Airlines
Air Canada Cancels Dominican Flights
In response to Hurricane Maria, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is operating five additional flights to bring customers home early from the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata: Sept. 19 – ZX1759, departing from Puerto Plata at 1:40 p.m. to Montreal; Sept. 19 – ZX2111, departing from Puerto Plata at noon and then from Samana at 12:55 p.m. to Montreal. Punta Cana: Sept. 19 – ZX1991, departing from Punta Cana at 3 p.m. to Toronto; Sept. 19 – ZX1999, departing from Punta Cana at 5 p.m. to Toronto; Sept. 19 – ZX1993, departing from Punta Cana at 7:45 p.m. to Montreal. Customers...
Sunwing Alters Southbound Flight Schedule
As Hurricane Maria rages in the Caribbean, Sunwing's flight services into Punta Cana and Puerto Plata have been suspended until Sept. 22. And, after reviewing the most up-to-date projections of the hurricane’s path and strength, Sunwing has taken the decision to activate its contingency plans and repatriate all customers from Dominican Republic in advance of the storm’s projected landfall. Customers scheduled to depart on the four Sunwing flights from Puerto Plata or Punta Cana on Sept. 19 will return to Canada as planned. Customers scheduled to depart Punta Cana...
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates Canada
The winners of the Ethiopian Airlines Canada 150 contest had more than just winning on their minds. Aaron and Jamie Collard wanted to thank their supporters by doing something special for the local community. They gave a donation and promoted the work of the Stedman Hospice. Ethiopian Airlines Canada and RadonicRodgers Strategy+ were impressed with the initiative and Aaron was presented with a $500 donation to Stedman Hospice as way to share in the spirit of goodwill. “We were impressed how Aaron engaged with his community and showed his generosity through his efforts,” said...
Air Canada Picks Dyer As New CIO
Air Canada has named Catherine Dyer as its new chief information officer. Dyer is based at the airline's Montreal headquarters. Commenting on the appointment, the carrier's president and CEO, Calin Rovinescu said: “I am pleased to welcome Catherine, who is joining Air Canada at a pivotal time in our ongoing transformation. We are on the verge of an exciting new era of IT advancements that will enhance the customer experience through new products and services and also strengthen our business operations. Catherine brings the talent to further develop this IT vision and to design a...
Ethiopian Airlines Winner
The votes are in and the final winners chosen in the Ethiopian Airlines Canada social media contest “Celebrate 150” are Aaron and Jamie Collard are the grand prize winners. Twelve-year-old Aaron from Burford, Ont. was chosen by Ethiopian Airlines Canada Facebook fans as the most liked submission amongst the top five finalists in the Ethiopian Airlines contest. Aaron and Jamie have won a trip for two to Africa. The trip includes a 10-day vacation package from Toronto to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Ethiopian Airlines Cloud Nine business class, valued at...
Air Canada Expands Service to the Emerald Isle
Air Canada will offer expanded seasonal services to Ireland with new non-stop flights from Toronto to Shannon and between Montreal and Dublin. The flights will be operated using Air Canada's newest single-aisle aircraft, the Boeing 737 Max 8, featuring a Business and Economy cabin configuration. “With the right aircraft for the right market, Air Canada appears to have the luck of the Irish and we want to share it with our customers. Beginning summer 2018, we will capitalize on the growing traffic between Canada and Ireland and launch two new routes to Ireland, Toronto to Shannon...
Air Transat Suspends Some Cuba Service
Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma, Air Transat has suspended operations to Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba, until Oct. 31. Flights to Varadero are expected to resume Sept. 22, and flights to Holguin are continuing as normal, with a flight scheduled for Friday. And to meet higher demand in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, Air Transat is increasing capacity on flights for September and...
AC Resumes Normal Operations to Most Destinations
With the passage of Hurricane Irma, Air Canada is resuming normal operations to affected destinations. Full service to Florida begins today (Sept. 13) and regularly scheduled flights have started to operate to most Caribbean destinations. The airline continues to monitor the situation to assess where additional capacity or flights may be required, with intent to accommodate all customers wishing to travel. Additionally, a goodwill policy remains in effect for customers to delay or change flights without charge. Florida service, resuming today, includes flights to Miami, Orlando,...