Airlines
Troubled Times For Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines could lose its license if it doesn't meet new financial and other requirements set by Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA). In a statement, ALTA indicated that it “has been closely monitoring the financial situation of the airline over a long period of time. “Having considered the latest financial position of HKA, ATLA was of the view that HKA's financial position has deteriorated rapidly to such an extent that has severely impacted on HKA's capability in meeting its obligations as an employer to pay salary and the probability of providing a...
Make Your Miles Matter With Aeroplan
The annual Aeroplan Miles Matching week in support of the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program -- which helps sick children travel to obtain specialized medical care -- is now underway. Until Dec. 8, 2019, members who donate Aeroplan miles to the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program will double the impact of their contribution with all miles donated to be matched, up to 500,000 miles. The Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program helps children like Beckett, a fearless Saskatchewan-born 2.5 year old, who was diagnosed at two months old with...
Billy Bishop Airport Ferry to Go Electric
PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, has announced that the airport’s Marilyn Bell I passenger/vehicle ferry will be converted to electric power. This innovative retrofit represents a unique technological advancement in the airport’s fleet as the vessel will be the first 100% electric lithium-ion powered ferry in service in Canada. It's anticipated that the ferry’s retrofit will be complete by the end of 2020. The vessel’s propulsion system will be entirely powered by battery and fueled by 100% Bullfrog Power renewable electricity, enabling...
Sunwing Airlines President Honoured
Sunwing Airlines president, Mark Williams, received the ATAC Lifetime Honoree Award at the annual Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow in Montreal. The prestigious award is bestowed by the board of directors of the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) upon individuals who have made significant contributions and improvements to the Canadian air transportation industry and have been a part of the sector for a minimum of 25 years. With a career in the global aviation industry spanning more than 30 years, Williams joined Sunwing in 2004 and was instrumental in the subsequent...
Porter Brews New Partnerships
Porter Airlines is brewing new relationships with local Ontario brands Balzac’s Coffee Roasters and Sloane Fine Tea Merchants. Beginning Dec. 1, Porter is serving a Balzac’s dark roast blend and an assortment of artisan Sloane teas across its network as part of its renowned complimentary in-flight service. According to officials, these airline partnerships give passengers the ability to taste some of the best coffee and tea Canada has to offer. Porter, Balzac’s and Sloane are the perfect blend of partners. Each has its roots in Ontario and successfully built loyal followings...
Seize The Opportunity For Sustainable Aviation
IATA is calling on European governments to “seize the opportunity to create a sustainable aviation industry” that protects the environment and increases connectivity opportunities for Europe’s citizens. The call came at the recent Wings of Change Europe gathering in Berlin, Germany. And amid continuing celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the role of aviation in the continent’s integration was top of mind. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s director general and CEO, said that: “Air transport has been at the heart of European integration. Europe...
Qantas Testing New Long Haul Routes
Some record-setting long-distance test flights by Qantas are being assessed for their potential to be introduced as regular commercial routes, and also for their impact on the health of passengers and flight crews. Two of three super long-haul test flights have been completed, with the first spanning the distance between New York and Sydney, and the second flying from London to Sydney. The first of those flights took place in October, when Qantas made aviation history with a non-stop flight that covered 16,200 km. in a time of 19 hours, 16 minutes. It was done using a new Boeing...
Uncovering The Timeless Wonders Of Turkey
Set up in Ayvalik, a scenic seaside town on Turkey’s northwestern Aegean coast, Tara Hopkins has found a way to impact the lives of women in the community by putting garbage to good use, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier. Hopkins runs a co-op for women who have never worked for salary before, creating one-of-a-kind accessories out of recycled materials like bottle caps and discontinued packaging for tea and ketchup. Translating to the garbage ladies, çöp(m)adam addresses issues of women’s employment in Turkey and the importance of...