Airlines
WestJet Adds Several New Routes, Including Barcelona
WestJet has announced the addition of several new routes, including Barcelona out of Toronto. Three-times weekly, non-stop service between Toronto and Barcelona will start May 24 and run through Oct. 21. “In summer 2019 WestJet will provide even more access between Canada and Europe as we continue to expand our international network,” said WestJet president and CEO Ed Sims. “The addition of flights to Barcelona, an important European cruise hub, offers our business and leisure guests convenient flight times and one-stop flight connections from Canada via our Toronto...
Norwegian Takes Off In Canada
Europe's low-cost carrier Norwegian has expanded its North American footprint to include Canada, as the airline’s inaugural flight departed from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport yesterday to Guadeloupe’s Point-à-Pître International Airport in the French Caribbean. The new non-stop service will be followed by flights to Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport on Nov. 1. Both flights will operate three times a week until the end of March, with fares starting at $179 one-way, including taxes. Norwegian will also launch its first Canadian...
WestJet Celebrates 15 Years in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil joined WestJet President and CEO Ed Sims at WestJet's Calgary campus Friday (Oct. 26) to celebrate 15 years of investment in the province, creating jobs, driving economic growth and furthering the region's strategic business and tourism objectives. “WestJet's presence in Nova Scotia has made a significant, positive impact regionally, nationally and internationally,” said Premier McNeil. “That commitment to our province enhances trade, investment and business growth while helping attract more students, immigrants, and visitors. We congratulate...
Emirates Invites Travellers to ‘Fly Better’
Emirates is inviting global travellers to “Fly Better” with the launch of its bold new brand promise. “On this day in 1985, Emirates flew its first customers from Dubai to Karachi. While the airline has grown exponentially since, our promise to customers remains unchanged – flying Emirates means enjoying a better flying experience,” said Sir Tim Clark, president, Emirates Airline. “The drive to innovate and ‘be better’ is hardwired into Emirates’ DNA, and this enables us to deliver air travel experiences that are comfortable and enjoyable in every cabin class, time...
Transat Adds Santiago de Cuba to Sun Portfolio
Transat has added Santiago de Cuba to its Sun portfolio, which now features 35 destinations. Air Transat will be flying to the Cuban city out of Toronto every Wednesday as of Dec. 19. Transat will offer travellers a selection of hotels with something for every budget, as well as its first “South Your Way” tour and a Duo package that combines beach and city. According to officials, Santiago de Cuba, the country’s second-largest city after Havana, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, rich in history and offering the balance of beach side idyll and urban bustle. The city offers...
Air Canada Expands North Carolina Service
Air Canada will enhance services to North Carolina beginning next spring, including the launch of a new, non-stop daily flight between Montreal and Raleigh. The airline will also deploy larger aircraft on flights between Toronto and Raleigh and Charlotte to increase capacity on these routes and introduce Business Class service. “Air Canada is pleased to expand its services to North Carolina with a new route from Montreal and larger aircraft operating out of Toronto. The new Montreal-Raleigh service will be the only non-stop flight between these cities, while customers travelling...
Porter Turns 12
It has been a dozen years since Porter Airlines began offering service out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. In the last year, the airline invested in people and infrastructure aimed at supporting its ongoing mission to provide competitive and affordable travel options. This includes a new aircraft maintenance base in Sudbury, Ont. to perform rotating overnight work on Porter’s fleet of 29 Bombardier Q400s. In Thunder Bay, Porter opened the first crew base for pilots and flight attendants in Northern Ontario among large commercially scheduled airlines. These crew members begin...
Turkish Airlines Has Special Deals for Canadians
Turkish Airlines is offering discounted fares to international destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East departing from either Toronto or Montreal. Travellers booking flights will also be able to take advantage of the airline’s recently launched Stopover Program, where transfer passengers departing from any of the airline’s Canada gateways can extend their layover in Istanbul and take advantage of complimentary accommodations. Flight deals following are for round-trip economy class tickets booked by Nov. 5 for travel through May 15, 2019: Toronto-Lahore, US$959;...