Airlines
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Claude Morin, Air Canada\'s outgoing vice-president of global sales, celebrated his retirement with a stellar group of industry notables in Toronto this week. Morin has been with AC for close to 30 years, with the last five of those spent working closely with the retail trade. Calin Rovinescu, AC\'s president and CEO, was on hand to wish Morin well in his retirement, as well as praising his contributions to both the airline and to the travel trade. Rovinescu call Morin \"an amazing ambassador\" who has built a strong relationship with travel agents during his tenure in the job. As for Morin,...
ARKIA PAYS
Israel\'s Arkia Airlines (IZ - 238) is now on BSP Canada and pays 7% commission (no caps) to Canadian travel agents for any bookings on published through fares available in Apollo/Galileo, Sabre, Worldspan and Amadeus. Arkia does not accept any credit cards in Canada. For more information, visit http://www.arkia.com or go to http://www.apg-ga.com...
CATHAY SEAT SALE
Cathay Pacific is offering special savings on Economy and Premium Economy Class fares to select destinations in Asia and China. With departures from Vancouver or Toronto, this offer includes Cathay Pacific’s most popular destinations such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Shanghai, Bali and multiple cities in Mainland China. Economy Class round-trip fares from Vancouver to Hong Kong start at $1,071, or Toronto to Hong Kong from $1,288 (taxes and surcharges are approximate and included). Discounted fares are also available for departures from select cities in Canada such as Victoria, Calgary, Montreal...
BRAMPTON SITE OF NEW AC OPERATIONS CENTRE
Air Canada has opened a new state-of-the-art global Operations Centre (OC) in Brampton, Ont., which is expected to significantly improve its operational capabilities and efficiencies. The new facility is the result of a two-year, $60-million project and will serve as the central control for the airline’s operations, with 400 employees overseeing, on a 24/7 basis, nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day. “Air Canada is already recognized as one of the world’s best airlines and our new, leading-edge OC will further strengthen our position. This new mission control centre incorporates...
WESTJET INTRODUCES PLUS
WestJet has announced the market launch of Plus, which officials say is an important part of the airline’s fare bundle roll out, offering additional flexibility, comfort and convenience to guests looking for more options. Plus includes complimentary flight change and cancel options, extra baggage allowance (two free checked bags), extra legroom (36-inch seat pitch), a complimentary food item and alcoholic beverage, advance boarding and overhead bin space, and priority security screening at available airports. “Plus is the answer for a growing market of travellers who have asked for...
SUNWING HAS NEW DIRECT GRAND BAHAMA SERVICE
This winter, sun seekers, golfers and families can escape to Grand Bahama courtesy of Sunwing as the tour operator has introduced new direct service to the island from six cities across Canada. Starting Jan. 16, 2014, Sunwing will be offering weekly winter service from Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Edmonton to Freeport, Grand Bahama, along with year round flights from Toronto. Customers booking their winter vacation by Aug. 31 can take advantage of price protection with Sunwing’s Price Drop Guarantee and pay a reduced deposit of $50 p.p. Sunwing offers a selection of Grand...
CATHAY PARTNERS WITH THE LANGHAM, HONG KONG
Cathay Pacific and renowned hotel The Langham, Hong Kong have joined forces to launch a new inflight menu promotion featuring dishes inspired by T’ang Court, the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant at The Langham. The special promotional menu is being served to passengers in First Class, Business Class and Premium Economy Class onboard selected Cathay Pacific flights departing from Hong Kong. A total of 16 dishes designed by Chef Kwong Wai-keung have been introduced on Cathay menus through the end of October on the majority of flights departing from Hong Kong. Signature dishes from the...
TRAVEL ALLIANCE APPLAUDS DOJ LAWSUIT
The Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA) applauds the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for filing a lawsuit blocking the proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines. According to CTA officials, the DOJ has shown that they are standing on the side of consumers in protecting competition within the airline industry. The CTA has been at the forefront of the anti-merger activists since February when American and US Airways announced their corporate marriage. CTA was intimately involved with this process every step of the way -- from the beginning when their director, Charlie Leocha, wrote...