Airlines
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...
Swoop Introduces New Mobile App
Swoop has introduced a mobile app in preparation for its first flights, taking off June 20. With a mission to make travel easy, affordable and accessible for Canadians, officials say offering travellers the convenience of a mobile app was a must-have for the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). The app is available for iOS 10 or newer, and Android 5 or newer, and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. “We live in an increasingly digital world, so providing our travellers with a mobile app to make the travel experience more convenient was paramount for Swoop,” said...
RBC, WestJet Creating New Canadian Loyalty Platform
RBC and WestJet are creating Ampli – a next generation loyalty platform that will deliver unparalleled value to consumers through amplified earning power on a simple and convenient digital solution. Open to all Canadians, Ampli will provide members with merchant offers, flexible rewards and exclusive bonuses. In addition, members who spend on RBC cards and fly with WestJet will further amplify their rewards. Ampli brings RBC and WestJet, who are already partners on the WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard, together in a unique alliance that will complement their existing proprietary...