Airlines
Air Canada to Launch Seasonal Toronto-Mont-Tremblant Service
Air Canada will introduce non-stop flights between Toronto and Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Service to Mont-Tremblant will be operated four times per week by Air Canada Express with 74-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft. Flights will operate between Dec. 18 and March 30, 2015 during peak winter skiing season. Flights will be available for purchase tomorrow (Oct. 2). Sample introductory one-way fares including all taxes from Toronto start at...
A Destination For All Seasons
Tourism Ireland is looking for what can only be described as spectacular growth from Canada over the course of the next three years. In a presentation to its key travel trade partners (airlines, tour operators, travel agents and online travel agencies) in Toronto yesterday (Sept. 30), Tourism Ireland's North American boss, Alison Metcalfe reported that the Emerald Isle had seen 13% growth out of Canada through to the end of August 2014 and in its new strategic plan was targeting 47% growth between 2014 and 2016. Metcalfe certainly didn't discount any of the challenges that would arise...
Over And Done
With the pilots' strike at Air France now over, the carrier indicated that it is “gradually resuming its flight schedule.” Flights that were cancelled on both Sept. 28 and Sept. 29, 2014 remained cancelled, with Air France indicating that things will gradually return to normal over two to three days due to operational and regulatory constraints. The carrier noted that as aircraft have not flown for several days, mandatory checks are required before operations resume. In addition, aircraft and crews must be repositioned at all Air France stations throughout the world and flight...
Still Slow Out Of Chicago
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it is working to return the Chicago En Route Center in Aurora, Illinois to full service by Oct. 13, 2014. Air traffic controllers who normally work at the centre are now working at other surrounding FAA air traffic facilities to help safely maximize the traffic flow in and out of the Chicago-area airports while the FAA and its telecommunications contractor, Harris Corporation repair damaged communications equipment at Chicago Center. Some Chicago Center controllers are also travelling to other high-altitude air traffic centres...
Flights Slowly Resuming in Chicago
Flights are slowly resuming at O'Hare in Chicago after a fire at a suburban air traffic control facility this morning halted flights in and out of the city's two airports, O'Hare and Midway. The fire led to the evacuation of the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center in Aurora, about 40 miles west of Chicago. By 7:30 a.m., more than 200 flights to and from O'Hare had been cancelled. Officials have confirmed the fire was deliberately set by a male employee who was found in the basement suffering from self-inflicted...
Etihad Unveils New Livery on First A380 Aircraft
Etihad Airways has unveiled a stunning new livery design – inspired by traditional Emirati design patterns, the landscapes of the desert and the geometric shapes found in the modern architecture of Abu Dhabi – which will be introduced across its fleet. The new livery was unveiled as Etihad Airways’ first A380 rolled out of the paint hangar at the Airbus Finkenwerder facility in Hamburg, Germany. James Hogan, president and chief executive officer, Etihad Airways commented, “Only a few months ago Etihad Airways unveiled the new cabin interiors for our A380 aircraft and we are...
Network Expansion
Air Canada will be introducing year-round mainline service to Amsterdam from Toronto beginning in June 2015 as part of its continuing expansion of its international network. AC also said that additions to its summer network next year would include new Air Canada rouge seasonal service from Montreal to Venice and between Vancouver and Osaka. Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines, at Air Canada, said: "Air Canada will continue its international expansion drive next summer, led by the addition of Amsterdam to its mainline global network. Apart from being a popular tourist...
Ryanair Partners With Amadeus
Ryanair and Amadeus have signed a new agreement that will bring a wide range of the carrier’s fares and full ancillary services content to Amadeus subscribers for the first time in over a decade, via Amadeus’ innovative light ticketing technology. The agreement also means that Ryanair's new Business Plus fares will be made available to Amadeus subscribers, offering business and corporate travellers a tailored package, including flexible ticket changes, a 20 kg baggage allowance, fast-track at airports, priority boarding and premium seating. The agreement marks a significant...