Airlines
AirlinePros Reps TAG Guatemala
AirlinePros Canada Inc. reports that TAG Guatemala is now an active member of BSP Canada. “TAG Airlines” has opted for mass e-plating so that all fully IATA-registered travel organizations in Canada may start issuing tickets on 5U e-stock. 5U can booked in all major GDS systems such as Amadeus, Sabre and Apollo. At this time 5U is progressively introducing credit card acceptance (VI/MC) forms of payment via GDS systems in Canada. This is in addition to standard “cash” transactions. Agents may claim 3% commission POS on 5U operated flights with 5U published fares. TAG...
Geothermal HVAC System Under Construction at YVR
The geothermal heat that can be found in the ground deep under Vancouver International Airport is now being tapped as a new source for air conditioning at YVR. Not only will it provide balanced heat and cooling production/absorption – depending on the season – the new system will also serve to meet goals set by YVR to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Craig Richmond, the CEO of YVR, expects to cut carbon dioxide emissions from heating and cooling by 30% to 35%, compared with a baseline set in 2012. Crews have drilled 850 wells, at a depth of 152 metres into the sand of Sea...
Seismic Shifts In The Air
The platforms of business for the commercial airline industry are encountering seismic shifts, but the airlines are meeting these new challenges, said speakers at the recent IMPACT Sustainability Travel and Tourism conference reports western Canada editor, Ted Davis who was on hand to cover the event in Victoria last week. Executives from the commercial airline sector took the stage at the Victoria Conference Centre to describe the changing landscape, and how they are adapting – and in some cases taking advantage of these changes. Key to that is in recognizing that new environmental...
Flair Looks to Grow Fleet
Canada’s low-cost carrier Flair Airlines is looking to expand its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. Flair is based in Edmonton and currently operates a fleet of seven Boeing 737s in an all Economy class configuration, serving eight cities across Canada. Flair has immediate plans to expand its services both in frequency and reach. According to officials, this step is almost complete, with the remaining critical step being the fleet renewal and expansion plan. Flair transitioned from a charter operator to a scheduled low cost airline in 2017 with a mission to provide affordable and...
Air Canada, WestJet Further Delay 737 MAX Operations
Air Canada and WestJet have now removed the Boeing 737 MAX from their operating schedules until at least June. Air Canada said the decision is based on operational considerations following an announcement by Boeing Co. that it now estimates the 737 MAX will remain grounded by regulators until mid-2020. Air Canada is removing the Boeing 737 MAX from its operating schedule through June 30 to provide customers certainty when planning and booking their travel. It will also allow the airline to manage its schedule and fleet most effectively as it awaits decisions by Canadian and...
Brussels Airlines Makes It Simple
Brussels Airlines is making it simple. The carrier has decided to offer its customers only one loyalty program, Miles & More. Consequently, the LOOP program launched in 2015 will be discontinued as of Feb. 1. However, LOOP members will still be able to use their LOOPs for a period of 12 months -- until Jan. 31, 2021. It has been over four years since Brussels Airlines launched LOOP, designed for Brussels Airlines customers who travel on a regular basis but don’t fly enough to receive significant benefits from traditional frequent flyer programs. However, Miles & More has...
Exercise En Route Thanks to Air New Zealand, Les Mills
Air New Zealand has teamed up fitness expert Les Mills to create a series of inflight wellness exercises specifically designed to enhance the well-being of passengers. All customers travelling on international Air New Zealand services now have access to a series of stretches, exercises and meditation techniques hosted on the airline’s inflight entertainment system to help ease the tensions of travelling. Air New Zealand senior manager, customer experience, Niki Chave says the partnership is all about leveraging the professional expertise of Les Mills trainers from around the world...
WestJet Adds Halifax-Manchester Service
WestJet is adding a new another connection across the Atlantic into the United Kingdom with new non-stop service between Halifax and Manchester beginning June 5. This summer, WestJet will operate more than 300 seasonal departures from Halifax to London (Gatwick) and Glasgow, Scotland. “WestJet is continuing to invest in our Atlantic gateway, connecting Nova Scotia to the world and the world to Nova Scotia in new ways,” said Charles Duncan, WestJet chief strategy officer. “The UK is Nova Scotia's largest in-bound tourism market and our newest investment connects the province to...