Airlines
Sunwing Returns To Atlantic Canada
Sunwing is returning to Atlantic Canada this winter season, with weekly flights from six airports beginning in January until May. The company’s resumption of winter flights from airports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland comes following a difficult two years brought on by the pandemic and resulting travel restrictions, and is a signal of the tour operator’s ongoing commitment to eastern Canada and offering its residents seamless travel options from their local airport of choice. Deana Murphy, Vice President of Retail Sales for Sunwing, said: “It’s been a...
Fiji: Where Happiness Finds You
Baxter Media invites Canadian Travel Agents to attend a webinar with Tourism Fiji on October 12 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. With new, non-stop service from Vancouver starting in November, Fiji‘s warm waters and pristine islands have never been closer. Discover how Fiji is more than just romance and luxury, and how the destination offers something for all types of travelers and budgets. Plus, learn about the famously friendly Fijians, the highlight of any visit to the islands. Hear about Fiji Airways’ new Vancouver service, Tourism Fiji’s new Matai travel agent specialist program, and...
WestJet Group, Alberta Government Take Off Together With Historic Partnership
The WestJet Group and the Alberta government are embarking on a ‘first-of-its-kind partnership’ that will be focused on ‘significantly advancing aviation across the province in support of a stronger economy and a long-lasting, sustainable future for Alberta's aviation sector.’ As the airline furthers its growth strategy, WestJet will invest aircraft capacity, with an asset value in excess of $7 billion in Calgary alone, through significant fleet commitments to be based within the province. WestJet will designate YYC Calgary International Airport as its single global...
Travel Moves Us
Meet the brand new Air Transat. The Montreal-based carrier has adopted a new growth strategy that focuses on its airline operations and emphasizes openness as a core value. To that end, the airline is introducing a new brand positioning and signature that more fully embody its purpose: Travel Moves Us. It’s a turning point in Air Transat’s history and builds on more than 35 years of experience; drawing its key elements from the same DNA that has enabled it to position itself as a globally recognized brand for its openness, friendliness, and expertise. Joseph Adamo, Chief...
Air Canada Takes Off With New Transborder Routes
Air Canada has announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada's and its partner United Airlines' global networks. Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada, said that: “With these new routes from Halifax and Vancouver, Air Canada is meeting demand in these important markets and building on our strengthened trans-border partnership with...
WestJet Group Takes Off With New Boeing Deal
WestJet Group has signed a blockbuster deal with Boeing for the purchase of an additional 42 MAX aircraft, along with options for 22 more. The order is in addition to WestJet's remaining 23 MAX orders and extends the airline's fleet growth plans out to 2028. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech said of the new agreement that: "With this additional order, the WestJet Group will accept delivery of no fewer than 65 aircraft in the next six years, at least 50 will be 737-10 aircraft, furthering our commitment to affordable travel options for Canadians and jobs...
Asia Now Collective Draws Agents To Destinations
Reps from four countries in Asia recently assembled as part of the Asia Now collective to highlight unique tourism qualities and attractions, at a special dinner event in Vancouver. Asia Now invited travel retailers and tour operators to meet at the Shangri-la Hotel in downtown Vancouver to meet with tourism reps from Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore and Korea. All expressed relief and gratitude that the pandemic was a decreasing health threat, and that borders were now opening for tourism. And they touted the attractions that are now coming back to life. For instance, one aspect...
CHTA President Calls For Flexible Airline Tax Approach
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) president is recommending a tiered ‘dynamic taxation system’ as a novel and potential solution to address ongoing concerns about the high cost of air travel within and to and from the region. CHTA’s President Nicola Madden-Greig is calling for a flexible approach to levying airline taxes, pointing out that one of the major constraints facing Caribbean travel is the heavy burden of taxation, and governments could well consider successful revenue management tactics employed within the tourism and aviation...