Airlines
Roundtable Responds To Return Of Random Testing
The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable has responded to the federal government’s announcement that it was reinstating random testing for air travellers. In a statement, the group said: "The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable is disappointed with the federal government's decision to re-introduce mandatory random COVID-19 arrival testing for fully vaccinated travellers, and mandatory 10-day isolation for any person who tests positive. As our industry works with government, agencies and partners to combat wait times and delays, this announcement marks a step backward that...
Canada Resuming Mandatory Random Testing Offsite
The Canadian government has announced that mandatory random testing will resume as of July 19, 2022, for travellers who qualify as fully vaccinated, arriving in Canada by air to the four major Canadian airports, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto. To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to Canada, travellers must have been vaccinated with a primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine accepted by the Canadian government for the purpose of travel at least 14 calendar days before entering Canada. All testing for air travellers, for both those who qualify as fully vaccinated and...
Heathrow Airport Imposes Capacity Cap
Heathrow Airport is imposing a capacity cap from July 11 to Sept. 11 and is asking airlines to “stop selling summer tickets to limit the impact on passengers” during that period. In an open letter to passengers on the capacity cap, Heathrow Airport’s CEO John Holland-Kaye writes: “The global aviation industry is recovering from the pandemic, but the legacy of COVID continues to pose challenges for the entire sector as it rebuilds capacity. At Heathrow, we have seen 40 years of passenger growth in just four months. Despite this, we managed to get the vast majority of...
Working Together At Toronto Pearson
Toronto Pearson Airport has launched an education campaign on how passengers and stakeholders can work together to improve wait times at the airport. With over 400 organizations operating at Toronto Pearson, all partners are working hard every day to improve the passenger experience when travelling through the airport. "A better trip through Pearson" walks passengers through Pearson airport, providing simple tips and tricks to help smooth passenger journeys along the way by equipping them with more information about what to expect. "Solving for congestion at Pearson" walks...
IATA Concerned About Return To Pre-Pandemic Slot Rules
IATA is concerned that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. The European Commission has announced it intends to return to the longstanding 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% of every planned slot sequence. Global slot rules are an effective system for managing access to and the use of scarce capacity at airports. The system has stood the test of time and while airlines are keen to restart services, the failure of several key airports to accommodate demand, coupled with...
Sabre, Finnair Team Up On NDC Offers
Sabre Corporation and Finnair plan to make Finnair’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content available through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). According to the plan, Sabre-connected travel agents will be able to shop, book, and manage Finnair’s NDC offers through Sabre’s Offer and Order APIs, the point-of-sale tool Sabre Red 360, as well as the corporate booking solution GetThere starting later this year. Jenni Suomela, vice president Channel Management & Payments, Finnair, said: “Today’s travellers demand customized services and personalized experiences...
Creating A Network Of Synergies
Air Canada and Emirates have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers' networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey. The two carriers plan to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab Emirates and to destinations beyond Dubai. Emirates customers will also enjoy an enhanced travel experience when travelling to Toronto or to key destinations across the Air Canada...
Experience The Best Of Summer In Dubai
Emirates is making Dubai a cooler summer holiday destination than ever before, offering customers free entry to some of the UAE’s most popular attractions plus many more exciting offers, while the city’s marquee event -- The Dubai Summer Surprises - returns with a full calendar of entertainment, culture and family activities. Whether returning to Dubai or visiting for the first time, Emirates’ customers can enjoy free entry to these highly popular UAE attractions: The iconic Burj Khalifa At The Top: Experience breath-taking views from the world’s tallest building. Located...