Airlines
Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2023 financial results, with its President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rousseau observing that: “Air Canada performed strongly in the third quarter, generating solid operating revenues of more than $6.3 billion, a 19 per cent increase over the same period last year.” Rousseau continued: “Our focus on growing our international network, building scale at our hubs and leveraging our solid partnerships is delivering strong results. Our operating income reached $1.4 billion, more than double from a year ago, and adjusted EBITDA grew...
The WestJet Group Marks Successful Integration Of Swoop
The WestJet Group completed the integration of its ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), Swoop, into WestJet's existing 737 operations over the past weekend. With the integration now complete, WestJet will leverage the successes and learnings from five years of operating Canada's first ULCC across its growing airline to enhance its ability to serve a broader spectrum of guests. Instead of serving the ultra-low-cost market on only 16 aircraft, the airline's 180 strong fleet will transition to offer ultra-affordable travel options through to a premium inflight experience on each of its...
Canada Jetlines Takes Off To Orlando
Canada Jetlines has launched its new service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) today (Oct. 30). With this new route set to take flight, Canada Jetlines’ expanded flight schedule will connect Toronto to the enchanting city of Orlando Florida. Four weekly flights will be available, departing on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This latest addition to Canada Jetlines’ network of destinations joins the ranks of Cancun, Las Vegas and Montego Bay, promising travelers increased accessibility and convenience when planning...
IATA, Partners Demonstrate First Integrated Shopping to Travel Journey
IATA and industry partners have successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience, from shopping for flights to arrival, on a journey from London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) with British Airways. Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security, said that: “Our vision for future travel is fully digital and secured with biometric identification. While the technology exists to do this at each stage of a journey, linking these steps together has proven challenging. Today with our partners we showed that it is...
IATA Finds Speed, Convenience Remain Top Priority For Passengers
IATA has released the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) revealing that travellers continue to prioritize speed and convenience and are increasingly embracing biometrics and off-airport processes to deliver it. Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security, said that: “Passengers have made it clear: they want to spend less time booking and move through the airport faster. And they are increasingly willing to use biometric data to complete more pre-departure tasks off airport to achieve this.” The global airline industry...
Arajet Arrives In Toronto
Arajet has officially launched operations in Canada with direct flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Toronto's Pearson International Airport is one of 22 destinations offered by Arajet in the region. The airline becomes the first to fly directly from Toronto to Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and the first city established on the America Continent. Arajet, launched its routes to Canada with an inaugural event at the Hotel X of this city, where they presented the biggest drone show in the sky ever held in...
WestJet Group Boss Maps Out A Plan For The Future
It was a full house at Toronto Region Board of Trade yesterday as key industry stakeholders and members of the business community gathered to listen to WestJet Group CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech provide a review of the carrier’s recent accomplishments; insights into its strategic outlook; and its plans to drive the Group's growth strategy as Canada's leading low-cost airline. Clearly in a positive mood, von Hoensbroech told his audience that the WestJet Group has surpassed its pre-pandemic capacity levels and returned to profitability, setting the airline up for success as it...
Air Transat Adding Year-Round Montreal To Marrakech Service
Air Transat is expanding its network to North Africa for the first time with the addition of non-stop service between Montreal and Marrakech, Morocco, beginning in June 2025. As a result, it will become the only airline in North America to offer non-stop flights to this Moroccan city, which will be operated twice a week in the summer (June to October) and once a week in the winter (November to April). Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, said: “We are delighted to make this announcement today, as it marks a milestone in the evolution of our...