Airlines
Air Canada, Amadeus Team Up
Under a new agreement between Amadeus and Air Canada, AC is poised to harness the best of both in support of its business strategy to enhance customer experience, improve profitability and operational performance in support of its growing international network. The airline has signed up for the full Amadeus Altéa Suite passenger service system (PSS) including reservations, inventory, and departure control solutions. The Amadeus Altéa Suite, once fully implemented, will enable Air Canada to enhance customer experience by delivering more consistent and personalized customer service...
Give the Gift of Travel
WestJet is getting into the holiday spirit early with gift cards now available for purchase on westJet.com – just in time for those thinking about shopping for family and friends this holiday season. “The gift of flight is the gift of experience, adventure and travel to any of WestJet's more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe,” said Marshall Wilmot, WestJet chief loyalty officer. “You can now give and receive the gift of travel, whether that is to cover the entire cost of someone's ticket or make a contribution; it's a very...
Air Transat Celebrates With A Seat Sale
Air Transat is inviting Canadians to fly for less to their favorite destination with its best deals when booking by Oct. 23. Travellers can benefit as of today from this great offer and choose one of Air Transats 60 destinations in Europe, the South, Florida and Canada. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Air Transat will offer to 30 lucky winners the chance to travel for free. No need to register: all travellers who will book a flight by Oct. 23 will be automatically entered to win. Transat's Sun holidays feature all-inclusive packages to 36 destinations in Florida, Mexico, the...
WestJet Gives Mexico A Big Lift
WestJet will be expanding its service to Mexico, adding flights from Calgary and Vancouver to Mexico City, with the nonstop, year-round flights beginning March 2018. Ed Sims, executive vice-president commercial for WestJet, said that, “We are proud of our continued investments in connecting the economies of Canada and Mexico and providing choice and competition for Canada's business and leisure travellers.” Sims pointed out that, “These flights will also enable Mexican visitors an affordable option to discover our country and Mexican businesses to increase commercial...
Transat Resumes Normal Airline Operations to Cuba
Transat has resumed its normal airline operations to Varadero and Holguin, Cuba. In addition, the tour operator reports that hotels in Havana, Cayo Largo, Camagüey, Varadero and Holguin are fully operational – and the white-sand beaches are bigger and lovelier than ever. Transat will resume its operations to Santa Clara on Nov. 11 and to Cayo Coco on Nov....
Fly Pink with Porter Airlines
For the second year in a row, Porter Airlines' pilots and flight attendants will wear custom Fly Pink epaulets and pins to raise awareness for breast cancer during the month of October. The distinctive pink epaulets are worn by Porter pilots in October as part of their standard uniform. New this year, all Porter team members will have the opportunity to show their support with custom pins displaying the breast cancer awareness pink ribbon. “We received such an enthusiastic response from our team last year that we are extending the initiative across the company. All Porter team...
Porter Back in Vermont
Porter Airlines resumes winter service to Burlington, Vermont beginning Dec. 21. Flights will operate twice weekly from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Burlington International Airport until March 27, 2018. The fight schedule begins with departures on Thursdays and Sundays or Mondays. Starting Jan. 7, flights will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays for the remainder of the season. Roundtrip fares between Toronto and Burlington begin at $283, including taxes and fees. Porter Escapes offers ski packages in Vermont. Packages at the Sheraton Burlington start at $610 for three...
AC Opens New YVR Maple Leaf Lounge
Air Canada has unveiled its new Vancouver International Maple Leaf Lounge following an 18-month complete makeover and expansion. Located directly opposite the priority security lanes for international departures at Air Canada's trans-Pacific hub, the new expanded lounge is “a serene, stylish oasis where eligible customers can rest, refuel or refresh before their international flight in an inspiring, contemporary environment that celebrates Canadian design, artistry and craftsmanship against the backdrop of beautiful British Columbia.” Designed by Vancouver-based Gustavson Wylie...