Airlines
WestJet Increases Pre-Reserved Seat Fees
Beginning today (May 23), WestJet is increasing the fee for pre-reserved seats (PRS) from $20 to $25 on select routes. The new PRS fee only applies to regular seats. The following routes will be subject to the new $25 PRS fee: Edmonton (YEG) – Maui (OGG); Calgary (YYC) – Maui (OGG); Edmonton (YEG) – Honolulu (HNL); Calgary (YYC) – Honolulu (HNL); Vancouver (YVR) – Maui (OGG); Vancouver (YVR) – Honolulu (HNL); Toronto (YYZ) – Aruba (AUA); Toronto (YYZ) – London Gatwick (LGW); Winnipeg (YWG) – London Gatwick (LGW); St. John’s (YYT) – London Gatwick (LGW);...
Transat Has Groups Special to Israel
Transat is celebrating the start of the sale of its flights to Tel Aviv for the summer of 2018 with a special groups promotion – savings of $50 per person for bookings made by June 30 and the 21st passenger flies for free. On its Israel flights, Air Transat is offering all Economy Class passengers an allowance of one piece of checked baggage of 30 kg, in addition to the possibility of being served glatt kosher meals on board. Transat also offers guided tours and packages in Israel, including the Wonders of Israel and Jordan (French only); Wonders of Israel (French only); Discover...
Air Canada L.A. Flights Now at LAX’s Terminal 6
Travelling to Los Angeles with Air Canada? Take note... Air Canada's flights and Maple Leaf Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are now located at the newly renovated Terminal 6. Air Canada's 19 daily flights arrive and depart from gates 68A, 68B and 69B at Terminal 6, offering a more convenient connecting experience for customers with onward flights on Star Alliance partners. A new state-of-the-art Maple Leaf Lounge, the airline's third in the US, is conveniently located past security near Air Canada's...
Air Transat Brightens Flight to Paris
To celebrate the launch of its Chef’s Menu by Daniel Vézina, Air Transat surprised some 350 passengers on board its Airbus A330 to Paris earlier this week by treating them to an exclusive dish from the new menu, in the company of chef Daniel Vézina himself, as well as Air Transat president and general manager Jean-François Lemay. Just before boarding, Lemay and Vézina announced the good news to the passengers, who were delighted. “This partnership is a wonderful addition that allows us to take the inflight experience to new heights, in both Club and Economy Class,” Lemay...
AC, WestJet Welcome Proposed Transportation Act Changes
Air Canada and WestJet are welcoming the Canadian government's proposed Transportation Modernization Act. The Government of Canada yesterday introduced legislation to provide a better experience for travellers and a transparent, fair, efficient and safer freight rail system to facilitate trade and economic growth. Key measures of the proposed legislation include: establishing new air passenger rights; liberalizing international ownership restrictions for Canadian air carriers to provide travellers with more choice through increased competition; improving access, transparency,...
Interjet Launches Montreal-Mexico City Service
Interjet is introducing new service from Canada to Mexico this summer. Starting July 13, Interjet will fly nonstop between Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Mexico City’s Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez, as well as between Montreal and Cancun. “Our unique brand of lower fares with free checked bags using our Priority fare, more legroom between seats and great service has been embraced everywhere we fly,” said Interjet CEO José Luis Garza. “And Interjet is now in Canada to offer more choices and competition between the Canadian market and...
SkyLink Has More For Agents
More than 150 travel agents were on hand at a trade show and dinner hosted by SkyLink on May 15, 2017. Agents had a chance to meet with a wide selection of SkyLink's suppliers, including representatives from Delta, Air France, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, Etihad, TAP Portugal, Air China, Air New Zealand, El Al, LATAM and more. SkyLink also provided retailers with an overview of its many and varied products ranging from its TripPro self-service tool, its agency rewards program, cruises, group rates, plus four short videos produced by Baxter Travel Media and a whole lot...
Star Alliance Celebrates 20 years
Star Alliance returned to Frankfurt, the place of its birth, over the weekend to celebrate 20 years of “Connecting People and Cultures.” For the next decade, the Alliance announced a strategy of harnessing digital technology to further enhance the travel experience of Alliance customers. The Alliance’s chief executive board, comprising the CEOs of all 28 member airlines, held its summer board meeting in Frankfurt on May 14, during which the CEOs were briefed on the progress of the Alliance’s current business plan and future strategy. The meeting fell exactly 20 years to the...