Airlines
Get Your Nomination In For The Edith Baxter Memorial Award And Elevate Jamaica
There is still time to get your nomination in for the Edith Baxter Memorial Award, an all-new award program that celebrates outstanding Canadians who use their influence to elevate Destination Jamaica. This year’s inaugural prize winner will receive a five-night Luxury Included® Vacation for two in Jamaica courtesy of Sandals Resorts with round-trip airfare to the destination provided by Air Canada Vacations. The Edith Baxter Memorial Award is open to all Canadians who have made a substantial contribution towards the positive advancement of Jamaica’s tourism industry...
Air Transat Taking Off For Winter 2021-2022
Air Transat unveiled its 2021-22 winter flight program, which begins Nov. 1 and features service to nearly 50 destinations throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States and Europe. Miami and Fort Myers will be two new destinations that Air Transat will be offering in Florida, with flights from Montreal. Those destinations are in addition to the flights that it offers to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Annick Guérard, President and CEO of Transat, said: “We know that our clients are eager to travel, whether it’s to visit loved ones or for a...
Turkish Airlines Provides Update On Entry Rules
Turkish Airlines reports that as of June 1, new rules are in effect for Canadians entering Turkey. Canadians are now no longer be required to present a negative PCR test to enter Turkey if they can provide a vaccination card that is at least 14 days old, or show proof that they have been in contact with the virus in the past six months. If this cannot be provided, submission of a negative PCR test taken up to 72-hours before the entrance to Turkey, or negative rapid antigen test taken up to 48-hours before the entrance to Turkey, is deemed sufficient. Quarantine measures will not...
Air Canada Set To Take Off For Summer 2021
Air Canada is gearing up for the summer of 2021, with three new domestic Canada routes, service to 50 Canadian airports, the re-establishment of select regional routes, and wide-body aircraft featuring Air Canada Signature Class and Premium Economy Class on select transcontinental routes. The carrier’s peak summer schedule begins at the end of June, with Air Canada noting that it has been developed to advance the country's economic recovery and support Canada's tourism and hospitality businesses during the important summer period. Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network...
Sunwing Adds Regina, Saskatoon Winter Flights
Sunwing will be offering weekly flights this winter from Regina International Airport and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. The flights will begin operating in December and will operate until mid-April 2022. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “We look forward to resuming service from Saskatchewan this winter. With convenient flights from two regional airports across the province, residents can visit the most popular tropical destinations with ease under our wing.” From Regina, the schedule is as follows: Between Regina and...
WestJet Launching Calgary-Amsterdam Flights
WestJet is poised to expand its international network, with plans to launch 787 Dreamliner flights from Calgary to Amsterdam beginning Aug. 5, 2021. John Weatherill, WestJet’s chief commercial officer, said: “We are committed to putting international investments in place, as leaders of the travel and tourism industry, to support a safe restart to international travel and further Canada’s economic recovery.” Weatherill continued: “With flights set to begin later this summer, we look forward to helping connect Canadians to their loved ones in Europe, while continuing to...
Without A Plan, Industry Is At Risk
Canada’s travel and tourism industry continues to put pressure on the federal government to provide the sector with a comprehensive, national plan to reopen the economy, ensure the free movement of Canadians across the border and implement a clear vaccination certification program that allows entry to international travellers. That message was delivered loud and clear in Ottawa yesterday (June 14) by representatives of the Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable that included: Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; Beth Potter, President & CEO of...
AC Extends COVID-19 Refund Policy Deadline By 30 Days
Air Canada is extending its COVID-19 refund policy by 30-days. Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada, explained that: “The number of customers who have requested a refund is lower than anticipated and most have kept their travel credit, Air Canada Travel Voucher or Aeroplan points, which we are pleased to see as it is an indication they plan on travelling in the future.” Guillemette added: “We also take this as a vote of confidence from our customers that they intend to fly with us on their next trip, and we are looking forward...