Airlines
Air Canada Expands Dreamliner Service From YVR
Air Canada has announced the strategic expansion of its international network from Vancouver with new services launching in June to Paris and Zurich, and the start of year-round flights to Melbourne. All flights will be available for purchase starting Sept. 6. In addition, Air Canada is increasing its non-stop Delhi flights from Vancouver that resume Oct. 14, with up to five times weekly service for the 2017/2018 season, and increasing its London-Heathrow service with twice-daily flights for summer 2018. “We continue to strategically broaden our international network from our...
Jet Airways Launches ‘Great Premiere Sale’
Jet Airways has launched a “Great Premiere Sale” to promote international travel for its Premiere guests. The seven-day, special fare offer will be available for sale across India effective Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 with immediate travel validity. Under the offer, guests can save up to 20% on the lowest prevailing return base fares. The offer is valid for travel only on direct flights on the airline's international network for both one-way and return journeys on a first-come, first-served basis. As part of the limited period promotion, JetPrivilege members can also earn JPMiles on...
Still Time To Win With Cathay Pacific
There’s still a bit of time for travel agents to enter the Cathay Pacific Travel Like a Local contest, which confirms that the best way to explore Hong Kong is through the eyes of a local. The contest is available for entry until Sept. 4. From now until then, agents are invited to answer a few questions to determine their traveller type. These traveller categories include Foodie, Wellness Warrior, Five Star Traveller and Culture Sponge. After entering, Cathay Pacific offers in-depth insider destination guides to entrants, tailored to each of these traveller types. For instance,...
BA To Launch Toronto-London Gatwick Service
British Airways (BA) will begin services between Toronto and London Gatwick on May 1, 2018. The new service, which will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays in addition to the twice daily services to London Heathrow, will be operated by a Boeing 777 with a choice of three cabins – Club World business class, World Traveller Plus premium economy and World Traveller. Those travelling in Club World will have access to a new lounge area at Gatwick. The new flight from Toronto will be British Airways’ first flight from Canada to London Gatwick, and follows the recent...
Experience the Northern Lights With WOW Air
Iceland is well known for its natural wonders and the Northern Lights are certainly one of them, and WOW Air's new “WOWBOREALIS” promotion is making taking photographs of the spectacle more affordable than ever. WOW Air is offering travellers the opportunity to witness the spectacle in person with a 20% discount with the promo code “WOWBOREALIS.” The offer code is valid for flights out of both Toronto and Montreal and valid on flights booked between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4 for travel Sept. 10 to March 3, 2018. The following are some tricks and tips to capture...
Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Benefits
Further to their successful codeshare partnership, Air France-KLM and WestJet have launched the earn phase of the airlines' reciprocal frequent flyer agreement. Passengers can now accumulate their choice of Flying Blue Miles or WestJet dollars on all WestJet, Air France, and KLM flights. “The ability to earn Flying Blue Miles or WestJet dollars on Air France-KLM will bring significant benefit to guests of all three airlines,” said Ed Sims, WestJet executive vice-president, Commercial. “We are confident that our members are going to love earning WestJet dollars while flying on...
Air France Says Oui to ‘Oh lala! Deals’
As part of its “Oh lala! Deals” promotion for departures out of Toronto, Air France is offering reduced Economy class fares starting at $715 to Paris. Many other destinations are featured in the promotion as well, including Beirut ($829), Athens ($899), Delhi ($905), Tehran ($990), Lagos ($1,199) and Antananarivo and Mauritius (starting at $1,399). All promotional deals are on airfrance.ca. The Premium Economy Class, which offers 40% more space and allows a second free baggage as well as access to SkyPriority services, is also part of the promotion for an extra $300 per...
20,000 Flights For Under $500
Air Transat is inviting Canadians to fly for less to Europe, the South, Florida and Canada by booking before Sept. 12 (for departures between Sept. 1 and April 30, 2018. For full details on the seat sale, visit http://www.airtransat.com or Get...