Airlines
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...
AC Launches Live TV Onboard Select Domestic Flights
Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time or watch live national news onboard a flight. Live TV on Air Canada flights currently features six Canadian English and French channels which are available as part of the airline's complimentary and extensive inflight entertainment programming. John Moody, Senior Director - Product Design, at Air Canada, said: “We are thrilled to launch Live TV as the newest...
It’s A First For Edmonton
IATA has launched its Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnvA for Airports and GSPs) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first participant in the expanded IEnvA and will play a leadership role as the value chain aligns to ensure a sustainable future for air transport. IEnvA for Airports and GSPs is an expansion of the successful IEnvA for Airlines. IEnvA programs enable participants to build robust environmental management plans with continual performance improvements. Some 50 airlines are part of the IEnvA program, with 34 of them fully...
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...