Airlines
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...
WestJet Encore Introduces First Maritime Destination
WestJet has announced it will launch twice-daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Fredericton, New Brunswick, effective April 15, 2015. Flights will be operated by WestJet Encore using its fleet of 78-seat, Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. “The launch of service to Fredericton marks WestJet Encore's eastern-most destination to date,” said Ferio Pugliese, WestJet executive vice-president and president, WestJet Encore. “WestJet Encore's move eastward is part of a strategic plan to continue to liberate Canadians in smaller communities from the high cost of air...
SAA Introduces Special Fall Fares
South African Airways (SAA) is offering special sale fares for travel this fall from New York (JFK Airport) and Washington, DC (Dulles Airport) to destinations throughout Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban in South Africa; Dakar, Senegal; Lusaka, Zambia, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Harare, Zimbabwe; Blantyre and Lilongwe in Malawi and Windhoek, Namibia. Fares start as low as $1,055 round-trip (restrictions apply) from New York (JFK Airport) or Washington, DC (Dulles Airport) to Johannesburg for travel between Nov. 1-30. Fares are also available to Johannesburg for...
Air India New Aeroplan Travel Partner
Aeroplan has announced the addition of Air India to its roster of travel partners, allowing Aeroplan Members to earn and redeem Aeroplan miles for travel with Air India, bringing the total number of airline partners to 32. “We’re excited to have Air India join the Aeroplan program,” said Kevin O’Brien, chief commercial officer, Aeroplan. “This addition will give our members greater choice when it comes to accumulation and redemption opportunities with Air India offering our members over 50 domestic and 31 global destinations through the Star Alliance network.” Aeroplan...
Porter North America’s Best Regional Airline
Porter Airlines was chosen as North America’s Best Regional Airline in the 2014 Skytrax World Airline Awards. It is the first year for Skytrax to recognize the category of North American Regional Airline. Each year, travellers from more than 160 countries take part in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to select the award winners. This year’s presentation ceremony was held at the Farnborough International Airshow, in the United Kingdom. “This accolade highlights Porter on an international stage,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter...
ACTA Slams Proposed Aviation Fuel Tax Increase
ACTA has come out against a proposed Ontario government proposal to increase the tax rate on aviation fuel by one cent per litre each year for four years, effective the day after the amendment receives Royal Assent. Subsequent rate increases of one cent per litre in 2015, 2016 and 2017 would be effective April 1 of each respective year. Upon full implementation, the tax rate would be 6.7 cents per litre. "This increase in fuel tax has a direct negative impact to the travel and tourism sector and we must show our distaste and make it clear that we are serious about this issue and that...
Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America
Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America in the Skytrax 2014 World Airline Awards at the Farnborough International Airshow. It is the fifth consecutive year Air Canada has been recognized as the best airline in North America and among the leading carriers of the world. The annual poll, based on surveys of nearly 19 million global passengers, is regarded as a key benchmarking tool for product excellence and customer satisfaction by the global airline industry. "We are extremely pleased that the Skytrax World Airline Awards have recognized Air Canada as the Best Airline...
Proposed Jet Fuel Tax Hike Called a ‘Travesty’
A proposed four-cent per litre hike in jet fuel taxes by the Ontario government has industry personnel up in arms – saying it will only lead to increased fares. In the latest provincial budget, the Ontario government is proposing a four cents per litre hike, phased in over four years, effective once amendments to legislation are approved later this year. Airlines currently pay four cents a litre in federal fuel tax for domestic flights, and depending on the province, may pay additional taxes on fuel used for both international and domestic travel. Marc-André O’Rourke,...