Airlines
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...
Amazing Israel
As Gal Hana sees it, opportunity is knocking for Israel's tourism industry in the Canadian market. And as the new director for Canada for the Israel Government Tourist Office, Hana plans to “make some noise” about it during his time here. Off the top, it's certainly “noise worthy,” so to speak, that it has been four years since IGTO has had a director in Canada and Hana is clearly aware of that fact, telling Canadian Travel Press that: “Everyone told me the potential in Canada is huge and in the last four years, we haven't had a director here in Canada. Jerry [Adler] and...
AC To Launch Toronto-Brussels Service
Air Canada will launch year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting May 1, 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air Canada's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, featuring Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy services. “We are pleased to launch new non-stop, year-round flights from Toronto to Brussels, complementing our successful Montreal-Brussels service now celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is a further expansion of Air Canada's reach to Europe and beyond. This new service will conveniently connect our extensive North American network...
Quebec Court Approves Air Canada, Transat Plan
Air Canada reports that the Superior Court of Quebec has granted a final order approving the previously announced Plan of Arrangement for the proposed combination of Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. There were no objections made to the court to the application, which was approved by nearly 95% of shareholders at a special meeting of Transat held on Aug. 23, 2019. The acquisition will proceed by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and the other closing conditions set out...