Airlines
Canada Jetlines Launches Jetlines Vacations
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. is expanding its operations by introducing Jetlines Vacations. The company said that this new venture “solidifies its commitment to growing a strong, integrated partnership with travel agents, providing greater options for their clients and higher commission rates.” Canadian travellers will benefit from the expansion of international vacation experiences with direct service from Toronto to destinations like Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cancun, Mexico, with Orlando, Florida soon to join the growing list of options. Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive...
European Air Fares Rising Slower Than Inflation
New data from IATA indicates that travellers in Europe are benefiting from airfares that are undercutting inflation, as the market continues its post-COVID recovery. The latest traffic figures show that European carriers sit just 3.6% down on the 2019 peak. Europeans are travelling despite the inflationary environment: In June, average air fares in Europe were around 16% higher than pre-pandemic. However, that is lagging the average consumer prices index for the EU, which in June stood at 20% over pre-pandemic. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said that: “European air...
Iceland Experiencing Increased Seismic Activity On Reykjanes Peninsula
Iceland’s National Police Commissioner raised the Civil Protection Service Level from Alert to Emergency on Nov. 10 in response to increasing seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. This is the highest level of Civil Protection Service Levels, indicating an event which has already begun and could lead, or already has led to, harm to people, communities, properties or the environment. At this stage, immediate measures have been taken to ensure security, save lives and prevent casualties, damage and or loss. Iceland’s well-known Blue Lagoon geothermal pool has closed for a...
Porter Touches Down In Fort Myers
Porter Airlines is launching its daily, roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, making it the latest addition to the airline’s North American expansion plan. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “Canadians love Florida and they deserve to enjoy their travels the moment they get on the plane. With Porter, every passenger receives the same level of hospitality and elevated service -- travellers will notice the difference when they...
Air Canada Takes Action To Improve Experience For Customers With Disabilities
Air Canada has announced a series of measures to reduce barriers and make travel simpler, more comfortable and consistently reliable for customers with disabilities. The actions being taken will accelerate Air Canada's Accessibility Plan 2023-26, a three-year strategy released in June, and are intended to reduce or eliminate major sources of dissatisfaction and trip disruption for customers with disabilities. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, said: “Air Canada recognizes the challenges customers with disabilities encounter when they fly...
Azores Airlines Ramps Up Frequency In 2024
Azores Airlines will be offering up to 11 weekly flights to the Azores in 2024. In addition to 5x/week, year-round service between Toronto and Ponta Delgada, Azores Airlines will operate up to 2 weekly flights from Toronto to Terceira. Flights will depart Toronto on Wednesdays, returning on Thursdays from April 3 to May 30, and Oct. 2 to Oct. 24, and twice weekly Thursday & Sundays between June 2 and Sept. 29. From Montreal, travellers will have the choice of 4 non-stop flights to Ponta Delgada, operating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between June 1 and Sept....
IATA Reports September Provides Solid Results To End Third Quarter
IATA is reporting that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September. Results include: Total traffic in September 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 30.1% compared to September 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 97.3% of pre-COVID levels. Domestic traffic hit a new high for the month of September, as traffic rose 28.3% versus September 2022 and exceeded the September 2019 level by 5.0%. International traffic climbed 31.2% compared to the same month a year ago. All markets saw double-digit percentage gains year on year....
WestJet Enhances Western Canada’s Transborder Connectivity With New Routes
WestJet has released details of four new routes that will be part of the carrier’s summer schedule and provide ‘significant opportunities’ for Western Canadians and Americans to explore both sides of the border this summer. WestJet's summer schedule will feature new routes between Edmonton and Atlanta, Nashville and San Francisco, along with new service connecting Vancouver and Detroit. John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding transborder connectivity from Edmonton and Vancouver, providing...