Airlines
Transat Cooking With Chef’s Menu by Daniel Vézina
Air Transat has introduced the summer 2018 edition of the Chef’s Menu by Daniel Vézina. Travellers can savour two new meals featuring local ingredients, wild blueberries and smoked meat, as well as enjoy the return of four favourite dishes and two breakfast choices. The new meals, pork filet mignon with Quebec blueberries and chicken cordon bleu garnished with smoked meat, in addition to other summer 2018 menu choices, can now be pre-ordered. They will be served starting May 1 to all Club Class passengers and will be available for purchase in Economy Class. “The addition of...
Air Transat Delivers Portugal Year-Round
As more and more Canadians discover the wonders of Portugal, Transat is pleased to offer customers an enhanced array of packages, including in the beach resort destinations of Cascais and Estoril. And with flights to Portugal out of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal in both winter and summer, Air Transat is the carrier of choice for those eager to explore the southwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Transat offers a wide selection of accommodations in Portugal to match travellers' preferred type of stay: in-town apartments with kitchenettes, beach resort complexes with or without meal...
AC Wins Best Corporate Sustainability Report
Air Canada's corporate sustainability report, Citizens of the World, has been named the Best Sustainability Report in the Transportation Category by The Finance and Sustainability Initiative (FSI). It is the second year in a row Air Canada's report has been named best in the sector by the FSI, a non-profit organization that brings together finance professionals dedicated to promoting sustainable finance and responsible investment to financial institutions, companies and universities. “Air Canada is proud to receive this recognition because accountability is an important aspect of...
Cathay Brings Yoga To The Sky
Cathay Pacific has partnered with Pure Yoga to launch a new inflight well-being program, “Travel Well with Yoga,” this month. In harmony with the airline’s “Life Well Travelled” campaign, the series of videos have been developed by esteemed Pure Yoga instructors to help passengers ease into their journeys with yoga and meditation exercises and tips. Passengers can now view the videos in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese across all Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon routes, including flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong, Toronto and Hong Kong and Vancouver and New...
Ethiopian Provides Non-Stop Toronto-Africa Link
Ethiopian Airlines Canada reports that effective Feb. 18 it will operate the first-ever, return non-stop service between Addis Ababa and Toronto. This will eliminate the return fuel stop in Dublin, Ireland, and reduce the flying time by two hours. The carrier will be providing the only non-stop service both ways from Toronto to Africa. “We are very excited by this news for our valued customers. With increased direct flights from Toronto to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, we want travellers to know that this adds extra convenience when flying to and from Africa,” said Birhan Abate,...
Airlines Get A Boost From Travelport
Travelport reports that over 250 airlines now benefit from Travelport's Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool which gives agencies and travel bookers a graphically rich experience when searching for and booking branded fares and ancillaries. The announcement confirms Travelports commitment to helping airlines deliver their brand and product proposition to travel agents and travelers through all points of sale. Launched in 2014, Rich Content and Branding allows network airlines and low-cost carriers to differentiate themselves through strong visuals and detailed...
Swoop Ready To Book
Low-cost carrier Swoop has launched its initial schedule release with service starting from Abbotsford, Hamilton, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Halifax. “Swoop is travel without the flair,” says Bob Cummings, WestJet executive vice-president, Strategy, and the executive member responsible for the launch of Swoop. “Buy the seat and customize the features you want. Why would you jet with anyone else? Canadians can book with us knowing that we have modern aircraft, strong financial backing and an experienced team that will get you there and back. All at fares that won't break the...
WestJet Link Launch Delayed
WestJet has reported a delay in the launch of WestJet Link, a capacity purchase agreement between WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines, to June. The delay comes as Pacific Coastal continues their work in order to be fully able to meet WestJet's operational requirements. “WestJet apologizes to our guests for the inconvenience these delays may cause,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “Impacted guests are being offered several different options including alternative transportation to Calgary to embark on their...