Airlines
Have You Voted Yet?
Baxter Media is calling on all Canadian travel agents to vote in the annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey. Because no one knows travel better than travel agents. The survey asks agents to vote for their favourite suppliers, destinations, brands, and services in more than 40 categories. All those who vote will be entered into a draw to win one of these five fantastic prizes: A delightful discovery tour through the sights, sounds, and tastes of 'The Big Easy' on Collette's six-day Spotlight to New Orleans tour for two. A $250 Visa gift card from Manulife. Uncover Roman...
Air Italy Sets A Course Into Liquidation
Air Italy is shutting down. The announcement came following a shareholders meeting which decide on liquidating the carrier. Air Italy's key shareholders include Alisarda and Qatar Airways through AQA Holding spa. The carrier was gearing up to launch summer 2020 seasonal service between Toronto and Milano Malpensa on March 29, 2020, offering six weekly flights. That will no longer happen and instead, passengers holding Air Italy tickets have been advised that: From Feb. 11 to Feb. 25 inclusive, Air Italy flights will be operated by othe carriers at the times and on the...
Guadeloupe, Martinique: Caribbean Vibe, French Flair
A Caribbean vibe with French flair, sister islands, Guadeloupe and Martinique, invited local agents, partners and guests to the French Caribbean Sensations show in Toronto last night at Hotel X, reports PressToday's Ashley Rochefort. Celebrating two islands in one room, the tourist boards, along with suppliers like Club Med, Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, and cruising partners were on hand to provide information to agents about these destinations that are growing in popularity. The CEO of the Martinique Tourism Authority, Francois Baltus Languedoc, travelled from Martinique just to...
Nolen Joins WestJet As VP Safety, Security And Quality
WestJet has appointed Billy Nolen to the role of vice-president, safety, security and quality. He will join WestJet on Feb. 24. Reporting to WestJet president and CEO, Ed Sims, Nolen will be responsible for the strategic direction of all safety, security and quality related activities across the WestJet group. Of the appointment, Sims said, “Billy is a results-driven safety leader with an impressive record of accomplishments in aviation. As WestJet continues our evolution to a network carrier with broader global reach, Billy's experience in upholding the safety culture of some of...
Park’N Fly Launches Aeroplan Bonus Miles Offer
Park'N Fly is giving its customers a chance to earn more Aeroplan Miles. From now until April 30, 2020, travellers’ can earn even more Aeroplan with Park’N Fly. Aeroplan members can earn 50% more Aeroplan Miles when they stay at Park’N Fly’s Valet locations in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver – and Self Park locations in Ottawa and Edmonton. Members must present promotional code PF94 along with their Aeroplan number at time of check out to receive bonus miles. A minimum three-day stay is required. Visit www.parknfly.ca/aeroplanoffers for offer details, terms and...
SAA Moving Forward
The joint Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) of South African Airways (SAA) has reported on a number of further initiatives to support the airline’s transformation into a sustainable and profitable business. The BRPs, Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana, have worked closely with key stakeholders including industry specialists, government, creditors and executive management to develop a comprehensive restructuring program which will culminate in a Business Rescue Plan to be published in late February and subsequently presented to creditors for approval. In line with SAA’s...
WestJet Ups Its Summer Lift From Calgary
WestJet has unveiled details of its summer schedule featuring more than 90 new flights from Calgary including new non-stop WestJet Link service to Dawson Creek, B.C. Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet chief commercial officer, said that: “WestJet is focused on investing in Alberta to build and strengthen our Calgary hub. As WestJet continues on its strategic path of becoming a global network airline, we are pleased to offer our guests the ability to conveniently connect for business or pleasure across Canada, Europe and beyond this summer." With the announcement of the new service...
Airlink Continuing To Operate Abandoned SAA Routes
Airlink -- the privately-run South African airline -- will operate services linking Johannesburg with Port Elizabeth, Entebbe, Ndola and Luanda after Feb. 29, 2020, even though its franchise partner, SAA, will stop serving those destinations from that date. Rodger Foster, Airlink CEO and managing director, said: “We want to reassure travelers that as far as Airlink is concerned, it is business as usual! Our schedule and operations are unaffected by SAA’s latest network cuts.” Airlink has been operating flights to Entebbe, Uganda on SAA’s behalf and will continue these...