Airlines
Sunwing Goes Cashless With New Buy Onboard Menu
Effective Oct. 5, Sunwing Airlines will introduce a new inflight menu featuring a variety of “fresh and affordably” priced meal options. The airline’s new buy-on-board service will feature a variety of hot meals, as well as snack options including a traditional tapas assortment, an artisan cheese plate, and even a kid’s snack box filled with brand name favourites. In addition to an accompanying complimentary non-alcoholic drink service, there will also be a selection of wine, beer and spirits available for purchase. Sunwing accepts all major credit cards for onboard...
Pearson Unveils Updated Security Measures
Toronto Pearson International Airport unveiled an updated screening process for travellers heading to the US this week. The two-year Security in Advance project at Pearson was developed and implemented to meet new US regulatory requirements and improve passenger flow for US-bound passengers using the pre-clearance process. The results of the project include: Process improvements for US-bound passengers that reduce passenger congestion and improve passenger flow. CATSA screening that occurs prior to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing, meaning: Passengers...
Transat Pilots Remain in Scottish Jail
Two Transat pilots charged Monday for allegedly preparing to fly from Glasgow to Toronto while under the influence of alcohol remain in a Glasgow jail after appearing in court yesterday. Jean-Francois Perreault, 39, and Imran Zafar Syed, 37, were remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear again within eight days. It's reported that both are charged with threatening or abusive behaviour and performing an aviation function while over the legal alcohol limit. No pleas or declarations were made during the Tuesday hearing. Air Transat accommodated passengers, who were delayed 24...
Two Transat Pilots Arrested in Glasgow
Air Transat says the safety of its crews and passengers remains “top priority” following the arrest of two of its pilots before they were to fly a plane from Glasgow to Toronto yesterday (July 18). The two are scheduled to appear in a Scottish court today to answer charges of being “impaired through alcohol.” Aircraft cabin crew alerted authorities about the pilots before the flight was scheduled to leave for Toronto. There were 250 passengers onboard. “Air Transat has learned of the arrest on July 18 of two crew members assigned to its Glasgow-Toronto flight,” an...
Operations Back to Normal at Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines reports its operations at Istanbul airport have returned to normal following Friday's failed coup and it is allowing those uneasy about visiting Turkey at this time to rebook to a later date. “Our nation has demonstrated its preference for democracy, freedom and maintaining the integrity of our country... Turkish Airlines condemns the attempted military coup... We extend our thanks to our passengers for their understanding for the inconvenience.” The carrier says that flights operated by Turkish Airlines (including AnadoluJet trademark) that are...
Say Cheese, Say Hello to France!
Air France has launched a “Say cheese, Say Hello to France” contest for Canadian travel agents and to celebrate France’s National Holiday on July 14. Agents can win a pair of Economy tickets from Canada to France on Air France. Participation is easy: entrants have to post an original picture illustrating France and its “Bleu, blanc, rouge.” The contest is online at http://www.14july.ca until July 21. The prize will be awarded by an all French jury of Air France...
Air Transat Gets Renewed Level 3 – Performance Certification
Air Transat has once again achieved the highest level of certification, Level 3 – Performance, from ICI ON RECYCLE!. This is the official Government of Quebec recognition program established by the agency RECYC-QUÉBEC in 2003 to acknowledge outstanding efforts by industries, businesses and institutions that have implemented measures to responsibly manage their waste materials. Air Transat was first awarded Level 3 certification in 2011. Air Transat secured the renewed certification on the strength of its well-established waste- and hazardous-materials management programs, as well...
Pacific Coastal Airlines Goes Electronic
Pacific Coastal Airlines (8P) has introduced electronic ticketing, allowing travel agents to seamlessly add Pacific Coastal flights to a multi-airline e-ticket, or issue a stand-alone 8P ticket, via Sabre, Apollo or Worldspan. Agents can purchase electronic tickets for travel on Pacific Coastal Airlines using cash, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. With three different fare categories to choose from: Bravo (classes Z, M, L), Classic (B, H, V) and Encore (Q, R, Y), Pacific Coastal provides travellers with the ability to choose a fare that best suits their need of affordability,...