Airlines
Air Canada Captures the Feeling of ‘Home’
Air Canada is celebrating the Canadian spirit with the launch of a new ad called “Our Home.” Running on television, online and in theatres throughout the holidays, the ad portrays the deeply personal connections we have to the place we call home, brought to life in a heartfelt narration by Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot4n4txl4Ko. “The feeling of home is about something much more than a place,” said Andy Shibata, managing director, Brand at Air Canada. “We wanted to express what Canadians are feeling about their homes as they reunite...
AC Inaugurates Cartagena Flights
Air Canada inaugurated new service to Cartagena, Colombia from Toronto Monday (Dec. 18), marking the airline's newest destination in its ongoing international expansion. “We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network,” said Benjamin Smith, president – Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. “Air Canada is continuing its strategic international expansion with a diverse range of exciting new non-stop routes this winter to Australia, South America, the Caribbean and the United States. “We recently welcomed customers onboard new services from Toronto to St....
Air Canada Offers Holiday Travel Tips
With the holiday season upon us, Air Canada is expecting higher volumes of customers through Jan. 15 and is recommending the six following tips to help make the travel experience a little smoother. Save time. Check-in online at aircanada.com, mobile.aircanada.ca or via the Air Canada app (be sure to download the app for iOS or Android). Check-in, select/change your seat, select the number of checked baggage and pay any baggage fees in advance, within 24 hours of departure. Be sure to share your contact information (e-mail or mobile number) when checking-in (mobile/kiosk/web)...
Flair Set to Paint the Skies in New Colours
BC's Flair Airlines Ltd. Reports its first aircraft with its new livery is complete. The design was chosen during the summer during an online customer survey. The recently acquired Boeing 737-400 in Flair’s new colours is one of two additional aircraft scheduled to enter service. “We are excited to unveil our new livery to the public. The aircraft will take its inaugural flight during the holiday season. We are very proud to showcase our new colours. As the only airline that operates as an ultra low cost carrier in Canada; we know our passengers will be delighted to fly with...
AC Renews Olympic Partnership
Air Canada has renewed its sponsorship as the Official Airline of the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee. The four-year agreement extends through the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. “As Canada's official airline, we believe our country deserves to be celebrated,” says Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. “The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams represent the best of Canada, showing off the ambition and drive of our people. We're proud to be a piece...
Air Canada Inaugurates New Services
Air Canada inaugurated new service between Yellowknife and Vancouver Saturday (Dec. 16). The route's daily seasonal service operates until April, with next year's seasonal service from Vancouver beginning Sept. 5. Air Canada's Yellowknife-Vancouver flights are offered onboard 76-seat Bombardier CRJ-705 jet aircraft featuring a choice of Business Class or Economy service operated by Jazz Aviation LP under the Air Canada Express banner. Air Canada also began service between Montreal and Lima, Peru, over the weekend, Montreal's first year-round link to the southern hemisphere. The...
Strong Airline Profitability Expected in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5 billion expected net profit in 2017 (revised from a $31.4 billion forecast in June). Highlights of expected 2018 performance include: A slight decline in the operating margin to 8.1% (down from 8.3% in 2017). An improvement in net margin to 4.7% (up from 4.6% in 2017). A rise in overall revenues to $824 billion (+9.4% on 2017 revenues of $754 billion). A rise in passenger numbers to 4.3 billion (+6.0% on the 4.1...
United Adds Tahiti to Growing List of New Routes
Paradise on tap... United Airlines (UAL) has announced plans to begin service between San Francisco and Pape'ete, Tahiti, the South Pacific's gateway to more than 118 islands in French Polynesia including Bora Bora, Moorea, the Marquesas and Raiatea. United is the only US carrier offering nonstop service to Tahiti from the mainland United States. Tickets are now available for purchase. “We are excited to announce Tahiti as our 13th new international route this year, and we are even more thrilled about offering our customers a whole new world of vacation opportunities,” said...