Airlines
WestJet Unveils New Home For 787 Dreamliner
WestJet has unveiled its new Dreamliner maintenance hangar at its hub at Calgary International Airport (YYC). On hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Member of Parliament, Kent Hehr, City of Calgary Councillor, Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Airport Authority president and CEO, Bob Sartor, 1,500 WestJet employees and members of WestJet's executive team. As well, the carrier welcomed members of the Tsuut'ina Nation who led a blessing of the hangar at the end of the ceremony. Ed Sims, WestJet president and CEO, said: “Today marks another significant step in WestJet's journey as a global...
The Dream Makers
These days travellers are looking for more from their vacations than simply seeing the sights. They want to be authentically immersed in the destination through experiences and local interactions. At the core, it's the people they encounter along the way who help shape their trip. In the same way, cultivating personal relationships is also key to the success of travel agents. Rather than a business transaction, it's about getting to know clients and being part of milestone moments like honeymoons and birthday celebrations or plans for a much-needed break from their day-to-day...
WestJet Strengthens Air France Codeshare
WestJet has expanded its codeshare relationship with Air France, giving travellers convenient access from Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to seven cities in France, Italy and Greece. The enhanced partnership also provides greater access to Canada for travellers originating from these European points. Commenting on the move, WestJet's vice-president, network planning and alliances, Brian Znotins said: “WestJet's deepened codeshare relationship with Air France means guests of both airlines will now enjoy more opportunities to travel between the fantastic destinations in Canada and...
Porter Takes Off For Tremblant
Porter Airlines is back with flights to Mont Tremblant, Que., with seasonal summer service starting June 21, and running until Sept. 22, 2019. The flights operate up to four times weekly beginning July 28 through Labour Day, and two times weekly for the remainder of the season. Passengers fly non-stop from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Mont Tremblant International Airport in just 70 minutes. For complete schedule and booking details, visit www.flyporter.com or for information on vacation packages, go to www.porterescapes.com...
AC Offers Further Boeing 737 MAX Update
With the summer fast approaching, Air Canada is updating travellers on further schedule adjustments through to Aug. 1, 2019, as well as other measures it's taking – including obtaining additional capacity – in response to the continued grounding by Transport Canada of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. That aircraft has now been removed from Air Canada's schedule until Aug. 1. Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada, said that: “With the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, Air Canada is prudently adjusting its schedule and...
Canadians Can Save In The Cayman Islands
After a record-breaking year for Canadian visitation, the Cayman Islands is offering savings of up to 40% through its Summer Only In Cayman campaign. Clearly Canadians have found lots of reasons to visit with 4,567 travelling to the Cayman Islands in February 2019 – making it the best month on record. Whether that's because of the Cayman Islands' reputation as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean or the fact that it's just a flight away, it's clear that Canadian travellers have found something to like about the destination. Now the Cayman Islands is wooing summer visitors with...
Condor Adds Flights
Just in time for the peak summer travel season to Europe, Condor Airlines has announced additional flights from Canada and the US to Frankfurt with onward connections throughout Europe and beyond. Additional weekly flights include service from Calgary (four times a week) and Halifax (five times a week). The flights are on Boeing 767-300 equipment. Fares start at $279, one way on select departures. Condor destinations also currently include Toronto and Vancouver with non-stop service to Frankfurt. Thomas Cook Group Airline, parent of Condor and Thomas Cook Airlines, U.K., has also...
Air Canada Teams Up With 4ocean
To mark Earth Day 2019, Air Canada announced a partnership with environmental organization 4ocean, a company dedicated to actively removing waste plastics and trash from the ocean and coastlines while inspiring individuals to work together for cleaner oceans. As the exclusive Canadian airline to sponsor 4ocean, this partnership marks an important milestone in Air Canada's plastic reduction strategy and creates opportunities for AC employees to participate in coastal North America clean-ups in 2019. “A key target of Air Canada's corporate waste strategy is our Single-Use Plastics...