Airlines
Transat Cuts 30% Of Its Flights Through Feb. 25
Citing the lingering effects of the Omicron variant and the restrictive measures put in place by the federal government on Dec. 15, Transat has advised that it is cancelling close to 30% of its flights. The cancellations apply to departures scheduled from Jan. 6 to Feb. 25, 2022 and Transat notes that “these cancellations affected some of our flights where profitability was affected by low load factors.” The company said that it was closely monitoring the situation and “depending on how it evolves, we will determine if further adjustments will be necessary on the rest of our...
ACV Temporarily Suspending Service To 14 Sun Destinations
In a message to its partners, Air Canada Vacations’ vice-president, Nino Montagnese is advising that the company will be temporarily suspending service to a number of its sun destinations. Montagnese writes: “At first glance, 2022 can be mistaken for its predecessor. Omicron ushered in a wave of renewed uncertainty that coincided with the holidays and impacted our industry yet again. But unlike the heavy restrictions that kicked off 2021, this setback is a molehill, not a mountain. And this year is nothing like the last. We’re stronger, wiser and well-prepared to manage the...
Air North Has A Bonus For Agents
Air North is celebrating the new year by extending its bonus commission offer for travel agencies and its seat sale. The offer is: Applicable to bookings made till Feb.15, 2022 For its existing contracted agencies, claim 10% on Go Yukon and Optimum fares when booking with Air North For GDS bookings and for our non-contracted agencies, claim 6% on Go Yukon and Optimum fares Applicable to new bookings only Not applicable to B and H fares As well, Air North, Yukon’s Airline, is also offering its first Orange Tail Sale of 2022 Now in effect 20% off all...
Fragmentation Is The New Distribution Norm
Airlines are undergoing significant change in response to a critical turning point in an industry with a long and turbulent history, writes Marc Rosenberg, retired Air Canada VP Sales & Distribution & founder, Strataconnex & Senior Advisor Strategy and Negotiations, Oystin Partners, in the latest issue of Canadian Travel Press. Rosenberg observes that: “Among the many commercial challenges, we see substantial changes in the dynamics between carriers and their distribution partners, especially Travelport, Sabre, and Amadeus.” And he continues: “With the singular...
Yucatan Flying High With Return Of WestJet
Yucatan welcomed the return of WestJet’s seasonal YYZ-MID flight to its international airport in Merida just before Christmas. The reactivation of the route, which has operated successfully since 2015, will see it operated through the winter season. The route will operate a Boing 737-700 and Boing 737 -800, with a capacity of 142 and 174 passengers, respectively. The Mérida - Toronto route will be operating once a week until the end of the winter season in April 2022. Michelle Fridman, head of Yucatan Tourism Board, commented: “We are happy to welcome back all Canadians who...
WestJet Consolidating 15% Of January Flights
“Over the past 72 hours, we have seen a significant increase in delays and cancellations impacting our business. As we work to stabilize our operation to best serve our guests, we understand this has been immensely challenging and frustrating and for that we apologize,” writes Harry Taylor, Interim President and CEO, WestJet Group, Inc. in a message to customers and the travel trade. Taylor continues: “We could not have anticipated the rapid and unpredictable impact of the Omicron variant on our people and operations, coupled with prolonged frigid temperatures across Western...
Canada Jetlines Gets First A320-200
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has taken delivery of its first A320-200 aircraft from Jackson Square Aviation. With a projected growth of 15 aircrafts by 2025, Canada Jetlines aims to offer the best-in-class operating economics, efficient aircraft design, and accessible flight options without sacrificing quality or convenience. The newly established all-Canadian carrier will provide convenient air travel options offering more value and travel choices than competitors to coveted sun-destinations, with launch slated for Spring of 2022. Brad Warren, VP Maintenance Operations for...
AC’s Judy Cameron Named To Order Of Canada
Air Canada’s Captan Judy Cameron has been named to the Order of Canada. Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs, said of the announcement: “On behalf of everyone at Air Canada, we salute and applaud Judy on receiving Canada's highest honour that recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation, and enriching the lives of others while making a difference to this country. Judy has been a trailblazer throughout her entire career, and she continues to be a tremendous ambassador,...