Airlines
Condor Takes Off To New Heights With A330neo Aircraft
Mikko Turtiainen, Condor’s Director of Sales, The Americas, used lyrics from an ‘80s hit by the Pointer Sisters to sum up how he felt about all the advancement that’s unfolding at the airline like the arrival of its new long-haul A330neo aircraft. “I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it — and that's truly how I feel,” he told the crowd of industry partners gathered at Plaza Premium lounge at Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson last night. “Condor at the moment is on a magical journey and this journey started at the very worst, at the darkest points of the pandemic. Condor made...
Happy Canada Day From Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is offering Canadians some Canada Day promotional fares to celebrate this country’s national holiday. From July 1 to 7, travellers can enjoy fares starting at $1160 for travel between July 2023 and March 2024 from Canada to Qatar Airways’ network of destinations worldwide including Nairobi, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Bali, Beirut, and Blackouts and restrictions apply, and for more information, just CLICK...
Wishes Do Come True
In celebration of Make-A-Wish Canada’s 40th anniversary, 40 wish families from across Canada will have their wishes to Walt Disney World Resort granted simultaneously in a special week-long group vacation experience from July 18-25. This is the first time in the organization’s history that 40 wishes have been granted at once. The week will be chock full of special touches including pre-flight, welcome and anniversary parties, and fun family activities. Having a wish granted is not just a “nice to have” item. It is a life-changing experience for families facing critical...
McArthur Resigns As Lynx Air President And CEO
Merren McArthur has resigned as the President and CEO of Lynx Air, citing personal reasons. McArthur is the founding CEO of Lynx Air, having joined the airline in June 2021, and leading it to its first flight launch in April 2022, followed by a successful first year of operations. McArthur will continue in the role until the end of September, allowing time for the selection and appointment of a new CEO. Bill Franke, Chairman of Lynx Air’s board of directors, said: “I want to thank Merren for her significant contributions to Lynx Air over the past two years. Merren has...
Etiquette In The Sky: What Does And Doesn’t Fly
As Canadians prepare to take off for their summer travels, KAYAK has released the Unspoken Rules of Air Travel manual so that everyone knows what does and doesn’t fly. These comprehensive rules address a wide array of topics, ranging from whether it is acceptable to put your feet on the chair in front of you (68% agree it’s not), to the food you should never bring on a flight (spoiler alert: it’s hard-boiled eggs, according to 74% of travellers). As for what KAYAK uncovered, well, here are a few of the highlights: Sit back and Relax. 88% of people say it’s OK to recline...
Air France Launches Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Ottawa Flights
Air France launched new non-stop flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa this week, making the airline the only company to operate direct flights between the Canadian capital and Europe. Ottawa is Air France’s fifth Canadian destination, after Montreal (since 1950), Toronto (1976), Vancouver (2015) and Quebec City (2022). The new service will help support Ottawa’s economic and diplomatic activity, as well as tourism in the region, including that of Gatineau in Quebec, and conversely, connect Ottawa residents to Paris and France’s global network spanning almost 200...
Verijet Prepares To Land In Canada
Verijet is set to land in Canada. The Florida-based, private jet company and AI-powered Air Taxi Service, is adding Canada following its expansion into the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. Its move into the Canadian market is a response to the need to provide ‘a secure and dependable choice for passengers’ and ‘the growing need for personalized and upscale air travel,’ the company said. Richard Kane, Verijet's CEO, and Founder, highlights the deep economic integration between the US and Canada, where they exchange goods and services worth over $2.6 billion...
Porter Expands BC Presence With Victoria-Toronto Service
Porter Airlines is adding Victoria to its network, with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Victoria is the second city in British Columbia that Porter serves with the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Service begins on Sept. 20, 2023, with one daily roundtrip flight. Connecting flights with Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and St. John’s will also be available. Introductory roundtrip fares start at $476. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “Victoria is a...