Airlines
Air Canada Invests In The Future
Air Canada is investing in the future, with an equity investment/loan of $6.75 million into Canadian climate solutions company, Carbon Engineering (CE). The investment supports the advancement of CE's Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) directly out of the air at large, industrial scale. Under its Climate Action Plan, Air Canada has committed to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. To help achieve this goal, the company created a $50 million investment fund to support new technologies. The $6.75 million being invested in CE comes from...
Sunwing Ramps Up Edmonton Lift
Sunwing is ramping up its weekly flights from Edmonton this winter, offering service to eight destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “We are thrilled to bring more southern routes to Edmonton International Airport this winter with multiple weekly direct flights on board Sunwing Airlines.” Dawson continued: “As a key market for us that has provided consistent support throughout the years, we’re committed to continue bringing our Edmonton customers more opportunities to travel under our wing...
Emirates Picks Uplift As Buy Now, Pay Later Solution
Uplift, the leading enterprise Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution serving the world’s top travel and retail brands announced an exclusive partnership with Emirates for U.S. and Canada customers. Passengers booking flights on Emirates can now spread the cost of their travel over time with simple, affordable monthly installments through Uplift. Available now, Emirates passengers can make their getaway dreams a reality by utilizing Uplift’s pay over time monthly installments, rather than paying in full at booking. Customers will see the total cost of their trip upfront allowing...
Jamaica Sees Canadian Air Seats Hit Record Level
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has reported success in increasing airline seats out of Canada, Jamaica’s second largest visitor market. Said Minister Bartlett: “So far, we have been successful in commitments that will see the number of airline seats at a record 283,000 out of Canada to Jamaica this winter; 26,000 more seats than was recorded in 2019, pre-COVID-19,” he announced this afternoon. These are from major travel partners such as Air Canada Vacations, WestJet, Transat and Sunwing. Speaking in Canada, Minister Bartlett noted that: “The marketing program for...
Sunwing Adds Weekly Flights From Hamilton
Sunwing is returning to Hamilton this winter with five weekly direct flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Year after year, Sunwing’s winter flights from Hamilton International Airport have proven to be a convenient option for travellers not only in Hamilton but the entire Niagara Region and western GTA, and the tour operator expects this to be another successful winter season. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “We’re excited to resume operations from Hamilton International Airport...
WestJet, Japan Airlines Enhance Codeshare
WestJet and Japan Airlines have enhanced their codeshare agreement, allowing WestJet to use its "WS" code on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan. With the addition of Tokyo as a destination available for sale to guests on WestJet.com and through the airline's call centre and travel trade partners, WestJet guests can now seamlessly book travel to Tokyo via Vancouver from across the airline's domestic network. John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer, said: “As...
Get Ready For Recovery
IATA is urging the Asia-Pacific region to prepare for the anticipated surge in traffic and provide policy support for the industry’s decarbonization efforts, as the region moves forward from COVID-19. Conrad Clifford, IATA’s Senior Vice President and Deputy Director General, said that: “The last three years have been extremely challenging for the airline industry. Asian airlines, in particular, were hit hard, accounting for about a third of the industry’s losses between 2020 and this year. With the region finally emerging from COVID-19, governments have a key role to play in...
Canada Jetlines Adds Orlando To Its Network
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has confirmed that it will be adding non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in Florida. It is the carrier’s second route into the United States and will launch starting with two flights per week and increased frequency to follow. The new service out of Toronto will be Canada Jetlines’ fourth nonstop route, following the announcement of Las Vegas. Operation of these flights are subject to final Federal Aviation Administration approval. Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive...