Airlines
Air Canada Increasing Transborder Capacity
Air Canada is upgrading service and boosting capacity on key transborder routes from its Toronto and Montreal hubs. “We are very pleased to offer customers travelling between Toronto and the cities of Nashville, Washington Dulles and Memphis an upgraded travel experience with larger and more comfortable aircraft featuring a choice of Business Class and WiFi options on all flights. We are also adding daily frequencies on our Toronto to Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Austin routes and from Montreal to Baltimore,” said Mark Galardo, vice-president, Network Planning, at Air...
A Spectacular Success
The third round of the inaugural Baxter Media 2019 Portugal Golf Tournament was hosted by the Balaia Golf Village at its Balaia Golf Village Course. This par 3, 9-hole course, presented the teams with a number of very interesting and difficult challenges to overcome that definitely compensated for the shorter overall yardage. At the end of the third round Team 1, continued to hold onto their three-day lead despite carding a 3 over par score of 32 for a total three round score of 92. Second and third place for the third round match was a tie as Teams Two and Three both shot four over...
Quite A Challenge
On the second day of The Baxter 2019 Portugal Golf Tournament, the teams played the Arnold Palmer designed The Victoria Clube, hosted by the luxurious and chic Anantara-Vilamoura Resort. Home of the Portugal Masters, this par 72 18-hole tournament caliber course was a true test of every team’s golf skills, (some enjoying the expert help of golf professionals), to help to overcome this very challenging mix of wide, and rolling fairways and lightening fast greens. When the last putt dropped at the end of nine holes, to close-out second-round play Team 1 – Christine James, Deana...
SFO Opens New Outdoor Observation Deck
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has opened a unique new amenity to travellers – an outdoor terrace and observation deck, located post-security at the end of the International Terminal, Boarding Area G. The open-air space affords 180-degree views of the airfield, including some of the largest aircraft serving SFO, such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 aircraft. “Our goal is to create an airport experience second to none, and we’re excited to introduce the first post-security observation deck at SFO,” said Airport Director Ivar C. Satero. “This outdoor terrace...
Say Fore In Portugal
Contrary to popular belief, across the pond golf, isn't only limited to the cool, damp and windy climates of Northern Europe. A perfect example is Portugal's Algarve region, located in the most southerly point of the country. Along with its colourful history, rich cultural heritage, superb resorts, fine gastronomy and more days of sunshine each year than California, the region is now a leading global golf destination. The Algarve has numerous courses, ranging from rugged links to lush parkland style, many designed by famous golf architects such as Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jack Nicklaus,...
Brussels Airlines Cancels Feb. 13 Flights
Due to the likely scale of a proposed national strike in Brussels on Feb. 13, Brussels Airlines has cancelled its flight program for that day. It is offering passengers alternative travel solutions or a refund of their ticket. Based on new information, the airline stated that it is very probable that operations at Brussels Airport will be severely impacted due to industrial action of various airport stakeholders. It has therefore decided to cancel the remaining 72 flights originally planned for that day, thus cancelling its entire program of 222 flights. The travel plans of more...
Cathay Pacific Rolls Out ‘Hong Kong Flavours’
Wok-fried lobster in broth with crispy and steamed rice, fish ball and fish cake flat rice noodle soup and soy-braised chicken with Chinese sausage on steamed jasmine rice are among a series of authentic Cantonese dishes that Cathay Pacific customers can now enjoying inflight as part of the airline’s new “Hong Kong Flavours” dining concept. Launched to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of the city’s rich gastronomic traditions, Hong Kong Flavours features a variety of signature local specialities available across all cabin classes on long-haul routes from Cathay Pacific’s...
SAA Offering Special Industry Fares
South African Airways (SAA) is offering special travel trade fares in both Premium Business and Economy Class to travel partners and industry colleagues planning to attend the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) April 7-9, the World Travel Market Africa (WTM) April 10-12, We Are Africa May 13-16, all being held in Cape Town (pictured), and Africa’s premier travel show, Indaba, hosted by South African Tourism, May 7-9 in Durban. Special fares start from $520 (restrictions apply) for Economy Class and $4,620 (restrictions apply) for Business Class travel round-trip from New...