Airlines
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...
Air North Offering Bonus Commissions
Air North is celebrating November and the approaching holiday season with bonus commissions for a limited time. The bonus commissions apply to bookings made between Nov. 1, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2021. The carrier advises that for its existing contracted agencies, they can claim 10% on Go Yukon and Optimum fares when booking directly with Air North. For GDS bookings and for our non-contracted agencies, they can claim 6% on Go Yukon and Optimum fares. The bonus commissions only apply to new bookings and they are not applicable to B and H class fares For more, contact Air...
Aeromexico Operates First SAF Flights
As part of the International Day of Climate Action, Aeromexico will be operating its first flights between the U.S. and Mexico with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reducing 27 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to making more than 3,800 cars zero emission for one day in Mexico City. The flights will depart from San Francisco to Guadalajara and Mexico City, and they will be served in a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with GE/Safran CFM56 engines. For these trips, almost 40,000 litres of sustainable fuel made from waste animal fats and vegetable oils, as well as Jet-A jet fuel, were...
Sunwing Committed To Safety
With the federal government’s new vaccination requirements for Canadian air travel coming into effect on Oct. 30, 2021, Sunwing continues to help its customers and agents to navigate the new regulations as part of its commitment to frictionless travel experiences. The tour operator and airline are ensuring agents and customers have all the information they need right at their fingertips with updated communications and helpful resources. In addition, the company implemented a mandatory corporate vaccination policy for employees across all Canadian divisions as part of its continuing...
Sky Bird Travel & Tours Celebrates 45
Sky Bird Travel & Tours is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2021; and event that’s particularly special for Sky Bird and its team members as it comes during a global pandemic. Reflecting on its success over the past four and a half decades, founder and CEO of Sky Bird, Arvin Shah observed that: “We are here because of my team; those who believed in us and supported us.” Shah conceived the idea for Sky Bird in the early 1970s while working part-time at a travel agency at his alma mater, Wayne State University. He launched Sky Bird’s first office in 1976 in downtown...
TIAC Celebrates Appointment Of Minister Of Tourism
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) was in a jubilant mood yesterday, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new cabinet appointees; including naming Alberta MP, Randy Boissonnault as the country’s Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance. Commenting on Bissonnault’s appointment, TIAC said that it “is extremely grateful to see the re-introduction of a dedicated Ministry for tourism, a clear acknowledgment of the importance of our industry to Canada’s overall economic growth and future prosperity for all Canadians.” The country’s...
Air Transat Has Big Plans For Summer 2022
Air Transat will be adding four new routes to its 2022 summer flight program. For the first time ever, the airline will be serving the San Francisco, Los Angeles and Amsterdam airports from Montreal. It will also offer an exclusive direct flight between Quebec City and London, strengthening its role as the leading international carrier from the Jean-Lesage Airport. Finally, Air Transat will operate routes to Fort Lauderdale and Miami year-round. Annick Guérard, president and chief executive officer at Transat, said that: “By analyzing travel trends, it’s clear that the...
Tourism Ireland Is Back And Ready To Go
Tourism Ireland is back. Well, in truth, the tourism organization was never that far away, hosting a range of virtual activities and providing support to its partners here is Canada throughout the pandemic. So, let’s start this again … Tourism Ireland is back and that’s back and in-person, hosting a group of about 20 of its Canadian airline and tour operator partners at a small gathering at the Black Sheep – yes, it is an Irish pub -- in Toronto’s Liberty Village yesterday (Oct. 26). Alison Metcalfe, executive vice-president, USA & Canada and Sandra Moffatt,...