Airlines
Agents Explore The Amazon With ProColombia
Colombia can accommodate those who want to indulge in a little monkey business. Juan Sebastian Sanchez of Colombian tourism board ProColombia told a Thursday Baxter Media webinar that the country has huge expanses of Amazon jungle that are home to monkeys, jaguars, pink dolphins and a host of other exotic creatures. Sanchez says his homeland is a particularly biodiverse country, something that is reflected not only in the Amazon but other areas as well. For instance, of the some 14,000 bird species found worldwide, around 2,000 "fly through the skies of Colombia," he...
KLM Brings Premium Comfort To Toronto
Beginning Oct. 30, KLM will introduce its new intermediate cabin, the Premium Comfort Class, on its daily Toronto-Amsterdam route. The new cabin will be available on flight KL 692 from Toronto to Amsterdam. The B787-10 will be equipped with 318 seats: 38 in Word Business Class; 28 in the new Premium Comfort cabin; and 252 in Economy of which 39 are Economy Comfort seats boasting more legroom and recline than a standard seat. Jean-Eudes de La Bretèche, General Manager for Air France KLM Canada, said: “We are delighted that Toronto has been chosen amidst the first destinations...
Sunwing Ramps Up Winter 2022-2023 Capacity
As demand continues to grow, Sunwing is ramping up its capacity on its winter 2022-2023 schedule. It had released its initial winter schedule to four of Canada’s larger airports back in September. For the first time in over two years, Sunwing is returning to 12 more airports this winter and now offering flights to the sun from a total of 26 gateways from coast to coast. From major city centres to airport operations in regions including Atlantic Canada, the Prairies, Northern Ontario and Québec, Sunwing will continue to offer the most direct flights to sun destinations, with...
Air Canada By The Numbers
In announcing Air Canada’s third quarter 2022 financial results, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rousseau said: “Air Canada's solid third quarter results stem from the ongoing restoration of our extensive network, an improved operational performance, our modern and efficient fleet, as well as leading products and services, and an incredible team of employees.” Rousseau continued: “We generated $644 million in operating income with a strong operating margin of 12.1%. This was the first quarter since the pandemic began in which we delivered positive...
A New Experience From Air Canada
Air Canada has unveiled a comprehensive range of new product improvements to elevate the customer experience. The changes will have something for everyone, including upgraded Economy dining, more in-flight entertainment and connectivity options, and enriched Premium offerings. Beginning in November, customers will see new and restored services in Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and in Premium cabins onboard, a new Economy Class dining service with a celebrity chef entree internationally plus fresh, new Bistro choices in North America, and in a first for a Canadian airline,...
WestJet, Sunwing Respond To Competition Bureau Report
WestJet’s proposed acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines is raising concerns with the Competition Bureau, which has concluded that the acquisition “is likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in the sale of vacation packages to Canadians.” In its report, which was delivered to the Minister of Transport by the Commissioner of Competition, the Bureau’s concerns are outlined and that report will inform Transport Canada’s public interest review of the proposed transaction as it relates to national transportation. The Bureau...
FLYGTA Adds Cryptocurrency Payment Option
FLYGTA is offering a new innovative payment option for travellers booking private jet services online. Beginning Oct. 26, travellers will have access to blockchain payments to book all routes via the FLYGTA website. This is the first time a private jet company in Canada has offered cryptocurrency as a payment option. Digital payments are powered by EukaPay and enable USD Coin – USDC, Bitcoin – BTC, Bitcoin Cash – BCH, Ethereum – ETH, Tether – USDT, and Litecoin - LTC. All transactions are offered via the FLYGTA website at www.flygta.com. For more information on how...
Air Canada, CAE Advancing Diversity
Air Canada and CAE are joining forces to advance diversity in aviation doubling the number of 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships granted to young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or maintenance engineers. Up to four aspiring commercial pilots will be invited to join the CAE Women in Flight program as an ambassador. Launched in 2019, the Judy Cameron scholarships were previously awarded to four recipients, which is increasing to eight with the support of CAE and their Women in Flight ambassador program. The annual Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, established...