Airlines
AMGiNE, Cvent partner to streamline group air booking for TMCs
AMGiNE and Cvent are partnering to automate and streamline the group air booking process for travel management companies (TMCs). Greg Apple, CEO of AMGiNE, said: “Cvent is the leading event technology platform and many of our TMC partners use Cvent to manage their events. However, one of the most repeated requests we receive is to help them automate the manual processing of Group Air requests that are exported into spreadsheets once travellers register for a group meeting or event.” Apple continued: “We know how tedious it can be for corporate agents to sift through hundreds...
WestJet operations remain unimpacted by AMFA ratification results
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other tech ops employees under the bargaining unit, announced that its membership did not ratify the tentative agreement, reached on May 5, 2024. The results of the ratification do not impact operations. "The failed ratification of the tentative agreement by our aircraft maintenance engineers and other tech ops employees under the bargaining unit is deeply concerning after what was a lengthy and challenging negotiation process with the union," said...
WestJet welcomes codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic
Beginning this winter, WestJet guests will gain access to an extensive list of unique international destinations via London's Heathrow Airport, through the expansion of WestJet's codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic. Through this expansion, WestJet will sell itineraries including flights operated by Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow (LHR) to destinations within Virgin Atlantic's international network for winter 2024/2024. By summer 2025, WestJet will also provide domestic connectivity to Virgin Atlantic's newly announced route between Toronto-Pearson and London...
Virgin Atlantic launching daily flights from YYZ to LHR
Virgin Atlantic is launching a new direct route between Toronto Pearson InternationalAirport (YYZ) and London Heathrow (LHR), marking the airline’s expansion in North America and into Canada’s financial hub. The daily service will launch on 30 March 2025 and will operate a mix of its signature aircraft on the route including the A330-900neo, the latest addition to its youngest, greenest fleet. Featuring the airline’s iconic onboard social space, wireless charging, and stylish design touches, Canadians will enjoy connection and comfort at 30,000ft in true Virgin Atlantic...
Porter inaugurates non-stop route from Ottawa to St. John’s
Porter Airlines inaugurated service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT) on June 6, becoming the only airline to connect the two destinations with non-stop flights. The new route starts with daily service on the brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which carries up to 132 passengers. With a two-by-two configuration and no middle seats, the toughest choice for anyone flying Porter is choosing between a window or an aisle seat. Free and fast WiFi on all E195-E2 flights helps keep passengers connected in the air, while complimentary premium...
WestJet is getting another Boeing 737 MAX 8
The WestJet Group is acquiring a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from aviation leasing company, AerDragon. The aircraft is expected to integrate into the WestJet Group's fleet and operations in 2024. The aircraft received from AerDragon will add to the growing list of new-to-WestJet aircraft, joining the Group's fleet this year. "In partnership with AerDragon, we are adding to our Boeing 737 MAX family and building momentum towards supporting our capacity growth plans for 2024," said Mike Scott, WestJet Group, executive vice-president and chief financial officer. "Every aircraft added to...
Air Transat & Porter Airlines launch first phase of joint venture
Air Transat and Porter Airlines are launching the first phase of their transformative joint venture. Travellers can now use each partner's distribution channels to book direct and connecting flights with either Air Transat or Porter, therefore significantly increasing their access to a wide and expanding range of destinations around the world. In practical terms, this means that Air Transat now offers an extensive range of destinations operated by Porter across Canada—from St. Johns to Victoria—and select U.S. cities including Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los...
Flair marks first flight to Guadalajara from YVR
The vacation potential of an attractive colonial city in central Mexico is now being tested, with the recent launch of non-stop flights to Guadalajara from Vancouver on ultra low-cost carrier, Flair Airlines. The inaugural flight lifted off from YVR on May 31, taking just over five hours to reach Guadalajara. The city is located about five hours by road inland from the Pacific Coast resort city of Puerto Vallarta. Guadalajara (GDL) is the capital of the state of Jalisco. “When we announced the route, we were positively overwhelmed at the great responses from Canadians and Mexicans...