Airlines
WestJet’s Q400s to connect Western cities
WestJet reports it will use its new fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft to enhance its schedule in Alberta and Saskatchewan beginning this spring. Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Saskatoon will see an increase in the number of flights to their cities this summer on a year-over-year basis. "This type of flying demonstrates the versatility of the Q400 aircraft,"said Ferio Pugliese, president, WestJet Encore and executive vice-president, WestJet. "In addition to new destinations, we are now able to effectively connect cities that have WestJet service, but not between each other or,...
Share a Smile’ with Emirates
Emirates has unveiled a new campaign showcasing the lighter side of language. Named "Share a Smile,"the airline has created 29 videos in 14 languages featuring members of its cabin crew expressing quirky and unusual expressions and greetings from around the world. The campaign was created by Emirates to help "globalistas"connect with each other through watching the videos and sharing them with their friends and family. "Share a Smile"is the latest step in Emirates' global brand campaign Hello Tomorrow, launch in April 2012 which aims to inspire people across the world to explore and connect...
Star shines with enhanced Asia Airpass
Star Alliance has launched an enhanced Asia Airpass for travel across the Asian continent, which in addition to the 15 countries and territories already offered, now includes Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Its scope has further been extended to include all Star Alliance destinations in Japan and additional flights to India. Airpasses can be purchased in conjunction with any international return ticket for travel into the area on a Star Alliance member airline. The announcement comes as Air Canada is making it easier than ever to fly to Asia. Air Canada has announced it is...
CX celebrates with deals
Cathay Pacific is kicking off the "Year of the Snake"with special savings and a companion fare offer for flight departures from Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa to select cities in Asia. Special round-trip Premium Economy Class companion fares are on sale through Feb. 28 for travel by June 15. To take advantage of these special companion fares, both passengers must travel together on same flight itinerary. All fights operate via Hong Kong. More information and flight bookings can be made online at http://www.cathaypacific.com/ca . Additionally, through April 30, passengers who register and fly...
More ways to book Porter Escapes
Porter Escapes vacation packages are now available for travel agents to book through Sirev and Sabre Vacations distribution channels, as well as with a dedicated call centre team. Agents need to register at http://www.porterescapes.com to book through a GDS or by phone. A commission of 8% is payable for sales by registered agents. Agents cannot make web site bookings, which are ineligible for commission. Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Escapes, commented: "The initial response to Porter Escapes has been tremendous. Additional agency booking channels provide everyone with more...
Virgin Atlantic makeovers brighten YVR
Makeover masters from Virgin Atlantic Airways recently rolled into Vancouver, treating travel agents and the general public to their skills as the airline prepares for its second season of operations from YVR. On day one, they worked from the interiors of Virgin red Mini Coopers, executing swift hair/facial remakes on surprised passersby in trendy Gastown. The second day was devoted to dropping in on travel agents in agencies around town. Their mission was not only to promote the restart of the airline's seasonal flight services, which kick off on May 14, four times per week, until the end of...
New gateway from Farelogix
Farelogix has launched its new Airline Commerce Gateway -- a comprehensive airline distribution technology platform that enables airlines to easily, efficiently, and dynamically deliver content, including custom-tailored product offers, to travellers across multiple distribution outlets and customer touchpoints. Powered by the next generation of Farelogix's distribution technology, the Gateway's robust, airline-controlled commerce environment combines five essential components: XML Host Connectivity (Direct Connect), an independent pricing engine (Virtual Fare Store), a highly versatile...
Air China ramps up frequencies
Air China is the latest of the Asian carriers that serve Vancouver to roll out an increase in services. Last week, Air China announced it will increase the number of scheduled flights operating between Vancouver and Beijing from seven flights per week to 11. Air China is ChinaÆs national airline and official flag carrier. The new flights (CA998) are scheduled to start on May 17, and are in addition to the once-daily flights already on the Air China sked. Flight CA 998 will depart Vancouver on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 10:00 a.m., arriving at Beijing Capital Airport at...