Airlines
AC Opens New Maple Leaf Lounge in St. John’s
Air Canada unveiled its newest Maple Leaf Lounge located in St. John's International Airport's (YYT) recently expanded departures area of the terminal building. With a panoramic view of iconic Signal Hill and the ocean, the new Maple Leaf Lounge offers significantly more space, upgraded amenities, including a business centre, and a wider assortment of refreshments than the previous St. John's airport lounge. “We are excited to welcome Air Canada and Star Alliance eligible customers to our new St. John's Maple Leaf Lounge. This unique space has been created to enhance the overall...
American Airlines To Take Off From Halifax
Next year, travellers from Halifax Stanfield International Airport can once again take to the skies on American Airlines. Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) reports that American Airlines is re-instating seasonal service to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and introducing new seasonal service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, with both routes taking effect in June 2019. “We’re delighted to welcome American Airlines back to our community. The addition of American Airlines’ service to Philadelphia and New York LaGuardia to our network for Summer 2019 is an important step...
Transat Introduces New Personalized Travel Documents
Transat reports that all travellers who have booked a package via TTS (South or Europe package) will find the details of their stay on all new customized travel documents with revamped design. According to officials, as of the first page, travellers will be in vacation mode, with a visual overview of their hotel and their type of room. Their itinerary is presented in a clear and personalized manner, in particular by specifying the precise baggage allowance to which they are entitled with their reservation. A host of small improvements have been made to simplify the traveller's...
Air Canada Offers Holiday Travel Tips
The busy holiday travel season is around the corner with a peak expected between Dec. 19 and Jan. 5. In an effort to make the travel experience as smooth as possible, Air Canada has recommended the following six essential tips: Save time. Check-in 24 hours in advance. Check-in online at aircanada.com, mobile.aircanada.ca or via the Air Canada app (be sure to download the app for iOS or Android). You can also select/change your seat, select the number of checked baggage and pay any baggage fees in advance. Be sure to provide your contact information (e-mail or mobile...
Sunwing Celebrates New Flights
The first Sunwing flight from Ottawa to Miami departed from Ottawa International Airport this past weekend (Dec. 15), marking the first of this season’s new weekly direct flights departing every Saturday until March 30, inclusive. Reg Mendes, vice-president of USA and Cruises for Sunwing, commented, “We’re excited to be offering our customers in Ottawa even more options for their winter escape this year with the addition of Miami as a new flight route. This new direct flight service will offer Ottawa travellers more ways to 'Vacation Better' in Florida both on land and at sea...
Aeromexico Returns To Calgary
From May 31 through Sept. 2, 2019, Aeromexico will offer customers service on its Mexico City-Calgary seasonal route. The new route will be operated with Boeing 737-800 airplanes with 160 seats, including 16 in Clase Premier – Aeromexico's Business Class Cabin. Aeromexico's chief revenue officer, Anko van der Werff said: “We are pleased to return to Calgary, a destination that not only expands our route network but also promotes cultural and tourist exchanges between Mexico and Canada. On behalf of Aeromexico, I thank the Calgary Airport Authority and Travel Alberta for their...
Good Deals From Goway, Virgin Australia
Goway Travel has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer a selection of great value getaways to Sydney, Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef, starting from CA $2,199 per person. Combining competitive airfares from Vancouver with hotel deals in Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns, including up to 3 free nights and a “2 for the price of 1” Great Barrier Reef Low Isles cruise, these Australia vacations are currently available for sale until Dec 22, 2018. They include: the 10 Day Aussie City Explorer with Virgin Australia from CA $2,199; the 11-Day Sydney & Great Barrier Reef with...
WestJet Embraces The Future
“Tonight is about telling the story of our future,” was the welcome that WestJet's director, agency sales, Jane Clementino had for about 150 of the carrier's top travel agency partners in Toronto last night. And quite a story it is and is going to be. Senior WestJet executives – including Tim Croyle, executive vice-president, commercial; Richard Bartrem, vice-president, marketing communications; Chris Van Rensburg, director, guest experience; Alfredo Tan, chief digital and innovation officer – joined Clementino for the evening that offered an opportunity to celebrate and...