Airlines
Sunwing Adds Weekly Flights From Hamilton
Sunwing is returning to Hamilton this winter with five weekly direct flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Year after year, Sunwing’s winter flights from Hamilton International Airport have proven to be a convenient option for travellers not only in Hamilton but the entire Niagara Region and western GTA, and the tour operator expects this to be another successful winter season. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “We’re excited to resume operations from Hamilton International Airport...
WestJet, Japan Airlines Enhance Codeshare
WestJet and Japan Airlines have enhanced their codeshare agreement, allowing WestJet to use its "WS" code on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan. With the addition of Tokyo as a destination available for sale to guests on WestJet.com and through the airline's call centre and travel trade partners, WestJet guests can now seamlessly book travel to Tokyo via Vancouver from across the airline's domestic network. John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer, said: “As...
Get Ready For Recovery
IATA is urging the Asia-Pacific region to prepare for the anticipated surge in traffic and provide policy support for the industry’s decarbonization efforts, as the region moves forward from COVID-19. Conrad Clifford, IATA’s Senior Vice President and Deputy Director General, said that: “The last three years have been extremely challenging for the airline industry. Asian airlines, in particular, were hit hard, accounting for about a third of the industry’s losses between 2020 and this year. With the region finally emerging from COVID-19, governments have a key role to play in...
Canada Jetlines Adds Orlando To Its Network
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has confirmed that it will be adding non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in Florida. It is the carrier’s second route into the United States and will launch starting with two flights per week and increased frequency to follow. The new service out of Toronto will be Canada Jetlines’ fourth nonstop route, following the announcement of Las Vegas. Operation of these flights are subject to final Federal Aviation Administration approval. Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive...
IATA Looks For New Connectivity Policies
00 IATA is calling on governments and regulators to encourage stronger European cohesion and economic development by embracing policies to promote greater air connectivity. Key to this is recognizing the different strengths and benefits offered by the diverse types of carriers operating in Europe. Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, observed that: “Europe, just like the rest of the world, relies on air connectivity, which is vital for society, tourism, and trade. Business users of the European air transport network--large and small—have confirmed this in a recent IATA survey:...
AirlinePros Canada Taking Care Of Agents
AirlinePros Canada Inc. -- which oversees LAM Moçambique (IATA: TM/068) BSP Coordination services in this country -- will include basic commercial support to the Canadian travel Industry(B2B). Airlinepros reports that LAM will now allow Canada BSP participating agents to claim 3% commission on GDS published fares, after taxes and related fees. Commissionable flights must be TM operated. In reference to this positive development for the agency community, Karl Müller – Canada director of Airlinepros stated: “Agents and travel organizations have worked hard to support the...
Europe Continues To Bounce Back Despite Challenges
Worsening inflation and staff shortages made for a challenging summer, however, the European Tourism Commission (ETC) reports that Europe’s tourism industry continues to bounce back. In its newly released ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects,’ it reported that European airlines held up well, with August flight volumes down just 11% relative to 2019. And the date is encouraging, suggesting a positive outlook for 2022, with the region expected to recover close to 75% of 2019 inbound travel volumes this year. In fact, the ETC’s quarterly report predicts that Europe’s...
Canada Jetlines Announces Partnership With Hertz
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has announced a partnership with Hertz Canada Limited (“Hertz”) as the carrier’s car rental provider. As a result of the new partnership, Canada Jetlines’ passengers can now book car rentals at the best available rates for Hertz. Travellers flying with Canada Jetlines can secure special rates with Hertz when booking on Canada Jetlines’ website as well as with a Canada Jetlines boarding pass at the brand’s car rental locations in Canada. Hertz will also periodically offer special promotions and exclusive car rental benefits to the...