Airlines
WestJet Names New VP, Network Planning, Alliances
WestJet has appointed John Weatherill to the role of vice-president, Network Planning and Alliances. Reporting to Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet chief commercial officer, Weatherill will be responsible for the strategic growth of WestJet's network and partnerships, including WestJet's first joint venture with Delta Air Lines. In the interim, he will continue to oversee WestJet's Revenue Management and Pricing team while the airline searches for a new vice-president, Revenue Management and Pricing. “John brings a wealth of experience from multiple areas of our commercial business...
Remote Hikes Of Hawai‘i By Paradise Copters
Paradise Helicopters, based on the Island of Hawai‘i, is offering a new exclusive remote landing and hiking experience in the Kohala Mountains of Hawai‘i. The Kohala Remote Hike Experience includes a private landing at a location deep in the mountains to enjoy a moderate one-km hike led by the pilot (ideal for active adults and children eight years and older). The secluded trail immerses hikers in the flora and fauna of Kohala, and opens up to a dramatic coastline lookout offering expansive views of the Mokupuku island formations. Without a helicopter, access to the site...
Flair Expands East
Flair Airlines reports its 2020 summer schedule will expand service into Eastern and Atlantic Canada starting in May. New destinations include Ottawa, Saint John, NB, Charlottetown, PEI, as well as a return to Halifax. Sarah Riches, director of commercial for Flair Airlines, commented, “Our mission is to make air travel accessible, affordable and desirable for all. Eastern and Atlantic Canada have long been plagued by high airfares and undesirable service. Simply put, they have been paying too much for too little and we believe its time for change.” In addition to their new...
Discover Jamaica With Air Transat
Air Transat is inviting Canadians to discover Jamaica with Nadia, a marketing specialist at Transat. Through videos and social media posts, the vacationer -- who has been with the company for 13 years and has visited the Caribbean country annually for the past 10 years -- reveals her fab finds and favourite spots at this destination known for its tasty gastronomy, lush nature and welcoming locals. This is the latest installment in the Vacation Experts series launched in 2017. The series encourages travellers to go off the beaten path by offering tips from an employee with special ties...
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...