Airlines
WestJet Group & ALPA agreement ratified by Encore Pilot Group
Today (June 14), the collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing Encore pilots was ratified. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects the instrumental value and contributions of our Encore pilots," said Diederik Pen, president of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer. "This agreement reflects our commitment to our Encore pilots and their contributions to the WestJet Group, as we continue to invest in our growth and Encore operations, which provide critical connectivity to...
Air Transat inaugurates Canada’s only non-stop Marrakech route
Air Transat operated its first flight connecting YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to Marrakech-Menara International Airport (TS396) on June 12. This exclusive non-stop service, the only one between Canada and Marrakech, will operate year-round: twice weekly during the summer (until October) and once weekly during the winter (from November to April). “We are extremely proud to introduce this new route between Montreal and Marrakech, an initiative that not only enhances our destination offerings but also strengthens our mission of bringing people closer together," said...
BermudAir increases service to Halifax
BermudAir, Bermuda's flagship airline, is increasing flights on its recently launched service between Bermuda and Halifax to twice a week. The airline is adding a flight on Wednesdays to its schedule starting on July 10th 2024, along with flights on Saturdays. “We’re delighted to be increasing our Halifax flights after launching service in May,” said Adam Scott, founder and CEO of BermudAir. “The response to this route has been remarkable. Our inaugural flights were basically full, and bookings have been solid ever since. After a ten-year absence of direct flights, this shows...
AMGiNE, Cvent partner to streamline group air booking for TMCs
AMGiNE and Cvent are partnering to automate and streamline the group air booking process for travel management companies (TMCs). Greg Apple, CEO of AMGiNE, said: “Cvent is the leading event technology platform and many of our TMC partners use Cvent to manage their events. However, one of the most repeated requests we receive is to help them automate the manual processing of Group Air requests that are exported into spreadsheets once travellers register for a group meeting or event.” Apple continued: “We know how tedious it can be for corporate agents to sift through hundreds...
WestJet operations remain unimpacted by AMFA ratification results
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other tech ops employees under the bargaining unit, announced that its membership did not ratify the tentative agreement, reached on May 5, 2024. The results of the ratification do not impact operations. "The failed ratification of the tentative agreement by our aircraft maintenance engineers and other tech ops employees under the bargaining unit is deeply concerning after what was a lengthy and challenging negotiation process with the union," said...
WestJet welcomes codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic
Beginning this winter, WestJet guests will gain access to an extensive list of unique international destinations via London's Heathrow Airport, through the expansion of WestJet's codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic. Through this expansion, WestJet will sell itineraries including flights operated by Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow (LHR) to destinations within Virgin Atlantic's international network for winter 2024/2024. By summer 2025, WestJet will also provide domestic connectivity to Virgin Atlantic's newly announced route between Toronto-Pearson and London...
Virgin Atlantic launching daily flights from YYZ to LHR
Virgin Atlantic is launching a new direct route between Toronto Pearson InternationalAirport (YYZ) and London Heathrow (LHR), marking the airline’s expansion in North America and into Canada’s financial hub. The daily service will launch on 30 March 2025 and will operate a mix of its signature aircraft on the route including the A330-900neo, the latest addition to its youngest, greenest fleet. Featuring the airline’s iconic onboard social space, wireless charging, and stylish design touches, Canadians will enjoy connection and comfort at 30,000ft in true Virgin Atlantic...
Porter inaugurates non-stop route from Ottawa to St. John’s
Porter Airlines inaugurated service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT) on June 6, becoming the only airline to connect the two destinations with non-stop flights. The new route starts with daily service on the brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which carries up to 132 passengers. With a two-by-two configuration and no middle seats, the toughest choice for anyone flying Porter is choosing between a window or an aisle seat. Free and fast WiFi on all E195-E2 flights helps keep passengers connected in the air, while complimentary premium...