Airlines
Porter Plans Tentative Restart For July 20
Porter Airlines says it will tentatively restart its flights for July 20. Michael Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines, commented: “It’s encouraging to see the recovery of the aviation industry in the U.S.” Deluce continued: “As vaccination rates in Canada increase, we are hopeful travel restrictions and public health measures will ease, so we can recall our team members, welcome back our passengers and begin to rebuild the airline.” Previously, Porter had set June 21 as its tentative restart date. Operations were temporarily suspended on March 21, 2020, due...
Air North Picks APG As GSA
Air North has picked APG as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Austria, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Switzerland and the UK. Through the new deal, APG will provide sales and marketing services throughout the countries to bring greater awareness of Air North and the Yukon region to travel agents and customers alike. Air North also signed with APG to join its interline e-ticketing solution allowing over 100,000 travel agents worldwide to issue Air North tickets on APG’s own validating code,...
Do You Want To Go To Hawaii?
Air Canada is taking off to Hawaii this winter, launching its first Montreal-Honolulu and Toronto-Maui services; to complement its flights from Calgary and Vancouver. The new flights will also enable connections across Canada as well as from Europe. Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management, Air Canada, said that: “We are seeing strong demand in the sun markets this winter with people in Canada and around the world looking ahead to holiday travel. As we finalize our schedule to position Air Canada's leadership in leisure travel this...
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...