Airlines
Hong Kong & Air Canada launch “Home Away From Home” pass
The Hong Kong Tourism Board and Air Canada have launched the Home Away from Home Flight Pass, which allows Canadian Aeroplan members to lock in their flight prices to Hong Kong. This joint initiative aims to provide travellers with unparalleled savings and convenience while exploring the vibrant city. About the Home Away from Home Flight Pass The Home Away from Home Flight Pass is available until April 12, 2024 for flights between Canada and Hong Kong. Flight Passes are prepaid packages of one-way flight credits that allow travellers to secure the price right away and...
Air Canada annual report highlights successes in 2023
Air Canada has issued its 2023 Annual Report highlighting the carrier's achievements for the year. In addition to its strong financial results, including record annual revenue, the airline made progress on key strategic initiatives, including fleet renewal, network and product expansion and new employment opportunities. "Air Canada delivered very strong results in 2023. We met key financial objectives and advanced or exceeded most of our strategic and operational goals for the year, demonstrating our ability to perform consistently," said Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of...
Avianca adds new route from Montreal to El Salvador
To strengthen connectivity between Canada and Latin America, Avianca has launched a direct route between Montreal and San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador in the Central American region. Flights will be operated on Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity for 180 passengers. The airline will offer three weekly frequencies and over a thousand seats per week to fly between both destinations. "We are delighted to announce this new route from Montreal. Canada and El Salvador are deeply connected by a community of Salvadoreans that live in Canada and now can travel nonstop....
Italy welcomes more connections for Canadians with Turkish Airlines
Representatives from The Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) were recently joined in Toronto by local partners Connect2Italy and Mancini Worldwide, to demonstrate the ease of connectivity to various destinations in Italy via Turkish Airlines. According to Luca Zelioli, Italian consul general in Toronto, tourism to Italy accounts for 14 per cent of the country’s GDP. “It’s been a year of exceptional results, with a substantial increase of foreign visitors from North America,” Zelioli said. “Figures for the winter months of 2024 indicate that we are likely not only to...
PLAY Airlines appoints Einar Örn Ólafsson as CEO
PLAY airlines, a low-cost airline operating flights between Iceland and Europe, has appointed Einar Örn Ólafsson as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Birgir Jónsson. Jónsson will continue to work for PLAY airlines until April 2, 2024, and will remain as an advisor for the company for the next few months to ensure a seamless transition. Ólafsson is one of PLAY airlines’ largest shareholders and has been chairman of the board since April 2021. He has rescinded his candidacy as a board member for the election of a new board at the company’s annual general meeting on...
WestJet successfully lowers fuel emission levels by 11%
WestJet has reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 2019. The reductions align with the airline's commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) goal for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The lower aircraft emissions intensity can be attributed to strategic initiatives including fleet modernization and a responsible shift in network planning. By incorporating newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft and optimizing flight routes, WestJet is successfully curtailing its impact on the...
Air Transat adds two new airline partners
Air Transat is expanding its virtual interlining service with the addition of two new airline partners. Its innovative connectair by Air Transat platform now enables travellers to combine Air Transat flights with those of Pegasus Airlines and Volotea, bringing the total to 14 collaborating airlines and offering unprecedented access to more than 275 additional destinations worldwide. Exciting new possibilities The association with Pegasus Airlines opens up exciting travel opportunities to multiple Turkish coastal hotspots such as Istanbul and Antalya. In addition, the partnership...
WestJet appoints Diederik Pen as airline president
The WestJet Group has appointed Diederik Pen as president of WestJet Airlines effective April 1, 2024. As WestJet group chief operating officer and president of WestJet Airlines, Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, the WestJet Group's CEO. As CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech will continue to maintain overall responsibility for the WestJet Group and its strategic direction. "Diederik's experience as a respected leader, with a track record of operational success, will be critical as we continue our growth strategy, including the integration of Sunwing Airlines," said von...