Airlines
Air Canada Connects Loved Ones This Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, Air Canada is embracing its magic, as for the first time in two years, Canadians will have a chance to escape the feeling that they’ve been living in a bubble. And in a new video, Air Canada tells the story of two people who are separated by their glass snow globe. The video marks a return to storytelling for Air Canada, as it finds ways to emotionally connect its brand to Canadians who haven't been able to travel in nearly two years. This year's spot is a mix of live action and animation, a first for Air Canada. With enchanting Canadian...
Testing, Testing, Testing
With over 100 bookings set to depart over the next month, Caitlin Lajeunesse felt a jolt of panic and fear when the news of testing requirements for all arriving air passengers outside of the US came out. “I was worried this news would bring a wave of cancellations, again,” the owner of Vacations by Caitlin with Independent by Flight Centre told Travel Courier. “As the days have passed, and after a meeting with my MP to get some further details and clarification, I feel confident that travel will remain as planned.” Lajeunesse says the measures are not meant to deter travel,...
Instant Amnesia Leads To Knee-Jerk Restrictions
IATA is calling on governments to follow the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO) and rescind travel bans that were introduced as a response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus immediately. The global airline industry association notes that public health organizations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron. In fact, the WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, is that: “Blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread, and they place a heavy burden on lives and...
Top 2021 Travel Trends From ForwardKeys
A new report from ForwardKeys charts the top travel trends of 2021 and not surprisingly, they are driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. ForwardKeys’ report found that: US Leisure travel has led the recovery The paralysis of Asia Pacific continued while Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and much of Africa have proved most resilient The Middle East started to revive Domestic travel has been dominant, particularly in large countries Major European airlines have struggled disproportionately There has been a relative decline in long-haul travel Doha and Amsterdam...
Raffles Announces EVA Air Partnership In Cambodia
Raffles Hotel le Royal in Phnom Penh has confirmed an agreement with EVA Air to provide their Gold and Diamond card holders with a set of benefits during their quarantine stays at the hotel. This will include a complimentary Royal Khmer meal with wine. The hotel is the only venue in Cambodia that has a license to prepare and serve Royal Khmer cuisine, Cambodia recently announced its reopening to international tourism, with the country posting a successful record in containing the Covid virus and in maintaining stringent border controls. Upon arrival at Raffles Hotel Le Royal,...
WestJet Announces London Heathrow, Calgary Service
WestJet released details of its new non-stop service to London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Calgary International Airport. The new route provides access to London's largest airport with close and rapid access to important destinations in London. Flights between the two global hubs are set to operate four-times weekly, beginning March 26, 2022 and are available to book on www.WestJet.com . John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer, said: “As the airline with the most flights from Alberta, this is an important recovery milestone as we forge new connections...
A Christmas Miracle From WestJet
WestJet has released its 10th holiday video, WestJet Christmas Miracle: A Wish Come True. In 2021, the theme focuses on the emotional and sentimental moments that guests missed celebrating last year due to the pandemic. Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, brand, communications and community investment, observed that: “The pandemic impacted everyone's ability to connect with families and friends for far too long and we've truly missed celebrating those moments with our guests.” And Bartrem added: “Hearing Canadians' wishes, we knew we could do something meaningful...
Avianca Takes Off With Toronto-Bogota Flights
Avianca is now flying Toronto-Bogota route, offering close to 4,000 weekly seats and three weekly frequencies. Rolando Damas, Avianca's general director for North America, the Caribbean, and Asia, said: “We are expanding our network to offer our clients point-to-point connection. We want our Canadian clients to have the best travel experience at competitive prices, to explore Latin America through one of the largest networks in the region.” Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia, the government agency in charge of promoting tourism in Colombia, commented: “We celebrate the...