Airlines
Jet Airways Honoured
India's Jet Airways has been presented with the Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award by the Humane Society International in recognition of the airline's policy to enforce a ban on shipments of shark fins as cargo to curb the illegal trade. “As responsible corporate citizens, we recognize the universal concern for the conservation of sharks and have stepped forward to lend our support to this important cause,” says Jet Airways Ceo Cramer Ball. “We hope that collective action against shark fin trade will ensure protection of our fragile marine ecosystem.” “Through...
Transat Sets Sights On Paris
Transat reports that travellers will be able to fly from Toronto to Paris this winter thanks to the addition of new connecting flights to Montreal. Air Transat will also be offering a new Montreal-Toronto route allowing passengers to leave from Montreal and board Toronto flights for London, Manchester or Glasgow as well as a new Calgary-Vancouver route allowing passengers to leave from Calgary and board a Vancouver-London flight. “Based on the success of our connecting program for this summer, we are pleased to provide travellers with access to more of our European destinations...
Looking at the Future of Global Airline Competition
Etihad Airways president and CEO James Hogan emphasized the importance of consumer choice and innovation as the fundamental drivers of competition in the international airline industry during a public conversation before an audience of approximately 4,000 attendees at the 2015 Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Orlando, Fla. In a discussion, which focused on emerging opportunities and challenges in the global aviation industry, Hogan noted that business and leisure travellers alike are demanding, and should rightly expect, choices in network, schedules, product and...
WestJet Connect Takes Flight
WestJet has begun rolling out its new inflight entertainment system featuring wireless Internet connectivity and more than 450 movies and television programs. Called WestJet Connect, the system will be activated on all of WestJet's Boeing 767ER aircraft and more than 30% of WestJet's Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft by end of 2015, with installations on the majority of the 737 fleet expected to be completed in 2016. “The launch of WestJet Connect is an important next step in the evolution of our guest experience,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet executive vice-president,...
Round-The-World With Star Alliance
Star Alliance has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fare to include travel in Premium Economy Class. “With 11 of our member carriers now offering a dedicated Premium Economy cabin, we are pleased to offer our customers to make use of this extra comfort on their Round-the-World travels,” said Olav Glorvigen, director, Sales and Market Development at Star Alliance. In line with the overall RTW product, the Premium Economy Class fare is offered in three mileage bands: 29,000, 34,000 or 39,000 miles. Putting the mileage levels into perspective, the circumference of the Earth...
WestJet Adds New Lift
WestJet is adding new non-stop service between Edmonton and Nanaimo, British Columbia, as well as more flights between Edmonton and Grande Prairie, Kelowna, Regina and Saskatoon. Chris Avery, vice-president, network planning, alliances and corporate development for WestJet said: “Edmonton is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and these important schedule improvements will support that growth.” Avery also noted that: “These increases cover a broad range of areas including key business and leisure routes, offering greater flexibility for business travellers who want...
Avianca New Aeroplan Partner
Aeroplan has expanded its roster of travel partners with the addition of Avianca Brazil. Aeroplan members can now earn and redeem Aeroplan Miles for travel with Avianca Brazil, bringing the total number of airline partners to 34. Aeroplan members will be able to use their miles for flights with Avianca through Aeroplan’s Fixed Mileage Flight Rewards. “We’re excited to add Avianca Brazil to our program,” said John Boynton, chief marketing officer, Aeroplan. “This addition will give our members greater choice when it comes to accumulation and redemption opportunities with...
APG Canada Named Flybe GSA
Air Promotion Group Canada (APG) has been appointed GSA (General Sales Agent) in Canada by UK-based Flybe. Flybe operates 186 routes to 10 countries from 74 departure points; 37 in the United Kingdom and 37 in mainland Europe. In addition, the airline has eight codeshare and 17 interline agreements with strategic partner airlines. Flybe operates a modern fleet comprising 64 aircraft manufactured by Bombardier and Embraer. Bookings are accessible in all major GDS systems and credit cards are accepted as a form of payment. APG Canada has sales offices in Montreal, Toronto and...