Airlines
AC Opens Newest Maple Leaf Lounge at LaGuardia
Air Canada unveiled its newest Maple Leaf Lounge yesterday (Dec. 4) at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The new lounge, conveniently located after security near Air Canada's gates, is the first airline lounge to open in the new Terminal B Eastern Concourse. With capacity for up to 126 customers in an elegant space that overlooks the concourse, the new LaGuardia Maple Leaf Lounge combines Canadian design and art with metropolitan modern style. The 7,015-square-foot lounge features a self-serve bar, offering a wide selection of beverages, including Canadian wines and Lavazza...
Canadian Airlift To Vienna Soars
Although Air Canada's newly announced year-round non-stop flights from Toronto to Vienna on the 787-9 Dreamliner don't take off until April 29, 2019, Nino Montagnese, managing director of Air Canada Vacations, said the time for clients to book is now. “You don't get a better price the closer you get to the departure when it comes to Europe. It's right now,” Montagnese told PressToday following an event held in Toronto yesterday (Dec. 4) in partnership with the Vienna Tourist Board in Canada. “We encourage the advance bookings and we have a better Early Booking Bonus if you book in...
WestJet Brings Australia Closer
WestJet has expanded its codeshare relationship with Qantas by placing its WS code and flight numbers on Qantas-operated flights between Los Angeles and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. “Expanding our partnership with Qantas provides our guests greater global travel options and aligns with the new premium products and services WestJet is developing as we continue our evolution to a global network airline,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning and Alliances. Itineraries connecting the growing WestJet network to these Australian destinations are...
Flights Guaranteed
For those of you worrying about what would happen to transatlantic routes between Canada and the UK when the UK leaves the European Union, well worry no more. The UK's transport secretary, Chris Grayling has announced that the UK has reached a new air services arrangement with Canada which will see flights continue between the two nations post Brexit. The deal ensures that planes flying from the UK will continue to enjoy the same access they currently have with Canada, helping the UK maintain its place as Europe's most important aviation hub. UK transport secretary, Grayling...
Porter Unveils Seasonal Myrtle Beach Service
Porter Airlines has unveiled its seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, beginning Feb. 13 and operating until May 19. Porter offers non-stop flights directly from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Flights operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with added frequency during March Break. “The warm air and ocean breezes of Myrtle Beach are just two hours away with Porter,” noted Robert Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines. “It’s the perfect time of year to think about getting away for a few days of relaxation.” Ocean-front hotels, sandy beaches and...
WestJet Extends Mastercard Partnership
WestJet has announced the long-term extension of its partnership agreement with Mastercard on its travel rewards credit card, WestJet RBC Mastercard. “WestJet RBC Mastercard cardholders have always had choice, flexibility, certainty and convenience,” said WestJet president Ed Sims. “Our long-term partnership with Mastercard ensures that our card members continue to get exceptional value and outstanding flight and travel benefits. As WestJet moves to become a premium global network airline, our partnership with Mastercard and RBC provides best-in-class value to our...
Sunwing Adds Flights From Detroit
Sunwing is giving residents of Southwestern Ontario more travel options with the addition of new flights from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. From Jan. 20 until April 22, travellers can book select vacation packages to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Montego Bay, Jamaica, with weekly direct flights from Detroit. Flights to Punta Cana will operate on Sundays, while flights to Montego Bay will operate twice-weekly on Mondays and Fridays. Travellers can choose from a number of vacation packages, all in Canadian dollars, from Detroit to resorts in Punta Cana, including the family...
Air Transat Takes Off To London
With an increase in international visitors for the 8th consecutive year in 2017, and a royal wedding that got the world's eyes turning once again to Kensington Palace in 2018, London is clearly top of mind for travellers these days. And Canadians are no exception. This winter, Air Transat remains dedicated to offering them year-round travel to the capital of the UK, with its popular daily direct flights from Toronto to London Gatwick. From visiting Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Big Ben, to discovering lesser-known spots like Truefitt & Hill, the oldest barbershop in the...