Airlines
Swoop Takes Off To Los Cabos
Swoop has inaugurated service between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). Shane Workman, Head of Flight Operations, Swoop, said that: “As the country's leading ultra-low fare airline, we're pleased to add another warm-weather getaway option for residents of the Fraser Valley, with Los Cabos topping our growing list of non-stop destinations available from Abbotsford.” Workman continued: “Abbotsford International Airport has been an integral partner back, going back to June 20, 2018, when we operated our first Swoop flight. We're...
No Impact
ACI EUROPE and IATA are urging European governments to lift all travel restrictions for fully vaccinated/recovered individuals holding a valid COVID Certificate – as advised by the new regime for travel within the EU which came into force on Feb. 1, 2022. The new regime, set out by an EU Council Recommendation adopted on Jan. 25, is based on the health status of travellers, rather than the epidemiological situation of their country or area of origin. Independent research conducted in Finland and Italy provides insight into developing a Europe-wide policy for removing restrictions....
WestJet Vacations Takes Off With Swoop
WestJet Vacations has announced that Swoop flights are available for booking as part of a WestJet Vacations package. Only available for booking through travel trade partners, the addition of Swoop to WestJet Vacations packages brings more choice, affordability and increased flight options in primary and secondary markets for travel to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Dave Cecco, Director, WestJet Vacations, explained that: “As demand for leisure travel returns, we know that the addition of Swoop flights will provide enhanced travel options for price-sensitive travellers...
Fly The Flag
The departure of Air Canada's flight AC2201 from Vancouver to Beijing yesterday marked the first of three special charter flights transporting Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The airline also named its Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors and outlined its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada's journey to excellence at the 2022 Winter Games. Andy Shibata, Vice President, Brand at Air Canada, said: “At Air Canada, we are proud to literally 'Fly the Flag' as we transport Team Canada to the 2022 Winter Games and honour their journey to...
IATA Says It’s Time To Accelerate Easing Restrictions
IATA is urging governments to accelerate relaxation of travel restrictions as COVID-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage. The global airline industry association is calling for: The removal of all travel barriers (including quarantine and testing) for those fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine. Enabling quarantine-free travel for non-vaccinated travelers with a negative pre-departure antigen test result. Removing travel bans Accelerating the easing of travel restrictions in recognition that travelers pose no greater risk for COVID-19 spread...
Saint Lucia Welcomes The Return Of Sunwing
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority welcomed the return of Sunwing Airlines which will be offering a new non-stop service from Toronto (YYZ) to Saint Lucia (UVF) this winter. The return of Sunwing marks a milestone for Saint Lucia as it is the final Canadian airline to resume service. Sunwing’s winter flight schedule from Toronto (YYZ) to Saint Lucia (UVF) will operate once a week every Saturday until May 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVGAc0NAvBs Sunwing’s Captain, Blair Pritchard, was presented with a commemorative plaque to celebrate the airline’s return,...
Demand Continues To Recover In 2021
IATA has reported full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021, revealing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 58.4% compared to the full year of 2019. This represented an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs were down 65.8% versus 2019. The airline industry association notes that because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons are to the respective 2019 period, which followed a normal demand pattern. International passenger demand in 2021 was...
Canada Jetlines Gets Flight Crew Training Approval
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has received conditional approval for flight crew (pilot) training from Transport Canada effective immediately. Final approval of Canada Jetlines’ Pilot Training program will be granted once Transport Canada has reviewed the training conducted under the program and it proves to be satisfactory. Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines, said: “This is an important milestone in the Air Operator Certificate process with Transport Canada. Our first crew will start their pilot training program this month and are scheduled to have completed simulator training...