Airlines
Norwegian Celebrates New Hamilton-Dublin Service
On the heels of its inaugural Canadian flights out of Montreal, low-fare carrier Norwegian is set to launch its first transatlantic service from Canada with daily service from Hamilton, Ont. to Dublin, Ireland on March 31, 2019. To celebrate the new service, Norwegian, Tourism Ireland and Hamilton International Airport teamed up to host a trade luncheon in Toronto yesterday (Dec. 5), complete with Irish music and cuisine from P.J. O'Brien's. On hand from Norwegian was Anders Lindstrom who told PressToday that the “world's fastest growing airline” is excited to be flying out of...
LH Committed To Connecting Agents To The Future
Canada, travel agents and a whole lot more were topics of the first of a two-part conversation when Canadian Travel Press sat down with the Lufthansa Group's senior vice-president sales for Lufthansa Hub Airlines and chief commercial officer (CCO) Hub Frankfurt, Heike Birlenbach. “The Canadian market belongs to one of the big markets for the Lufthansa Group,” Heike Birlenbach was quick to point out during the first of a two-part interview with Canadian Travel Press. “It is very important and we are very happy that we have a long-lasting partnership here in Canada with Air...
Sunwing Partners With Menzies Aviation
Sunwing Airlines celebrated its new partnership with Menzies Aviation last week at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The carrier has signed a new three-year contract with the global aviation services specialist, who will be responsible for passenger services, ramp handling and cabin cleaning services for all Sunwing Airlines flights operating out of Pearson. The contract also includes a renewal of Menzies Aviation’s ground handling services for Sunwing Airlines operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida. President of Sunwing Airlines, Mark Williams,...
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...