Airlines
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...
Porter Mentoring Women In Aviation
Porter Airlines is sponsoring a new mentorship program with The Northern Lights Aero Foundation to attract and retain more women in aviation and aerospace. The Northern Lights Mentorship Program is designed to connect aspiring and experienced aviation professionals. Participants will broaden their professional networks, receive practical advice and form a support network to help guide them through their career. Mentors, both male and female, will motivate and inspire women to pursue opportunities in aviation and aerospace while enhancing their leadership and communication...
Swoop Unveils Summer 2019 Flights
Swoop released its core summer schedule with flights available for booking from April 28, 2019 through to Oct. 26, 2019. The release extends many routes and sets the stage for the publication of the full summer schedule in the next few months, which is expected to add both frequency and new markets. Karen McIsaac, senior advisor of communications at Swoop, said: “The schedule released today confirms our commitment to serving our core airports through the summer of 2019. Our ability to continue offering these routes substantiates our success and aids Swoop in acquiring the loyalty of...
Air Canada Offers Aimia Update
Air Canada has provided an update on its acquisition of Aimia Inc.'s ("Aimia") Aeroplan loyalty business and significant developments for its new loyalty program launching in 2020. Air Canada – with the financial support of its partners, The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD"), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC"), and Visa Canada Corporation ("Visa") – has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with Aimia for the acquisition of Aimia Canada Inc. ("Aimia Canada"), owner and operator of the Aeroplan loyalty business. Concurrently with the signing of the share purchase...
Learning To Fly
They're movers and shakers. Their contributions have changed and continue to change the nature of travel, both in Canada and around the world. In this week's issue, Canadian Travel Press' series of profiles on Women in Travel continues with Teara Fraser, the CEO of Iskwew Air. Caught up in the excitement of accelerating down the runway aboard a small plane while travelling in Africa, Teara Fraser decided to pursue a career in aviation. “The pilot was showing us the animals from the air and I was just like wow, that guy's got the coolest job I've ever seen,” she says of the...
WestJet to Launch Seasonal Halifax-Dublin Service
WestJet is adding to its growing Atlantic gateway from Halifax with the addition of daily non-stop service to Dublin, Ireland, starting April 29, 2019 through Oct. 25. “WestJet continues to invest in Halifax with the addition of flights to Dublin on our efficient and guest-friendly Boeing 737-MAX this summer,” said Tim Croyle, WestJet executive vice-president, Commercial. “We are proud to be the carrier with the most transatlantic flights from YHZ to destinations like Dublin, Paris, London and Glasgow while being a strong driver of economic and employment growth in the...
Celebrity Chef Teams Up With Ethiopian Airlines Canada
Ethiopian Airlines Canada recently hosted more than 50 guests, including tour operators, travel consolidators and media, to an up close and personal evening with Canadian celebrity Chef David Rocco at Toronto’s Oretta Restaurant. Rocco prepared one of his Ethiopian-inspired dishes and shared stories about his trip to Africa. “What an incredible evening. We were so pleased to host this event and to have someone like David Rocco provide such incredible footage through his Dolce Africa series. He really embraced the culture using his culinary expertise to bring food and travel to...
Hamilton International Opens ‘Refreshed’ New Terminal
Hamilton, Ont.'s John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has introduced a new refreshed feeling inside its terminal building. The makeover includes newly painted walls using the bold colours of blue and green found in the airport’s logo, as well as photographic backdrops throughout the airport both pre- and post-security. Work also included the re-purposing of existing furniture, new carpet, and an all-new Kid’s Zone in the Departures Lounge. The Kid’s Zone sits atop of soft artificial turf and features toys, games and a flat screen...