Airlines
AIR TRANSAT MARKS A FIRST
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that Air Transat has become the first airline to renew its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration under the Enhanced IOSA audit process. Enhanced IOSA introduces the following: Airlines will assume responsibility for ensuring continued conformity with the 900+ IOSA standards and recommended practices through internal auditing throughout the 24 months registration period. Before each Enhanced IOSA renewal audit, airlines need to submit a conformance report to their Audit Organization as a record of their internal audit...
AIR CANADA HAS STRONG SECOND QUARTER
Air Canada has reported adjusted net income of $115 million or $0.41 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2013 compared to an adjusted net loss of $7 million or $0.02 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2012. Second quarter EBITDAR amounted to $385 million compared to EBITDAR of $312 million in the second quarter of 2012, an increase of $73 million or 23%. On a GAAP basis, Air Canada's net loss was $23 million or $0.09 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $161 million or $0.59 per diluted share in the same quarter of 2012. "Air Canada delivered its best second quarter...
WESTJET, CHINA SOUTHERN MOVE TO CODESHARE
WestJet has entered into a codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines (CZ), which will now begin marketing and distributing WestJet-operated flights. The "CZ"code is on select WestJet flights connecting between Vancouver and Edmonton, Kelowna, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Prince George, Calgary, Toronto and Regina. "WestJet and China Southern Airlines have had an interline agreement since March 2012 and we are very pleased to see this evolve into a codeshare,"said Chris Avery, vice-president, Network Planning, Alliances, and Corporate Development. "We remain committed to partnering with...
EMIRATES’ A380 CRUISES INTO FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
Emirates has carried more than 18 million passengers on its double-decker A380 as the airline marks the fifth anniversary of the aircraft joining its fleet. It was Aug. 1, 2008 when Emirates operated its first scheduled Airbus A380 flight to New York. Toronto followed shortly after, launching the service in June 2009. Now, the airline flies to 21 A380 destinations including London Heathrow, Rome, Moscow, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Auckland. More than 7,000 cabin crew support a world-renowned fleet of 35 A380s, along with nearly 670 flight deck crew. Over the five years of operation, more than 35...
WESTJET SETS NEW SINGLE-DAY TRAFFIC RECORD
WestJet has announced that it flew 60,441 guests on July 31, setting a new single-day record for guests travelling with the airline. The previous single-day record was 57,474, set Dec. 21, 2012. "As we approach the August long weekend, we thank our guests for choosing to fly with us in record numbers,"said Bob Cummings, WestJet executive vice-president, Sales, Marketing and Guest Experience. "As we continue to develop our expanding network, introduce new products and appeal to new travel segments, we are seeing significant growth in the number of new WestJet guests we are welcoming on board...
ETIHAD TO SECURE FUTURE OF SERBIAN AIRLINE
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to acquire 49% of JatAirways. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has also been awarded a five-year management contract for the Serbian national airline. These are two of the key components of a wide-ranging strategic partnership agreement, signed by Etihad Airways and the Government of Serbia, which includes a fleet of new aircraft, and a new integrated network of international destinations enabling greater access for business and leisure travellers to Serbia. The historic agreement follows the launch of Etihad Airways flights between Abu Dhabi and Belgrade in June...
AIR CANADA TAKES TO THE SLOPES OF VAIL
Air Canada will launch weekly non-stop flights between Toronto and Vail, Colorado served by nearby Eagle County Regional Airport in time for the 2013-14 winter ski season. Air Canada will operate its new seasonal service on Saturdays beginning Dec. 14 until April 5, 2014, with 120-seat Airbus A319 aircraft offering a choice of Executive or Economy Class service, and featuring complimentary seatback entertainment throughout the aircraft. The flights to Vail from Toronto Pearson International are timed to offer customers easy flight connections throughout AC's extensive network in Eastern and...
WIN WITH AIR CANADA
Until Aug. 9, agents have a chance to win one of two "ultimate culinary getaways"when booking with Air Canada. The "Fantastic Foodie"contest gives agents selling Air Canada a chance to win a gourmet weekend in Calgary, including two Economy Class tickets to Calgary, accommodations at the Hotel Arts, an exclusive dinner party and a Calgary food tour; or a chance to attend the Right Some Good Foodie Festival in Cape Breton, which includes two Economy Class tickets to Sydney, N.S., two nights at the Keltic Lodge, a cooking class with renowned chef E. Michael Reidt and a dinner for two at Keltic...