Airlines
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...
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...