Airlines
AC Launches LEAVE LESS Travel Program
Air Canada has announced that Deloitte Canada will be the first corporate customer to participate in its new LEAVE LESS Travel Program, which offers corporate customers effective options to offset or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to business travel and reduce their carbon footprint. Corporate customers can now purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), carbon offsets or a combination of both. The LEAVE LESS Travel Program is one of the many comprehensive initiatives being implemented as part of Air Canada's Climate Action Plan and an additional step towards...
Canada Jetlines Adds Wilcox To Its Team
Canada Jetlines has named Adam Wilcox as Director of Business Development and Network Planning. In this new role, Wilcox will shift the airline into new streams of revenue, connecting the carrier to key stakeholders and destinations. Wilcox will also work closely with corporate and government entities, travel agencies, and tourism marketing companies to scale the carrier’s route offerings and implement Jetlines’ goal of providing exciting and affordable options. Said Wilcox: “I’m thrilled to join this seasoned team of aviation and industry pioneers with a passion for...
Sunwing Making Travel Easy
Sunwing is making it easy for agents and customers to navigate the new world of travel with more flexibility, insurance options and relevant content than ever before. The company is offering the ability for customers to change their plans anytime with no fees along with free COVID-19 medical coverage on most all-inclusive vacation packages. And to help Canadians get back to paradise, the tour operator is also offering savings of up to 45% on popular vacation packages during their Yes You Can sale. As well, Sunwing has launched a dedicated Travel Requirements landing page...
Air Canada Taking Off To Santo Domingo
Air Canada is launching new seasonal service between Toronto and Santo Domingo beginning Dec. 16. The new Santo Domingo flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays onboard Air Canada Rouge aircraft featuring Premium Rouge and Economy services, product enhancements including upgraded streaming entertainment and options to purchase high-speed wi-fi. Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada, said: “As travel restrictions ease, we are committed to rebuilding our international network to connect the world...
A Picture Of Optimism
New research indicates that the tide of Canadian consumer sentiment towards air travel is changing. Expedia Group -- in collaboration with ARC – offers some new insights into emerging Canadian traveller trends -- as well as opportunities for travellers to capitalize on. Following a tumultuous year and a half, IATA has shared its view of a light at the end of the tunnel, fueled largely by the North American domestic market. Here in Canada, Expedia Group’s data shows that there has been a 210% year-over-year growth in air searches between 2020 and 2021, with Toronto and...
UPDATED: U.S. Set To Open Border Nov. 8
November 8, 2021. Save that date. That’s when the U.S. will open its borders to fully vaccinated travellers after being closed since March 2020. The reopening applies to travellers who are arriving by air, land or aboard passenger ferries. For those arriving by air, they’ll need to show a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel prior to boarding their flight. The same policy applies for air travellers coming to Canada from the U.S. And for those taking non-essential trips across the land border, they’ll be required to show proof of...
Keep It Simple
If the United Kingdom wants to restore the health of its air transport sector, IATA says it needs to embrace a simpler COVID-19 testing regime that ensures affordable, competitive airport costs and working for net-zero air transport. The airline industry association’s director general, Willie Walsh points out that: “In terms of day-to-day life, the UK is far more pragmatic in managing COVID-19 than many other states. But its approach to travel continues to focus on restrictions which cannot be justified based on risk.” Walsh continued: “Over the period from February to...
Air Canada Taking Off In Summer 2022
Air Canada has unveiled its planned Summer 2022 schedule for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. In addition to its established year-round services, the airline announced its return to key summer seasonal destinations such as Barcelona, Venice, Nice, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Reykjavik. Seasonal services to Athens, Rome and Lisbon resumed in 2021 and will return next spring, alongside Air Canada's recently launched service to Cairo. Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management at Air Canada, said that: “As we continue to rebuild our...