Airlines
Sell & Win With United
Agents are being offered a chance to win some fantastic prizes as part of United Airlines' Sell & Win contest that showcases its new non-stop service from Toronto to San Francisco starting March 31. Book and ticket United's new service between Toronto and San Francisco – travel can include beyond segments, travel must be on United operated flights to/from/via San Francisco to qualify – and then enter your tickets by clicking on the "Sell to Win" tab . Book United Economy and earn one entry. Book United Polaris Business and earn three entries. As for what agents can win,...
Sunwing Partners With Mount Royal University
Sunwing Airlines has established a new partnership agreement with Mount Royal University and plans to hire its first graduates this coming summer. Mount Royal is the latest university that the airline has partnered with, and the first in Alberta, as part of its direct entry cadet program for Aviation graduates. Sunwing already has agreements in place with both the University of Waterloo and Seneca College in Ontario and has hired 24 graduates since the program was established in 2016. Vice-president of Flight Operations for Sunwing Airlines, Piyush Gandhi, commented, “The decision...
AMA Travel Earns Recognition
The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is celebrating its travel team, which was among 50 top rated agencies to receive Air Canadas 2019 Circle of Excellence (COE) Award. Joel Ruff, vice president of sales and marketing for AMA, said: “We are proud of this accomplishment -- especially to be included among a small circle of businesses recognized for their outstanding performance. We're thrilled to receive this honour, which really speaks to the capabilities of our travel team and their commitment to providing our members with exceptional service.” Every year, Air Canada recognizes...
Swoop Lands On Google Flights
Swoop flights are now displayed on Google Flights, with the carrier indicating that the addition of the distribution channel promotes the visibility of its flights, which can also be booked direct through its website FlySwoop.com. Karen McIsaac, senior advisor of communications at Swoop, explained that: “Teaming up with Google Flights is key to sharing our ultra-low-fares with more travellers. All of our flights are non-stop. This, in combination with our fares, is sure to surface Swoop flights as the most attractive option quite regularly in the markets we serve. We're especially...
Hamilton International Adds News Options
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has announced there are some new transportation options for passengers travelling to and from the airport. Beginning March 31, Megabus will operate a daily service between downtown Toronto (Toronto Coach Terminal) and Hamilton International. Travellers will be able to pre-book their bus ticket on www.megabus.com starting from $21 one-way or purchase tickets when boarding the bus in Toronto or Hamilton. As well, the airport recently signed agreements with rideshare companies Uber, Lyft and Facedrive. These agreements will allow rideshare...
Swoop Adds Kelowna-Las Vegas Lift
Swoop is launching new service between Kelowna, BC and Las Vegas. The twice weekly service from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) begins June 27, 2019 through Oct. 26, 2019. Karen McIsaac, senior advisor of communications for Swoop, said: “Las Vegas and Swoop make the perfect combination for Kelowna travellers. Our flights are non-stop and remarkably affordable, encouraging the freedom to fly more often while leaving more money to spend on the experience." Swoop announced its arrival to Kelowna International Airport in January of this year...
Air Canada Makes Schedule Changes
Air Canada has unveiled details of its adjusted schedule through to April 30 to cover 98% of its planned flying following Transport Canada's closure of Canadian airspace to Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operations. In compliance with the safety notice, Air Canada has grounded its 24 737 MAX aircraft and Boeing has advised that deliveries of its 737 MAX are currently suspended. Air Canada was expecting six new aircraft in March and April. The carrier is now updating its May schedule to further optimize its fleet and re-accommodate customers. Because the timeline for the return to...
Air Transat Adds Pron
Air Transat has appointed Benjamin Pron as sales manager, Online Agencies. Pron is based in Toronto where he is responsible for all online agencies in North America, as well as multi-market groups in Europe and will coordinate actions with local teams. He reports to Gilles Ringwald, vice-president commercial, Air Transat. Pron will optimize Air Transat's existing partnerships, develop new opportunities with players offering innovative solutions and ensure the strict respect of Air Transat's commercial conditions with online agencies and search engines. Gilles Ringwald,...