Airlines
Transat Airlifts Travellers From the Dominican Republic
Air Transat has launched an evacuation operation to get all its travellers out of the Dominican Republic by sending a total of 10 aircraft – seven to Punta Cana, two to Puerto Plata and one to Samana. All aircraft should arrive in the Dominican Republic this morning and passengers back in Canada in the afternoon or early evening. The company continues to closely monitor Hurricane Irma. Transat also implemented its hurricane policy for flights scheduled until Sept. 11 for the following destinations: Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana, La Romana); Cuba (Varadero,...
American Unveils ‘New’ Admirals Club at Pearson
American has unveiled a new, contemporary premium experience at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 3, with the redesign of its Admirals Club Lounge. American made a significant investment in the nearly 2,500-sq.-ft. Admirals Club, which has been re-designed to “offer comfortable seating and tranquility” for nearly 70 guests. Customers can enjoy from complimentary snacks and drinks, a dedicated bar stocked with a range of premium beverages, a self-service coffee bar featuring La Colombe coffee beans, computers with Internet access, in addition to complimentary Wi-Fi...
Get Silver Status With WestJet’s new EBB
WestJet has launched a new Early Booking Bonus (EBB) offer on eligible WestJet Vacations packages where the first eligible guest on the booking will receive Silver Rewards status for one year through the WestJet Rewards program. “WestJet's Early Booking Bonus gives our guests the opportunity to take advantage of all of the flight benefits included in our Silver Rewards tier for one full year,” said Lyell Farquharson, WestJet vice-president, Sales and Distribution. “These benefits include lounge and seat selection vouchers, a complimentary checked bag and higher WestJet dollar...
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...