Airlines
Sunwing Helping Agents Navigate Rule Changes
Sunwing is helping agents and customers seamlessly navigate the new measures easing border restrictions that were announced by the federal government earlier this week and which come into effect on Feb. 28. In anticipation of the effective date, the tour operator will be updating the Travel Requirements page on www.Sunwing.ca, the Sunwing Agent portal and its agent Facebook page in the coming days with helpful information and resources, in addition to sending out email reminders around the changing requirements. Sunwing will also be updating its hotel detail pages to reflect which...
Lynx Air Expands Its Network
Lynx Air continues to grow its Canadian network with the addition of Victoria, BC and the expansion of its presence in Toronto, ON, and Winnipeg. The carrier will now serve six Canadian cities which include Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Kelowna and Victoria. Passengers will now be able to fly between Winnipeg, MB, and Toronto, ON with Lynx offering two flights per week between these two cities beginning Thurs., May 5, 2022 with prices starting at $69 one way. On Thurs., May 12, 2022, Lynx will take off to Victoria, BC, offering two services a week between Calgary, AB and...
NACC Wants A Clear Science-Based Plan
While it recognizes that the Feb. 15 announcement by the federal government is a step forward, the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) says that a clear, science-based plan is still needed. Suzanne Acton-Gervais, NACC’s interim president and CEO, said that: “Since the outset of the pandemic, Canada’s major airlines have worked hand in hand with the Government of Canada to keep air travel safe for travellers, workers and for Canadian families, including through their full support of the implementation of vaccination requirements for air travellers and...
WS Says Pre-Departure Testing Needs To End
While the WestJet Group is welcoming the changes the federal government announced today (Feb. 15) – which include the removal of blanket travel advisory, end to advance PCR and arrivals testing requirements, changes to child travel policy and lifting of restrictions on international arrivals at Canadian airports -- it is also making it clear that until the pre-departure testing requirement is fully removed for fully-vaccinated travellers the travel and tourism industry’s recovery will continue to be impeded. Angela Avery, WestJet Executive Vice-President, External Affairs, said...
UPDATED: Changing The Rules
UPDATE: In a social media post, ACTA advises that it has received clarification from the Government of Canada that fully-vaccinated travellers can take a rapid antigen test conducted anytime on the day of or before travel (similar to USA). This corrects the previous announcement of "within 24 hours." The change is effective February 28. With recent data indicating that the latest wave of COVID-19 -- driven by the Omicron variant -- has passed its peak in Canada, the federal government has rolled out some changes to its current border measures that take effect at the end of...
Finnair Takes Off On A New Journey
Finnair has launched the its new spacious, long-haul look with a brand-new Business Class and new Premium Economy cabin as part of a major investment to enhance the customer experience. The Finnish flag carrier, known for connecting Asia and Europe via the short northern route, unveiled the 200-million-euro investment in Helsinki last week. The complete cabin renewal covers all Finnair Airbus A350 and A330 long-haul aircraft, with new cabins to be fitted over the next two years, featuring an entirely new Business Class, a brand-new Premium Economy cabin, and a refreshed Economy...
Routes Americas 2022 Takes Off In San Antonio
Routes Americas 2022 takes off from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17 and will facilitate collaboration between airlines, airports, tourism authorities and other key aviation stakeholders whose conversations and negotiations will expedite the region’s recovery and fuel future air service growth. The 15th edition of the event will welcome heavyweights from over 70 leading airlines who will consider air service development proposals from significant airports and destinations. These meeting opportunities present Routes Americas delegates with an unmatched chance to present multiple business cases...
Air Canada Salutes its Black Employees
Air Canada is marking Black History Month by featuring the achievements and contributions of its Black employees to aviation, including an inaugural, Black History celebratory flight. Flight AC914 from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale and return flight AC917, operated with a wide-body Airbus A330-300 aircraft, is being flown with a Black crew of two pilots and eight flight attendants. Air Canada's Black History celebratory flight was also planned and supported by Black managers and employees on the ground and behind the scenes. Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief...