Airlines
Air Transat Thanks All Big Hearts
On Feb. 14, Air Transat invited Canadians to join the conversation on social media to support its Small Change, Big Hearts program,a and following this initiative, the carrier will contribute $10,000 to its program for the benefit of SOS Children's Villages and the Children's Wish Foundation. Founded in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is the largest charitable organization in the world working with orphaned and abandoned children. Present in 134 countries and helping more than 75,000 children, it offers children safe and nurturing homes and supports disadvantaged families with a host...
Breaking Records
Air Canada has reported record full year 2017 EBITDAR of $2.921 billion compared to the previous record full year 2016 EBITDAR of $2.768 billion, an increase of $153 million. The company had 2017 operating income of $1.364 billion compared to 2016 operating income of $1.345 billion. Adjusted pre-tax income amounted to $1.158 billion in 2017 compared to adjusted pre-tax income of $1.148 billion in 2016. On a GAAP basis, the airline reported record income before income taxes of $1.279 billion in 2017 compared to income before income taxes of $877 million in 2016. Commenting on the...
Air New Zealand Launches Emoji Travel Tips
Air New Zealand has developed an interactive online experience allowing people to explore the best New Zealand has to offer using emojis. Users will be asked to comment on Air New Zealand #EmojiJourney Facebook or Twitter posts with a combination of emojis which would best describe their perfect New Zealand getaway. This will then automatically generate a link to a personalized map of New Zealand for them, with emojis highlighting points likely to be of interest. Clicking on each of the emojis on the personalized map will provide more information about destinations and activities to...
Thanks From The Heart
Just in time for Valentine's Day, WestJet and WestJet Cares for Kids charitable partner, the David Foster Foundation, have combined forces to release a video featuring a grateful 16-year-old heart transplant recipient and urging Canadians to complete a donor registration card to become a registered organ donor. To view the video, click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=canUNC9B2mo. “WestJet Thanks: From The Heart” follows young heart transplant recipient and dancer, Alyssa, as she thanks her Fredericton, New Brunswick dance community for giving her strength and support throughout...
Transat: Calling All Big Hearts
Air Transat is celebrating Valentine’s Day in a special way this year, by helping kids in Canada and around the world with a sweet gesture through its Small Change, Big Hearts program. From midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 14, Air Transat will donate $1 for every like, comment or share on its Facebook and Instagram pages, up to $10,000. Set up in 2004, Air Transat’s Small Change, Big Hearts program aims to collect small change, in any currency, from passengers aboard its aircraft, to donate to SOS Children’s Villages and the Children’s Wish Foundation, two charities...
Air Canada Named ‘Eco-Airline of the Year’
Air Canada has been named the 2018 Eco-Airline of the Year by the airline industry publication Air Transport World in its 44th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards. In recognizing Air Canada's environmental accomplishments, ATW cited the carrier's commitment to emissions reductions through supporting the development of alternative fuels and its numerous green programs and partnerships, including being the first airline in the world to voluntarily join the World Bank's IMF Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition. “Air Canada has made sustainability central to its decision-making...
AC Shows The World What Canada Is Made Of
On the heels of flying 750 members of the Canadian Olympic Team to PyeongChang, Air Canada is celebrating Team Canada with the launch of a new ad – “called Our Time” – featured during the broadcast of the Opening Ceremony. The ad portrays the values of multiculturalism, compassion and equality that make Canada a role model for the world and is narrated by Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YTeP3QpMho. “Canada has a lot to offer the world,” said Andy Shibata, managing director, Brand at Air Canada. “From our inspiring people to our country's...
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...