Airlines
Western agents join Air Canada’s Circle of Excellence
Western Canada travel retailers who have reached the top level of commercial achievement with Air Canada were ushered into the carrier’s “Platinum Circle of Excellence” at a function earlier this week. About 25 retailers from B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel to be recognized with Platinum Circle of Excellence awards by Air Canada. Out-of-town winners were transported by the airline from their home cities to YVR for the day. The Vancouver Circle of Excellence event was the second of four that are taking place across the...
T’Way brings LCC services to Vancouver from Seoul
The money-saving benefits of low-cost flying are now available on long-haul flights to Asia from Vancouver, with the recent start-up of services by T’Way Air from Seoul, South Korea. It is the only airline that currently employs a low-cost carrier (LCC) business model on flights from Vancouver to Asia. T’Way Air flights started on July 12 and these operate four days per week, with year-round services between Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul and YVR. From this hub in Korea, travellers can connect to destinations across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia and...
Arajet offer deals on roundtrip fares
Dominican airline Arajet has launched an exclusive promotion offering up to 50% off its rates on round-trip tickets across its network in the Americas and the Caribbean. The offer is valid through July 27. To enjoy this promotion, travelers must enter the promotional code “FAMILYFLY” on Arajet’s website, www.arajet.com at the time of purchase. The reservation must be for at least 2 persons, and the tickets can be used to travel between Aug. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026, excluding the period from Dec. 19, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026. “At Arajet, we have always remained true to...
Condor expands long-haul fleet with purchase of four A330-900neo
Continuing on its growth strategy, Condor Airlines has placed an order for four more long-haul A330-900neo aircraft with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Currently, Condor is operating 18 A330neo aircraft with three more expected by the end of 2027. This summer, Condor will be flying its long-haul routes exclusively with brand-new aircraft that offer guests maximum comfort above the clouds. With the four additional aircraft, the Condor fleet will grow to a total of 25 highly efficient and modern A330neo aircraft by 2031. “By ordering additional long-haul aircraft, we...
Singapore Airlines committed to Canadian travel advisors
It was a VIP event as Singapore Airlines hosted some of its key travel trade partners to an event at the Bayview Golf Club & Country Club in Toronto. Baxter Media’s David McClung was on hand for the event, taking the opportunity to chat with Xavier Ho, the new Vice President, Eastern USA of Singapore Airlines during the evening. Ho was in Toronto to update the Canadian trade about some of the recent developments at the airline. And he noted that while Singapore Airlines is an offline carrier, it is committed to the travel agency market here. He also made it clear that the...
Air Transat’s Toronto-Berlin route takes flight with FAM trip
Air Transat, in partnership with Visit Berlin, hosted eight travel agencies and tour operators from Ontario on a familiarization trip to the German capital from July 6 to 11, 2025. This initiative celebrated the launch of Air Transat's new, exclusive nonstop route connecting Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Berlin Brandenburg (BER) airports. “At Air Transat, we've always championed the transformative power of travel. This holds particularly true today, as we provide the only non-stop service from Canada to Berlin, a journey enhanced by our acclaimed in-flight service—recognized by...
Porter secures sale for four more Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
Porter Airlines has secured a sale and leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to be delivered in 2025. The agreement was led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group (Fortress) and GOAL Aircraft Leasing. GOAL Aircraft Leasing is also serving as lessor manager for the aircraft. Ashland Place Finance is providing debt financing to Fortress and GOAL Aircraft Leasing for the transaction. Porter Airlines is the world’s largest E195-E2 operator, and continues to expand its network across North America with its growing fleet. Forty-six E195-E2s have been...
Air Canada & ITA Airlines sign codeshare agreement
Air Canada and ITA Airways today announced a significant milestone in their partnership with a codeshare agreement that provides customers more convenient travel options when flying between Canada and Italy, and beyond. “We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with ITA Airways through our new codeshare agreement that complements our robust network to Italy. This deepening of ties will allow customers travelling on Air Canada to Rome-Fiumicino to conveniently book and seamlessly connect to ten popular destinations across Italy, Africa, Israel and Albania. Likewise, ITA Airways...