Airlines
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...
AC Expands Global Network
Air Canada has introduced new non-stop services to begin next summer from Toronto and Montreal, including three new destinations in its global network – Bucharest, Zagreb and Porto – and a new route between Montreal and Lisbon. In addition, the airline will enhance existing year-round service between Montreal and Casablanca by transferring the route to Air Canada mainline from Air Canada Rouge. Air Canada will also be starting non-stop service to Buenos Aires from Toronto, which today is served through a one-stop service via Santiago. AC will continue to service Santiago with...
Transat Gets The Message Out
Air Transat has launched its latest advertising campaign, building on a concept introduced last year with the signature “Vacation is Calling.” The campaign includes activations on the Web and social media, as well as on TV, radio, on out-of-home display advertising and in print media. The anticipation and excitement of vacationing remains at the heart of the campaign, this time emphasizing the enjoyment of Transat employees sharing their new and favourite finds with travellers. “Through this new campaign developed with Sid Lee, Air Transat is more than ever living up to its...
Porter Returns to Stephenville
Porter Airlines is returning to Stephenville, Nfld., this holiday season. The holiday schedule offers round-trip service on Wednesdays – Dec. 20, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2018. Service is also available to Ottawa International Airport and to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on the same aircraft. “Porter recognizes these flights are an important connection for the community and we’re happy to be a part of bringing families together, especially around the holidays,” said Porter president Robert Deluce (pictured). “As we celebrate Porter Airlines’ fourth summer of success in...
AC, GlobalMedic Support Mexico Earthquake Relief
Air Canada and GlobalMedic are responding to those in need following the devastating Sept 19 earthquake that struck central Mexico, killing 305 people. Today (Sept. 27), GlobalMedic volunteers will join Air Canada employees in packing Hygiene Kits for affected people staying in the emergency shelters. Each kit will contain essential hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, as well as Aquatab Water Purification Tablets, each capable of purifying 10 litres of drinking water. This aid will help keep families safe from deadly communicable diseases and provide a sense of...
Swoop Ready To Take Off
It's here! And it's Swoop. WestJet has unveiled the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada and it will start selling flights on Swoop in early 2018. Bob Cummings, executive vice-president, strategy – and the executive member responsible for the launch of Swoop – observed, “The name Swoop denotes exactly what we plan to do. It's a powerful verb that demonstrates we plan to swoop in to the Canadian market with a new business model that will provide lower fares and greater opportunity for more Canadians to travel.” The company says that Swoop will...
Taking Fine Dining To New Heights
While some might equate airline food with hospital food, Air Transat is taking it up a notch and bringing fine dining back to 35,000 feet with the latest edition of its Chef's Menu, crafted by celebrated Quebec chef Daniel Vézina (pictured above). The chef’s flight of fancy includes six new exclusive dishes, as well as two breakfast choices. Available as of Dec. 1, these meals are served complimentary to all Club Class passengers and are available (for a cost) in Economy Class. Tip: Agents with clients flying in Transat economy class are advised to pre-order these meals in advance,...
Book and Win With Porter
Travel agents registered with Porter Airlines or Porter Escapes have a chance to win one of two grand prize trips for two or one of five weekly prizes of 25,000 VIPorter points. Agents receive one entry for each eligible Porter Airlines booking made in the GDS or on flyporter.com/agents. Porter Escapes bookings made in the GDS or with a Porter Escapes Travel Planner receive two entries. Book between Sept. 25 and Oct. 31. Entries must be submitted through the Porter Airlines or Porter Escapes travel agent portal to qualify. Two grand prizes: Three-night stay for two at Sheraton...