Airlines
August Traffic Numbers Up From July: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports global passenger traffic data for August shows that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to same time a year ago. This was above the 3.5% annual increase for July. August capacity increased by 3.5%. Load factor climbed 0.3% percentage point to 85.7%, which was a new monthly record, as airlines continue to maximize asset use. “While we saw a pick-up in passenger demand in August compared to July, growth remains below the long-term trend and well down on the roughly 8.5%...
KLM’s Secret Of Success
A hundred years in any business is quite an achievement. A century of flying in the airline business is, not to put too fine a point on it, simply astounding. And if you ask KLM executive committee member, Barbara Van Koppen how the airline has been able to do it, she'll tell you that it began with the entrepreneurial spirit that has characterized the carrier through a century of operation and has been coupled with the loyalty of its customers and employees, observing: “That has been the secret to our success.” In Toronto to celebrate the airline's 100th anniversary with its...
Swoop Appoints Workman
Swoop has named Shane Workman as its new Head of Flight Operations. In his new role, Workman will oversee all flight operations for Swoop. Steven Greenway, president, Swoop, said of the appointment: “I am thrilled to welcome Shane as our Head of Flight Operations. His extensive experience will be a great asset to our growing team," said. "Swoop is committed to being a pioneer in the evolving Canadian airline industry and the addition of Shane to our executive team helps ensure our flight operations continue to be safe and efficient." Workman brings more than 25 years of experience...
Air Transat Has The Experts
Air Transat is inviting Canadian travellers to discover Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit with Ariann, a webmaster at Transat. Through a series of videos and social media posts, the employee draws on his thorough knowledge of the destination to offer recommendations for an unforgettable trip to Mexico’s west coast. Ariann’s adventure is the latest instalment in a series launched in 2017, which spotlights employees’ holiday expertise. The travel enthusiasts featured are delighted to present their fab finds and personal favourites at the destination. In his videos posted on...
WestJet is Karisma’s Preferred Partner For October
WestJet Vacations is the Preferred Partner of October for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Throughout the month clients will save up to 62% and receive up to a $250 resort credit, to be used towards two $50 Spa Massages and one $150 room upgrade upon hotel check-in. Additionally, one guest stays free for every seventh paid guest. This offer is valid on new bookings this month only with a minimum three-night stay at El Dorado Spa Resorts, Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun, Azul Beach Resort Negril, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resort Punta Cana and Sensatori...
Beautiful Bermuda
Pink sand beaches and turquoise waters mixed with a touch of British, North American and Caribbean cultures make Bermuda uniquely attractive to travellers from around the world, writes assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's issue of Travel Courier. Discovered in 1505 by the Spanish, Bermuda was later colonized and settled by the English in 1612. The former capital, St. George, currently stands as one of the earliest English settlements of the New World. It is now recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Hamilton has been the capital of Bermuda since 1815. Bermuda offers...
Oh What A Flight
British Airways' new Airbus 350-1000 took off from Toronto Pearson to London Heathrow on Oct. 1, marking the aircraft's first North American long-haul service. With passenger capacity of 331, including 56 Club Suite compartments, the A350 began long-haul service with Dubai last month, and will add Tel Aviv and Bangalore this winter. The A350 has already flown over 15,400 miles between London and Madrid, completing 40 take-offs and landings to put the aircraft through its paces, test all aspects of the technical performance and familiarize crew with service delivery. Luckily for...
Croyle Retiring From WestJet
Tim Croyle, vice-president, WestJet Vacations and Cargo is retiring. Croyle said that: “The decision has been made with careful consideration and with mixed emotions. I would like to thank all of WestJet's travel trade, hotel and destination partners for the support and loyalty they have shown for more than a decade. I look forward to watching the great things that WestJet's global aspirations will bring to Canada and the world.” Croyle joined WestJet in 2003, as manager-airports projects holding a variety of roles before moving to WestJet Vacations in 2010 where he built a...