Airlines
WestJet Cares
Today (Sept. 30), WestJet employees will spend their day mentoring 100 youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) by showing them the ins and outs of aviation at the airline's Calgary headquarters and 28 airports across Canada. “Over the last 10 years, WestJet Cares for Kids has found meaningful ways to positively impact the health and well-being of Canadian children and youth,” said Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, Marketing Communications. “Today, we go beyond the gift of flight to give the gift of insight and experience. More than 100 WestJetters will be taking BBBS...
Board Approves LH-Brussels Airlines Deal
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved a move to acquire the remaining 55% of shares in SN Airholding, parent company of Brussels Airlines. The approval paves the way for Lufthansa’s full acquisition of Brussels Airlines. The goal of Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines' officials is to complete the transaction by early 2017, after a final vote on the procedures of the call option with existing...
British Airways Introduces Special Business Class Fares
British Airways has launched some special fares for those looking to travel in style to the UK this fall and winter. Select business class tickets are available for purchase through Oct. 1 from any of British Airways’ Canadian gateways – Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Montreal. Roundtrip ticket prices begin at $3,198 from Toronto, inclusive of all fees and taxes. Travel must take place by Dec 15 or between Jan. 10 and March 31, 2017. Customers must purchase 14 days in advance and stay for a minimum of seven days. British Airways’ Club World cabin features wide, full flat...
Air Canada Adds Six New Routes To Its Network
Air Canada has announced the addition of six new destinations to its international network, including year-round Boeing 787-9 service between Toronto and Mumbai and between Vancouver and Taipei. The new services will launch for summer 2017, with the Montreal-Algiers and the Vancouver-Taipei routes subject to government approvals. “Toronto-Mumbai is our third route between Canada and India starting with the launch of Toronto-Delhi service last fall, and Nagoya will be our fourth airport in Japan,” said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. “With these new...
Porter Launches Book and Win Contest for Agents
Travel agents registered with Porter Airlines or Porter Escapes have the chance to win one of three grand prize trips for two or one of four weekly prizes of 25,000 VIPorter points in celebration of Porter’s 10th birthday on Oct. 23. “Ten years of service is a big milestone for us. We want to recognize the support of our agency partners and travel agents that have contributed to our growth over the last decade,” said Michael Deluce, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer of Porter Airlines. “This special incentive is just one of the ways we want to show our...
Back to Business With Air France and KLM
Air France and KLM are looking ahead to the fall resumption of business travel activity with a new contest for travel agents. Until Dec. 15, agents can sign up for the “Back to Business with Air France and KLM” contest. All Air France and KLM departures from anywhere in Canada are eligible, and the grand prize is a pair of Canada-Europe tickets in Economy class. Tickets sold in Business Class or World Business Class give three chances to participate; those in Premium Economy are good for two chances and those in Economy get...
Ethiopian Airlines Spreading the News
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) welcomed more than 100 travel agents to the Port Credit Yacht Club last night (Sept. 22) to spread the news of its thrice-weekly service between Toronto and Addis Ababa. Africa's largest airline, ET is also celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, a landmark that belies a fleet that is under five years old, says an airline rep, who adds that the YYZ service is a great way for Canadians to get to Africa directly – without connecting in Europe – with a vast flight network on the continent beyond the Ethiopian capital. Pictured is ET's Canadian team:...
Air Canada to Launch Montreal-Shanghai Flights
Air Canada has announced the introduction of daily year-round flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China beginning Feb. 16, 2017, marking the airline's first direct service to China from Montreal, as well as the introduction of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on flights departing from Montreal. Tickets will be available for purchase on Sept. 28. “Building on Air Canada's success in the rapidly growing Chinese market we are delighted to announce Air Canada's first direct flights between Montreal and China with the launch of Montreal-Shanghai service next year,” said Air Canada...