foster as Chief Information Officer. Foster will join WestJet's executive leadership on Jan. 9, 2023. Foster brings over 20 years of IT experience and forging links between business strategy and technology solutions to WestJet. As WestJet's Chief Information Officer, she will oversee all aspects of the airline's IT capabilities, ensuring its technology platforms are efficient, easy-to-use and cost effective. Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of the WestJet Group, said: “I am pleased to welcome Tanya to the WestJet Group. With her extensive experience she...
Arrive Ready To Fly
IATA has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality. The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalization of Admissibility will enable travellers to digitally prove admissibility to an international destination, avoiding a stop at the check-in desk or boarding gate for document checks. Under the One ID initiative airlines are working with IATA to digitalize the passenger experience at airports with contactless biometric-enabled processes. Programs are already in use in various...
Porter Launching Four Non-stop Routes From Ottawa
Porter Airlines is launching four new Canadian and U.S. routes from Ottawa International Airport. Starting March 27, 2023, passengers will be able to fly on daily non-stop flights between Ottawa and Boston, New York-Newark, Quebec City and Thunder Bay. The carrier will be the only airline providing year-round daily direct flights to Boston, Quebec City and Thunder Bay from Ottawa. Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines, said: “Ottawa was our first destination when we launched in 2006, and it has always been a critical location for Porter throughout our history. The...