Airlines
Making The Leap
Air New Zealand recently announced a strategic development partnership with Magic Leap, which is building the next spatial computing platform, powering experiences that seamlessly blend the digital and physical world. With the goal being to revolutionize the air travel experience, Air New Zealand is developing new experiences with Magic Leap that will initially highlight the dramatic, diverse landscapes and activities that make the country a unique tourism destination. Jodi Williams, Air New Zealand general manager of global brand and content, said: “Air New Zealand is excited to...
IATA Searching For Airport Capacity Solution
For the past four decades the Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) system has been used to allocate capacity at airports that are at or near capacity, reports Quebec editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Each year, some 1.5 billion passengers fly from 195 slot coordinated airports and, while the guidelines are 'great' at managing scarce capacity they are not an alternative for building more airports, according to IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac. In the meantime, during a chief executives round table discussion at the association’s 74th...
Easy, Accessible, Affordable – Swoop Takes Off
Swoop celebrated the debut of its ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) services in Canada with its inaugural flight between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) today and then its second inaugural flight pairing of the day, from Hamilton to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), Atlantic Canada's gateway. Steven Greenway, president and CEO of Swoop, observed: “Our dedicated team of Swoopsters have worked tremendously hard to deliver exactly what we set out to. Today marks an important milestone for Swoop, and is equally as...
Flying The Flag
Icelandair, added some pride to the skies with the launch of its latest special livery, marking 100 years of Icelandic independence and sovereignty. Proud of its rich Icelandic heritage, the airline has transformed one of its Boeing 757-300's into a flying piece of artwork, bearing the Iceland national flag, bringing passengers closer to the nation's history before they even step off the plane. The unveiling of its 'flag' livery highlights another special moment in Iceland's story by sending off passionate Icelandic soccer fans to support the nation as they make sporting history...
Cathay Gets First Airbus A350-1000
Under beautiful sunny skies in Toulouse, France, today (June 19), Cathay Pacific celebrated the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, the first of 20 that will join the Cathay fleet by 2021. The A350-900 - of which the airline has 22 in service - and 1000 serve as the backbone of Cathay’s long-haul services. PressToday’s Greg Coates was on hand for the ceremony and took part in the aircraft’s ferry flight to Hong Kong, along with Cathay executives and staff and other media. The Airbus-1000, which will be deployed on routes to Washington DC, is the latest and...
Flair Expands Network
Flair Airlines has launched new services from Halifax, Calgary and Victoria, marking the airline's commitment to expanding its route network as announced earlier this year. With the addition of Halifax, Calgary and Victoria – coupled with increased frequency on existing routes – Flair has effectively doubled its flights and now has services stretching coast to coast. Flair executive chairman David Tait commented, “In barely a year, Flair has had a tremendous impact in lowering the price of air travel in Canada and we are confident these new locations will be no different. We...
Air Canada Inaugurates Montreal-Lisbon Service
Air Canada has launched new summer seasonal service from Montreal to Lisbon, Portugal. The three-times weekly Air Canada Rouge service began June 15 from Montreal, with the last operation from Lisbon on Oct. 27. Flights are operated with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft featuring Premium Rouge and Economy Class service and are timed to optimize connectivity from across Air Canada's network in Montreal. In total, Air Canada is launching 10 new destinations from Montreal this year: London, Windsor, Victoria (Canada); Tokyo-Narita, (Japan); Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Baltimore (US); Dublin...
Just Like The Oscars
It was a night when the stars of the Canadian travel industry shone brightly as Baxter Media – along with presenting sponsors, Air Canada and Sandals Resorts International; feature sponsors, WestJet, TravelBrands and the Jamaica Tourist Board – welcomed a sold out crowd for the first annual Agents' Choice Gala. In all 350 agents and suppliers gathered at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto to celebrate the presentation of the 2018 Agents' Choice awards to the Favourite suppliers in 43 categories – ranging from airlines to cruise lines; tour operators to destinations; car rentals to...