Airlines
Curaçao Is Booming
Curaçao has seen a surge of new and re-branded hotel developments by top hospitality brands, as well as expanded flight routes recently. From a fully renovated Marriott, to upscale all-inclusive options like Dreams and Sandals, as well as newly flagged properties like Trademark by Wyndham and Curio by Hilton Collection, Curaçao continues to offer differentiated new accommodations that cater to an increased influx of North American travelers. It has been a strong year for the island’s expansion with brands like Sandals, Wyndham and Hilton all planting a flag in...
Employees Engage With AC’s Sustainability Goals
With the help of its employees like Ameena Youssef and others, Air Canada continued to support communities in need across the country for various causes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This is one example of many other actions and accomplishments outlined in Air Canada's 2020 corporate sustainability report Citizens of the World released today. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, said that: “Our employees have shown great dedication, courage and tenacity. I am grateful to them for their professionalism, commitment and ability to overcome...
Clarity TTS Partners With Emirates On New Initiative
Clarity Technology Solutions (Clarity TTS) is partnering with Emirates to extend the carrier’s online brand to travel retailers and integrate it into the travel tech provider’s trading platforms. The partnership between Emirates and Clarity TTS emphasizes an airline's need to have the expertise of the right technology provider to remain successful in the competitive world of the travel industry. Clarity TTS, known for its seamless and tailor-made integration systems, will use New Distribution Capabilities to achieve these goals. New Distribution Capability (NDC) is an...
Canada Extends Ban On India Flights
Transport Canada is extending the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that restricts all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India until Sept. 21, 2021, at 23:59 EDT. As a result, all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India are subject to the NOTAM. Cargo-only operations, medical transfers or military flights are not included. Transport Canada is also extending the requirement related to third-country pre-departure COVID-19 molecular tests for travellers to Canada from India via an indirect route. This means that passengers who depart...
WestJet Taking Off To Seattle From Calgary
WestJet is introducing non-stop service between Calgary, AB and Seattle, WA. The new non-stop service to Seattle will operate four-times weekly beginning Nov. 4, 2021, on WestJet Encore's Q400 aircraft and will increase to two-times daily on May 19, 2022. John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer, said that: “We are delighted to add Calgary-Seattle service to our network, providing our first non-stop service between these two incredible cities. Whether planning to visit the Emerald City to catch a favourite sports team, or to explore the Canadian Rockies, this route provides...
Lockdowns Weaken Oz’s Domestic Travel Recovery
According to GlobalData, with Australia battling a rise in COVID-19 cases, domestic travel has reduced drastically. And the data and analytics company also points out that while Australia’s domestic recovery was strong in H1 2021, the reintroduction of lockdowns and state border closures will serve as a blow, and set to weaken and slow down the domestic travel recovery. Additionally, GlobalData says that Qantas airline standing down its staff signals the prospect of a longer road to recovery. Gus Gardner, associate travel and tourism analyst at GlobalData, points out that:...
Porter Signs Support Deal With Embraer
As it prepares for a major expansion in North America, Porter Airlines has agreed to an aircraft aftermarket support program with Embraer. The move follows the airline’s announcement last month that it had ordered up to 80 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, including 30 firm commitments and purchase rights for another 50. Deliveries begin in the second half of 2022, as Porter prepares to grow beyond its current regional eastern Canada- and U.S.-focused route network to include routes to the west coast, southern U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. The agreement is effective for up to 20...
Get Ready For Chaos
Just when you thought it might be safe to send your clients back on the road again, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have served strike notice to the federal government. PSAC and CIU represent the close to 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees and the unions are warning that travellers and commercial traffic entering Canada should expect long lineups and lengthy delays at border crossings and airports starting Friday, August 6 as those workers begin job action across the country. Chris Aylward, PSAC national...