Airlines
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...
Vaccinations Raise Hope For Europe Travel
IATA is welcoming the relaxation of COVID-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers and the broader use of affordable antigen testing adopted by Spain and France. However, the global airline industry association said that this is tempered by ongoing disappointment at the failure to implement harmonized measures across Europe and deep frustration at the lack of coordination among governments worldwide for a data-driven risk-managed approach to re-establishing the freedom to travel. Earlier this week (June 7), Spain opened its borders to most vaccinated travellers from around the...
WestJet Says Aloha To Hawaii
WestJet is growing its Hawaii network, with the addition of more Dreamliner flight options from Western Canada to Maui, along with a new non-stop service from Calgary to Kona and Lihue this winter. In total, WestJet will operate 57 weekly roundtrip flights on 10 nonstop routes. John Weatherill, WestJet’s chief commercial officer, said that: “With easing travel restrictions, we know our guests are planning to turn their long-awaited Hawaiian getaway dreams into a well-deserved reality.” Weatherill continued: “We've increased our winter service to Hawaii by more...
Choose Comfort At Hamilton International
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is launching its Choose Comfort campaign, demonstrating the airport’s commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of all travellers, business partners and employees and highlighting the benefits of travelling from Hamilton International. Continually examining each step of the traveller journey through its facility, the airport has implemented a number of new and enhanced health and safety measures to ensure you have a comfortable and convenient travel experience from the time you park your car to the time you board your...
Sims Retiring As WestJet’s President and CEO
Ed Sims will retire as WestJet’s President and CEO at the end of 2021. In four years with WestJet, Sims was responsible for the successful introduction of the company's Boeing 787 long-haul aircraft, the launch of two new airline ventures, the significant expansion of WestJet's international network, as well as the continued growth of WestJet Vacations, WestJet Cargo and the WestJet Rewards program. He will remain as President and Chief Executive, as well as a member of the WestJet Group board of directors until December 2021. Moving forward, he will continue in a senior advisory...