Airlines
Air Canada’s ‘Wanderluxe’ Now Live
Air Canada’s “Wanderluxe” online travel auction site is now live at http://www.wanderluxeauction.com with proceeds going to benefit The Herbie Fund at SickKids and the Air Canada Foundation. Through April 7, Canadians can put their vacation dollars to good use by supporting children in need as 20 Air Canada Vacations' packages to sun destinations will be on the virtual auction block. As an added bonus, every package will include Air Canada Altitude Elite 35K status for the year, giving winning bidders a number of additional benefits any time they travel with Air Canada and Air...
Airline Execs on the Hot Seat
A cross section of airline executives from such carriers as Air Canada, WestJet and Cathay Pacific Airways recently took part in a panel discussion at the Airline Distribution conference in Vancouver – giving them the opportunity to review issues of airline fare distribution and other priorities in the industry. For instance, Duncan Bureau, VP of global sales at Air Canada, broached some of the core issues now shaping alternative distribution channels for airlines. “Some current channels are too expensive and have priced themselves out of the market,” said Bureau. “We would...
UPDATED: NewLeaf Applauds CTA Ruling
NewLeaf Travel is applauding the Canadian Transportation Agency's decision that the company is not required to hold an air licence because it is a "reseller," with company officials indicating that with this decision, they believes the stage is now set to “turn over a new leaf” in the Canadian travel industry. Jim Young, CEO of NewLeaf Travel Company, commented: “We’ve read through the determination by the Canadian Transportation Agency and we are pleased that it has fulfilled its mandate to bring regulatory clarity to the marketplace – this is a victory for Canadian...
Fly Cash-Free With Aeroplan
Aeroplan members will soon have the flexibility to use their Aeroplan Miles to cover the cost of taxes, fees, charges and carrier surcharges when making a flight reward booking via aeroplan.com, the Aeroplan Mobile app or through Aeroplan’s Contact Centre. To take advantage of this offer via aeroplan.com, members simply go online, find their flight reward and select “Pay it all with miles” when given the choice online about taxes, fees, charges and carrier surcharges. This option will be available to members in early April for both of Aeroplan’s Flight Reward products –...
Sunwing Airlines On The Move
Sunwing Airlines’ flights and operations will be moving from Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 on May 1. Smaller than Terminal 1, there is less walking required for passengers departing from Terminal 3, making airport processes and operations easier, especially for families with young children or seniors. In addition, from June onwards, the Terminal 3 Enhancement Project will see an extensive duty free section, a range of coffee shops, newsstand and convenience stores, as well as fast-food outlets and sit-down restaurants. Passengers will also be...
AC Comments on Bill Amendments
Air Canada welcomes the greater flexibility contained in a bill tabled by the Government of Canada to amend and modernize the Air Canada Public Participation Act with respect to its aircraft maintenance obligations. Air Canada is studying the proposed amendments and will make submissions to the Minister of Transport after completing its review. “It is indeed time that the Air Canada Public Participation Act, dating from the company's privatization nearly 30 years ago, be modernized to recognize the reality that Air Canada is a private sector company, owned by private sector...
Brussels Airport Remains Closed Thursday, Friday
Brussels Airport officials report that the airport will remain closed today and tomorrow (March 25) as investigations into Tuesday's bombings continue. It's reported that because the forensic investigation is still underway, there is currently no access to the building. And, until damage can be assessed, it remains unclear when airport operations will resume. Passengers scheduled to fly to or from Brussels Airport on one of these days are advised to contact their airline for further...
KLM, Air France Debut New Lounge at Pearson
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France inaugurated a newly refurbished business class lounge at Pearson International Airport in Toronto yesterday (March 22). A couple of dozen invited trade guests, along with execs from both airlines, were on hand for the event, which included a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The makeover of the 575-sq.-ft. facility was under the direction of designer Johnson Chou, who explained that his inspiration came from playing with planes as a child. The cool and vibrant space features flowing forms, natural light, public and private places, and neutral natural...