Airlines
Fiji Airways Takes Off From YVR
For Canadians, Fiji is that much closer with the launch of Fiji Airways commercial flights to and from Vancouver. Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen is encouraging Canadians to take advantage of these twice weekly flights to enjoy the world-renowned Fijian hospitality. Said Viljoen: “Our Five Star airline, and multi-award winning onboard experience, including meals, amenities and staff service offer the best value for money. With Canada well into winter and travellers eagerly looking for warm tropical paradise, the timing of our newest route...
Thailand Gets A Lift With Air Canada
Thailand's tourist trade is on the verge of getting a major boost from Air Canada, with the carrier planning to begin linking Vancouver and Bangkok on Dec. 1, with four weekly flights available. It will be the first nonstop service between this country and Thailand and the carrier is reporting strong bookings for the coming months. Titiporn Manenate, the Tourism Authority of Thailand's executive director, The Americas Region Department, used a Thursday Toronto gathering to thank Air Canada for its "brand-new flights." Misty Khaola-iead of the tourism authority's Toronto...
Swoop Expands Its Fleet
Swoop is celebrating the entry into service of its sixth new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with WO flight 360 from Toronto to Halifax. In just under 10 months, Swoop has added six new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its existing fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800 NGs, bringing its total fleet size to 16 aircraft. This accomplishment is a symbol of Swoop's considerable growth in 2022, adding 12 new destinations to our network with more to come in 2023. Bob Cummings, President of Swoop, said: “We're thrilled to be celebrating the entry into service of our sixth new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft,...
Air Transat Flying High In Summer 2023
Air Transat will be flying high in the summer 2023, releasing its new program which features 275 flights a week to over 40 destinations at the height of the season. The carrier will strengthen its position in Europe, increase the number of connections to the South and the United States as well as enhancing its domestic service. Michèle Barre, Vice-President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing, Air Transat, points out that: “This flight program is perfectly in line with our mission, which is to encourage discovery and foster openness, whatever the destination or the reason...
AC Launches Live TV Onboard Select Domestic Flights
Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time or watch live national news onboard a flight. Live TV on Air Canada flights currently features six Canadian English and French channels which are available as part of the airline's complimentary and extensive inflight entertainment programming. John Moody, Senior Director - Product Design, at Air Canada, said: “We are thrilled to launch Live TV as the newest...
It’s A First For Edmonton
IATA has launched its Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnvA for Airports and GSPs) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first participant in the expanded IEnvA and will play a leadership role as the value chain aligns to ensure a sustainable future for air transport. IEnvA for Airports and GSPs is an expansion of the successful IEnvA for Airlines. IEnvA programs enable participants to build robust environmental management plans with continual performance improvements. Some 50 airlines are part of the IEnvA program, with 34 of them fully...
Air Canada Invests In The Future
Air Canada is investing in the future, with an equity investment/loan of $6.75 million into Canadian climate solutions company, Carbon Engineering (CE). The investment supports the advancement of CE's Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) directly out of the air at large, industrial scale. Under its Climate Action Plan, Air Canada has committed to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. To help achieve this goal, the company created a $50 million investment fund to support new technologies. The $6.75 million being invested in CE comes from...
Sunwing Ramps Up Edmonton Lift
Sunwing is ramping up its weekly flights from Edmonton this winter, offering service to eight destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “We are thrilled to bring more southern routes to Edmonton International Airport this winter with multiple weekly direct flights on board Sunwing Airlines.” Dawson continued: “As a key market for us that has provided consistent support throughout the years, we’re committed to continue bringing our Edmonton customers more opportunities to travel under our wing...