Airlines
IATA Has A Checklist For Airlines
IATA has released an airline self-assessment health checklist to support the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. The Take-off guidance is the global standard framework of risk-based temporary measures for governments and the air transport value chain for safe operations during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s director general and CEO, Alexandre de Juniac said: “Safety is always the number one priority for air transport. And the challenges of COVID-19 have added a new dimension to our...
Canada Has A Plan — Airlines & Airports Like It
Although the Canadian government is continuing to tell Canadians to avoid non-essential international travel, it also wants Canadians to know that it’s continuing to work with partners in the industry to protect public health by implementing measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission during air travel. This is especially important during a period where jurisdictions both within Canada and beyond begin to open up and lift restrictions including those on travel. To that end, the federal Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, unveiled details of Canada’s...
Partnership Enhanced
Following Air Canada’s unveiling of the transformed Aeroplan program, American Express Canada has confirmed that it will be continuing its long-standing partnership with the loyalty program and launching a newly redesigned suite of Aeroplan Cards. Existing American Express AeroplanPlus Cardmembers will soon receive details of the new and improved Card products, which will include enhanced earn rates and premium benefits to elevate travel experiences. The new features will be available on eligible American Express Aeroplan Cards when the new Aeroplan program officially launches on...
Transforming Loyalty
Air Canada has revealed the details of its transformed Aeroplan loyalty program, outlining the program attributes and credit card benefits members can enjoy when the new program launches Nov. 8, 2020. The long-awaited launch, sees the new Aeroplan program offering customers more personalized, flexible and easier-to-use features, delivering a truly rewarding loyalty experience. Additionally, the program is poised to provide better value for Aeroplan credit card holders redeeming flights on Air Canada than the value provided by major Canadian bank travel programs. Calin Rovinescu,...
Belize Postpones Reopening
Due to a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in three districts, Belize is delaying the reopening of the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA). The airport had been scheduled to reopen on August 15. In making the announcement, Belize’s Prime Minister Rt. Dean Barrow said that although the airport will not reopen, the weekly repatriation flights for Belizean nationals abroad will continue, including the 14-day mandatory quarantine upon arrival. The announcement also make it clear that ensuring that travellers have reliable, trustworthy, and useful information continues...
Sunwing Welcomes Customers Back To Paradise
Sunwing is planning for brighter days, celebrating its first customers since March who arrived in Cancun and Montego Bay this past weekend. Andrew Dawson, president of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “We are pleased that our travellers have been able to head back to the tropics last week and are encouraged by their positive experience in destination. We are looking forward to welcoming back many more travellers in the coming months and resuming service on board Sunwing Airlines.” With operations ramping up and new health and safety protocols in place, more customers will be...
U.S. Lifts Global Level 4 Health Advisory
The U.S. Department of State lifted its Global Level 4 Health Advisory yesterday. In a statement, the Department said that it made the move in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), explaining that the Global Advisory initially put in place on March 19, 2020 advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. However, the Department’s statement continued that with health and safety conditions improving in some countries and potentially deteriorating in others, the Department is “returning to...
Korean Air Cares
Korean Air is taking off with a ‘CARE FIRST’ informational program -- emphasizing its multiple layers of protection throughout the passenger journey -- to enhance travel safety and awareness with its customers and employees. The airline has established a ‘CARE FIRST’ page on its website, www.koreanair.com, where customers can check specific measures to ensure safety in all stages of air travel: cabin disinfection, self-check-in options, temperature checks at the gate, social distancing between passengers, boarding and deplaning, and strengthened cleanliness safeguards for...