Airlines
Porter just expanded its Porter Pass program
Porter Airlines is expanding its Porter Pass program to reflect its growing North America network with new options making it simpler to customize, plan, and enjoy economy air travel. A Porter Pass gives frequent travellers on particular routes or within regions a simple and cost-effective way to purchase up to 100 flight credits at a set price, for travel over the course of one year. Six new Porter Passes Six new and expanded Porter Passes are now available to passengers, based primarily from the Eastern Canada Triangle of Toronto (Billy Bishop and Pearson), Ottawa and Montreal. New...
Transat improves Option Flex service for advisors
Effective May 15, Transat is improving the terms and conditions of its Option Flex for travel advisors. For Option Flex Standard and Option Flex Extra, the commission on new bookings has been increased to 20 per cent, and the waiting period for a new booking after a cancellation has been reduced to 10 days. In addition, the compensation for Option Flex Extra cancellations has been increased to $75 per passenger (adult or child). As a reminder, Option Flex Standard and Option Flex Extra offer travellers the following benefits when booking South, United States, Europe, Morocco and Peru...
Travelport, WestJet confirm long-term content deal
Travelport and WestJet have signed a new long-term content distribution deal. This renewed partnership between Travelport and WestJet will pave the way for WestJet to improve its retailing capabilities, as both companies start to collaborate on the future delivery of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing. Jorge Rozo, vice-president of pricing, revenue and distribution at WestJet, said: “This is an exciting time for travel distribution and Travelport’s ability to help agencies operate as modern retailers aligns with the value proposition across our wide range...
Avianca changes its age rules for younger travellers
Avianca is changing its policy on carrying passengers 14 years of age or younger. As of today (May 15, 2024) the airline will only carry passengers 14 years of age or younger if they are accompanied by their parents or a responsible and duly authorized adult over 18 years old. The change applies on Avianca’s domestic and international flights, ticket sales and the boarding of passengers. If tickets were purchased before May 15, 2024, passengers will board after approaching the airport counter to complete their check-in process. With the implementation of this policy, Avianca...
Survey reveals industry reducing baggage mishandling
In a new progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking, IATA reports that the industry is making progress. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines and 94 airports reveals that: 44% of airlines have fully implemented Resolution 753 and a further 41% are in progress Regional variation in airline full adoption rates vary from 88% in China and North Asia, to 60% in the Americas, 40% in Europe and Asia-Pacific, and 27% in Africa 75% of airports surveyed have the capability...
GTAA reveals passenger activity up by 8.7% in Q1 results
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority has reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2024. Passenger activity increased by 0.9 million, or 8.7 per cent, from 10.0 million to 10.9 million in the first quarter of 2024, when compared to the same period of 2023, due to strong travel demand. During the first quarter of 2024, passenger activity recovered to 92.3 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2019 passenger activity. "Toronto Pearson International Airport's first quarter was one of strong passenger growth, enabled by improving sector resiliency. Our...
WestJet Group boost winter 787 sked from Calgary
The WestJet Group is making significant enhancements to its transoceanic and leisure travel offering with its winter 787 schedule, revealing expanded year-round service between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and an increase to daily connectivity between Calgary and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle International (CDG) and London Heathrow International (LHR) Airports. As The WestJet Group continues to fortify its position as Canada's leisure travel champion, the airline is also enhancing its 787 presence on popular leisure routes with service...
WestJet Encore pilots reject tentative deal
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) – the union that represents WestJet Encore pilots – has announced that its membership did not ratify the tentative agreement that was reached on April 8, 2024. The results of the ratification do not impact operations, WestJet said. In a statement, Diederik Pen, president of WestJet Airlines and Group chief operating officer, said: “We are disappointed to learn that our WestJet Encore pilots have rejected an agreement that is distinctly competitive within Canada's airline industry and solutioned their unique concerns.” Pen...