Airlines
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...
Swoop Takes Off To Kingston, Jamaica
Swoop is launching non-stop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Kingston Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Jamaica. The new service will operate twice weekly, beginning Dec. 8, 2021. Bert van der Stege, head of commercial & finance for Swoop, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Jamaica with the introduction of service to Kingston to connect friends and families this holiday season and year ahead.” He pointed out that: “Our travellers have embraced our always affordable flights to Jamaica and we look forward to...
Porter Restarts Halifax, Quebec City Operations
Porter Airlines has restarted its operations to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) with service to Ottawa, Montreal and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. As well, Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is back, with Porter operating service to Billy Bishop. Porter flights restarted its operations on Sept. 8, with destinations being progressively added over the next month. The initial flight schedule, including flight frequency, can be found at www.flyporter.com. Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines, said: “We’re excited to be returning...
What’s On The Program At WTM London
WTM London has just released a sneak preview of some of the key live events that will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London from Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, 2021. The must-read, official WTM London Industry Report will be revealed and will provide delegates with inside information on what the industry and UK holidaymakers are thinking about, what’s important to them and where they want to travel next year and beyond. Market research company, Euromonitor International will reveal its new Innovation report, an annual highlight for all visitor types to learn from and...
CUPE, Swoop Reach Tentative Deal
Swoop has reached a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 4070, which represents Swoop's Inflight (flight attendant) group. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. Charles Duncan, president of Swoop, commented: “We are pleased to have come to tentative terms on our first collective agreement with CUPE Local 4070. Our inflight group plays an integral role in our operations and we are grateful for their commitment to safety and enhancing the traveller experience at Swoop." Go to www.flyswoop.com for...
Air Canada Joins The Magical Celebration
Air Canada will be bringing the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration to Aeroplan members with new and exciting ways to experience the 18-month milestone event beginning Oct. 1, 2021. From now until Sept. 29, 2021, Aeroplan members can enter Air Canada's contest for a chance to win one of 50 magical prizes, including one of five Air Canada Vacations packages to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Air Canada is also adding Disney merchandise and Disney Gift Cards that can be redeemed using Aeroplan points on the Aeroplan eStore. Plus, Aeroplan members...
Air France-KLM Names Caron For New North America Post
Air France - KLM has named Eric Caron for the new role of senior vice president and general manager for North America. Caron will be based in New York and he will oversee Air France and KLM passenger activities within Canada, French Polynesia, Mexico, and the United States. Most recently based in Paris, France, Caron served as executive vice president in-flight services and was a member of the Air France Executive Committee. Caron’s appointment also marks his return to the region where he was previously vice president and general manager of the United States in 2016 and of...
Air Transat Ups Lift On Key Routes
Air Transat is ramping up its flight schedule in the next couple of months in order to meet the sustained demand from travellers. The company intends to increase its overall capacity on certain routes, improving its international offering from Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto as well as its domestic program. Joseph Adamo, Transat's chief sales and marketing officer, said that: “Last July, we resumed operations in a gradual manner, stating that we would study the evolution of demand very closely. As anticipated, the latent demand for travel is there, which now allows us to expand...