Airlines
WestJet Launching Toronto-Dublin Service
WestJet is launching Toronto-Dublin flights in the spring of 2022. The new non-stop seasonal flights are set to operate four-times weekly, beginning on May 15, 2022 and will increase to daily by June 2, 2022. John Weatherill, chief commercial officer for WestJet, explained that: “As demand increases, we know travellers are looking for convenient and affordable options for travel between Canada and Europe.” Weatherill continued: “As we continue to focus on expanding our network from our Toronto hub where we offer 33 international destinations, these flights will...
Make It Simple
Wildly inconsistent COVID-19 travel restrictions are stalling the recovery of air transport and IATA is urging governments to put an end to those restrictions by implementing simplified regimes to manage the risks of COVID-19 as borders re-open to international travel. Willie Walsh, director general of IATA, said that: “Travel restrictions bought governments time to respond in the early days of the pandemic. Nearly two years later, that rationale no longer exists. COVID-19 is present in all parts of the world. Travel restrictions are a complex and confusing web of rules with very...
Happy Holidays From Flair
Flair Airlines is introducing nonstop service between Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) beginning Dec. 15, 2021. Flair is the only airline offering non-stop service on the route this holiday season. Stephen Jones, president and CEO, Flair Airlines, said: “We see a vibrant future filled with opportunities as we expand and bring nonstop service between the Greater Toronto Area and the Coachella Valley. Our low fares and nonstop routes are changing the travel game for Canadians. We cannot wait to bring more travelers to these popular...
IATA Says Losses Reduced, But Challenges Continue
IATA has released its latest outlook for airline industry financial performance which reports improved results amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis: Net industry losses are expected to reduce to $11.6 billion in 2022 after a $51.8 billion loss in 2021 (worsened from the $47.7 billion loss estimated in April). Net 2020 loss estimates have been revised to $137.7 billion (from $126.4 billion). Adding these up, total industry losses in 2020-2022 are expected to reach $201 billion. Demand (measured in RPKs) is expected to stand at 40% of 2019 levels for 2021, rising to 61% in 2022. ...
Air Transat Resumes Cuba Flights
Air Transat has resumed its service between Canada and Cuba after several months of forced suspension due to the COVID-19. The carrier operated its first flight back to Cuba late last week, from Toronto to Holguin and it’s resuming its Montreal-Holguin operations today (Oct. 5, 2021). During the 2021-2022 winter season, Air Transat will being enhancing its service to include flights from Toronto to Cayo Coco, Holguin, Santa Clara and Varadero Halifax to Cayo Coco and Holguin Moncton to Varadero Montreal to Cayo Coco, Holguin, Santa Clara and Varadero Quebec City...
AIR MILES Takes Flight This Fall
The AIR MILES Rewards Program is introducing a series of improvements as part of its commitment to providing Canadians with an enhanced loyalty program that offers more choice, flexibility and value than ever before. Over the coming months, AIR MILES collectors will be introduced to more redemption benefits, more ways to earn and more opportunities to take part in promotions. Anchoring these program enhancements, is the announcement of the all-new AIR MILES Flights platform, which will officially launch in November. AIR MILES Flights allows Canadian travellers to choose...
Transat Adds Two To Group Department
Transat has appointed Cole Keitamo and Marie-Eve Charbonneau to Group Sales Managers. Keitamo has been promoted to Group Sales Manager, Ontario, Atlantic and Western Canada. He has over 20 years of experience in various roles at Transat, including Group Supervisor and Call Centre Supervisor. He has served as Group Sales Manager in Western Canada since March 2017. Additionally, Marie-Eve Charbonneau has been promoted to Group Sales Manager, Quebec and Ottawa. She joined Transat in 2003 and has held several positions over the years, including various supervisor roles within the...
Aruba Ready To Welcome Back Canadian Visitors
Aruba is gearing up to welcome back Canadian vacationers as Air Canada, WestJet and Sunwing resume service to Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, Aruba. Close to 55,000 seats between Canada and Aruba will be available between October 2021 and March 2022. Ronella Croes, CEO of Aruba Tourism Authority, said: “In working with our trusted airline partners, we are thrilled to resume direct airlift service from Canada, expanding flight options for Canadian visitors to travel to our One happy island this fall and winter. With our year-round sunny skies and award-winning...