Airlines
IATA Projects Hong Kong Recovery By End Of 2024
IATA has upgraded its passenger traffic projections for Hong Kong, indicating it will recover to pre-crisis levels by the end of 2024. As well, the global aviation industry association welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labour crunch in the aviation sector. The revised projections by IATA bring Hong Kong in line with expectations for a faster recovery in the Asia-Pacific region. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said that: “The situation is looking bright for Hong Kong. China’s earlier than expected...
WestJet Taking Off For Bonaire
WestJet will be taking off to Bonaire with the launch of non-stop seasonal service from Toronto beginning Dec. 12, 2023, with once a week service. WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development, Chris Avery, said: “WestJet is excited to bring the beauty and allure of Bonaire to Canadian travellers looking to trade in their winter routines for world-renowned adventure and pristine white beaches.” Avery continued: “As we look towards the colder months ahead and our exciting growth plan, we are more committed than ever to expanding our network,...
Canada Jetlines Provides Operating Metrics Update
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has provided an update on key operating metrics with the aim to provide timely information to its shareholders. The carrier experienced strong demand for its services in Q2 2023 with a high utilization rate for its fleet of two Airbus 320 aircraft. The company forecasts to have operated 1,518 block hours in Q2 2023 which will end on June 30. This represents an increase of 265% over the 571 hours flown in Q1 2023. Canada Jetlines third aircraft is on schedule to be delivered by the end of July 2023, subject to satisfaction of all conditions precedent...
Condor Takes Off To New Heights With A330neo Aircraft
Mikko Turtiainen, Condor’s Director of Sales, The Americas, used lyrics from an ‘80s hit by the Pointer Sisters to sum up how he felt about all the advancement that’s unfolding at the airline like the arrival of its new long-haul A330neo aircraft. “I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it — and that's truly how I feel,” he told the crowd of industry partners gathered at Plaza Premium lounge at Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson last night. “Condor at the moment is on a magical journey and this journey started at the very worst, at the darkest points of the pandemic. Condor made...
Happy Canada Day From Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is offering Canadians some Canada Day promotional fares to celebrate this country’s national holiday. From July 1 to 7, travellers can enjoy fares starting at $1160 for travel between July 2023 and March 2024 from Canada to Qatar Airways’ network of destinations worldwide including Nairobi, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Bali, Beirut, and Blackouts and restrictions apply, and for more information, just CLICK...
Wishes Do Come True
In celebration of Make-A-Wish Canada’s 40th anniversary, 40 wish families from across Canada will have their wishes to Walt Disney World Resort granted simultaneously in a special week-long group vacation experience from July 18-25. This is the first time in the organization’s history that 40 wishes have been granted at once. The week will be chock full of special touches including pre-flight, welcome and anniversary parties, and fun family activities. Having a wish granted is not just a “nice to have” item. It is a life-changing experience for families facing critical...
McArthur Resigns As Lynx Air President And CEO
Merren McArthur has resigned as the President and CEO of Lynx Air, citing personal reasons. McArthur is the founding CEO of Lynx Air, having joined the airline in June 2021, and leading it to its first flight launch in April 2022, followed by a successful first year of operations. McArthur will continue in the role until the end of September, allowing time for the selection and appointment of a new CEO. Bill Franke, Chairman of Lynx Air’s board of directors, said: “I want to thank Merren for her significant contributions to Lynx Air over the past two years. Merren has...
Etiquette In The Sky: What Does And Doesn’t Fly
As Canadians prepare to take off for their summer travels, KAYAK has released the Unspoken Rules of Air Travel manual so that everyone knows what does and doesn’t fly. These comprehensive rules address a wide array of topics, ranging from whether it is acceptable to put your feet on the chair in front of you (68% agree it’s not), to the food you should never bring on a flight (spoiler alert: it’s hard-boiled eggs, according to 74% of travellers). As for what KAYAK uncovered, well, here are a few of the highlights: Sit back and Relax. 88% of people say it’s OK to recline...