Airlines
IATA, IFALPA Say Follow Guidelines On Crew Testing
IATA and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) have jointly called on governments to follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) guidelines to exempt crews from COVID-19 testing that is applied to air travelers. The CART guidelines specifically recommend that crew members should not be subject to screening or restrictions applicable to other travelers. Furthermore, according to CART. health screening methods for crew members should be as “non-invasive as possible.” IATA and IFALPA...
Enjoy A Free Stay With Emirates
Emirates is making winter getaways to Dubai more attractive with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Customers who book return Economy tickets to Dubai from Dec. 2 to Dec. 23 for travel from Dec.6, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021 will be eligible for a complimentary one night stay at the JW Marriott Marquis on their first night in Dubai. While travellers booked in First and Business Class will receive two complimentary nights’ stay from the day of arrival. For more, Canadians can visit...
ACV Advises Jetz Experience Now Available On GDS
Air Canada Vacations advises that The Jetz Experience is now available to book via any GDS system which ultimately provides travel agents the ability to easily book without having to go through our Call Centre. In line with the launch of Air Canada’s Jetz flights, The Jetz Experience offers travellers a new standard for upscale travel aboard an all-Business Class aircraft equipped with 58 spacious seats. From enjoying the Maple Leaf Lounge at the airport (where available), to an onboard dining experience curated by celebrated Montreal chef Antonio Park and complimentary private...
Hawaii Ready To Welcome Canadians
Hawaiian tourism officials are seeking tourists who are dreaming of a white (-sand) Christmas. The jurisdiction recently announced that Canadians who test negative for coronavirus at least 72 hours before their arrival will no longer have to automatically quarantine upon setting foot in the state, and officials say that basically enables those with negative test results to have to a traditional Hawaiian vacation in a part of the world that they say has handled the pandemic comparatively well. "I think we probably have lost some visitors (who might have decided to vacation elsewhere...
Sunwing Takes Off From The West
Sunwing is set to take off from three Western Canada gateways. Initially, Sunwing will operate from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary and servicing selected destinations for the winter season using a combination of seats contracted from third party carriers as well as Sunwing Airlines. Flights will depart from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton to Cancun on Saturdays starting Jan. 9, 2021, with additional flight service from Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán on Saturdays starting Dec. 26, 2020. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “We are...
Attention Appreciated, But More Needed: Sunwing
Sunwing has reacted to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, observing that: “Since March, when Sunwing halted flight service and made dramatic changes to our workforce in response to the pandemic, we have continued to tirelessly advocate for the interests of our industry and the thousands of Canadians it employs.” And the company says that: “We appreciate the attention that has been provided to this matter from senior Government of Canada officials, as well as a range of important and necessary business supports, including the Canada Emergency Wage...
Stuck At Stage Zero
Canada’s airlines are definitely not pleased with yesterday’s (Nov 30, 2020) Fall Economic Statement delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. In a statement, the National Airlines Council of Canada’s (NACC) president and CEO Mike McNaney pointed out that: “As the government has stated on previous occasions over the past several months and repeated in the Economic Statement today, it is still working on establishing a process with major airlines regarding financial assistance.” McNaney continues: “Thus, while other countries around the...
Air Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart Team Up On Testing
Air Canada is teaming up with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide Air Canada customers with the opportunity to take a pre-departure COVID-19 RT-PCR test in order to comply with international travel requirements. Beginning Dec. 7, eligible Air Canada customers can book and purchase a COVID-19 test at participating Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Results are typically available within 24-48 hours. Dr. Jim Chung, Air Canada's chief medical officer, said: “Many countries now require a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test and we are pleased to...