Airlines
Air Transat Serving Up A New Experience
Air Transat is welcoming the summer vacation season with the introduction of enhancements to the inflight experience it offers its customers. The airline has unveiled the 2018 Chef's Menu by Daniel Vézina and improved its meal offer in Economy Class on transatlantic flights for the upcoming summer season. Among other things, the airline has introduced an all-new Canadian wine in the Club Class menu and offered its passengers the newest issue of Atmosphere magazine on board. Air Transat's president and general manager, Jean-François Lemay observed that: “At Air Transat, going...
Hola Sun Offers Cubana Update
Due to operational reasons, Cubana de Aviacion has advised Hola Sun that they have cancelled their previously scheduled flights for the month of June. The operator noted that it is re-protecting all of its confirmed, existing passengers who are scheduled to depart in June aboard other airlines. Said the operator: "We are in the process of finalizing the new flight itineraries and will notify the passengers as soon as possible with the changes. Moving forward, Hola Sun Holidays is in the process of negotiating with other airlines to add more air seats for the summer flying...
Air Canada Is Flying High
Air Canada is flying high these days, as it continues to expand its global network. Top executives from the carrier were in Toronto last night (May 24) to celebrate with their travel agency partners, the launch of four new routes to destinations in Argentina, Croatia, Portugal and Romania. The new, non-stop routes include Toronto-Buenos Aires; Toronto-Zagreb; Toronto-Porto; and Toronto-Bucharest. About 160 top travel trade types also had the chance to meet Air Canada's new vice-president, global sales and alliances, John MacLeod. Addressing the gathering, MacLeod praised...
On The Road With Sunwing
Sunwing Airlines has taken the keys, so to speak, of its newest acquisition with the delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The aircraft - which will be flown from Seattle to Toronto later today (Friday) - is the first of four new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft acquired by the company as part of a lease agreement concluded with Air Lease Corporation in late 2014. An official signing over ceremony (pictured) was held last night in Seattle. The $350 million deal also included the acquisition of two further Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be...
A Flying Start With The Sunwing Foundation
Following an outpouring of support for the Sunwing Foundations recently launched Flying Start initiative, 250 backpacks filled with gently-used childrens books, essential school supplies and other necessities for learning were sent to Jamaican schools via Sunwing Airlines last month. The backpacks were delivered to schoolchildren across the Caribbean island, including students at Hastings Infant School, Kinloss Basic School and Salt Marsh Infant School. A donation was also made to the students at Spicy Hill Early Childhood Institution in Trelawny, a school constructed and funded by...
Light Fare From Lufthansa Group
This summer, Lufthansa Group passengers will be able to book an Economy “Light” fare on routes to North America served by Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines. At the basic rate, the new fare is the least expensive option for price-conscious passengers travelling with carry-on luggage and who do not require ticket flexibility. For an additional fee, passengers will be allowed to add one piece of luggage or request a seat reservation on an individual basis. Meals and drinks will continue to be served to passengers on board, free-of-charge. Lufthansa has...
Everything Is Go For Swoop
Swoop took delivery of its first Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, marking one of many exciting milestones as the airline prepares for the launch of operations on June 20, 2018. In the coming weeks and months, Canadians can look forward to many exciting milestone announcements, from Swoop's official uniform unveiling to the launch of a range of international destinations. The unveiling of Swoop's livery has been much anticipated, prompting Swoop to share a first look teaser image on social media last week. Emblazoned with the eye-catching magenta Swoop logo, and magenta accented tailfin...
AC Set To Launch YVR-Melbourne Service
Air Canada is upbeat about the June start of its year-round, nonstop Vancouver-Melbourne service, which will be the third Australian city to see Air Canada aircraft touch down. The airline held a Toronto gathering Thursday to promote the service, with Air Canada's Marc Roy saying the carrier will use a B787 Dreamliner on the route, and labelling it an “amazing aircraft.” The route will initially see three flights a week. Air Canada is also touting what it says will be convenient connections from Toronto. Roy says Air Canada has high hopes for the route, pronouncing...