Airlines
BermudAir achieves Autism Double-Checked company certification
BermudAir has achieved the Autism Double-Checked company certification. This milestone comes as BermudAir reflects on its first year of operation, during which the airline prioritized enhancing its customer service experience. By ensuring that 100% of its employees completed specialised autism awareness and sensitivity training, BermudAir has taken a significant step in fostering an inclusive travel environment. The airline's certification demonstrates its dedication to creating stress-free and accessible journeys for travellers with autism and their families. About Autism...
Halifax Stanfield driving regional growth
A newly released report underscores the pivotal role of Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia’s economy. That report reveals that the airport generated over $4.2 billion in economic impact in 2023, a 24% increase compared to 2022. And as one of Atlantic Canada’s most critical pieces of transportation infrastructure, Halifax Stanfield is a key driver of local and regional employment, tourism, trade, and prosperity. Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), observed that: “These impressive economic impact results...
NACC says new APPR rules would impact affordability, connectivity if adopted
Following the release of proposed regulations under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), the National Airlines Council of Canada’s (NACC) president and CEO, Jeff Morrison released the following statement: “The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has released updated proposed regulations under the APPR regime. Throughout the initial consultation period in 2023, the CTA heard significant concerns from a diverse range of organizations, including provinces and territories, municipalities, airports, small and large airlines, international organizations, chambers of...
Transat launches end-of-year sale on all destinations and South packages
Transat and Air Transat have launched their end-of-year sale, with discounts on flights to all Air Transat destinations and on Transat South packages. This promo offers travellers the opportunity to plan their trips for 2025 while taking advantage of attractive fares. About the sale Deals on up to five million seats, available on all destinations served, for bookings made by Dec. 23, 2024, for travel between Jan. 7 and Oct. 31, 2025. Up to $1,500 off South packages for two, for bookings made by Dec. 30, 2024, for travel between Jan. 7 and June 30, 2025. Travel advisors can...
Flex Pay announces partnership with Flair Airlines
Flex Pay has announced a partnership with Flair Airlines that brings Flex Pay, Upgrade’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, to Flair’s customers, empowering their travellers to spread the cost of their trips over time. “At Flair Airlines, we are on a mission to provide affordable air travel that connects our travellers to the people and experiences they love,” said Juliana Ramirez, VP of Digital & Ancillary at Flair. “We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance our offerings and empower more travellers to travel more frequently, for less. By leveraging Flex Pay,...
Air Canada takes flight at 2024 Investor Day event
Air Canada unveiled its long-term plan at its 2024 Investor Day earlier this week, setting 2028 targets of $30 billion operating revenues, at least 17% adjusted EBITDA margin and approximately 5% free cash flow margin by 2028. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, said: “We are proud and excited to share Air Canada's ambitions. We are announcing a long-term plan grounded on a proven commercial strategy. The story of Air Canada's performance is one of demonstrated ability to execute and deliver on commitments.” Rousseau continued: “Our strategy,...
Air Canada releases top travel tips for busy holiday period
Air Canada has released its top travel tips to help customers travel with ease during the peak holiday period, which runs from mid-December until Jan. 6, 2025. Dec. 19 to 23, 2024 are expected to be the busiest travel days. "This holiday season, Air Canada expects to welcome over 2.2 million travellers. We are operating up to 1,000 flights globally every day across Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express. Our team is fully prepared with staffing, equipment, and contingency plans. We are closely monitoring weather and liaising with other partners in the aviation ecosystem...
Icelandair and ITA Airways Italy sign codeshare agreement
Icelandair and ITA Airways Italy have signed a Codeshare Agreement that will allow customers to seamlessly travel across the two airlines’ networks, opening new and exciting travel possibilities. The flights are available for sale effective Dec. 18, with travel starting Jan. 20, 2025. The initial agreement will open connections via Rome, between Iceland and numerous ITA destinations including Bologna, Florence, Venice and Naples. This way, both airlines’ customers can travel on a single ticket and have their luggage checked through all the way to the final...