Airlines
WestJet launches daily Kelowna-Seattle service starting January
WestJet has announced new daily service connecting Kelowna and Seattle beginning in January 2025. The route will unlock more seamless connectivity between the popular regions to a vast network of U.S. destinations through Seattle and beyond, through the airline's longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines. "As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to connect Kelowna with new daily WestJet service to Seattle as part of our expanded winter schedule," said John Weatherill, WestJet executive vice-president and chief commercial officer. "This route...
Air Canada sends Team Canada off with a special celebration
Yesterday evening at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Air Canada hosted the official send-off celebration for Team Canada athletes and delegation members, now on their way to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The festivities took place onboard a Boeing 777 complete with a special celebratory livery for Team Canada. In addition, plans are underway for the next send-off celebration, which will take place when the Team Canada athletes and delegation members for the Paralympic Games depart before the Opening Ceremony on August 28. Air Canada will provide an exceptional travel...
Japan Airlines announces fleet modernization with Dreamliners
Boeing and Japan Airlines have announced an agreement for up to 20 more 787 Dreamliners, as the 787's market-leading efficiency and range are valued on international routes to North America, Asia and India. The deal includes 10 787-9s with options for 10 more, adding to JAL's current fleet of more than 50 of the popular widebody jet. "We are delighted to announce the addition of 787 Dreamliners to our fleet. This order underscores our commitment to accelerating the introduction of the modern and more fuel-efficient aircraft to deliver unparalleled service to our customers and...
WestJet Rewards members get free internet with Telus partnership
Today, WestJet and TELUS unveiled the first step in a multi-year strategic partnership that will transform the inflight experience for WestJet guests by providing industry-leading, fast and free internet, presented by TELUS and delivered by Starlink onboard WestJet aircraft. This announcement marks the beginning of a fully integrated partnership between WestJet and TELUS, and a significant leap forward for the airline's inflight connectivity. "Through our strategic partnership with TELUS, we are setting a new standard in the Canadian airline industry by offering Starlink's...
Arajet now offering Canadians cheap flights to Punta Cana
Arajet, the Caribbean low-price airline, has started selling routes connecting the Punta Cana International Airport with Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL). This will provide Canadian travellers with direct access to the eastern part of the Dominican Republic and continue to consolidate the country as the continent's new air hub. Flights now available Operations connecting Punta Cana with Toronto and Montreal for this winter are now available. Prices start at CDN$165 (USD$120) each way, including taxes. These routes will begin on Oct. 27 of this year and will include connections to other...
BermudAir appoints Nico Buchholz as president
BermudAir has appointed Nico Buchholz president of the company as of August where he will also serve as deputy CEO. Buchholz is well known as a global leader in the aviation industry, bringing more than 30 years of experience and expertise as an accomplished aerospace C-suite executive from firms across North America and Europe. “We are absolutely delighted that Nico is joining us as president and Deputy CEO,” said Adam Scott, founder and CEO of BermudAir. “There’s no doubt that the significant technical expertise and deep business development insights he brings will be...
Turkish Airlines will soon offer free Wi-Fi on its fleet
Turkish Airlines is working to provide all passengers with free, unlimited, uninterrupted and fast connectivity service within two years, starting from the end of 2025. As part of this initiative, Turkish Airlines plans to retrofit its existing fleet with the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies and equip the new aircraft with the most efficient IFC technologies available. This will enable the carrier to extend the IFC service currently offered in the majority of its fleet to the entire Turkish Airlines’ fleet, providing all passengers with unlimited, uninterrupted, and...
WestJet partners with Accelya to deliver its ‘distribution vision’
Accelya has announced a new partnership with WestJet for its FLX Platform and the provision of New Distribution Capabilities (NDC). The newly announced deal will power WestJet’s strategy to deliver guest-centric retailing and distribution, with a focus on best-in-class servicing and flexibility enabling guests to book via the channel of their choice. The Accelya FLX Platform enabled more than half of all global New Distribution Capability (NDC) transactions in 2023 according to data from T2RL, an independent consultancy in travel technology and distribution strategy. Accelya...