Airlines
More Surprises From Transat
Transat is back with its Surprise Dates contest for travel consultants across Canada, organized to acknowledge their great contribution to the company's growth for the past 30 years. Every booking of a Transat product made today by midnight automatically earns consultants a chance to win one of the three monthly trips that will be drawn at random in these three regions: Quebec-Ottawa, Ontario-Atlantic and Western Canada. The three winners will each enjoy a package for two, including Air Transat flights in Economy class and a one-week, all-inclusive stay at one of these resorts:...
Turkish Airlines Golf Event Set For Aug. 10
Fore! The fifth staging of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Amateur Series – the globe’s biggest corporate amateur tournament – will touch down once again at Toronto on Aug. 10. It is the fourth time that the widely renowned TAWGC has visited Toronto as the tournament continues to go from strength to strength. The tournament consists of 100 Qualifying Series events, played as individual stableford competitions off full handicap allowance, across 63 countries – with 100 champions winning through to the Grand Final in Turkey. Once again the finalists – trimmed from a...
Air New Zealand Increasing Capacity From Vancouver
Canadians now have more accessibility to Middle Earth. Air New Zealand is growing its Vancouver-Auckland operation by nearly 20% from January-July 2018, providing travellers with greater choice and flexibility. During the first half of the January peak period, the airline will increase services from seven to eight flights per week, making it easier than ever for Canadians to escape the cold. Regional general manager Americas Nick Judd says this extra capacity is a direct result of the increased demand for travel in the South Pacific region and the importance of Vancouver in the...
airberlin Introducing Toronto Service
airberlin is set to expand its flights from North America in summer of 2018. airberlin is planning for the most extensive schedule in its history with around 100 long-haul flights per week, including Toronto-Dusseldorf service four times a week. The red-and-white airberlin jets will depart as of May 1, 2018 to the North Rhine-Westphalian state capital in Germany. Tickets from Canada are now available for...
Growth In Air Demand Continues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports global passenger traffic data for June shows that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose by 7.8% compared to a year ago. This was in line with the 7.7% growth recorded in May. According to IATA, all regions reported growth. June capacity (available seat kilometres or ASKs) increased by 6.5%, and load factor rose 1% to 81.9%. For the first six months of 2017, the industry experienced a 12-year high in traffic growth (7.9%) and a record first half load factor of 80.7%. “A brighter economic...
Discovering Cathay Pacific’s New York
If a glamorous getaway to New York City is in your travel planner, then it can’t hurt to arrive in style, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways offers just such an entrance to JFK Airport for Canadian flyers who are departing from Vancouver. The airline brings a reputation for top service and luxury flying to any considerations on how to arrive in NYC. Count those considerations in spades for flyers who book a seat in one of Cathay’s extended comfort classes. When they get there, Manhattan will...
Porter Teams Up With Craft Brewer Ace Hill
Porter Airlines has introduced a new partnership with Toronto-based craft beer company, Ace Hill. Porter will now exclusively serve Ace Hill Pilsner as part of its complimentary inflight beverage service. Ace Hill also offers a Vienna Lager that will be introduced after the launch providing an opportunity for passengers to enjoy a style of beer that was not previously available onboard. Ace Hill launched in 2016 with its Pilsner and recently introduced a second beer, the Vienna Lager. Porter will serve Ace Hill in 473 ml cans, poured in...
Air Canada Posts Record Second Quarter
Air Canada is reporting record second quarter 2017 EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment and aircraft rent) of $670 million compared to the previous record second quarter 2016 EBITDAR of $605 million, an increase of $65 million. The airline recorded a second quarter EBITDAR margin of 17.1%. On a GAAP basis, AC reported second quarter operating income of $281 million versus operating income of $277 million in the second quarter of 2016. “I am pleased to report that in our second quarter we delivered record operating revenues, record...