Airlines
Pack & Go Deals
KLM is offering economy class tickets from $849 as part of its “Pack & Go” promotion. The offer is applicable to departures from Montréal, Toronto, Ottawa and, for a $ 150 supplement, Calgary and Vancouver. The promotion is in effect until Sept. 11 for travel with departures between Oct. 16 to Dec. 14 and between Dec. 25, 2014 to May 6, 2015. The “Pack & Go “ promotion also includes a free stopover in Amsterdam either on the outbound or the return segment of the trip. The fares as advertised include all surcharges and taxes. Go to http://www.klm.ca for...
Agents Flying High With Air Canada
It looks like travel agents are being taken along for Air Canada’s record-setting revenue and profit ride since sales and distribution was one of only two major cost areas – along with fuel - that rose in the second quarter, report Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. And the record-setting is continuing, with CEO Calin Rovinescu announcing that the carrier delivered its best Q2 financial performance in the company’s history, turning in a net profit of $139 million – up 21% from last year – on revenues of $2.965 billion – up...
There’s An App For That
United Airlines is offering customers Uber transportation services via its mobile app, further enabling travellers to use the United app for services throughout their entire travel experience. Customers with iOS and Android mobile devices may access Uber ground transportation information in the United app's menu or in the “My Reservations” card with a current reservation. The app will display Uber information, including types of available vehicles, estimated wait times and prices. After customers select a ride, the United app will automatically transfer them to the Uber app or the...
Porter Enhances Weekend Service
Porter Airlines is adding weekend flights to seven current routes. Increased service to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport begins Sept. 20 for the fall travel season. Schedule enhancements: Boston: Additional Saturday and Sunday return flights; Chicago: Supplementary Saturday return flight; Ottawa: Two more Saturday return flights, beginning Sept. 6; Thunder Bay: Additional Saturday and Sunday return flights; Windsor: One extra Saturday return flight; Timmins: Added Saturday and Sunday return flights; New York (Newark): Two additional Saturday return flights, plus one extra...
WestJet launches new TA resource site
WestJet has launched a new resource web site for travel agents. The newly developed site features easy access to travel agent communications and JetMails, current information on seat sales, promo codes, travel agent contests and any other WestJet related news to help travel agents better serve their clients. “WestJet and WestJet Vacations are fully committed to supporting travel agents,” said Lyell Farquharson, WestJet vice-president, Sales. “Our intent is to be open and fair, while continuing to adapt many of the suggestions travel agents have provided us with over the years....
Air Transat Debuts CinePlus App
Air Transat has introduced its new CinePlus app for tablets and smartphones (iOS and Android). Passengers flying to Europe, the United States or the south on an Airbus A310 can now access inflight entertainment on demand more easily than ever. “We strive to provide a unique and friendly inflight experience to our passengers, and are proud to offer them access to individual entertainment on board our Airbus A310 through their own personal devices,” said Jean-François Lemay, general manager, Air Transat. Passengers are invited to download the Air Transat CinePlus app,...
Air Canada Expands Preferred Seating Options
Air Canada has launched an enhanced Preferred Seats program that offers customers the choice of more seats with additional legroom aboard its North American flights while also making it easier to book a Preferred Seat through multiple channels, including the Web, airport kiosks and mobile devices. Details on Preferred Seats are available at http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/traveller/seatselection/preferredseats.html . “We have reconfigured our narrow-body aircraft with more Preferred Seats, which provide up to an additional four inches (10.16 cm) of legroom, and are making...
Air Transport Symposium Set for Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is reminding travel trade personnel that the first World Financial Symposium (WFS) for the airline industry will be held in Abu Dhabi Sept. 17-18. More than 600 financial executives and specialists are expected to attend the event, which is hosted by Etihad Airways. Experts in revenue accounting, treasury, risk management, fraud prevention and other areas will exchange ideas to identify successful strategies for improved airline financial health. “Aviation has a global economic impact of $2.4 trillion and transports 35% of goods...