Airlines
Copa Takes Off In Canada
Copa Airlines teamed up with delegates from the Argentine provinces of Mendoza and Salta to host Montreal and Toronto events for the travel industry last weeek. Delegates started their mission in Montréal and ended in Toronto, where a reception was hosted at an Argentinian restaurant to showcase the wine, gastronomy and outdoor adventures abundant in both Mendoza and Salta. Copa connects Canadians with five key destinations in Argentina -- Mendoza, Salta, Rosario, Cordoba and Buenos Aires. The airline offers more than 60 destinations in over 30 countries through the Hub of the...
End of YVR-JFK Flight by Cathay in 2020
After 23 years in the air, an unusual North American flight service by Cathay Pacific Airways is coming to an end. Cathay Pacific has announced the termination of its daily Vancouver-New York flight, which has become the victim of lower consumer demand and declining revenues. It will end in April 2020, with a final specific date yet to be announced. The flight has operated as the cross-continental leg in a route to Hong Kong from New York via Vancouver. But it has become a popular way to experience travel between YVR and JFK on a carrier known for offering more upscale treatment in...
AC to Launch Ottawa-London Dreamliner Service
Air Canada is getting set to upgrade its daily non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Beginning next spring, customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow will have the option to fly in Air Canada's Signature cabin, featuring fully lie-flat suites, as well as the added choice of a Premium Economy cabin. “Air Canada is pleased to offer customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow the added comfort of service aboard our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Customers love this aircraft whose...
Flying Smarter
Yvonne Muldoon, director of global OTA's & regional Sales (EU/NA) for Aer Lingus, leaves no doubt about it, travel agents are a crucial part of the carrier's distribution network, writes executive editor, Bob Mowat in this week's digital issue of Canadian Travel Press. In fact, Muldoon was in Toronto recently to meet with Aer Lingus' travel trade partners here and update them on what's been going on at the carrier these days. “The main objective of the visit here in Toronto is to spend some time with our trade partners and let them know the kind of investment we've put in place...
Stay Connected With Ethiopian Airlines
Surfing the Internet with seamless, reliable connectivity is now available onboard Ethiopian Airlines flights thanks to WiFi Internet connectivity the airline has introduced on its A350 fleet using the latest broadband satellite technology (Ka-band). According to officials, with the state-of-the-art broadband satellite technology, passengers can rest assured that they will enjoy reliable connectivity for sending e-mails, shopping online or even chatting on social media while in flight. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, commented, “We are glad to introduce...
Air France On Location
For a third straight year as the official airline of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Air France is back in Toronto, through Sept. 8, inviting festival-goes to chill at the Air France TIFF Lounge. The lounge, located at the corner of King and Simcoe streets, has the look and feel of an airport passenger lounge. Passers-by can enjoy the comfortable surroundings, as well as the airline’s famous Business Class mini pastries, along with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or coffee. They can also charge their mobile devices and obtain TIFF information from the onsite...
Air Canada Opens Bistro-Style Coffee Shop at Pearson
Air Canada's premium customers flying domestically have a new outlet for food and drink at Toronto Pearson's Terminal 1 with today's (Sept. 6) opening of the Air Canada Café. Conveniently located in the domestic gate area, the café offers customers a wide selection of specialty beverages and snacks that can be taken with them and consumed later or enjoyed in the relaxed, bistro-type setting, which also offers free WiFi. “This is a brand new concept for us,” said Mats Winter, director, Product Design – Airports and Inflight, for Air Canada. “It's the first time in North...
Brussels Airlines to Launch Montreal Flights
Although it is ending its service to Toronto in early 2020, Brussels Airlines, Belgium’s home carrier, will launch seasonal flights to Montreal as of April 1, 2020. The airline will offer five flights per week during the summer period between Brussels Airport and Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Brussels Airlines is also increasing its Washington service to year-round as of Feb. 20. “Montreal is a real added value for the Brussels Airlines network. It is a strong market out of Belgium, with over 75,000 potential travellers a year. Montreal is very relevant...