Airlines
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...
Connecting The Fleet
Air Canada has announced that Rouge Wi-Fi high-speed satellite-based connectivity provided by Gogo is now available across the entire Air Canada Rouge fleet of 65 aircraft that fly globally and across North America. Andrew Yiu, vice-president, product at Air Canada, said: “Customers now can access Rouge Wi-Fi high-speed internet connectivity on their own devices whenever they are onboard an Air Canada Rouge aircraft anywhere in the world, giving everyone the ability to stay connected to email, surf the web, or stream their favourite movies and TV shows from services like Netflix and...
Swoop Adds Phoenix From Winnipeg
Swoop, Canada's low-fare carrier and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., is now offering service to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG). It is Swoop's first service to Arizona via Winnipeg, offering Manitoba travellers more options for warmer destinations this winter season. Swoop currently serves 13 North American destinations via Winnipeg through its year-round and seasonal operations, including two new routes to London and Victoria just released in the 2020 summer schedule with service beginning in April. “Swoop is...
Air Canada Helping Create Magical Memories
Air Canada has unveiled a heartwarming video featuring three children from a plane full of kids with different challenges called “Every Kid Deserves a Day Off.” Thanks to the numerous Air Canada employee volunteers, support of the Air Canada Foundation and the work by the Dreams Take Flight organization, eight flights operate annually and in 2019, transported more than 1,000 children on a trip-of-a-lifetime to Disney. Dreams Take Flight has given more than 40,000 Canadian children a Dreams flight since 1989. “Air Canada has been committed to serving and giving back to Canadian...
Sunwing Takes Off To Mazatlan From YQB
The first Sunwing flight from Quebec City to Mazatlán, Mexico departed from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) yesterday. And to celebrate the inaugural flight, Sunwing brought a taste of Mazatlán to the airport with authentic Mexican food, a tropical photo wall and special gifts for the first passengers to depart to this popular vacation destination from the city. The occasion was marked with an official ribbon cutting ceremony presided over by Yanic Roy, vice-president of business development for YQB, and Lyne Chayer, general manager of Sunwing Quebec. The...
WestJet Lands In Roatán
WestJet is celebrating the launch of its new service between Toronto and Roatán, Honduras. Arved von zur Muelhen, chief commercial officer for WestJet, said: “With our new seasonal non-stop service guests can now enjoy a superior travel experience when flying to this Caribbean paradise. These flights strengthen tourism ties and are a win for leisure travellers looking to explore Roatán's beautiful barrier reefs and white sand beaches.” With access to 14 Caribbean destinations non-stop from Toronto this winter, WestJet's new service to Roatán is operated on the airline's Boeing...
CTO Celebrates The Season
The Caribbean Tourism Organization held its annual Christmas lunch at the Consulate General of Barbados. The annual event seeks to bring member country representatives together for a time of fellowship and camaraderie. This year, attendees also took the opportunity to celebrate the CTO's departing business development representative, Nancy Drolet. CTO members praised her work and presented gifts of appreciation from each member country and airline present. Drolet was recognized for her efforts in championing the cause of the Caribbean tourism industry in Canada. Seen in the photo,...