Airlines
WestJet, Korean Air Enhance Codeshare Deal
WestJet and Korean Air have expanded their long-standing codeshare agreement with the placement of WestJet's codeshare on Korean's flights between both Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Vancouver International (YVR) in Canada and Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea. The agreement marks WestJet's first reciprocal codeshare with an Asian partner. With WestJet's "WS" code now active for sale on Korean's flights to Seoul, guests have more opportunities than ever before to combine WestJet and Korean flights to meet their trans-Pacific travel needs. John Weatherill,...
IATA Encouraged By ICAO Assembly Achievements
IATA says that it’s ‘strongly encouraged’ by the adoption of a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The global airline industry association makes it clear that this important step forward by states aligns with both the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 resolution agreed by airlines at the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting in October 2021. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said: “The significance of the LTAG...
Hitting A High Note
IATA has reported that there was continued momentum in the air travel recovery in August 2022. The global airline industry association’s passenger data for that month shows that: Total traffic in August 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 67.7% compared to August 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 73.7% of pre-crisis levels. Domestic traffic for August 2022 was up 26.5% compared to the year-ago period. Total August 2022 domestic traffic was at 85.4% of the August 2019 level. International traffic rose 115.6% versus August 2021 with airlines in...
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...