Airlines
Air Canada spring fete marks Russi retirement, new role for Lo
If last night (May 22) was any indication, things are going pretty well for Air Canada these days. Led by Lisa Pierce, vice-president of global sales and Air Canada Vacations, the carrier’s sales team welcomed its VIP partners to a spring fete at the Sheraton Centre Hotel’s Waterfall Garden in Toronto on an evening when weather reports indicated that high winds, heavy rains and even possible tornadoes could be expected. Which brings us back to things going well for Air Canada these days as the evening was warm and sunny, filled with animated conversations and a lovely spring...
SabreMosaic revolutionizing Offer and Order
Sabre has introduced SabreMosaic -- a new intelligent, modular and open technology platform – built to transform the way airlines retail. The company said that by moving away from the limitations of today’s PNR-driven world to a modern Offer and Order approach, SabreMosaic allows airlines to deliver a more personalized and dynamic retailing experience, while creating new revenue opportunities. Kurt Ekert, president & CEO of Sabre, explained that: “Defining and building the next generation of airline retailing solutions has been a significant investment and strategic...
Farenexus completes NDC integration with Lufthansa Group
Farenexus has successfully completed its NDC integration and certification with Lufthansa Airlines. This integration includes all Lufthansa Group airlines: Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Eurowings Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines and Swiss International Airlines. This NDC capability and content will be available on the nexusWind agent portal, nexusKite corporate booking portal, and can be processed through nexusCMT, a contract management solution. "We are extremely pleased to have completed this integration with Lufthansa who has been an airline leader in the...
Saudia Group announces massive Airbus deal
Saudia Group has announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus during the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. This landmark agreement encompasses 105 confirmed aircraft and marks a significant moment not only for the Saudi aviation industry but also for the wider MENA region. The deal, signed by H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al Omar, the director general of Saudia Group, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, executive vice-president sales of the commercial aircraft business, includes A320neo and...
Porter celebrates opening of new YOW maintenance base
Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (PAHI), parent company of Porter Airlines, and the Ottawa International Airport Authority (OIAA) are celebrating the grand opening of Porter’s YOW aircraft hangars and maintenance base. The two aircraft hangars are approximately 150,000 sq. ft. in combined size, supporting the maintenance of Porter’s growing Embraer E195-E2 fleet and existing De Havilland Dash 8-400s. The airline has up to 100 E195-E2s on order, with 33 currently in service. The Dash 8-400 fleet totals 29 aircraft. OIAA has constructed a new taxiway and related infrastructure to support...
BermudAir adds Canada service with inaugural Toronto flight
BermudAir, Bermuda’s flagship airline, has launched service to Canada, beginning with flights to Toronto. The inaugural flight to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) opening this latest route on BermudAir’s expanding network took place on May 17. “Flying to Canada marks the latest phase of our strategic expansion of service for Bermuda,” said Adam Scott, founder and CEO of BermudAir. “Launching flights to Toronto today, along with service to Halifax next week, means that we now offer seven routes between Bermuda, Canada and the U.S. This extends year-round air service and...
WestJet welcomes direct flight from Calgary to Seoul
On May 17, the WestJet Group launched its first flight to Seoul from its global hub in Calgary, establishing a direct link between Alberta and South Korea. The departure of WestJet flight 86 underscores the airline's commitment to expanding its 787 global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport, fostering greater ties between Alberta's vibrant visitor economy and Asia's robust business and tourism landscape. "Canada and South Korea's decades-long history in mutual support, shared values, and bilateral trade initiatives have set the stage for WestJet's service to Seoul, marking a...
Air Canada boosts service to Ottawa & sun destinations
Air Canada is boosting its schedule serving Canada's capital, Ottawa, by almost 60 per cent with flights to Calgary and Winnipeg now operating year round. Increased flights providing additional capacity to Halifax and Quebec City and the addition of widebody service to Vancouver were also announced by the airline. Additional schedule improvements include more flights to popular leisure destinations Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Cancun and Punta Cana this winter. "Ottawa is an important part of Air Canada's network...We are very excited to add more flights to the rest...