Airlines
WestJet Makes It All About Agents
It was definitely a high energy event… lots of buzz… lots of laughter, smiles and excitement as WestJet hosted more than 450 travel agents at its 2018 Travel Trade Expo in Mississauga, Ont. WestJet and WestJet Vacations arrival in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) follows well attended events in Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary and, fittingly, took place on Travel Agent Appreciation Day – now how's that for perfect timing. Agents attending the Mississauga show had a chance to meet with over 70 suppliers participating in the trade show, enjoy some tasty food, have a chance to win...
WestJet Launches Inaugural Halifax/Gatwick Flight
WestJet officially launched its route between Halifax and London (Gatwick) April 30. The departure of WS24 marked the start of daily, non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Gatwick Airport until Oct. 26. It is the first time the airline has used its newest aircraft, the Boeing 737-8 MAX for transatlantic travel. On May 31, WestJet will launch its inaugural flight between Halifax and Paris using the same aircraft. The flight will mark the first time WestJet will land on the European...
Air Transat Unveils 2018-2019 Winter Line-Up
Air Transat has unveiled its flight program for winter 2018–2019, offering travellers a choice of 34 Sun destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, as well as Florida and a selection of European cities. Transat also announced the return of flights from Toronto and Montreal to Saint-Martin/St-Maarten and San Juan, Puerto Rico, both of which are embarkation ports for its all-in-one cruise packages. “As the Canadian leader in holiday travel, Air Transat continually strives to offer travellers more destinations and more flexibility, which is why we are...
WestJet Celebrates Travel Agent Appreciation Month
Today marks the beginning of Travel Agent Appreciation Month at WestJet, an annual celebration of the airline’s travel partners. “At WestJet, we dedicate the month of May to recognizing our partners for their commitment to providing positive travel experiences for our mutual clients,” said Jane Clementino, WestJet director, Agency Sales. “TA Appreciation Month also coincides with our annual spring Travel Trade Expos, which give us the opportunity to thank them for their support face to face. There are so many exciting things to come as WestJet grows into a global carrier, and...
Duty-Free On Arrival
Canada is missing out on a golden opportunity to enhance the nation's travel experience by offering a duty-free buying option to arriving passengers at its international airports. The move would not only improve the passenger experience, it would also provide a significant boost to the Canadian economy while creating new jobs, according to a coalition of airports, reports Quebec editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Those are the main reasons why Toronto Pearson and other major airports have been working together to convince the federal government...
Meet The New Air Tahiti Nui
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Air Tahiti Nui has unveiled its new logo and visual brand identity. Long synonymous with Air Tahiti Nui and The Islands of Tahiti, the ubiquitous Tiare flower takes a central position in the revamped logo, now with a sophisticated and modern new look. Carefully crafted by globally acclaimed Tahitian artist, Alex Lee, the updated Tiare flower embodies the pure, natural beauty and spirit of The Islands of Tahiti. The forward-facing flower conveys a subtle but powerful message about Air Tahiti Nuis preparedness for the future and captures the...
SAA Set To Welcome The Trade
South African Airways (SAA) and South Africa-based event organizer, On Show Solutions have announced the 2018 dates and locations for the Africa Showcase in North America. This year, the Africa Showcase, which is the largest travel trade show in the US that focuses exclusively on promoting tourism to Africa, celebrates its 10-year anniversary in North America. In September, the Africa Showcase returns to four select cities; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Seattle, Washington and Orange County, California. The shows are geared to travel professionals that are either...
Air Canada Adds Lift
Air Canada is launching new domestic regional non-stop flights on July 2, 2018. The carrier is introducing the only year-round service between Montreal-London and Montreal-Windsor, providing services that meet the needs of both local and connecting passengers. Flights are timed to offer connections to and from Atlantic Canada including Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton Halifax and St. John's; to Europe including Brussels, Rome, Geneva, Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris, Lyon, Frankfurt, as well as Casablanca, Morocco. Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at Air Canada, said: “We...