Airlines
Air Canada, Emirates Activate Codeshare Partnership
Air Canada and Emirates have launched their codeshare cooperation which will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents, including to destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Beginning today (Nov. 1), codeshare tickets will be available for sale to 35 markets for travel effective Dec. 1 with 11 additional markets to be added pending final regulatory approval, and the potential for more markets to be included beyond that. Tickets are available via the carriers'...
Air France, KLM Launch First Canadian Credit Card
Air France and KLM are launching their first credit card in Canada -- Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard -- with partner Brim Financial. Issued and managed on Brim's state-of-the-art digital platform, the card will provide Canadians with the ability to earn Flying Blue Miles with their everyday purchases. The new Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard enables customers to earn Experience Points (XPs) faster and level up their Flying Blue experience, helping them achieve or maintain status even more quickly. Cardholders will earn Miles each time they use their card, which can...
Sunwing Takes Off From Ottawa
Sunwing is returning to Ottawa this winter beginning in early November when it will operate weekly direct flights from Canada’s capital to destinations in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Cuba -- including the reimagined boutique destination of Cayo Largo, opening its doors this November. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “Facing some of the harshest winters in Canada, we’re thrilled to return to our beloved capital this season offering our customers more flights, more direct routes and more sunny destinations they can escape to from...
Agents Explore The Amazon With ProColombia
Colombia can accommodate those who want to indulge in a little monkey business. Juan Sebastian Sanchez of Colombian tourism board ProColombia told a Thursday Baxter Media webinar that the country has huge expanses of Amazon jungle that are home to monkeys, jaguars, pink dolphins and a host of other exotic creatures. Sanchez says his homeland is a particularly biodiverse country, something that is reflected not only in the Amazon but other areas as well. For instance, of the some 14,000 bird species found worldwide, around 2,000 "fly through the skies of Colombia," he...
KLM Brings Premium Comfort To Toronto
Beginning Oct. 30, KLM will introduce its new intermediate cabin, the Premium Comfort Class, on its daily Toronto-Amsterdam route. The new cabin will be available on flight KL 692 from Toronto to Amsterdam. The B787-10 will be equipped with 318 seats: 38 in Word Business Class; 28 in the new Premium Comfort cabin; and 252 in Economy of which 39 are Economy Comfort seats boasting more legroom and recline than a standard seat. Jean-Eudes de La Bretèche, General Manager for Air France KLM Canada, said: “We are delighted that Toronto has been chosen amidst the first destinations...
Sunwing Ramps Up Winter 2022-2023 Capacity
As demand continues to grow, Sunwing is ramping up its capacity on its winter 2022-2023 schedule. It had released its initial winter schedule to four of Canada’s larger airports back in September. For the first time in over two years, Sunwing is returning to 12 more airports this winter and now offering flights to the sun from a total of 26 gateways from coast to coast. From major city centres to airport operations in regions including Atlantic Canada, the Prairies, Northern Ontario and Québec, Sunwing will continue to offer the most direct flights to sun destinations, with...
Air Canada By The Numbers
In announcing Air Canada’s third quarter 2022 financial results, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rousseau said: “Air Canada's solid third quarter results stem from the ongoing restoration of our extensive network, an improved operational performance, our modern and efficient fleet, as well as leading products and services, and an incredible team of employees.” Rousseau continued: “We generated $644 million in operating income with a strong operating margin of 12.1%. This was the first quarter since the pandemic began in which we delivered positive...
A New Experience From Air Canada
Air Canada has unveiled a comprehensive range of new product improvements to elevate the customer experience. The changes will have something for everyone, including upgraded Economy dining, more in-flight entertainment and connectivity options, and enriched Premium offerings. Beginning in November, customers will see new and restored services in Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and in Premium cabins onboard, a new Economy Class dining service with a celebrity chef entree internationally plus fresh, new Bistro choices in North America, and in a first for a Canadian airline,...