Airlines
Quite An Honour
Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America by the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards at the International Paris Air Show. It's the sixth time in eight years that Air Canada has been named the continent's best airline by Skytrax, whose survey of almost 20 million air travellers is recognized as the global benchmark of industry excellence. Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive of Air Canada, commented: “We are delighted to be recognized as the Best Airline in North America by Skytrax based on the opinions of those who know us best: our customers. This award is a...
AC Launches Daily Montreal-Washington Flights
Air Canada has started daily year-round service between Montreal and Washington Dulles (IAD). In addition to well-timed connections to Air Canada's extensive network to Europe and North Africa, flights offer one-stop service to/from Quebec and Eastern Canada including Bagotville, Sept-Îles, Quebec City, Fredericton, Moncton, Bathurst, Saint John and Halifax. “We are happy to once again operate Montreal-Washington Dulles (IAD) flights that complement our existing twice daily flights to Washington National Airport and strengthen our market presence in the Washington, D.C., Metro...
European Airlines Join Forces, Form AIRE
LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines and the 16 members of the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) have officially transformed the association into the Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE) that will offer airlines representation, information and access to the European institutions. Gunther Hofman, president of AIRE and managing director of TUIfly Benelux commented, “The Association’s focus remains the implementation of an efficient economic regulation of monopolistic service providers, as well as ensuring good rule-making in Europe. AIRE will bring its...
Enjoy a Taste of Vancouver Enroute to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Airlines makes its North American debut with the launch of its non-stop daily service between Vancouver and Hong Kong on June 30 and to commemorate the new service the airline has partnered with two of YVR's favourite dining destinations to curate a special culinary program in-flight. The flight from Vancouver offers a new menu from Dynasty Seafood Restaurant’s Executive Chef Sam Leung and Dim Sum Head Chef Garley Leung who formulate the meal for Business Class passengers. Signature dishes include Baked Mince Pork Pie and an in-flight version of Dynasty's Hand-Shredded...
Porter’s Deluce A Hall of Famer
Porter Airlines’ president and CEO, Robert Deluce, was formally inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) at a ceremony in Vancouver last week. The honour represents a continuing career that began by assisting his parents as a boy with their small hunting and fishing charter service in Northern Ontario, through to his current position at Porter. Deluce is the airline’s founding CEO, having served in the role for more than a decade. “Bob’s dedication to establishing Porter as a distinct and sustainable alternative for travellers required a strong vision and...
It’s New. It’s Different. It’s Agents’ Choice 2017
Today's the big day, Agents' Choice 2017 is on its way to your Inbox – so stay tuned. The ballots have been counted. The results have been tabulated. The stories have been written. The pages have been designed. And the 18th annual edition of the most comprehensive survey of Canadian travel agents is ready to go. It's hard to believe that it has been 18 years since we launched the Agents' Choice Awards Poll. The first edition of our annual survey appeared way back in 2000, not as a supplement, but as a special feature in both Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier, with a...
AC Signature Sponsor of the Invictus Games
Air Canada is a Signature Sponsor of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 taking place this September. The event will bring together 550 competitors and their families from 17 allied nations in the only international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and ill active duty and veteran service members. “Air Canada is honoured to be a Signature Sponsor of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. These unique games inspire us all through the determination and courage of the participants, who have already contributed so much with their individual sacrifices. Our sponsorship also affirms...
Summer Travel Tips, Stay Informed
With the summer weather upon us and several peak travel times coming up, Air Canada is offering the following tips to help ensure a smooth travel experience for travellers. For the latest operational updates, customers are invited to visit aircanada.com, follow @AirCanada on Twitter, join Air Canada on Facebook, and sign up for flight notification alerts. Stay Informed Flight status and travel updates online: Operational news is available in the Daily Travel Outlook under the Fly section at the top of the home page at aircanada.com. This section also contains information on...