Airlines
It’s All About Win-Win-Win For TTAND
The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) welcomed close to 120 representatives from its preferred supplier partner companies to its 5th Annual Supplier Appreciation event at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York last night. The evening was all about thanking those suppliers for the support that they've given to the home-based agency group since its launch five and a half years ago as well as to update those suppliers on all of the things going on at TTAND these days. In his welcome, TTAND founder, Flemming Friisdahl told his audience that the agency group remains true to its mission of providing...
WestJetters Give Back in the Dominican Republic
Forty-eight WestJetters are back in Canada after returning from the Dominican Republic for WestJet's ninth humanitarian trip with WestJet Live Different Builds. The team spent 11 days building five homes for families in the local community of La Union in Puerto Plata. “It is inspiring to see the transformation of the communities that more than 450 WestJetters have volunteered their time and given their hearts to over the past eight years,” said Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, Marketing Communications. “As a brand and airline with caring at its core, we are grateful...
Air Transat Lets The Good Times Roll
Air Transat took off to Louisiana this week, launching direct flights from Montreal to New Orleans. The new service makes it the only airline to offer a direct flight between YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Flights operate twice weekly, Thursdays and Sundays, year-round. To mark the first flight, the 157 passengers on flight TS998 were greeted at the Montreal airport before departure by Jean-François Lemay, president-general manager of Air Transat, Joseph Adamo, chief distribution officer of Transat, and Stéphane...
Swoop Adds Edmonton-Los Cabos Flights
Low-fare carrier Swoop has launched new service between Edmonton and Los Cabos, Mexico. Cabos is Swoop's fourth service from Edmonton to Mexico and its first to the Baja Peninsula. “Cancún, Mazatlán and Los Cabos are some of the most popular vacation destinations for Edmonton region travellers,” said Tom Ruth, Edmonton International Airport president and CEO. “Swoop is offering a range of flights to the most popular holiday options for our sun seeking vacation travellers.” Flights to Los Cabos are now available for booking through to April 25,...
New Flavours On Board Air Transat
Air Transat will introduce new onboard meals for the winter 2019-2020 season, with the Gourmet menu by Chef Daniel Vézina available for pre-order by passengers flying in Economy Class as of Nov. 1. These include two breakfast options, the grilled ham and cheese croissant and the buttermilk pancakes with blueberry purée, maple butter and bacon, as well as a main dish, Quebec grain-fed chicken hunter-style. As always, the Gourmet menu will feature two options for breakfast and six for lunch/dinner. “Every season, travellers tell us how much they enjoy the quality and refinement of...
Swoop Expands Network Out of Edmonton
Low-fare carrier Swoop continues to expand its North American service with the introduction of two new routes from Edmonton – the first to Cancún International Airport departing today, followed by an inaugural flight to Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) departing on Nov. 2. The new routes expand Swoop's Edmonton to Mexico service, having launched Puerto Vallarta service earlier this month. “We are always striving to provide our travellers with more options for their getaways. Our unbundled model allows us to do that at a price that works for them,” said Steven Greenway,...
WestJet Connects Vancouver And Cranbrook
WestJet's regional air service, WestJet Link celebrated the expansion of its services following its inaugural flight between the airline's hub in Vancouver and Cranbrook, B.C. Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president network planning and alliances, said: “Guests now have better access and more convenient options for travel to and from the interior of British Columbia. Whether travelling for business or leisure, this new route gives guests the option to connect through our hub in Vancouver to destinations across our global network, including London U.K. on our Dreamliner." Since its...
Swoop Into The Vacation Market
Now this is interesting. Swoop has announced that it's collaborating with Expedia Group, allowing Swoop travellers to now book getaways -- including flight and hotel -- through Swoop Getaways. Currently, Swoop flies to 17 destinations throughout Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. Through Expedia Group, travellers are now able to choose from thousands of accommodations when planning their vacations at FlySwoop.com. Swoop's travellers can also take advantage of competitive package rates if they've booked flights as part of the same trip, saving them, on average, 15% off...