Airlines
Porter, FTS Partner On Agency Management Solution
Porter Airlines has partnered with Flex Travel Solutions Inc. (FTS) to create a more seamless commission payout and reporting process for its travel agency community partners. Travel agency bookings for Porter Airlines and its vacation packages division, Porter Escapes, are now available through the FTS platform. Travel agents can expect a number of upgraded processes, including: Faster commission payouts Detailed reports, including export functions Simplified management of branches in a self-serve fashion Centralized promotions Michael Curmi, Director, Agency Sales...
Swoop Adds New Non-Stops From Hamilton
Swoop has expanded its winter sun-flying offering from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Punta Cana (PUJ). The carrier will begin its service to Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 16, 2022, with one-way fares starting from CDN$109 and to Punta Cana on Jan. 11, 2023, with one-way fares starting at CDN$199. Hamilton-based Regional Sales Lead, Meghan Miller, says: "As summer comes to an end, residents of southern Ontario are turning their attention towards winter travel planning with their sights set on a sunny...
Air Travel Continues Strong Recovery In July
IATA reports that passenger data indicates that the recovery in air travel continued to be strong in July. The global airline industry association noted that it has returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high year-on-year growth rates, even if the size of these markets is still significantly smaller than they were in 2019. Highlights include: Total traffic in July 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 58.8%...
Air Transat Takes Off With 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Air Transat is kicking off the celebration of its 35th anniversary in style with compelling savings on South packages and a series of exciting contests. Until Sept. 27, travellers can take advantage of savings of up to 35% on South packages for departures between now (Sept. 7) and May 31, 2023. In addition, the company will giveaway 35 South packages for two at one of the beautiful Paradisus properties in Cuba, the Dominican Republic or Mexico. To enter, travellers can simply fill out the entry form available on its website. Participants can increase their chances of winning by...
Star Alliance Expands Paid Lounge Access
Star Alliance has expanded its paid lounge access service at the Rio De Janeiro (GIG) airport. Along with complimentary access for Star Alliance Gold customers and passengers in eligible cabin classes on Star Alliance member airlines, the lounge will now also welcome all other Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class, for a nominal fee. For those who can already access the lounge, this now means they have the option to purchase access vouchers for their family members, friends or colleagues travelling together, so that their entire party can relax...
Swoop Adds Non-Stops To Cuba
Swoop has expanded its winter schedule with new routes, more frequencies and new service to Cuba. The seasonal, non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ) and Varadero (VRA) begins on Jan. 11, 2023, and fares start from $189 one-way. Tia McGrath, Leader, Distribution and Sales, said: “We're thrilled to be announcing an expansion in the Caribbean, adding Varadero to our growing list of vacation destinations. Cuba tops the list for Ontarians seeking an affordable beach getaway and we're proud to reaffirm our commitment to the region with more ultra-convenient and ultra-low fares.” As...
A Simulating Experience
Porter Airlines has confirmed that installation of the E195-E2 flight simulator by FlightSafety International at its Toronto site has been completed. This is the first simulator of its kind in North America and will support Porter’s pilot training as part of its previously-announced order for up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Paul Moreira, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Porter Airlines, said that: “This is another step forward in our growth plans, as pilots will soon have the opportunity to begin their training ahead of our first E195-E2 flights later...
Quick Thinking Makes For A Great Event
Goway Travel employees and their industry colleagues didn't jeopardize any opportunity they might have of getting on popular trivia show Jeopardy with their sterling Tuesday night performance. Goway staffers along with people involved in New Zealand's and Australia's tourism trades gathered in Toronto Tuesday night for what would have been the 20th annual Goway-Air New Zealand cricket game, with cricket a popular sport in New Zealand and many other countries Goway sends people to. The competition was cancelled because of rain, prompting Goway to quickly host a trivia contest,...