Airlines
NEW: Air Transat Airlifts All Travellers From Cuba
Following the evacuation of its passengers out of the Dominican Republic, Air Transat is continuing its rescue operation and is evacuating its passengers that are in the trajectory of Hurricane Irma. The company announces that it is deploying a total of 10 flights to Cuba to evacuate its clients: four flights to Varadero, three to Santa Clara, two to Cayo Coco and one to Holguin. All aircraft should arrive in Cuba on Sept. 7, and passengers should be back in Canada in the afternoon or late evening. This operation will allow more than 1,800 passengers to be repatriated. Transat...
NEW: Air Canada Operating Extra Flights
Responding to Hurricane Irma, Air Canada is operating a total of 24 additional flights to bring customers home early from the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana), Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Orlando), Cuba (Varadero, Holguin, Havana and Cayo Coco), Antigua and Providenciales, as well as larger aircraft with more seats for flights from the region, including Havana and Nassau. With the additional flights and larger aircraft, Air Canada will have flown over 6,000 seats northbound in addition to its regular schedule over the three-day period from Tues., Sept. 5...
NEW: Sunwing Provides Hurricane Irma Update
Sunwing continues to closely monitor Hurricane Irma and as of Sept. 6, the company has sent in or is in the process of sending 12 unscheduled flights to repatriate customers from the affected destinations. Local representatives remain in regular contact with customers vacationing in these destinations, assisting them with making the necessary changes to their travel arrangements. In addition, Sunwing’s hurricane policy has been extended to all southbound passengers that were scheduled to travel to any of destinations listed below between Sept. 6 and Sept. 10 inclusive. Passengers...
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...