Airlines
Air Canada, Aeromar Form Interline Partnership
Air Canada and Aeromar have launched an interline partnership providing seamless connectivity for customers between destinations in Mexico and Air Canada’s global network via Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun. Customers are now able to book flights on both airlines on a single ticket itinerary and experience the benefits of seamless check-in, boarding, and baggage transfer throughout their entire journey. Air Canada serves seven destinations in Mexico (Mexico City, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Cozumel, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, and Huatulco) from Toronto, Montreal,...
IATA Set To Meet In Doha For 78th AGM
IATA will host its 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit from June 19 to June 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar, hosted by Qatar Airways. The 2022 AGM marks the second time that the global gathering will be held in Qatar; the first time it was hosted there was in 2014. Originally, the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit were planned for the same dates in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, hosted by China Eastern Airlines. The decision to change the venue reflects continuing COVID-19 related restrictions on travel to China. Willie...
WestJet Takes Off For London
WestJet took off from Calgary International Airport to London's Heathrow Airport recently and the new service complements WestJet's already existing flights to London-Gatwick with the airline offering up to nine times weekly service between Calgary and London this summer. Chris Hedlin, WestJet Vice-President, Network & Alliances, said: “We are pleased to provide our guests travelling to London for business and leisure with greater choice and convenience as we celebrate our inaugural flight to Heathrow Airport.” Hedlin continued: “This new route not only strengthens...
Sunwing, Bentley Giving Kids A Flying Start
Sunwing is partnering with luggage and handbag retailer, Bentley to donate more than 250 new and gently used books and backpacks to the children of Concepción Bona School in the Dominican Republic. This comes as a result of the successful back-to-school initiative spearheaded by Sunwing and Bentley in August 2021 to support children in destinations throughout the Caribbean that have been negatively impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Donations were collected in select Bentley retail stores across Quebec and Ontario. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing, said:...
Transat Supporting SOS Children’s Villages In Ukraine
Transat A.T. Inc., its employees and customers will be supporting the humanitarian efforts of SOS Children’s Villages in Ukraine. The company is launching a fundraising campaign to assist SOS Children’s Villages, its long-time partner that has rapidly scaled up its response in Ukraine to meet the critical needs of approximately 500,000 vulnerable children and families affected by the conflict. The campaign calls on its employees, as well as those of the nearly 300 travel agencies that make up its distribution network to support the effort. Air Transat passengers are also...
IATA Unveils Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology
IATA has announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology. IATA’s Methodology, using verified airline operational data, provides the most accurate calculation methodology for the industry to quantify CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight. As travellers, corporate travel managers, and travel agents are increasingly demanding precise flight CO2 emission information, an accurate and standardized calculation methodology is critical. This is particularly true in the corporate sector where such calculations are needed to underpin...
Canada Jetlines Ready For Take Off
It was a big day for Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. as it unveiled its first A320 aircraft to a group of potential investors, friends, family and travel industry partners – who included representatives from tourist boards, airports, travel agencies, hotels, and payment solution providers. The private event took place at the Chartright Air Group Fixed Based Operation (FBO) facility at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYFK). Guests at the event had the chance to have a look at the Recaro 3530 seat – a first for any Canadian air carrier -- and an important feature of...
Air Canada Ramps Up Support Initiatives For Ukraine
Air Canada is expanding its support for Ukraine, announcing that it will be donating $10 for every booking made on www.aircanada.com to support Ukraine relief aid, with a total donation of up to $250,000. This $250,000 donation will complement the $170,000 contribution recently made by Air Canada's employees and the Air Canada Foundation to the Canadian Red Cross and other charities, as well as the ongoing humanitarian aid destined to Poland and Ukraine transported through Air Canada Cargo. As well, Aeroplan Members may donate Aeroplan points at Ukrainian Relief Fund, with 100%...