Airlines
Porter Airlines Adds St. John’s To Toronto-Pearson Network
Porter Airlines’ newest route with its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft is between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT). Service begins Sept. 7, 2023, with one daily non-stop roundtrip flight. The route will also connect Porter’s east coast network to its new west coast destinations via Toronto Pearson, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. Introductory roundtrip fares start at $396. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said: “St. John’s has been an important destination in our...
McKee Joins Canada Jetlines As Bureau Departs
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has appointed Charles McKee to lead the company’s commercial activities, effective June 28, 2023. McKee replaces Duncan Bureau in that role. Bureau, who assisted the company with its start-up and the launch of several commercial systems and integration into distribution platforms, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. McKee is an experienced executive across the travel space, with chief marketing and revenue responsibilities in the travel technology, airline, hotel and national destination marketing sectors. Canada Jetlines’...
Porter Confirms Sale, Leaseback Of 10 Embraer E195-E2s With Avolon
Porter Aircraft Leasing Corp. – which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (Porter) -- has agreed to sale and leaseback financing with Avolon for 10 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Avolon is a global leader in aircraft leasing. The aircraft will begin deliveries later in 2023 and be operated by Porter Airlines as part of a previously-announced confirmed order for 50 E195-E2s and the option to purchase 50 additional aircraft. Eleven E195-E2s are flying with Porter today. Jeffrey Brown, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Porter, said: “The E2...
Air Canada Making Magic With Disney
Air Canada will be featuring a new, limited-run in-flight safety video, produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Canada. The video will appear onboard across approximately 90% of the Air Canada fleet this July through to September, giving customers a glimpse of Disney magic as part of their summer travel experience. A global first for both Air Canada and Disney Parks and Resorts, the new in-flight safety video includes special nods to The Most Magical Place on Earth alongside traditional on-board safety demonstrations. The collaboration is part of the...
The WestJet Group Provides Further Update On Sunwing Airlines, Swoop Integration
The WestJet Group has provided a further update on its plans for the integration of Sunwing Airlines and Swoop into one product offering, making it clear that those plans are directed at providing reliable and affordable travel to a broader spectrum of guests and communities across Canada and beyond, through combining the best of every airline across the WestJet Group. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are confident that the future integration of Sunwing Airlines into the WestJet Group, following that of our ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop will...
WestJet Confirms ‘Eventual Integration’ Of Sunwing Airlines
WestJet has confirmed that it will eventually integrate Sunwing Airlines into its mainline operations. In an e-mail response to questions from Press Today, WestJet spokesperson, Julia Kaiser wrote: “While we can confirm the eventual integration of Sunwing Airlines into WestJet, the anticipated timeline to do so has not been determined at this time.” Kaiser’s email response continued: “Our immediate focus remains on the integration of Swoop's highly successful business model across WestJet's operations.” She also told Press Today that: “To provide further clarity,...
AASA Inducts AirlinePros International As An Associate Member
AirlinePros International has become an Associate Member of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA). AASA is a leading regional airline association recognized by IATA focusing on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) which includes the Indian Ocean islands. Karl Müller, Director of AirlinePros Canada, said that: “It is with pleasure that I advise [you of] the induction of AirlinePros to AASA – Airline Association of Southern Africa as an active Member.” Muller continued: “This recognition comes as the result of the commercial and strategy input...
Pacific Coastal Launches New Routes From Nanaimo
Pacific Coastal Airlines is introducing two new routes at the Nanaimo Airport, further enhancing its commitment to connecting communities and providing convenient travel options for passengers. Starting Sept. 12, 2023, Pacific Coastal Airlines will operate daily non-stop flights on the Nanaimo - Vancouver South Terminal and Nanaimo - Kelowna routes, utilizing the 19-passenger pressurized turboprop Beechcraft 1900 aircraft. This aircraft offers passengers comfortable seating, a spacious 6-foot cabin height, and ample cargo capacity, ensuring a pleasant and convenient travel...