Airlines
Testing Changes A Step In The Right Direction
With the federal government’s changes to testing requirements coming into effect today (Feb. 28, 2022), The National Airlines Council of Canada’s (NACC) interim president and CEO, Suzanne Acton-Gervais said that: “Canadians looking to reconnect with family and loved ones can do so with a little less confusion and complexity starting today.” In a statement, Acton-Gervais noted that: “As of Feb. 28, air travellers will be given the option to use either a rapid antigen test or a molecular PCR test to meet pre-entry requirements. Providing flexibility in acceptable...
Ireland Welcomes Air Canada Flights
Irish eyes were certainly smiling following Air Canada’s announcement that it was launching an expanded Summer 2022 international schedule with 34 routes relaunching across the Atlantic and Pacific, including Vancouver to Dublin (June 1) and Montreal to Dublin (June 2). Sandra Moffatt, Manager, Tourism Ireland, Canada, said that: “In a clear sign that international travel is back, we are excited with the news of Air Canada’s resumption of direct routes from Montreal and Vancouver to Dublin. 2022 now sees five direct gateways across Canada and we look forward to welcoming...
Air Canada Connects The West With Quebec City
Air Canada will be launching seasonal services between Québec City and Western Canada this May. Visitors from Western Canada’s major capitals can take advantage of increased access to Québec City throughout the summer as Air Canada reveals two new seasonal routes that are slated to launch in the spring. Starting May 20, Air Canada will operate up to three direct flights per week between Québec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The airline’s seasonal service between Québec City and Calgary International Airport (YYC)...
Porter Returns To Muskoka This Summer
Porter Airlines is returning to Muskoka, Ontario this summer, with flights operating between June 24 and Sept. 6, 2022. The service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Muskoka Airport will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays and connecting flights will also be available via Toronto from various Porter destinations. Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines, said: “We look forward to bringing our passengers back to Muskoka after two seasons away due to the pandemic.” And Deluce added: “The picturesque Muskoka region is less than a 30-minute flight...
Air Canada Ramping Up Schedule For Summer 2022
Air Canada has big plans for the Summer of 2022, unveiling details of expansions to both its international and North American schedules. Internationally, the carrier will be relaunching 34 routes across the Atlantic and Pacific. Starting next month, non-stop services will begin resuming from Toronto to Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo and Amsterdam, signs that recovery is well underway. Service from Montreal to Casablanca, Nice, Algiers, Rome, Tel Aviv and Tokyo will also be resuming. From Vancouver, Air Canada will be offering service to Frankfurt, Dublin, and Zurich. Air Canada is also...
Singapore Airlines Group Expanding VTL
In the coming weeks, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will be expanding its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries. Singapore Airlines will progressively add Dubai, Hong Kong, Manila, New York (Newark), and Phuket from Feb. 25, 2022. As well, SIA will step up its frequencies for flights between Singapore and several existing VTL destinations. These are Bandar Seri Begawan, Colombo, Male, and Phnom Penh. Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, will progressively include Chiang Mai, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Krabi, London (Gatwick) and Phuket...
Swoop Ramps Up U.S. Lift
Swoop is adding non-stop flights to five new destinations this summer -- New York, Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. In addition to serving five new destinations, it will also extend its current seasonal services to San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, St. Pete-Clearwater, Orlando (Sanford) and Phoenix (Mesa) into the summer season. In total Swoop will serve 11 U.S. destinations with flights from its three main Canadian bases in Toronto, Hamilton, and Edmonton. Bert van der Stege, head of commercial & finance at Swoop, said that: “As part of our planned...
Exclusive: Time Is Right For Lynx Air
Lynx Air’s CEO, Merren McArthur will tell you that the new carrier’s “vision is to … redefine the perception in Canada of ultra-low-cost carriers,” making it clear that “low-cost should not mean a poor flying experience.” In fact, McArthur points out that “it doesn’t cost a lot to provide great customer service. It’s about building a great customer-centric culture, listening to the customer and investing in the things they care about most. “ McArthur will also point out that: “... There has never been a better time to launch an ultra-affordable airline like...