Airlines
BermudAir offering BOGO airfare deal through September
BermudAir has introduced an exclusive promotion designed to boost travel advisor bookings this fall. The Summer Flights, Fall Adventures promotion allows travel advisors to offer clients a complimentary companion ticket, making Bermuda an even more enticing destination. When clients book and complete a roundtrip flight between now and Sept. 11, 2024, they will receive an email from BermudAir confirming their eligibility to bring a companion for free on their next trip between Sept. 15 and Dec. 15, 2024. The companion must accompany the fare-paying passenger, providing an excellent...
APG named GSA for Air Transat in Morocco
APG has been appointed as the general sales agent (GSA) for Air Transat in Morocco. This strategic partnership is linked to Air Transat’s recent launch of its non-stop flights between Marrakech and Montreal, which commenced in June, 2024. Air Transat is the sole North American airline currently operating direct flights to Marrakech, offering a unique and convenient connection for travellers between Canada and Morocco. This exclusive non-stop service will operate year-round, twice a week. In its capacity as GSA, APG will leverage its extensive local knowledge and expertise to...
WestJet grounds 16 planes as a result of Calgary hailstorm
WestJet teams are working diligently to understand and address the damage caused to its fleet by an unprecedented hailstorm that moved through WestJet’s global hub in Calgary on the evening of Aug. 5, 2024. Following a comprehensive safety assessment, WestJet has determined that 16 of its aircraft, comprising 10 per cent of its total fleet capacity, require substantial repairs and inspections before returning to service. “As an airline that is proud to call Calgary our home, the extreme weather events that occurred on Monday evening had a disproportionate impact on our people,...
Air Canada reports second quarter 2024 results
Air Canada has reported its second quarter 2024 financial results, with highlights including: Second quarter operating revenues of $5.5 billion, increased two per cent year over year Operating income of $466 million, decreased $336 million year over year Adjusted EBITDA* of $914 million, decreased $306 million year over year Leverage ratio* of 1.0 as at June 30, 2024, compared to 1.1 at end of 2023 “Air Canada today reported second quarter operating revenues of more than $5.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $914 million. We saw healthy demand, with load factors remaining...
Azores extends winter flights from Montreal & Ponta Delgada
Azores Airlines is extending the offer of direct flights between Ponta Delgada (Azores) and Montreal, Ponta Delgada and Faro, and Ponta Delgada and Milan throughout the IATA winter season (Oct. 27 to Mar. 29). These three air operations, which began in April (Montreal) and June (Milan and Faro), allow Azores Airlines to consolidate its presence in markets with great growth potential, offering travellers the possibility of visiting the Azores destination outside the high season and, consequently, contributing to mitigating the seasonality of the destination. At the same time, year...
Porter adds two new routes to Southern California from Toronto
Porter Airlines is bringing its elevated economy service to more of California, launching non-stop flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) this December. San Diego is a year-round route, starting Dec. 9, with four weekly flights. Palm Springs is a winter seasonal service, starting Dec. 12 with three weekly flights. Both routes will be operated with the brand-new Embraer E195-E2. Its signature two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. The...
Porter expands Vegas service with new Ottawa & Montreal routes
Porter Airlines is offering two new winter seasonal routes connecting Eastern Canada to the vibrant city of Las Vegas. Starting Nov. 1, Porter will operate non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) four times weekly. Las Vegas-Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) service begins on Nov. 2, with flights operating three times weekly. Porter will be the only carrier operating the Ottawa-Las Vegas route. “We are continuing to provide passengers in Ottawa and Montréal with convenient and comfortable travel options," said Kevin...
IATA reports passenger demand up 9.1% in June
In June 2024, IATA reports that global passenger demand posted gains, with highlights including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 9.1 per cent compared to June 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), was up 8.5 per cent year-on-year. The June load factor was 85.0 per cent (+0.5 percentage points (ppt) compared to June 2023). International demand rose 12.3 per cent compared to June 2023. Capacity was up 12.7 per cent year-on-year and the load factor improved to 85.0 per cent (-0.3ppt on June 2023). Domestic demand...