Airlines
More ‘Sell Your Way To The USA’ Winners
The second group of "Sell Your Way to the USA" incentive winners have returned from exploring Oregon’s Mt. Hood, Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast regions and Portland. Enjoying Air Canada’s service to their destination, the group was escorted by guide Daniel Johnson of First Nature Tours with first stop Mt. Hood. They visited historic Timberline Lodge joined Mt. Hood Outfitters for a guided snowshoe tour followed-by a wine tasting at Bryn Mawr Vineyard. The group enjoyed a guided tour of Oregon’s tallest lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse and tried their hand at...
UPDATED: WestJet Acquisition Of Sunwing Approved
Canada’s Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra has announced that following Transport Canada’s assessment of the public interest -- which incorporated the findings of the Commissioner of Competition, and consultations with Canadians, consumer protection groups, unions and industry – the Canadian government has approved the acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines by WestJet Airlines Ltd., subject to strict terms and conditions that are in the interest of Canadians. Minister Alghabra said that: “Today's decision was not taken lightly, especially in light of...
Flair Airlines Calls Seizure Of 4 Of Its Planes ‘Unprecedented’
Following several media reports that four of its planes had been seized, Flair Airlines has issued the following statement: “Flair Airlines is aware of extreme and unusual actions taken by a New York-based hedge fund and lessor of certain Flair Airlines aircraft. This is a commercial dispute, which has impacted four of Flair Airlines’ aircraft. The airline is aggrieved by this unprecedented action.” The statement continues: “Flair Airlines has been involved in ongoing communications with the lessor and payment has been initiated, as they have been previously done. Flair...
Canada Jetlines Connects Canadian Agents With Amadeus
Following a distribution agreement announcement in July 2022, Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has confirmed that travel agents in Canada are now able to view and book Canada Jetlines inventory via the Amadeus Travel Platform. Joining the Amadeus global marketplace enables Canada Jetlines to enhance its geographic reach and target new leisure traveler segments, while providing travel agents with increased options to create optimal travel experiences for their clients. Canada Jetlines Chief Commercial Officer, Duncan Bureau said: “Canada Jetlines’ business plan from day one has...
Lynx Air Adds Montreal To Its Network
Lynx Air (Lynx) will add Montreal to its network from June 5, 2023, taking the total number of North American destinations served by Lynx to 15. The carrier will operate services from Montreal – Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to both Calgary International Airport (YYC) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT). Frequencies range from 2 to 4 services a week, depending on the market. Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx, said: “We are delighted to be adding the vibrant city of Montreal to the Lynx Air network in the lead up to summer. While Montreal is a very popular...
Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January
The recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on IATA’s January traffic results. Those results indicate that: Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.2% of January 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for January 2023 rose 32.7% compared to the year-ago period, helped by the lifting of the zero-COVID policy in China. Total January 2023 domestic traffic was at 97.4% of the January 2019 level. International traffic climbed 104.0% versus January 2022 with all...
Aspiring Women In Aviation
To mark International Women's Day, Air Canada and CAE have announced the recipients of the 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers. This year, the two Montreal-based global aviation companies have joined forces to double the number of recipients, awarding scholarships to eight young women from across Canada. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, CAE's four recipients will become CAE Women in Flight – Air Canada Ambassadors and help inspire more women to...
Swoop Adds New Domestic Routes For Summer
Swoop is expanding its summer schedule with several new routes and added flight frequencies. Bob Cummings, President of Swoop, said: “As Canada's leading ultra-not-expensive airline, we’re proud to be expanding our footprint from coast to coast with our summer schedule.” Cummings continued: “Convenience and affordability are paramount, so we’re focusing our ultra-not-expensive flights in true ULCC markets that enable more Canadians to explore their big, beautiful backyard.” As part of its summer’s domestic expansion, Swoop will be adding new service between London,...