Airlines
Air Transat Takes Off With 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Air Transat is kicking off the celebration of its 35th anniversary in style with compelling savings on South packages and a series of exciting contests. Until Sept. 27, travellers can take advantage of savings of up to 35% on South packages for departures between now (Sept. 7) and May 31, 2023. In addition, the company will giveaway 35 South packages for two at one of the beautiful Paradisus properties in Cuba, the Dominican Republic or Mexico. To enter, travellers can simply fill out the entry form available on its website. Participants can increase their chances of winning by...
Star Alliance Expands Paid Lounge Access
Star Alliance has expanded its paid lounge access service at the Rio De Janeiro (GIG) airport. Along with complimentary access for Star Alliance Gold customers and passengers in eligible cabin classes on Star Alliance member airlines, the lounge will now also welcome all other Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class, for a nominal fee. For those who can already access the lounge, this now means they have the option to purchase access vouchers for their family members, friends or colleagues travelling together, so that their entire party can relax...
Swoop Adds Non-Stops To Cuba
Swoop has expanded its winter schedule with new routes, more frequencies and new service to Cuba. The seasonal, non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ) and Varadero (VRA) begins on Jan. 11, 2023, and fares start from $189 one-way. Tia McGrath, Leader, Distribution and Sales, said: “We're thrilled to be announcing an expansion in the Caribbean, adding Varadero to our growing list of vacation destinations. Cuba tops the list for Ontarians seeking an affordable beach getaway and we're proud to reaffirm our commitment to the region with more ultra-convenient and ultra-low fares.” As...
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...