Airlines
Air Transat Adds Montreal To LA Flights
Air Transat has launched non-stop service to Los Angeles from Montreal, marking the start of the carrier's operations in sunny California. The first TS240 flight to Los Angeles landed on May 16, with passengers and crew greeted with excitement by the airport team. Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Transat, said: “We are thrilled to be operating this route and flying passengers to a multifaceted city that is known for its many tourist attractions, but that also represents an excellent gateway to the rest of California.” Adamo added: “The new flight shows our...
Discover The World Appoints Two
Discover The World has appointed Kim Barbisan and Kevin Pohlmann as National Sales Manages in Canada. Barbisan has worked in the travel industry for four decades and has extensive experience in sales and marketing. Her well-established relationships with the travel trade and her market insights are great assets for her to leverage as she leads all sales and marketing for Tradewinds Voyages and Hebridean Island Cruises. Said Barbisan: “I am very excited about representing two unique niche market Cruise Lines and building strong relationships with our travel partners to promote...
SATA Azores Takes Off With Travel Agent Program
SATA Azores Airlines has launched its Travel Agent Specialist Program, providing agents with the opportunity to learn about SATA Azores Airlines and the destinations it serves as well as win fabulous prizes. The Specialist program is divided into 4 lessons: SATA Azores Airlines, The Azores, Madeira, and Other Destinations. Each lesson is divided into short categories that are quick and easy to read and complete. Agents can start the lesson, stop, and save their lesson and come back any time to complete the lesson. For the launch of the program, a promotion will run through July...
Air France Takes Up The Sustainable Challenge
Two very special KLM flights took off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol recently – one to Edmonton, Alberta, the other to Porto, Portugal. Both flights underwent the widest possible array of sustainability measures. Initiated by KLM employees, the Sustainable Flight Challenge will see 16 SkyTeam Airline Alliance members competing with a view to sharing insight and experience on sustainability, thereby accelerating the drive towards greater sustainability throughout our industry. The two most effective ways of reducing CO2 emissions are fleet renewal and the use of sustainable...
Air Transat Takes Off From Quebec City To London
Air Transat operated its first flight between Quebec City and London (TS492) this week. This exclusive service will be offered weekly, on Wednesdays from Quebec City and Thursdays from London-Gatwick, until late September. Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Transat, said that: “With this new flight to London, Air Transat becomes the only carrier to offer our loyal travellers in the Quebec City area a second direct connection to Europe, after Paris, making it easier than ever for them to plan their vacations. At the same time, we are delighted to introduce British...
IATA Welcomes EASA Mask Mandate Recommendation
IATA is welcoming new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-flight. EASA’s updated Aviation Health Safety Protocol, published 11 May, calls for the mandatory mask rule to be relaxed where rules have been relaxed for other transport modes. This important shift reflects the high levels of vaccination, natural immunity levels, and the removal of domestic restrictions in many European nations. The updated guidance also acknowledges the need to move from an emergency situation to a more sustainable mode of...
Avery Re-Joins WS As VP, Commercial Strategy
WestJet has announced that former WestJetter, Chris Avery will rejoin the carrier as its Vice-President, Commercial Strategy. The appointment is effective immediately. John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Commercial, said: “Chris' knowledge and experience will be critical as we continue to drive growth and accelerate recovery. We are thrilled to welcome Chris back to the WestJet team as travel demand ramps up and we focus on our long-term commercial strategy.” Avery returns to WestJet following five years with Canadian North where he served as President and CEO...
Air North Takes Off From Toronto
Air North has broadened its presence in the South by providing a direct link between this country's largest city and the capitals of both the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The Whitehorse-based carrier Tuesday launched a twice-weekly Whitehorse-Yellowknife-Toronto route, with the Ontario capital joining a network that also includes Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa. The route was praised by visiting Yukon officials at a reception at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. "I'm absolutely thrilled to be here today...for Air North's inaugural...