Airlines
Helping Airlines Do Business In India
IATA has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian government's stated intention to make it easier to do business in India. The objective is to allow India to derive maximum social and economic benefits as its aviation market grows to become the third largest in the world. That is expected to happen in 2029 when the number of travelers to, from and within India will near 280 million annually. Tony Tyler, director general and CEO of IATA, said: “Already aviation and aviation-related tourism support 7 million Indian jobs and $23 billion...
Air Canada Foundation Takes Care Of Kids
This year's Air Canada Foundation golf tournament netted $1,072,000 in support of organizations focused on health and wellbeing of children in Canada. Now in its fourth year, the tournament was held on July 13, at the Saint Raphael Golf Club, Quebec. The event featured 73 teams totaling 292 golfers from across North America. It included a full day of golf followed by dinner and silent and live auctions of items donated by tournament partners and Air Canada Foundation supporters. Aimia returned as presenting sponsor of this year's event which was supported by more than 100 Canadian...
Amadeus Offers Relief
Amadeus, has launched Amadeus Exchange Relief – an all-in-one airline ticket exchange solution – in the U.S. The new solution streamlines ticket exchanges for travel agents, offering them three choices in handling and processing, including the first and only full service option available in the marketplace. Amadeus Exchange Relief delivers faster and simpler processing while virtually eliminating debit memos related to exchanges and thereby enabling agents to save time, sell more and better serve travelers. Vic Pynn, chief operating officer, Amadeus North America, said: “Complex,...
WestJet Adds Atlantic Lift
WestJet has launched new daily non-stop flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Deer Lake and Gander, Newfoundland, and Sydney, Nova Scotia, on board WestJet Encore's fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. The airline will also inaugurate new daily non-stop service between Moncton, New Brunswick, and Ottawa. Chris Avery, WestJet vice-president, network planning, alliances and corporate development, said: “These new flights represent our continuing commitment to expand WestJet service to smaller-sized cities from coast to coast, offering Canadians...
Airline Moves Jeopardize Consumer Interests
In a statement issued following the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) confirmation that it was opening an investigation into alleged anti-competitive actions by airlines, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) said that it applauds DOJ's announcement and its “interest in protecting air travel consumers.” The association said that “consumers – whether they are leisure or business travellers – benefit greatly from the ability to search, compare and book travel via the advanced technology solutions created and deployed by Travel Tech's diverse membership. Global...
New Concept From SWISS
SWISS's new fare options for European air travel are now available. The options form part of a new fare concept for all the airline's services within Europe that offers customer greater choice and flexibility. The new concept features three Economy Class options alongside the Business Class fare, so travellers can choose the fare that meets their specific needs and pay only for the services they actually require. All four fares include the flight, one piece of carry-on baggage, an inflight snack and drinks, a firm seat assignment when checking in within 23 hours of departure and...
Europe Airpost Returns to Halifax
For the second year, Europe Airpost will offer service from Halifax to Paris and, new for 2015 the route will include a stop in Dublin, Ireland. The Paris route was launched last summer. “It’s a pleasure to welcome Europe Airpost back to Halifax and Nova Scotia,” says Joyce Carter, HIAA president and CEO. “This new air service to Dublin and return service to Paris connects our region with two very popular European destinations and complements our 2015 summer schedule of flights.” The weekly service began yesterday (July 9) and runs until Sept. 11. Flights are aboard...
WestJet Reassures Trade, Passengers
In the past week, WestJet has experienced five mischief security bomb threats, each quickly proven to be a hoax. WestJet understands and appreciates trade concerns and issued the following statement to address these situations, stressing that agents can continue to book the airline with confidence. “First, from a flight safety perspective. WestJet cannot, for obvious reasons discuss the security protocols in place, however, over the course of the last week they have received these threats that made them initiate their safety protocols and in three of the instances, divert their...