Airlines
Canada Jetlines Connects With Sabre
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd has confirmed that Canadian travel agents are now able to view and book Canada Jetlines seat inventory via the Sabre Global Distribution System. Sabre Corporation will now enable their subscribers in Canada to sell Canada Jetlines inventory. Joining Sabre's global marketplace will enable Canada Jetlines to enhance its geographic reach and target new leisure traveler segments, while providing travel agents with increased options to create optimal experiences for their clients. Canada Jetlines Chief Commercial Officer, Duncan Bureau said: “We are...
Lynx Takes Off From YYC To LAX
Lynx Air’s (Lynx) has launched service to Los Angeles from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this week and will offer three flights per week between the destinations using new Boeing 737 aircraft. To celebrate Lynx’s inaugural Los Angeles flight, the airline is offering a chance to win a vacation package for two, including flights to Los Angeles, four nights’ accommodation at Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach and a Los Angeles Explorer’s pass from GoCity. Lynx is also offering a limited-time seat sale, giving up to 50 % off base fares...
There’s Something In The Air
FCM Consulting forecasts in its latest Global Quarterly Trend Report that global aviation will be back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. The forecast comes as the fourth quarter of 2022 wrapped up the corporate travel industry’s year of recovery – a recovery that was kept buoyant by strong growth in Q2 and Q3. The report showed that Q4-2022 seat capacity saw an 18% increase on Q4-2021 and was 13% down on Q4-2019. It also highlighted a minor slowdown in seat growth in Q4, with the 2022 full-seat capacity up 31% on 2021, but still down 17% on 2019. Airfares are also staying...
Airlines Step Up For Türkiye And Syria
IATA has expressed its deep condolences to the people of Türkiye and Syria who have been affected by the devastating earthquake in the region. The global airline industry association highlighted the important contributions from the aviation industry to the relief effort both with the immediate search-and-rescue efforts and for long-term humanitarian aid. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said: “This tragedy has deeply moved us and the world. On behalf of IATA member airlines, we express our deep sorrow to the people of Türkiye and Syria. Our thoughts are with all those...
Porter Starting Service Between YEG And YYZ
Porter Airlines is launching its first flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Edmonton is the first destination in Alberta to be added to the airline’s network. Flights are operated with Porter’s new Embraer E195-E2 jets. A 132-seat, two-by-two configuration gives every passenger more space thanks to no middle seat. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said that: “The Toronto-Edmonton route is an opportunity for us to introduce Porter’s elevated economy travel...
Porter Launching Ottawa-Charlottetown Flights
Porter Airlines is launching direct service between Ottawa International Airport and Charlottetown Airport, with flights taking off on May 17. The new daily, non-stop route is to be served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “Porter is continuing to invest in regional flying across Eastern Canada. Charlottetown is an entirely new destination for us and the addition of Prince Edward Island means that Porter is serving every Atlantic Canada province for the first time.” Porter...
WestJet Adds To Its Summer Schedule
WestJet has unveiled 20 new routes and three new destinations on its summer schedule. The carrier’s summer network additions feature new non-stop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis, with new routes added to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Nashville and Seattle. In line with its previously announced strategic direction, WestJet is also expanding domestic travel options across Canada with increased frequencies and options to travel from coast-to-coast, and everywhere in between. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are thrilled...
Meetings With A Purpose
For the first time since 2020, Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations convened for their respective meetings in Jamaica, bringing their entire sales teams for in-person strategy and planning sessions over the course of two different weekends in January. The two groups were hosted at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay. Maureen Barnes-Smith, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Unique Vacations Canada (affiliate of worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts), said: “The chance to host the full complement of sales teams from both Air Canada and Air Canada...