Airlines
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...
Grenada Welcomes Increased Lift In Winter 2021-2022
[caption id="attachment_128509" align="alignnone" width="584"] Grenada Market Square. Photos courtesy/ GRENADA TOURISM AUTHORITY[/caption] The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is celebrating as it reports increased airlift from the United States and the resumption of service from Canada. Petra Roach, CEO, Grenada Tourism Authority, observed that: “As people re-engage their passion for travel, our airline partners recognize the value of providing connectivity to our special island. We are truly a slice of paradise with a low-key vibe, warm and welcoming people, and offerings that...
AC Expands Eastern Canada Capacity To India
Air Canada has unveiled details of its strategic expansion of its India services, with additional flights from Toronto, and a new year-round, non-stop route between Montreal and Delhi. Beginning Oct. 31, Air Canada will offer three flights per week to the growing Indian community in Montreal. Additionally, it is increasing frequency to Delhi from Toronto to 10 flights per week beginning Oct. 15. All flights will be operated with Air Canada's most modern aircraft, the 298-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring a choice of three cabins of service: Air Canada Signature Class,...