Airlines
SkyGreece Gets Strategic
Bill Alefantis, chief commercial officer of SkyGreece Airlines and Ianko Ivanov, CEO and accountable manager of BH Air, jointly announced a new strategic joint venture between the two airlines. Alefantis said: “By adding Sofia to Athens, Thessaloniki, Zagreb and also Budapest to our hub and strategic routes, we solidify our presence in the Balkans and Eastern Europe and become a genuine alternative for travelers and travel agents searching for direct flights between Europe and North America.” He continued: “BH Air is a great company and with the addition of their 5 aircraft to...
France Is In The Air
Air France has launched its new advertising film – France is in the Air – in France and five other countries (USA, Brazil, Japan, China and Italy). The film with be aired on television channels, in cinemas, on digital media and on social networks (including Vine for the first time), and is a continuation of the campaign the carrier launched in March 2014. Created by BETC , the ad conveys both Air France's openness to the world and its pride in offering a unique French travel experience. With this film, Air France is reaffirming its idea of travel: a special, evocative and...
Competitive Catalyst
IATA is emphasizing the need to focus on competitiveness as Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) moves forward with the building of a third runway and associated infrastructure. During a recent stop in Hong Kong, IATA's director general and CEO, Tony Tyler said that: “The announcement by the Financial Secretary in his budget speech that the third runway will be built by 2023 should be greeted by everyone in Hong Kong as encouraging news. We commend the government on this important decision and everyone associated with the project especially the Hong Kong Airport Authority and the...
Transat Rolls Out Three Year Plan
Transat A.T. Inc. posted revenues of $788.6 million for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2015, compared with $847.2 million in 2014 -- a decrease of $58.6 million, or 6.9%. The company recorded an adjusted operating loss of $35.8 million, compared with $23.9 million in 2014; and a net loss attributable to shareholders of $64.3 million ($1.66 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $25.6 million ($0.67 per share on a diluted basis) in 2014. Before non-operating items, Transat reported an adjusted net loss of $32.4 million in 2015 ($0.84 per share), compared with $23.3 million ($0.60 per...
WestJet Provides Scam Update
WestJet has provided another update regarding the ongoing telephone scam that continues to implicate WestJet and other prominent Canadian brands. Following its last update on the matter in November 2014, WestJet said that the perpetrators appeared to move on and instead used the names of other brands. However, the calls have returned in recent weeks, beginning by suggesting “you have won 999 WestJet dollars.” Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, communications and community relations, said: “We share the frustrations of the Canadian public. We recognize how infuriating it is...
Europe Airpost Taking Off From Halifax
Europe Airpost announced it will be offering flights from Halifax to Paris via Dublin beginning July 9 and continuing to Sept. 11, 2015. Jean-Franτois Dominiak, CEO of Europe Airpost, was in Halifax to unveil details of the new flights, talking about the product and announcing a free stop over, in Dublin or in Paris, for the passengers departing from Halifax. Dominiak said: “With this new product we are happy to offer to the passengers from Halifax, the opportunity to visit two major European capital cities, for the price of only one return trip to Europe.” Europe Airpost...
Lufthansa Is Back Where It Belongs
Lufthansa is poised to significantly enhance its passengers’ travel experience in 2015 with a range of new initiatives. During the ITB Berlin, Jens Bischof, member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board Product, Marketing & Sales and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “In 2015, our customers will experience the best Lufthansa there has ever been. Over the past few years, we have invested billions in completions, quality and services on behalf of our passengers, who will now benefit from this investment.” Bischof continued: “As an airline, we are once again where Lufthansa...
Exotik Looks For Loyalty In The West
Exotik Tours is offering a special agent incentive of 2X Loyalty Points on European packages when booked in conjunction with Air France or KLM flights departing out of Edmonton or Vancouver. Valid on all new package bookings made by April 10 for travel until December 31, this offer follows last week’s announcement of new direct service from Vancouver to Paris with Air France and from Edmonton to Amsterdam with KLM. This new service can be combined with tours or long-stays with Exotik Tours. Some sample packages include: Long-stay in Tunisia (Mar. 28-Apr. 24) with two daily meals...