Airlines
Frontier drops Expedia
Denver-based Frontier Airlines says that its schedules and fares will no longer be available on Expedia. The move takes effect immediately and comes after Frontier and Expedia were unable to reach agreement to continue offering Frontier's schedules and fares on the online travel agency's web site. The airline indicated that its customers can still find its fare on other travel sites such as Travelocity, Orbitz and Priceline. Daniel Shurz, Frontier's senior vice-president, commercial, said: "Booking Frontier travel at FlyFrontier.com remains the best choice as it's the only place where you're...
WestJet fare bundles set to take flight
WestJet has released details of its upcoming fare bundles - an enhancement to its current fare system that gives guests a choice between three fares -- Econo, Flex and Plus. Each fare offers a different level of value to the guest. Features for each fare bundle are as follows: Econo: One complimentary checked bag, advanced seat selection - $5 to $17.25, $75-$86.25 itinerary change fee (plus applicable fare difference), $75-$86.25 name change fee, $75-$86.25 cancellation fee; Flex: One complimentary checked bag, advanced seat selection - $5 to $34.50 with access to emergency exit row which...
Etihad partners with Kenya Airways
Etihad Airways will expand its reach across Africa significantly after signing a commercial partnership agreement with Kenya Airways, the national flag carrier of Kenya. Etihad will place its EY code on Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to 27 destinations across Kenya Airways' network in Africa. As part of the reciprocal codeshare agreement, Kenya Airways will place its KQ code on Etihad Airways' daily service from Nairobi to Abu Dhabi and, subject to government approval, onwards to up to 32 key destinations across Etihad's global network. Kenya Airways will also launch a new...
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...