Airlines
Class Act by Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines puts people in Cloud Nine on a daily basis and put Yayou Woldeyes on cloud nine on the eve of Christmas. The carrier, which offers those travelling between Toronto and Addis Ababa a choice between Economy seating and its Cloud Nine business class, surprised Toronto resident Woldeyes at its Toronto office yesterday (Dec. 19) when it made the Addis Ababa-born woman an honorary inflight crew member, fulfilling her childhood dream of being an airline employee. The 53-year-old Woldeyes – who relocated to Toronto in the 1980s – has pancreatic cancer and is in...
AC’s Rovinescu Inducted Into Business Hall of Fame
JA Canada and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame have announced that Air Canada president and chief executive officer Calin Rovinescu will be inducted as a Companion into the 2020 Canadian Business Hall of Fame. “Calin's exceptional business and leadership achievements have been widely recognized by several influential organizations both in Canada and globally. His deep commitment to making Canada a better place begins with his relentless determination and long-term vision in creating a sustainable, continually improving global company, which becomes a solid foundation to giving back...
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...