Airlines
United Adds Chicago Flights Out of Halifax
United Airlines has introduced a new nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare out of Halifax, adding to the growing list of US destinations from Halifax Stanfield Airport. United’s service to Chicago is the third new destination already announced for 2019, following the recent announcements of new services to Dublin and Philadelphia. “We’re thrilled that United Airlines has added Chicago to the list of destinations served from Halifax on a nonstop basis as it demonstrates their continued confidence in our city, our province and our region,” says Bert van der Stege, chief...
Sunwing Celebrates Inaugural Mazatlán Flight
The first Sunwing flight from Montreal to Mazatlán, Mexico took to the air yesterday (Dec. 19), marking the first of this season’s new weekly flight service to this popular Pacific Mexican destination, departing every Tuesday until April 16, 2019, inclusive. Sam Char, executive vice-president for Sunwing Travel Group in Quebec, commented on the news, “We are excited to be offering travellers in Montreal with even more ways to Vacation Better this winter. Known as the Pearl of the Pacific with top-rated resorts in the lively Golden Zone, neoclassical architecture in Old...
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...