Airlines
Etihad, Kuwait Sign Codeshare Deal
Etihad Airways and Kuwait Airways have signed a codeshare partnership on selected services on bookings that took effect on Dec. 22, 2019, for travel from Jan. 5, 2020. Subject to regulatory approvals, Etihad will place its ‘EY’ code on Kuwait Airways operated flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait, Najaf and Dhaka. In turn, Kuwait Airways will place its ‘KU’ code on Etihad flights from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi, Belgrade, Casablanca, Rabat, Khartoum, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, Male in the Maldives, and Mahe in the Seychelles. Tony Douglas, group chief executive officer, Etihad...
Sunwing Takes Off To Grand Cayman
Sunwing has announced the addition of a seasonal flight service to the island of Grand Cayman for the very first time. Direct flights from Toronto will operate on Sundays from Feb. 2, 2020 until May 3, 2020, inclusive. The largest of the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, Grand Cayman is home to breathtaking white-sand beaches, picturesque tropical landscapes and a gourmet culinary scene. Vacationers can spend their days soaking up the sun on the shores of Seven Mile Beach, snorkelling or scuba diving among colourful coral reefs and indulging in world-class dishes at five-star...
SAT, United Celebrate New Cape Town Service
South African Tourism (SAT) in partnership with United Airlines recently celebrated the new direct service between New York/Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. United will be the only carrier to serve the route from United States and began operating nonstop three-times weekly flights to Cape Town on Dec. 15. To mark the inauguration of flights, a celebration was held at Newark Liberty International Airport and it featured traditional South African dancers from Bongi Duma Productions, along with hors d’oeuvres, wine and music. Special guests in...
AC Inaugurates Montreal-São Paulo Service
Air Canada has inaugurated the only non-stop service between Montreal and São Paulo, Brazil, marking the beginning of three weekly flights from Montreal until March 27. “We are very pleased to celebrate the historic start of non-stop service between Montreal and Brazil, marked by the launch of our newest international flight to São Paulo. Complementing our Toronto services, our new flights from Montreal provide another convenient link to Brazil's largest city and financial centre while offering a great opportunity for Brazilians to enjoy an exceptional Quebec winter vacation,”...
Class Act by Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines puts people in Cloud Nine on a daily basis and put Yayou Woldeyes on cloud nine on the eve of Christmas. The carrier, which offers those travelling between Toronto and Addis Ababa a choice between Economy seating and its Cloud Nine business class, surprised Toronto resident Woldeyes at its Toronto office yesterday (Dec. 19) when it made the Addis Ababa-born woman an honorary inflight crew member, fulfilling her childhood dream of being an airline employee. The 53-year-old Woldeyes – who relocated to Toronto in the 1980s – has pancreatic cancer and is in...
AC’s Rovinescu Inducted Into Business Hall of Fame
JA Canada and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame have announced that Air Canada president and chief executive officer Calin Rovinescu will be inducted as a Companion into the 2020 Canadian Business Hall of Fame. “Calin's exceptional business and leadership achievements have been widely recognized by several influential organizations both in Canada and globally. His deep commitment to making Canada a better place begins with his relentless determination and long-term vision in creating a sustainable, continually improving global company, which becomes a solid foundation to giving back...
Transat Inaugurates Vancouver-Costa Rica Service
Air Transat inaugurated service between Vancouver and Costa Rica Wednesday (Dec. 18), consisting of a direct flight to San José and a second flight segment to Liberia. The route is available twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, until April 18. “We are proud to be adding these new destinations to our winter 2019-2020 program and in the process enhancing service out of Vancouver,” says Jean-François Lemay, president, general manager of Air Transat. “These new routes make it easier than ever for travellers to explore Costa Rica, an increasingly popular tourist destination...
WestJet Travel Tips for a Merrier Flight
With the busy Christmas travel season in full swing, WestJet has a few reminders to make holiday travel easier for guests at airports across its global network. Check your I.D. You've planned and paid for your trip and you're ready to go – don't let missing travel documents stop your plans short. Guests of all ages require current (non-expired) identification that matches the name and spelling on their ticket. You are responsible for making sure that you, and any child travelling with you, have the proper identification and travel documentation required to enter or connect through...