Airlines
United Takes Off With New YYZ-SFO Service
United Airlines' new year-round twice daily service from Toronto to San Francisco launched on March 31. The new service offers convenient connections to the western US, Asia, and the South Pacific. In the photo the flight crew of the inaugural UA 565 and on the right Michael Scott, Sales Manager Specialty Sales Canada. And to celebrate the new service, agents are being offered a chance to win some fantastic prizes as part of United Airlines' Sell & Win contest showcasing its non-stop Toronto-San Francisco service. Book and ticket United's new service for a chance to win: ...
Air Canada Offers 737 MAX 8 Update
Air Canada has further adjusted its schedule through to May 31 due to Transport Canada's continued closure of Canadian airspace to the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The airline anticipates it will cover 98% of previously planned flying for the month through a series of mitigation measures, schedule changes and temporary route suspensions. Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada, said, “Air Canada assures its customers that we are doing everything possible to mitigate the effects of the 737 MAX grounding, and we appreciate our customers'...
Industry Reacts To WOW Air Closing
In the wake of WOW AIR's shutdown, GlobalData says that the Iceland-based, ultra low cost carrier is just the latest addition to the long list of recent airline closures that come as the result of high fuel prices and overcapacity. The data and analytics company's associate travel and tourism analyst, Ralph Hollister pointed out that, “The closures of smaller sized airlines such as WOW Air come as little surprise. Even major airlines such as Ryanair with significantly higher profit margins are suffering with the issues at the root of these closures -- high fuel prices and...
Lufthansa’s Flagship A350-900 Coming To Toronto
When Lufthansa’s Flight LH494 touches down at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Sunday (March 31), it will mark the first time an Airbus A350-900, which Lufthansa bills as the “world’s most state-of-the-art, long-haul aircraft,” arrives in the city from Europe. Toronto will join a roster of North American cities Lufthansa connects to Munich with its new flagship long-haul aircraft that includes Boston, Denver, Chicago O’Hare, Newark and Vancouver. Flight LH494 will depart Munich at 3:40 p.m. and is scheduled to arrive in Toronto on March 31 at 6:35 p.m. local time. The return...
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Alitalia Celebrates New Toronto-Rome Service
Fresh off a successful restructuring process, including a new financial deal with Italian railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato, Italian carrier Alitalia is set to launch new Toronto-Rome service. Alitalia officials hosted a celebratory trade luncheon yesterday (March 27) to update all that's new at the airline and mark the new route, which begins three times weekly service on March 31, before going daily from June 2 to Sept. 28. Nicola Bonacchi, vice-president of leisure sales and international markets, told those in attendance that Alitalia is coming off a good year with revenue...
UPDATED – WOW! WOW Air Shuts Down
WOW AIR has shut down its operations, cancelling all of its flights. The Iceland-based, ultra low cost carrier operated flights to Toronto and Montreal here in Canada, as well as to other North American and European destinations from its hub in Reykjavik. In announcing that it was ceasing operations, the carrier advised stranded passengers that they should “check available flights with other airlines,” noting that “some airlines may offer flights at a reduced rate, so-called rescue fares, in light of the circumstances.” WOW indicated, in a statement on its website –...
Transat Puts The Spotlight On Southern Italy
Air Transat is inviting travellers to discover the many charms of Southern Italy with two direct flights to Lamezia from Toronto. This destination is also available from Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary via Toronto. Of course, Rome and Venice, both accessible via direct flights from Montreal and Toronto, need no introduction. But for a taste of something new, Transat says the south of the country, with its cornucopia of activities and lush landscapes, is just waiting to be discovered. Located in the heart of Calabria, Lamezia is the perfect gateway to all the splendour found in the...