Airlines
WestJet begins flight cancellations in anticipation of strike
As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other tech ops employees, the airline has started cancelling and consolidating flights, in order to park aircraft in a safe and organized manner. This action enables proactive communication with guests and crew to minimize the potential for being stranded and ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations. The decision to cancel flights comes as the WestJet Group awaits a response on behalf of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to intervene under...
SATA Azores Airlines starts Toronto-Porto flights
Direct connections from the United States and Canada and the city of Porto started, with a sequence of inaugural flights that connected the cities of New York, Boston, Toronto to Porto. “This direct air operation reinforces the offer of flights departing from Porto and North America, destinations to which Azores Airlines has been flying for more than two decades and where it has consistently grown," said Graça Silva, director of sales, marketing and communication at SATA Group. "We believe that the city of Porto and the entire Northern Region have uniquely attractive arguments for...
WestJet acquires two Boeing 737 MAX 8
The WestJet Group has acquired two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, one from Aviation Capital Group and one from High Ridge Aviation, to be integrated into the airline's operations in 2024. Earlier this month, the WestJet Group announced the addition of three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in partnership with BOC Aviation Limited and a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with AerDragon. "In partnership with Aviation Capital Group and High Ridge Aviation, we are thrilled to add these aircraft to our Boeing 737 MAX family, as we further reaffirm our mission of providing affordable air travel...
WestJet president posts video update on flight cancellations
Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer, has provided a video update following WestJet’s announcement that it had started cancelling and consolidating flights in preparation for labour action. Watch Pen's message to WestJet...
Air Canada marks NDC anniversary, looks to future plans
Air Canada is marking the one-year anniversary of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) program, announcing additional features and benefits, along with plans for further expansion of the program. Over the past year, Air Canada’s NDC program – which launched in June 2023 -has made significant progress with trade partners and corporate buyers, in modernizing the airline’s product distribution, offering new benefits, more content and comprehensive partner support. Mark Nasr, executive vice president, marketing & digital and president of Aeroplan at Air Canada, said:...
Turkish Airlines expands Toronto-Istanbul summer schedule
Turkish Airlines has expanded its services between Toronto and Istanbul for the upcoming summer season. In effect from June 8 through to Sept. 28, 2024, the airline has introduced a flight every Saturday, providing travellers with increased flexibility and convenience during the peak summer travel period. This decision marks a significant milestone for Turkish Airlines, made possible with the support and collaboration of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), whose assistance in increasing flight capacity between the two vibrant cities has been instrumental. As Turkish Airlines...
Agencia Global & Delta hosting sales webinar June 27
Agencia Global, one of the largest air consolidators in Canada, and its partner, Delta Air Lines, are hosting a webinar on June 27 at 2 p.m. EST about how travel agents can earn more with their platform. Jimmy Stavropoulos, director of sales, will demonstrate Agencia Global’s commitment to giving “power to the agent” with no joining fees, no minimum markups, a live commission calculator and the ability to hide their markup. Additionally, Christine Ghaleb of Delta Air Lines will provide the latest route and product updates from Delta, Air France and KLM. Registrants...
WestJet Group & ALPA agreement ratified by Encore Pilot Group
Today (June 14), the collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing Encore pilots was ratified. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects the instrumental value and contributions of our Encore pilots," said Diederik Pen, president of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer. "This agreement reflects our commitment to our Encore pilots and their contributions to the WestJet Group, as we continue to invest in our growth and Encore operations, which provide critical connectivity to...