Airlines
Southwest Airlines Signs Multi-Year Deal with ATPCO
ATPCO has deepened its partnership with Southwest Airlines through two new agreements including Express Contracts, providing highly valued corporate contract automation, and Routehappy. Southwest signed multi-year agreements to utilize Routehappy and Express Contracts. With its Routehappy agreement, the carrier’s travel experience options are presented in its own brand voice, in multiple languages, regardless of sales channel – and in the most visually appealing display that highlights the benefits of flying on Southwest. ATPCO’s Routehappy content brings unique airline fares,...
Air Canada Issues First TCFD Report
Air Canada has issued its first report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, said: “We are proud and pleased to release our first TCFD-aligned report, reinforcing Air Canada's long-standing commitment to transparency on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) matters, while underscoring our ongoing work towards achieving our long-term goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally by 2050.” Rousseau continued: “Our objective is to provide investors and other...
Canada Jetlines Receives AOC From Transport Canada
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has received its air operating certificate (AOC) from Transport Canada, granting approval to initiate operations out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Securing the AOC confirms that Canada Jetlines has all required professional capabilities and adheres to all safety regulations needed for aircraft operations. Canada Jetlines looks forward to its inaugural flight and will be releasing new destinations and updated scheduling shortly. Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines, said: “The entire team at Canada Jetlines is...
WestJet Takes Off From Winnipeg To Los Angeles
WestJet has announced the addition of service between Winnipeg and Los Angeles, beginning Oct. 31, 2022. The route will operate three-times weekly on a year-round basis, strengthening ties and convenience in transportation between Winnipeg's expanding television and film industry and Los Angeles. John Weatherill, WestJet, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “It was an honour to attend today's celebration that is the result of the collaborative partnership between Winnipeg Airports Authority, Economic Development Winnipeg, the Government of Manitoba and...
Air Canada Offers Operational Update
In its latest update, Air Canada outlined its operational improvement initiatives implemented in response to the challenges the global airline industry has encountered emerging from the pandemic. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive of Air Canada, said that: “At Air Canada, we know how much our customers value travel and their reliance on us to transport them safely, comfortably and without disruption. This is always our goal and we share with them their disappointment that, coming out of the pandemic, the global industry faltered due to the unprecedented challenges of...
Saint Lucia Welcomes Air Canada’s Return
Saint Lucia is gearing up to welcome the return of Air Canada service this fall/winter season. The carrier will be operating direct non-stop service from Toronto (YYZ) to Saint Lucia (UVF) once-a-week starting on Oct. 9, 2022. In November 2022, Air Canada will increase its flight frequency to 4 weekly flights (Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri) until Dec. 9. Additional flights will be added to the schedule for the holiday season with 5 weekly flights until Dec. 18, then increasing to 6 weekly flights until Dec. 25. In January 2023, Air Canada’s winter schedule will include 5 weekly flights...
Fiji Is Ready To Welcome Canadians
Fiji Airways is preparing to link Vancouver with the Fijian city of Nadi, a route it's confident will entice large numbers of Canadians to the South Pacific destination as travel rebounds. Airline staff and Tourism Fiji personnel alike are applauding the route, which will see twice-weekly service start Nov. 25. "It's been a long time since we've seen Canadians down in Fiji and we're looking forward to welcoming you," James Pridgeon, head of tourism development and partnerships for Fiji Airways, told a Thursday (Aug. 11) Toronto gathering. Stroebel Bekker, Fiji Airways...
Federal Government Offers Airport Update
The federal government is strongly encouraging Canadians to know their rights when they travel by air under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations – these rules cover compensation requirements for all flight incidents that are considered within an air carrier’s control, including flights delayed or cancelled as a result of crew shortages. Through each part of their travel journey, passengers should document any incidents that occur as they may be eligible for compensation. And it noted that no traveller should have to sleep on the floor of an airport or feel unsafe as a...