Airlines
Air Transat Picks Kurek
Air Transat has appointed Sonia Kurek as its new Commercial Director of UK, Ireland and GSA Markets. Kurek joined the carrier on Nov. 1, 2021 and will lead the airline’s global team to develop its commercial strategy, including all sales and marketing activity across every distribution channel. She will handle revenue responsibility in markets across Europe and the Americas, including the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Greece, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Haiti. Air Transat recently announced a new weekly route between London Gatwick and Quebec City’s...
IATA Reports Moderate September Rebound
IATA is reporting a moderate rebound in air travel in September 2021 compared to August’s performance. The rebound was driven by recovery in domestic markets, in particular China, where some travel curbs were lifted following the COVID-19 outbreaks in August. On the other hand, IATA says that international demand slipped slightly compared to the previous month. In reporting the results, the global airline industry association notes that because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all...
Flair Grows Winnipeg Service
Flair Airlines is adding twice weekly nonstop service between Winnipeg and Regina as well as Winnipeg and Saskatoon. The new routes are part of Flair’s unprecedented growth as the airline expands its fleet to 16 aircraft and creates new affordable connections across North America. Stephen Jones, President and CEO, Flair Airlines, said that: “Low fare travel has arrived for the Prairies and we are excited to connect more families and travelers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Connecting Regina and Saskatoon to Winnipeg with sustainably low fares is an important step in Flair’s...
Tourism Ireland Celebrates Aer Lingus’ Lift
Tourism Ireland is welcoming Aer Lingus’ launch of its extensive new schedule for summer 2022. In the summer of 2022, the carrier’s schedule includes 71 routes in total, including 16 transatlantic routes and it has confirmed that it will be operating 90% of its 2019 capacity by mid-summer 2022. Commenting on the announcement, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, observed: “Today’s announcement by Aer Lingus of its extensive new schedule for summer 2022 is excellent news and a significant milestone on the road to recovery for our sector.” Gibbons continued:...
Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2021 financial results, with highlights including: Operating revenues of $2.103 billion, representing almost three times the operating revenues of $757 million in the third quarter of 2020 Negative EBITDA (1) (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), excluding special items, of $67 million compared to negative EBITDA (excluding special items) of $554 million in the same quarter of 2020 Operating loss of $364 million, compared to an operating loss of $785 million in the third quarter of 2020 Net cash flow (1)...
More Airports Opened To International Flights
The federal government has taken the next step in increasing travel opportunities, with Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announcing the reopening of a further 8 Canadian airports to international travellers. The announcement comes following the governments introduction of strict vaccine travel requirements that will be fully phased in by November 30 and the pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential that’s now available for travel. Effective on Nov. 30, 2021, international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at the following additional Canadian...
Air Canada Planning Safe Return To Workplace
Air Canada has enacted a Return to the Workplace Plan to transition employees working remotely safely back into the workplace, beginning Nov. 15. The plan, developed in compliance with Public Health Agency of Canada guidelines, uses a hybrid approach combining on-site and remote work options to give employees flexibility and confidence as they return to their pre-pandemic work routines. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, said that: “While frontline employees at Air Canada have attended work running the operation throughout the pandemic, for...
Air Canada Joins Aviation Climate Taskforce
Air Canada has become a founding member of, and the first Canadian carrier to join, the Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT). ACT was established to tackle the challenge of rising CO2 emissions from commercial aviation. The new, non-profit organization, made up of 10 global airlines and the Boston Consulting Group, was established to accelerate research and advance innovation related to emerging decarbonization technologies, including through the development of sustainable aviation fuels. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, said that: “Air Canada is...