Airlines
Porter adds two more routes to Florida expansion
Porter Airlines is taking to the skies for two new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO) today, with flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW). The start of service to Orlando marks the third new Florida destination that Porter has touched down since the start of November, following Tampa and Fort Myers. Flying aboard the new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, Porter brings its genuine hospitality and elevated onboard service to a new market with free, fast WiFi, a selection of premium snacks, and free beer and wine served in...
Amex GBT, Air Canada partner with Airlink to support emergency disaster relief
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has joined Air Canada and other airline partners to help transport relief workers and emergency supplies to disaster areas around the globe. Through a new partnership with humanitarian relief organization Airlink, critical non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will be able to respond to emergencies more quickly and efficiently. Airlink provides free transport for a vetted network of hundreds of NGOs and charities around the world, assisting communities in the aftermath of disasters. Going forward, many of the complex travel...
WestJet connects Regina and Minneapolis
WestJet has announced a new, year-round, daily service connecting Regina and Minneapolis as part of its 2024 summer schedule. With the announcement, WestJet reaffirms its ongoing commitment to providing connectivity to the province and further enhances Regina's air access to popular destinations. The route is Regina's first year-round transborder service since 2016 and marks the province's second direct route to the Midwest United States, following the launch of WestJet's year-round service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis, launched in June earlier this year. Jared...
Fastjet of Zimbabwe appoints AirlinePros Canada
AirlinePros Canada Inc. reports that “Fastjet” of Zimbabwe (IATA: FN/334) is now an active member of BSP Canada and has appointed AirlinePros to care for its day-to-day administrative services in Canada. “FN has opted for mass e-plating (general concurrence) so that all fully IATA registered travel organizations in Canada may start issuing tickets on the FN e-cip without further delay.” FASTJET has appointed AirlinePros Canada to oversee BSP Coordination effective October 2023. At this time, FN can booked in Amadeus(1A) and very soon, Sabre(1S) GDS systems. Fastjet is...
WestJet brings seasonal transatlantic service back to Halifax
WestJet is bringing transatlantic service back to Halifax, with scheduled summer service to London, Dublin and Edinburgh, with the carrier’s strategic investments unlocking new potential for Halifax’s business, leisure and tourism economies. Andrew Gibbons, vice-president external affairs for WestJet, said: “In service of our valued relationship with the province, airport, partners and guests, we are thrilled to resume service between Halifax and Europe, strengthening the region's critical connections to global hubs, tourism and business economies.” Gibbons said that the...
Sunwing is ready for 2023-2024 winter season
With the winter 2023-2024 season now underway, Sunwing reports that it has brought nearly 100,000 customers on nearly 600 Sunwing Airlines flights across the country to dozens of popular destinations in the tropics, with 100% of flights successfully completed during this time period. Len Corrado, president of Sunwing Airlines, said: “We are thrilled with the strong operational results for the start of our winter season, and have invested significantly in enhancing our operations over the past year to provide a more robust and seamless passenger experience.” Corrado continued:...
Mr. Porter’s House Party Takes Off In Toronto
Well that was quite a party, wasn’t it… Porter Airlines hosted 600 guests – including corporate clients, travel agencies, partners and others – for a House Party at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto this week. Mr. Porter’s House Party – as the event was aptly themed – gave those attending a chance to experience Porter’s signature hospitality and generous service, immersing them in Porter’s style, care and charm, while showcasing its inflight offering and promoting key benefits of its elevated economy experience. Guests also had a chance to experience what makes...
WestJet Adding Direct Flight to Gatwick From St. John’s
WestJet is restarting its transatlantic service between St. John's, Nfld. and London, England. Servicing the province for six months out of the year, guests will gain direct access to London's Gatwick Airport three times weekly between May and October, creating new opportunities for St. John's business, leisure, cargo and tourism economies to thrive. "In service of our valued Atlantic communities, partners and guests, the WestJet Group is proud to close the critical gap in air accessibility for the province by providing non-stop connectivity to one of Europe's most popular travel...