Airlines
A Simulating Experience
Porter Airlines has confirmed that installation of the E195-E2 flight simulator by FlightSafety International at its Toronto site has been completed. This is the first simulator of its kind in North America and will support Porter’s pilot training as part of its previously-announced order for up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Paul Moreira, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Porter Airlines, said that: “This is another step forward in our growth plans, as pilots will soon have the opportunity to begin their training ahead of our first E195-E2 flights later...
Quick Thinking Makes For A Great Event
Goway Travel employees and their industry colleagues didn't jeopardize any opportunity they might have of getting on popular trivia show Jeopardy with their sterling Tuesday night performance. Goway staffers along with people involved in New Zealand's and Australia's tourism trades gathered in Toronto Tuesday night for what would have been the 20th annual Goway-Air New Zealand cricket game, with cricket a popular sport in New Zealand and many other countries Goway sends people to. The competition was cancelled because of rain, prompting Goway to quickly host a trivia contest,...
Air Canada Releases Citizens Of The World Report
Air Canada has released the 2021 edition of Citizens of the World, describing how the carrier has advanced a range of sustainability programs despite the impact of COVID-19 on the global airline industry. The document, Air Canada's annual corporate sustainability report, details the airline's progress in such areas as safety, wellness, the environment, and employee and community engagement. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, said: “Although COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on airlines globally, I am proud that Air Canada has kept moving...
Turkish Airlines Improving The Travel Experience
As the most valuable brand of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines continues to improve the travel experience of the passengers with disabilities and limited mobility with the Sunflower Lanyard project. Within the scope of the “Differences Add Value” program, flag carrier contributes to the awareness of its ground service personnel and cabin crew with the Sunflower Lanyards offered to its passengers with invisible disabilities such as Autism, Dementia, Anxiety Disorder, Vision, or Hearing Disorders. Commenting on the new program, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi; “While we are...
Air Canada Ramps Up Service To Korea
An increase in frequencies is upcoming for the schedule of flights that Air Canada operates between Canada and South Korea. The airline currently operates four flights per week between Toronto YYZ and Seoul-Incheon ICN. That is set to increase to up to five flights per week for September and October. Meanwhile, the Air Canada schedule of flights between Seoul and Vancouver YVR operates on a daily basis. The Vancouver route gets a B777-300, while a 787-900 Dreamliner is on the Toronto routing. Air Canada brought news of its services to Vancouver recently, in partnership with the...
What’s Taking So Long?
The latest government and industry actions; continued action to advance the rights of travellers; collaborating with partners to find solutions; increasing staffing for security screening; and ArriveCAN were all covered in a recent update on action and progress made on reducing traveller wait times and delays across Canadian airports were all covered in an update delivered this week by Transport Minister, Omar Alghabra; Health Minister, Jean-Yves Duclos; Public Safety Minister, Marco Mendicino; and Tourism Minister and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault. The ministers...
Canada Jetlines Set For Take Off In September
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. will begin operations out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with its first scheduled route into YYC Calgary International Airport next month (September). Set for its debut on Sept. 22, 2022, Canada Jetlines will begin operations with biweekly flights operating Thursdays and Sundays out of Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC) from 07:55am – 10:10am EST and returns from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto (YYZ) 11:40am – 17:20 EST. Frequency will increase to three flights per week, Thursdays through Sundays, starting Oct. 13. This...
Absolutely Transformational
“It’s absolutely transformational for the business on every level,” observed Porter Airlines’ president and CEO, Michael Deluce when asked about the acquisition of up to 100 Embraer E195-E2. Deluce continued: “Porter has always shaped the market by offering competitive fares and differentiated service, which adds up to great value for travellers. Our team is working incredibly hard to do this again and it will be a big sense of accomplishment when that first aircraft takes off.” He pointed out that the new aircraft are “the most environmentally-friendly option...