Airlines
Turkish Airlines launches new digital wallet app
Turkish Airlines has launched an innovative digital payment service for Miles&Smiles members, which will be a game-changer in enhancing payment and refund processes for passengers. The brand new TK Wallet application will enable Miles&Smiles members to complete payment and refund processes quicker than ever before, offering a swifter and more seamless experience for users. "In line with our digitalization goals, we continuously improve ourselves to implement applications that will facilitate our passengers' travels. We are working to make our services more accessible and continue...
Canada Jetlines adds new routes to Halifax & Orlando
Canada Jetlines is unveiling new routes from Toronto to Halifax and Halifax to Orlando, Florida, thereby marking the company's second Canadian destination. Set to commence operations on June 1, these new routes are strategically designed to meet the increasing demand for travel to the East Coast during the summer months. Furthermore, the introduction of direct service from Halifax to Orlando offers Nova Scotians access to exciting vacation experiences in one of Florida's most beloved destinations. "We're excited to welcome Canada Jetlines to Halifax Stanfield with new connections to...
Air Canada adds direct flight from Toronto to Osaka
Air Canada has unveiled a new seasonal, direct service between Toronto and Osaka. Flights between Pearson International Airport and Kansai International Airport will run three times a week from June 17 to Oct. 25, 2024, onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Paired with increased frequency on their popular Vancouver-Osaka flight, this will more than double Air Canada’s capacity to Osaka, compared to the previous summer. Direct service to Japan Japan continues to be an expanding market for the airline, which has steadily increased both their capacity and number of direct...
Palmer joins Porter Airlines as CFO
Rob Palmer has Porter Airlines as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Palmer was most recently with The Calgary Airport Authority as its vice president, commercial, strategy and chief financial officer. His responsibilities included long-term planning, capital requirements, budgeting, internal controls, treasury and reporting. This experience complements previous time spent at WestJet as vice president and controller. Michael Deluce, CEO, Porter Airlines, said: “Rob has a clear understanding of airport operations and airline finances, and we expect to...
WestJet goes big with summer 2024 schedule
WestJet is going big this summer, announcing ‘a significant increase in coast-to-coast travel options’ for Canadians with the initial release of its summer 2024 schedule. The carrier is poised to introduce 10 new routes and return or extend 16 routes that will continue to connect Canadians as part of its robust growth strategy. John Weatherill, WestJet Group executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, said: “Our 2024 summer schedule continues to deliver on our commitment to make critical investments across Canada, providing more affordable options for Canadians and...
Air travel demand bounces back in 2023
IATA reports that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and total 2023 traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand. Highlights of the results include: Total traffic in 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 36.9% compared to 2022. Globally, full year 2023 traffic was at 94.1% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. December 2023 total traffic rose 25.3% compared to December 2022 and reached 97.5% of the December 2019 level. Fourth quarter traffic was at 98.2% of 2019, reflecting the strong recovery towards the end of the year. ...
Voyzant celebrates Chinese New Year with its partners
Voyzant feted many of its industry partners at a Chinese New Year celebration Thursday night, a tribute that came shortly after the end of a year that saw company air sale earnings top the $1 billion mark, a figure the company says underscores the strong bonds between it and its partners. Voyzant held its Chinese New Year Gala in Markham, Ont. an event that drew travel agents and some 30 airline representatives. "I know you guys have choices but you made the choice to stay loyal to Voyzant. We are grateful for that," Voyzant CEO Chippy Jegathesan told the...
Air Transat flight attendants reject tentative deal again
CUPE’s Air Transat Component has announced that its 2,100 flight attendant members have rejected the tentative agreement reached on Jan. 7. At the end of a five-session general assembly process followed by a 10-day voting period, 81.9% of them voted no, with 88.7% participating in the vote. Remuneration for hours worked on the ground before takeoff and after landing as well as the question of onboard staffing were the main sticking points. The voting process also included a question on whether to renew the strike mandate which had expired on Jan. 23. The members voted 94.6% in...