Airlines
US Set To Ease Travel Restrictions In November
The Biden Administration has indicated that it plans to ease restrictions on foreign travel into the U.S. beginning in November. At that time, it will require all foreign nationals entering the U.S. by air to be fully vaccinated. However, restrictions on non-essential travel from Canada and Mexico will continue to be in effect at the land borders until Oct. 21. With the changes the Biden administration is making in November, foreign travellers will be required to present proof of vaccination before they board their flight to the U.S.; they’ll also have to present proof of a...
Swoop Adds To Winter Schedule
Swoop is adding non-stop service to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to its winter schedule from both Edmonton and Toronto. The carrier’s non-stop service will operate twice weekly from Toronto and once weekly from Edmonton. Bert van der Stege, head of commercial & finance, Swoop, said: “We are thrilled to expand our winter schedule just in time for our travellers in Toronto and Edmonton to book that long-awaited vacation to Los Cabos, Mexico.” He continued: “With non-stop flights available for as low as $139.00 † one-way, we are pleased to be offering...
WestJet Taps Taylor As Interim President, CEO
The WestJet Group has tapped Harry Taylor to assume the interim role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with a transition period taking place between late November and mid-December 2021. Current CEO Ed Sims announced his retirement on June 9, 2021. WestJet Group Board Chair, Chris Burley said: “I am extremely pleased Harry has agreed to take on this interim role. Our global search for a permanent CEO continues, and on behalf of WestJet and the board, we are grateful Harry has stepped up to help us through this critical transition.” Burley continued: “Harry has...
Lufthansa Group, Travelport Sign New Distribution Deal
The Lufthansa Group airlines and Travelport have signed a new distribution agreement that enables modern airline retailing as well as technology innovation. Under the agreement, which covers the carriers Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Air Dolomiti, Travelport will distribute Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC content through the next-generation content distribution and travel retailing platform, Travelport+. The agreement builds on the ongoing distribution of Lufthansa Group airlines’ content through traditional EDIFACT channels. Both companies are...
Air Transat Takes Off To Manchester
With demand growing as travel restrictions ease in both the United Kingdom and Canada, Air Transat is resuming its operations to Manchester earlier than initially planned. Beginning Oct. 19, it will once again offer direct flights to this popular English metropolis from Toronto. As well, Air Transat is resuming its direct flights between London Gatwick and Toronto on Sept. 15 (today), after many months of inactivity. Initially, the carrier will be flying three times a week between these two travel hubs and will gradually increase its service over the coming months. And the...
Flair Partners With Tennis Sensation Leylah Fernandez
Leylah Fernandez and Flair Airlines have announced a partnership following the U.S. Open. Flair is the first Canadian company to develop a multi-year endorsement deal with the 19-year-old from Montreal. “When choosing brands it is important for me to align those choices with my own core values,” said Fernandez. “Flair serves a larger purpose and has had to fight the other airline giants to bring affordable flights to Canadians, they display resiliency and fortitude in their own matches. I am excited to work with them more and I can’t wait to help them change the travel...
WestJet Linking Dawson Creek and Calgary
WestJet launched its newest route between Calgary and Dawson Creek, B.C., providing a new link for the regions' business, travel and tourism markets as it becomes the only carrier to provide nonstop service between the Peace River Region and its largest hub in Calgary, where the airline is the largest carrier, offering the most seats and flights. John Weatherill, WestJet chief commercial officer, pointed out that: “Our guests in both Calgary and the Peace River Region have been patiently awaiting this important milestone and we are thrilled to bring air service to the...
Flair Extends Schedule Through Summer 2022
Flair Airlines has extended its flight schedule through Summer 2022 in core Canadian and US markets. Stephen Jones, president and CEO, Flair Airlines, said that: “As we grow our fleet and expand our service, we see the demand for Flair’s low fare travel continuing to explode across Canada. We are absolutely focused on rescuing Canadians from the bloated prices they have long suffered in flying.” Jones continued: “Flair is committed to helping reunite families and make travel accessible for everyone, and our schedule extension will help passengers prepare for 2022 by knowing...