Airlines
IATA URGES APPROVAL
After reviewing close to 400 comments filed by third parties, IATA is urging United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve Passenger Services Conference Resolution 787, which formally launched IATA's initiative to establish a New Distribution Capability (NDC). IATA's director general and CEO, Tony Tyler said: "The large volume and high quality of comments received from airlines, travel agents, global distribution systems, technology providers, trade associations and other interested parties, shows that NDC has generated strong interest and excitement. It is also clear from the...
WESTJET ENCORE TAKES OFF
WestJet Encore took off yesterday (June 24, 2013) as Canada's newest regional airline. The carrier will offer service to Fort St. John, Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, using a new fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. Ferio Pugliese, president of WestJet Encore, said: "Our inaugural flights across western Canada today represent the future of enhanced connectivity for Canadians. WestJet Encore is here to liberate smaller communities from the high cost of regional air travel while continuing to provide every guest with our award winning...
COOL SUMMER TRAVEL TIPS
The summer travel season is upon us and Air Canada is offering tips to ensure customers a smooth travel experience. To stay up to date and for the latest operational information, travellers are invited to visit aircanada.com, follow @AirCanada on Twitter and Facebook and sign up for specific flight notification alerts. !!! Flight status and travel updates online: Daily operational news is available in the Daily Travel Outlook of the Travel Updates section on the home page at aircanada.com. Before leaving for the airport customers should check the status of their flights on aircanada.com, or...
AC ‘TOPS’ AGAIN
Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America by the Skytrax 2013 World Airline Awards announced at the Paris Air Show. It is the fourth consecutive year Air Canada has been recognized as a leader in North America and ranked among the best airlines in the world. The annual poll, which is based on surveys of more than 18 million global passengers, is viewed as the key benchmarking tool for customer satisfaction by the global airline industry. "We are delighted that the Skytrax World Airline Awards has recognized Air Canada... This award places Air Canada among the very best airlines...
WESTJET TO UNVEIL BOMBARDIER Q400
WestJet Encore will unveil its first Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft today at its Calgary campus. WestJet Encore launches service on June...
EVA AIR JOINS AEROPLAN PROGRAM
Aeroplan has announced the addition of EVA Air to its roster of travel partners. Starting today, Aeroplan members can earn and redeem Aeroplan miles for travel with EVA Air of Taiwan, bringing the total number of airline partners to 33. "We're excited to bring our members access to an airline that will add many new routes to our global network, with a specific focus on the growing Far East market. EVA Air's network of over 60 destinations will add Kaohsiung in Taiwan and Surabaya in Indonesia as new unique airports in which our members can travel to,"said David Houston, vice-president,...
NEW ‘QUEEN’S TERMINAL’ AT HEATHROW
The new Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport, the future home of Star Alliance, is to be known as "Terminal 2: the Queen's Terminal"in recognition of Queen Elizabeth II and marking her long association with the airport. Britain's Queen, who this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of her coronation, also opened the former Terminal 2 building that once occupied the same site as the new purpose-built facility, which is due to start operations on June 4, 2014. The new Terminal 2 will be the home for all 23 Star Alliance member airlines, including Air Canada, serving Heathrow and representing...
KOREAN AIR UPS SERVICE FROM CANADA
Korean Air is increasing capacity for the summer months between Seoul and Canada. Starting June 20, Korean Air will fly daily between Vancouver and Seoul/Incheon. And daily service begins from Toronto starting June 24. Both cities previously had five flights per week. KE 074 will depart Toronto/Pearson every day at 12:15 p.m., arriving in Seoul/Incheon at 2:55 p.m. the next day. KE 073 will leave Seoul/Incheon daily at 10 a.m., returning to Toronto/Pearson at 10:15 a.m. the same day. The flight is on a Boeing 777-200. From Vancouver, KE 072 will depart daily at 2:35 p.m. arriving in...