Airlines
ACITA Commission Recall Petition Is Ready To Sign
The Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors (ACITA) reports that the Clerk of Petitions for the House of Commons has announced today that Petition e_3029 is now Published and open for signatures -- https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-3029 The petition was drafted by ACITA and sponsored by MP Marc Dalton (Pitt Meadows-Mapleridge, BC) when the threat of commission recalls was first made public by Tour Operators (Westjet and Transat) announcing that they would provide refunds for trips cancelled due to COVID-19. It outlines the Commission Recall...
St. Kitts & Nevis Suspend BA UK Flights
St. Kitts & Nevis has temporarily suspended British Airways flights from the UK. The suspension began on Dec. 26, 2020 and will continue to Jan. 2, 2021. And officials noted that an update will be given in relation to the Federation resuming service. In addition, any International Traveller who arrives from the UK will be required to quarantine at their hotel and not “Vacation in Place” for the duration of their stay or mandatory 14-day quarantine in the Federation, for Dec. 26, 2020 to Jan. 2, 2021. The UK has reported a new strain of coronavirus which, according to the...
COVID-19 And Canadian Travel Intentions
In its Winter Travel Intentions Outlook for the Winter of 2020-2021, Outbound Canada reports that: “As would be expected, the COVID-19 crisis continues to have a substantial impact on the travel activity of Canadians. The most recent travel intentions survey indicates that just 36% of adults plan to take a leisure trip between November 2020 and April 2021, a significantly smaller share than last year (64%). And it continues that: “Compared to last year, the proportion of respondents who are currently planning any leisure travel has decreased most dramatically in British...
Airlines Want Quick Action On Rapid Testing
Canada’s major airlines are continuing to urge federal and provincial governments to move quickly on rapid airport testing initiatives. The National Airlines Council of Canada noted that it has been encouraged to hear that the federal government is working with Ontario and Quebec on potential testing programs similar to that which was launched in Alberta at Calgary International Airport, which used science-based approach to implement safe alternative to current blanket quarantine measures. And the industry association makes it clear that Canada’s airlines fully support this...
Lufthansa Group, Sabre Sign Disitribution Deal
The Lufthansa Group and Sabre Corporation have signed a new, mutually flexible distribution agreement that enables modern airline retailing as well as technology innovation. Under the agreement, which covers the carriers Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti and Brussels Airlines, Sabre will continue to distribute Lufthansa Group airlines’ content through traditional connectivity to hundreds of thousands of travel agents and thousands of corporations through its global distribution system (GDS). In addition, the agreement enables the distribution of Lufthansa Group...
Baxter Media Gives Back
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your support throughout this very challenging year. In March, we talked about staying strong, working together, keeping hope alive and staying resilient. Throughout, we have stayed true to our mission as our team has continued to serve our industry with daily reporting on news, insights and important information to help you, our readers, make meaningful business decisions. The Baxter Media staff continues to work tirelessly with an undying passion for our industry and hopeful enthusiasm for the future to keep you informed so...
Airline Alliances Support Slot Recommendations
Three major airline alliances are calling on governments to implement recommendations for slot relief measures for Northern Summer 2021 issued by the Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB). The trio of alliances -- oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance – say that WASB -- which is comprised of Airports Council International (ACI World), IATA, and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) – has delivered a balanced, global approach to preserve international connectivity, maintain consumer choice and aid future industry recovery in its proposals. The alliances support WASB’s...
Ontario Ready To Go It Alone On Testing
Ontario Premier Doug Ford raised concerns about the testing of international travellers arriving at Pearson International Airport when he announced the details of a province-wide shut down that will come into effect on Sat., Dec. 26 at 12:01 am. In his remarks, Premier Ford said that he is “extremely alarmed” by reports of a new strain of COVID-19 that is much more contagious than “what we’ve been facing so far.” He continued: “This is an extremely serious threat. One we must take seriously and we need to ensure that our border is secure. We need to be certain that...