Airlines
Sunwing Takes Off To Cuba From Windsor This Winter
Sunwing is returning to Windsor International Airport for the 2021/2022 season with weekly flight service to Varadero and Cayo Santa Maria in Cuba. Flights will begin in December 2021 and operate until mid-April 2022. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “Our service from Windsor International Airport has been consistently well received and we’re looking forward to returning for the 2021/2022 winter season,” “Our regional gateways including Windsor are at the forefront of our operations and we’re excited to be offering residents convenient...
Transat Extends Flight Suspension To July 29
Transat is extending the suspension of its flights, advising that due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions still in place both in Canada and at the destinations that it operates to, it must extend the suspension of its flights until July 29, 2021, inclusively. Joseph Adamo, chief sales & marketing officer, Transat, said: “We continue to monitor the evolution of the pandemic and the decisions of the health authorities very closely; we will be ready to meet the consumer demand when it arises.” Adamo continued: “We are confident that we have...
Aviation, Travel Need Clear Recovery Plan: NACC
The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) has responded to the federal government’s announcement of funding programs supporting Canada’s airports. NACC’s president and CEO, Mike McNaney said that the announcement “provides further details on programs that were announced last year and provides support that is required as the sector continues to reel from the impact of the pandemic.” However, McNaney said that: “Further action will be required,” continuing that: “Following the example of other countries such as the United Kingdom, and as vaccination rates increase...
Sunwing Back In Waterloo For Winter 2021-2022
Sunwing will be back flying from the Region of Waterloo International Airport this winter, offering weekly flights to Cancun, Mexico to residents of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. Flights will operate from Dec. 13, 2021 until April 18, 2022. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “We’re excited to be returning to the Region of Waterloo International Airport for our 11th season. Service from the region has been consistently well received for over a decade and we’re sure that residents of the surrounding area will enjoy being able to head...
Connector Fares From Air North
Air North is providing connector fares for passengers travelling beyond its route network. The Yukon carrier’s Connector Fares are available for leisure travellers connecting in Vancouver, BC to or from another domestic or international flight. Connector Fares are applicable to new bookings only and are subject to availability. Minimum connection time required, should be verified with the carrier being connected with. For flights between Whitehorse and Vancouver, connector fares are $99 one way when booked 7 days in advance; and $149 one way when booked within 7 days of...
Aeroplan: A Decade And A Half Of Members Giving Back
Air Canada is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Aeroplan member donation program; which has seen members donate more than 1.3 billion points since the program was launched in 2006. Aeroplan members’ point donations helped support over 1,400 causes, primarily Canadian-based initiatives that work to improve lives and assist communities locally, across Canada and around the world. And, if you were wondering, the 1.3 billion points could represent flying one person around the world close to 9,000 times. Mark Nasr, senior vice president, products, marketing, and eCommerce...
NACC Calls For Canadian Restart Plan
Following the British government’s release of its plan to restart international travel, the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) is calling on the federal government here to follow suit. Beginning May 17, Britain will allow travel to and from a select list of countries, and travellers from those destinations will not need to quarantine upon entering England. The move is part of the British government’s overall restart plan that was unveiled in April and which will use a grading system to categorize foreign countries and determine what testing and quarantine obligations...
WTM Advisor Calls For Decarbonizaiton Of Aviation Sector
WTM’s Responsible Tourism Advisor, Harold Goodwin is calling for “effective action” to decarbonize the aviation sector. Goodwin’s comments come as momentum builds towards the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. The 26th edition of the conference will be held in Glasgow from Nov. 1 to Nov. 12, 2021 under the presidency of the UK. WTM London will be taking place at ExCel London during COP26 – Nov. 1 to Nov. 3 – and will have a day focused on the climate crisis. Goodwin says it is “Time for effective action at COP26” and he has...