Airlines
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...
IATA Looks For New Connectivity Policies
00 IATA is calling on governments and regulators to encourage stronger European cohesion and economic development by embracing policies to promote greater air connectivity. Key to this is recognizing the different strengths and benefits offered by the diverse types of carriers operating in Europe. Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, observed that: “Europe, just like the rest of the world, relies on air connectivity, which is vital for society, tourism, and trade. Business users of the European air transport network--large and small—have confirmed this in a recent IATA survey:...
AirlinePros Canada Taking Care Of Agents
AirlinePros Canada Inc. -- which oversees LAM Moçambique (IATA: TM/068) BSP Coordination services in this country -- will include basic commercial support to the Canadian travel Industry(B2B). Airlinepros reports that LAM will now allow Canada BSP participating agents to claim 3% commission on GDS published fares, after taxes and related fees. Commissionable flights must be TM operated. In reference to this positive development for the agency community, Karl Müller – Canada director of Airlinepros stated: “Agents and travel organizations have worked hard to support the...
Europe Continues To Bounce Back Despite Challenges
Worsening inflation and staff shortages made for a challenging summer, however, the European Tourism Commission (ETC) reports that Europe’s tourism industry continues to bounce back. In its newly released ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects,’ it reported that European airlines held up well, with August flight volumes down just 11% relative to 2019. And the date is encouraging, suggesting a positive outlook for 2022, with the region expected to recover close to 75% of 2019 inbound travel volumes this year. In fact, the ETC’s quarterly report predicts that Europe’s...
Canada Jetlines Announces Partnership With Hertz
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has announced a partnership with Hertz Canada Limited (“Hertz”) as the carrier’s car rental provider. As a result of the new partnership, Canada Jetlines’ passengers can now book car rentals at the best available rates for Hertz. Travellers flying with Canada Jetlines can secure special rates with Hertz when booking on Canada Jetlines’ website as well as with a Canada Jetlines boarding pass at the brand’s car rental locations in Canada. Hertz will also periodically offer special promotions and exclusive car rental benefits to the...
Sunwing Adds Sault Ste. Marie To Cayo Coco Flights
Beginning in December, Sunwing Airlines will be offering weekly flights from Sault Ste. Marie to Cayo Coco, Cuba. Offering quintessential beach vacations in the Jardines del Rey island chain with a host of all-inclusive resorts to call home, customers can recharge on Cayo Coco’s white-sand shores, explore colourful coral reefs or spot exotic species in the surrounding everglades and mangroves, including one of the world’s largest native pink flamingo colonies. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “As a popular vacation destination in Cuba for...
Canada Jetlines Confirms First International Route
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has confirmed the launch of international nonstop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Las Vegas, Nevada to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The carrier’s first route into the United States is scheduled to launch on Jan. 19, 2023, with multiple frequencies per week. The new service from Toronto will be Jetlines’ third nonstop route to serve Canadians. Flights will commence in January 2023, with travel now on sale via www.Jetlines.com. Operation of these flights are subject to final Federal Aviation Administration...
Taking Care Of Business
IATA has released a new survey of 500 European business leaders focused on their use of air transport to do business across borders and confirming the critical nature of air transport to their business success: 89% believed that being close to an airport with global connections gives them a competitive advantage 84% could not imagine doing business without access to air transport networks 82% thought their business could not survive without connectivity to global supply chains via air transport Some 61% of business leaders surveyed rely on aviation for global...