Airlines
Agents, Ops explore Marrakech with Air Transat and the Moroccan Tourist Office
Air Transat partnered with the Moroccan Tourist Office to host a fam tour to Marrakech in order to showcase the city as a flagship destination in its rapidly expanding network. The event brought together strategic agencies and tour operators and nine key market players who actively contribute to the promotion and sale of Morocco as a destination. They included: Exotik Tours Voyages Traditours Terratours Wingbuddy Direct Travel Voyages Classy Travel Kasbah Holidays Voyages Mazagan Voyageurs du Monde The program offered full immersion in Marrakech's...
Air New Zealand hosts Canada mission in Vancouver
Twelve tourism suppliers from New Zealand convened in Vancouver early this week, to kick off a trade mission that stopped in Victoria before heading south to the United States. A contingent of New Zealand suppliers also attended the busy Outdoor Adventure Shows in Toronto and Vancouver that took place prior to the Air New Zealand Roadshow. The Roadshow made a scheduled visit to Victoria to meet with about 30 travel advisors at the Victoria International Marina, with a New Zealand themed morning tea. Following that was a schedule of events in five U.S. cities, including Denver, Salt Lake...
Air Canada partners with Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto
Air Canada has added Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to its culinary panel. Based in Toronto, Chef Hashimoto is the owner of Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, one of Canada's only restaurants dedicated to the traditional art of Kaiseki cuisine. Since immigrating more than 40 years ago, he has devoted his career to mastering and sharing this multi-course culinary tradition. His exclusive creations debuted March 1 in Air Canada Signature Class, on all flights between Canada and Japan. On these routes, Chef Hashimoto's dishes will showcase a thoughtfully curated selection of...
WestJet elevates guest experience with strategic leadership shifts
WestJet has made strategic changes to the WestJet Group Executive Committee to better align leadership positions with the company's commitment to delivering for its guests. A key change is the creation of a WestJet Group Chief Experience Officer (CXO) role, led by Samantha (Sam) Taylor. Having joined Sunwing in 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer and later serving as chief marketing & digital officer of Sunwing Vacations Group, Taylor will now oversee experience management, marketing, and contact centres across WestJet and Sunwing. This unified approach ensures a more cohesive and...
Hamilton International starts construction; welcomes new Porter service
The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (Hamilton International) will be transformed this summer as the airport prepares for takeoff into a new era of hassle-free and convenient travel curb to gate, alongside the introduction of Porter Airlines’ renowned elevated economy service. Hamilton International has unveiled its 2025 summer program, featuring more destinations and more choice with the introduction of flights from Porter Airlines, the Airport’s new strategic airline partner. Porter Airlines’ flights are available for booking now, with direct daily service starting in...
Air India implements Sabre’s network planning software
Air India will officially be using Schedule Manager and Slot Manager from Sabre's Network Planning & Optimization suite to streamline flight schedules and optimize slot utilization to create plans that maximize revenue and passenger demand. "A smart network planning strategy is vital for any airline no matter where they are in the world. But it's especially critical in India right now where record plane orders, new carriers, new airports, and huge infrastructure investments are changing the shape of the aviation landscape," said Rakesh Narayanan, Vice President, Regional...
BermudAir partners with Hahnair
Hahnair has welcomed BermudAir, Bermuda’s national air carrier, to its leading partner portfolio. A globally recognized distribution provider, Hahnair will expand the distribution reach of BermudAir to 100,000 travel consultants in 190 markets worldwide. Effective immediately, BermudAir flights are available for booking under Hahnair Systems` H1 code in Amadeus and Travelport+ Global Distribution Systems and can be issued on the HR-169 ticket plate. A global distribution reach With this collaboration, BermudAir achieves global distribution reach, making it easier for travel trade...
Air passenger demand soars 10% in January, IATA says
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10 per cent compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.1% year-on-year. The January load factor was 82.1% (+2.2 ppt compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January. International demand rose 12.4% compared to January 2024. Capacity was up 8.7% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.6% (+2.7 ppt compared to January...