Airlines
WestJet & IAM reach tentative bargaining agreement
On the evening of May 8, WestJet and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the certified union representing WestJet load controllers, reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. "WestJet is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the important contributions of our load controllers," said Diederik Pen, president of WestJet Airlines and group chief operating officer. "They play an integral role...
Porter is running its largest-ever Toronto schedule this summer
Porter Airlines is scheduled to offer travellers its most substantial summer schedule to date, featuring up to 176 daily flights to 27 destinations across North America taking off from Toronto. These flights will offer more passengers an elevated economy experience to more destinations than ever before. By August, Porter will be the third-largest carrier flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport, with up to 74 daily flights to 16 destinations across Canada and the United States. Every flight from Toronto-Pearson is flown by the brand new, 132-seat Embraer E195-E2. Available...
Discover the World & Saudia enter strategic partnership
Discover the World has entered a strategic partnership with Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. Discover the World brings to the table an impressive track record in business development with many leading industry brands making them a logical partner to elevate Saudia’s iconic brand, exciting new product and guest experience and unique destination network. "It's a privilege for us to join forces with Saudia and embark on this transformative journey together," said Aiden Walsh, head of airline development at Discover the World. "We are committed to implementing a...
Air Canada Vacations welcomes year-round service to Tulum
Air Canada Vacations launched its new year-round service to Tulum, Mexico on May 3. To mark the occasion, passengers gathered for a special gate party complete with inaugural festivities that included tasty treats followed by ribbon cutting ceremonies held at both Montreal Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport. Erminia Gallina, director of sales at Air Canada Vacations, and Bradley Sutherland, senior manager, business development at Air Canada, took the opportunity to address the gathering at the Toronto airport. Meanwhile, Marco Gagnon, general...
WestJet Group & AMFA reach tentative bargaining agreement
The WestJet Group and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) —the certified union representing WestJet aircraft maintenance engineers– have reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. “The WestJet Group is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that is industry-leading within Canada and recognizes the important contributions of our valued aircraft maintenance engineers, making them the highest paid in Canada, while...
United taking off with new Montreal-San Francisco flights
United Airlines is taking off with a new, non-stop service between Montreal and its West Coast hub at San Francisco on July 1, 2024. The route will operate year-round on a daily basis with the following schedule: Depart San Francisco (SFO) 11 p.m. — Arrive Montréal (YUL) 7:25 a.m. (+1) Depart Montréal (YUL) 8:30 a.m. — Arrive San Francisco (SFO) 11:46 a.m. United will deploy its fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft on this transcontinental service. These jets have 16 seats in United First and 150 seats in economy. Go to www.united.com for...
IATA reports March passenger demand up by 13.8%
IATA has released global passenger demand data for March 2024, with highlights including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), was up 13.8 per cent compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), was up 12.3 per cent year-on-year. The March load factor was 82.0 per cent (+1.0ppt compared to March 2023). International demand rose 18.9 per cent compared to March 2023; capacity was up 18.8 per cent year-on-year and the load factor improved to 81.6 per cent (+0.1ppt on March 2023). Domestic demand rose 6.6 per cent...
WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notice to its Tech Ops union, AMFA
WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) -- the union that represents WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – on May 4, which means that a work stoppage could occur as early as Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12 p.m. MT, unless a deal is reached. Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airline and Group Chief Operating Officer, said that: “The decision to issue a lockout notice was not one that was made lightly, and we sincerely regret and apologize for the uncertainty this causes for our guests and the communities and regions that rely...