Airlines
We’ll Be The Champions
Air Canada has made it clear that it intends to be a "global champion" in the aviation business. That was the upbeat message delivered by CEO Calin Rovinescu to a hundred or so retail and wholesale pros in Montreal this week, reports Press Today's Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar. According to Rovinescu, the situation at AC just a few years ago did not paint "a pretty picture,” so the management team he leads made some bold moves. "rouge is a big part of our future, even though some of you have had issues with it,” he said, promising, "There will be lots more transformation as we go...
Air Canada Resumes Tel Aviv Flights
Air Canada has announced it will resume flights to Tel Aviv beginning with tonight's (July 24) AC84 YYZ-TLV flight as scheduled. The airline notes it will continue to monitor developments in...
Restrictions Cancelled
The FAA has lifted its restrictions on US airline flights into and out of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport by cancelling a Notice to Airmen it renewed earlier yesterday (July 23). The cancellation was effective at approximately 11:45 p.m. EDT yesterday. Before making this decision, the FAA worked with its US government counterparts to assess the security situation in Israel and carefully reviewed both significant new information and measures the Government of Israel is taking to mitigate potential risks to civil aviation. The FAA’s primary mission and interest are the protection of...
AC rouge Off to Palm Springs
Air Canada will introduce a new seasonal non-stop service operated by Air Canada rouge between Vancouver and Palm Springs, California this winter. Flights will be operated with Air Canada rouge Airbus A319 aircraft featuring three cabin options: rouge, rouge Plus with preferred seating and additional legroom, and Premium rouge with additional personal space and enhanced service. To promote this new route, Air Canada is offering savings of 20% on bookings made by Aug. 7 by using the promotion code "Palm20." "We are pleased to add Palm Springs to our route network of winter holiday...
Air Canada Waives Change Fees on Israel Flights
As a result of the ongoing events in Israel, Air Canada has implemented a policy for customers originally scheduled to travel to, from or via Tel Aviv by July 31 with an Air Canada ticket issued no later than July 8. Travellers scheduled to travel on the affected dates may contact Air Canada Reservations to change their flights, free of charge, to another date before Dec. 10, subject to availability. Clients may also choose to travel to an alternate destination. Any change fees will be waived, provided travel is before Dec....
AC Cancels Tel Aviv Flights
Air Canada has joined US and European carriers in cancelling flights to Tel Aviv after a rocket landed near Ben Gurion International Airport earlier today. AC has cancelled Tel Aviv flights AC84 YYZ-TLV tonight (July 22) and AC85 TLV-YYZ tomorrow. The carrier is continuing to monitor the situation in Israel and will evaluate the situation and make updates as...
Outrage And Recriminations
IATA director general and CEO, Tony Tyler is calling on governments to set aside their differences in order to give the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 – and their families -- the dignity they deserve. "The tragedy of MH17 is an outrage,” Tyler said. “Over the weekend it was confirmed that the passengers and crew aboard the aircraft were the victims of a hideous crime. It was also an attack against the air transport system which is an instrument of peace.” IATA's boss said that, “Among the immediate priorities, the bodies of the victims must be returned to their...
Xiamen Airlines Now Available in BSP
APG – Air Promotion Group, reports that Xiamen Airlines is now available in BSP and is offering travel agents a commission of 3% on all published fares. Xiamen Airlines is a member of SkyTeam and offers excellent connections through its hub in Xiamen, China. The airline has flights to destinations throughout Asia including Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong, Macau, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Agents can book Xiamen Airlines (MF) through their GDS or by contacting the Xiamen Airlines ticket office at 1-877-958-0370. APG – Canada Director, Karl Muller, strongly believes that this new...