Airlines
Aeromexico Takes Off From Calgary
Aeromexico has started service from its fourth Canadian destination – Calgary – to Mexico City. The new flight is operated with the carrier's Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 160 seats including 16 in Business Class. Anko van der Werff, Aeromexico's chief revenue officer, said of the new service: “The addition of Calgary to our route network in Canada strengthens our presence by providing another travel option to Central Canada. Aeromexico currently serves the four largest cities in Canada, establishing us as one of the best options to travel directly from Mexico City to the...
Stopover With Icelandair
Icelandair has unveiled the Icelandair Stopover Pass. From now until March 2018 passengers will be able to transform their standard boarding pass into a Stopover Pass, which offers exclusive access to a series of entertaining performances, both on land and in the sky. These performances range from a three-act play on board a flight from London to New York via Iceland, tickets to a private concert, trips to Icelandic football matches, backstage passes to a music festival, and more, all starring Icelandair staff. Icelandair employees enjoy a variety of creative pursuits outside of...
Etihad Partners With China Southern
Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines have launched a new codeshare partnership, increasing the number of codeshare agreements operated by the Abu Dhabi-based airline to 53. Under the agreement, China Southern Airlines will put its 'CZ' code on Etihad Airways’ daily services between Beijing (PEK)/Shanghai (PVG)/Chengdu (CTU) and Abu Dhabi. The codeshare partnership will give China Southern guests the opportunity to book codeshare flights to and from Abu Dhabi, and connect onto Etihad’s network of over 100 destinations worldwide. Mohammad Al Bulooki, Etihad Airways’...
Building loyalty
When the results of Baxter Travel Media's annual Agents' Choice Awards were tallied, it quickly became apparent that many of the favourites have come out on top multiple years in a row – some for more than a decade, others still since their respective categories were first introduced, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in a special Agents' Choice Extra in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. So how exactly do these brands continue to earn the trust and loyalty of Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier readers and travel agents across the country? For Michelle...
Porter Adds Fredericton Flights
Porter Airlines has added Fredericton, N.B to its roster of Atlantic Canada destinations. Flights begin Sept. 12, 2017, with daily non-stop service between Ottawa and Fredericton, and continuing service on the same aircraft to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. A detailed schedule is available at http://www.flyporter.com, with flights now available for booking. Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines, said of the new service: “Porter has received tremendous support from Atlantic Canada communities and we’re looking forward to adding service to New Brunswick’s...
Air Transat Celebrates Montreal to Tel Aviv
Air Transat celebrated the start of its new direct Montreal-Tel Aviv flight recently with an event held at the official residence of Canada’s ambassador to Israel. Launching its inaugural flight on June 18, Air Transat is the first Canadian airline to offer a flight between the two metropolises, twice a week. Also available from Toronto with a connection in Montreal, this new flight on Airbus A330-200 aircraft consisting of 332 seats will allow travellers to enjoy an unparalleled experience with Air Transat, named Best North American Leisure Airline five years in a row. Gilles...
Air Canada Takes Off To Iceland
Air Canada has launched service to its newest international destination, with Air Canada Rouge operating flights from Toronto to Reykjavik, Iceland. The new, non-stop service will operate this summer four days a week from Toronto and three days a week from Montreal. Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines, Air Canada, said: “Iceland's rugged beauty and intriguing cultural attractions are making it a prime destination for travellers seeking new adventures and Air Canada is pleased to be the only Canadian airline and only Star Alliance carrier in North America to serve the...
Safety Or Innovation?
According to the annual Allianz Travel Insurance Vacation Confidence Index, if the “future were now,” travellers would feel safer on a rocket to space than being a passenger in a self-driving or autonomous vehicle. And with the future fast approaching – as experimental transport technology accelerates at a rapid pace – the vacation vehicle of tomorrow that is closest to reality today – the self-driving car – is among the most concerning for potential travellers worried about their safety. The Index reported that if given the opportunity to use any of the current,...