Airlines
WestJet Rewards members get free internet with Telus partnership
Today, WestJet and TELUS unveiled the first step in a multi-year strategic partnership that will transform the inflight experience for WestJet guests by providing industry-leading, fast and free internet, presented by TELUS and delivered by Starlink onboard WestJet aircraft. This announcement marks the beginning of a fully integrated partnership between WestJet and TELUS, and a significant leap forward for the airline's inflight connectivity. "Through our strategic partnership with TELUS, we are setting a new standard in the Canadian airline industry by offering Starlink's...
Arajet now offering Canadians cheap flights to Punta Cana
Arajet, the Caribbean low-price airline, has started selling routes connecting the Punta Cana International Airport with Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL). This will provide Canadian travellers with direct access to the eastern part of the Dominican Republic and continue to consolidate the country as the continent's new air hub. Flights now available Operations connecting Punta Cana with Toronto and Montreal for this winter are now available. Prices start at CDN$165 (USD$120) each way, including taxes. These routes will begin on Oct. 27 of this year and will include connections to other...
BermudAir appoints Nico Buchholz as president
BermudAir has appointed Nico Buchholz president of the company as of August where he will also serve as deputy CEO. Buchholz is well known as a global leader in the aviation industry, bringing more than 30 years of experience and expertise as an accomplished aerospace C-suite executive from firms across North America and Europe. “We are absolutely delighted that Nico is joining us as president and Deputy CEO,” said Adam Scott, founder and CEO of BermudAir. “There’s no doubt that the significant technical expertise and deep business development insights he brings will be...
Turkish Airlines will soon offer free Wi-Fi on its fleet
Turkish Airlines is working to provide all passengers with free, unlimited, uninterrupted and fast connectivity service within two years, starting from the end of 2025. As part of this initiative, Turkish Airlines plans to retrofit its existing fleet with the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies and equip the new aircraft with the most efficient IFC technologies available. This will enable the carrier to extend the IFC service currently offered in the majority of its fleet to the entire Turkish Airlines’ fleet, providing all passengers with unlimited, uninterrupted, and...
WestJet partners with Accelya to deliver its ‘distribution vision’
Accelya has announced a new partnership with WestJet for its FLX Platform and the provision of New Distribution Capabilities (NDC). The newly announced deal will power WestJet’s strategy to deliver guest-centric retailing and distribution, with a focus on best-in-class servicing and flexibility enabling guests to book via the channel of their choice. The Accelya FLX Platform enabled more than half of all global New Distribution Capability (NDC) transactions in 2023 according to data from T2RL, an independent consultancy in travel technology and distribution strategy. Accelya...
IATA encourages Spanish government to adopt SAF recommendations
IATA has welcomed the approval of a non-binding legislative proposal to the Spanish government to promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Spain. The Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Commission of Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a proposal calling for the central government to: Provide incentives for SAF production Fund R&D for new SAF sources Establish public-private partnerships for SAF Develop strategies for access to waste and bio-material for SAF feedstock The proposal was presented by the People’s Party (PP) with...
Airlines, industry face disruptions due to global tech outage
Multiple industries around the world were facing disruptions on Friday after being hit by a global tech outage. In a statement, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said that: “CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted.” Kurtz continued: “This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous...
PLAY and partners host travel trade at Hamilton event to showcase services
PLAY Airlines teamed up with John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and Visit Iceland to host some of its Canadian travel trade partners at an event in Hamilton this week. The event took place at Hamilton’s Aberdeen Tavern, offering those attending a preview of some of Iceland’s magical landscapes that await travel advisors’ clients taking off on PLAY’s low-cost flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Iceland and beyond. The relaxed summer afternoon event also offered those attending a chance to learn more about the Reykjavik-headquartered...