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WestJet Encore Reaches Agreement With Cabin Crew
WestJet Encore reports that its cabin crew members have reached an evergreen agreement between WestJet Encore and WestJet Encore Cabin Crew Members (CCMs). The agreement was designed to address key concerns and feedback collected and brought forward by the WestJet Cabin Crew Association (WCCA) representing WestJet Encore CCMs. The agreement covers work rules, compensation, including guaranteed minimum hours, and career progression and guarantees an ongoing annual review of the contract. “We are pleased to reach an agreement that is simple, fair and provides opportunity for ongoing...
Seat Selection Made Easy With WestJet
WestJet is reminding agents and their clients that they can easily pre-purchase seats on its web site for both GDS and WestJet Vacations bookings. This feature was temporarily unavailable for GDS bookings due to some technical difficulties, but is up and running again, offering agents and their clients more convenience and flexibility when it comes to seat selection. Agents that didn’t add seats to a GDS booking and want to do so after completing the booking can visit westjet.com/addseats and search for their client’s reservation by entering their PNR and last name. To select...
Airlines Brace For Major East Coast Storm
With a severe winter storm warning issued for much of Atlantic Canada and parts of the eastern United States, airlines – including Air Canada, WestJet and Porter – are warning travellers of possible delayed or cancelled flights. Travellers flying to the east coast are advised to check their flight status before arriving at the airport. Air Canada, WestJet and Porter have all issued travel advisories for Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, as well as some US destinations, including Boston and New York. Change fees have also been waived for those...
Turkish Airlines Introduces New Inflight Toys
Turkish Airlines has completely revamped its selection of inflight toys, now made from all-natural materials. The revamp is in line with the airline’s recognition of the possible harmful effects of plastic on both children and the environment, and its commitment to making every aspect of its operation consistent with its goal of sustainable development and eco-friendly operations. The new toys, specially designed for Turkish Airlines, are created from cotton and wooden parts that are manufactured according to the sustainability rules set by the Forest Stewardship Council. The toys...
Emirates Kicks Off New Year With Special Fares
Emirates Airline is offering special fares to kick off the New Year. For a limited time, travellers can fly from Toronto to destinations around the world with fares starting at $1,049. The sale runs through Jan. 8 and is a limited-time offer for Economy and Business Class, valid for travel from: Jan. 22 through June 7 and Sept. 9 through Nov. 19 for Economy Class and Jan. 17 through Nov. 19 for Business Class. Emirates’ global network spans 157 destinations in 84 countries and territories across six continents. Select destination routes for Economy and Business Class start...
TAP Has Record 2017
TAP Air Portugal closed 2017 with record passenger numbers, having boarded 14 million passengers, representing a 21.8% increase over 2016. TAP secured a load factor of 82.9%, a 4.4% increase over 2016. 2017 was also a banner year of growth for TAP's global network. The airline now serves 83 destinations (up eight over 2016) in 34 countries (four more than last year). TAP's expansion will continue this year with new service between Lisbon and both Florence, Italy, and Nouakchott, Mauritania, as well as new service from Porto, with twice-daily flights to both Milan and Barcelona,...
Transat Ups Capacity
Air Transat has made changes to its flight schedule for winter 2018 and will increase capacity on certain destinations, either by using larger aircraft or by adding frequencies. This includes: Increased capacity on the Halifax to Montego Bay flight (Jamaica); increased capacity to Cancun (Mexico) from Toronto; addition of a new flight from Windsor to Cancun (Mexico) as of March 2 until the end of April; departing from Quebec, Transat has added a new flight to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) on Thursdays from Feb. 22 until the end of April; and, from Montreal, an additional flight will be...
AC Lounge Features Hawksworth-Designed Menus
Foodies take note... Chef David Hawksworth is the creative force behind the culinary offerings at Air Canada’s exclusive new Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Premium international business class passengers can dine à la carte at a complimentary, full-service restaurant from a menu created by Chef Hawksworth, or enjoy hors d'oeuvres, champagne, fine wines and cocktails in an intimate setting designed by acclaimed Montreal architecture and design firm Heekyung Duquette. “The new Signature Suite is a revolutionary restaurant-style lounge and the Hawksworth...