Airlines
Swiss Enhances Meal Options
SWISS is expanding its SWISS Choice product for its inflight guests. Travellers in Economy Class on long-haul flights from Switzerland can now pre-order an à la carte lunch or dinner. The new choices extend to six different meals, each of which has been specially selected to meet established customer wishes and tastes. The new à la carte options comprise Zürcher Kalbsgeschnetzeltes (traditional Zurich-style sliced veal in a creamy sauce), a “Swiss Brunch,” a platter of Swiss cold cuts and cheeses, a light dining option, a gourmet selection and a Japanese meal. The prices for these...
Air Transat Unveils 2017 Transatlantic Sked
Air Transat's 2017 transatlantic flight program will offer 27 European destinations that will be accessible to a greater number of travellers thanks to its new connecting flights. Destinations include France, the UK, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Croatia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and Czech Republic. The airline is strengthening its flight program to France and the UK, where it has been present for nearly 30 years, offering direct flights several times a week to a variety of cities. Flights to Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, London, Glasgow,...
LH Crew Don Anniversary Dirndls
Lufthansa crew wore special anniversary attire on some of its routes yesterday, including Munich to Toronto, to mark the 10th anniversary of the airline's celebrated dirndl crew. Since 2006, this special crew has flown to a total of 20 destinations on four continents. Two days prior to the beginning of this year’s Munich Oktoberfest, Lufthansa passengers were once again able to experience this Bavarian tradition up in the clouds. Over the past 10 years, both the design of the costumes, as well as the designers, has changed. In fact, throughout the years, the dirndl’s originated...
Porter Returning to Orlando-Melbourne
Porter Airlines is returning Orlando-Melbourne, Florida, for a second year with an enhanced schedule. Flights will increase by almost 50% over last year, with more flights during peak travel periods such as Christmas, New Years and March Break. From Dec. 10 to April 15, 2017, Porter will offer weekly non-stop flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Orlando Melbourne International Airport. Flights increase to two-times weekly between Feb. 15 and March 22, with a new midweek departure, as well as two flights on Saturdays during March Break. Introductory prices start at...
Emirates Skywards Marks 16 Years
Emirates' frequent flyer program, Emirates Skywards, is celebrating its 16th year with more than 16 million members and the successful launch of new initiatives to enhance reward options for members. Since the program’s inception in 2000, Skywards members have redeemed 220 billion miles on reward flights, hotels stays and exclusive access to some of the world's biggest events. The diversity of the program’s partners and rewards are reflected in the airline’s global customer base and network spanning six continents and more than 150 destinations. With a focus on customer...
Air Canada to Launch YVR-Dallas Flights
Beginning Feb. 5, 2017, Air Canada will launch new daily year-round service between Vancouver and Dallas-Fort Worth. “Air Canada is pleased to link Vancouver and Dallas-Fort Worth with non-stop flights, complementing our existing service from Toronto. We continue to strategically expand our Vancouver hub, and our newest transborder flights to the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the USA offer local business travellers non-stop service, as well as improved access for customers in British Columbia and Alberta via convenient connections in Vancouver,” said Benjamin Smith,...
Transat Adds Toronto-Santo Domingo Service
Air Transat is enhancing its service to the Dominican Republic with a new weekly flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo. The airline will fly there on Sundays beginning Dec. 18. Air Transat’s flight program for winter 2016-2017 features 34 sun destinations, including six in the Dominican Republic, and departures from 22 Canadian cities, in addition to a range of European...
July Passenger Demand Shows Resilience: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months. Total revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rose 5.9%, compared to the same month last year, with all regions reporting growth. Monthly capacity (available seat kilometres or ASKs) increased by 6%, and load factor was 83.7% – just 0.1 percentage point below the record July high achieved in 2015. “July saw demand strengthen, after a softening in June. Demand was stimulated by lower fares which, in turn, were...