Airlines
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...
Supporting Families In Need
Despite the challenges of 2020, Air Canada Foundation has successfully continued its tradition of helping Canadian families in need from coast to coast. For December alone, over $135,000 (net) was raised through an inaugural public online auction, along with over 1 million Aeroplan points through its annual Matching Campaign. The auction funds raised will be redistributed to Canadian registered charities which focus on the health and well-being of children and youth, while the Aeroplan points donated by Aeroplan and its members will go toward the Hospital Transportation Program...
Garneau Issues Ministerial Direction On Refunds
Canada’s Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau has issued a new ministerial direction to the Canadian Transportation Agency to develop a new regulation to address future large-scale flight cancellations. In a statement, Minister Garneau said that: “Air travel is essential to Canada's economic growth and prosperity, and when Canadians buy an airline ticket, they expect airlines to meet their obligations. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a gap in the air passenger protection framework, which did not foresee the potential for large-scale and lengthy flight cancellations and...
WestJet Takes Off To Bonaire
WestJet is adding Bonaire to the destinations it serves in the Caribbean, with a new non-stop, once-weekly, seasonal service from Toronto beginning Feb. 6, 2021. Arved von zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer for WestJet, said: “Canadians have been asking for the addition of this diving and windsurfing paradise known for its pristine waters and rich marine life to our network.” He continued: “Bonaire is filled with safe activities for those seeking to getaway this winter and we look forward to connecting guests to the island's unique and unforgettable...
72 Hour Ban On Flights From The UK
In a statement, the Government of Canada indicated that it is closely monitoring the genetic variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom and is working with international partners, including the World Health Organization, to better understand this variant and its impacts. Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau convened a meeting of the Incident Response Group to discuss the new variant of COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom. Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau,...