Airlines
WestJet Adds Lift From Winnipeg
WestJet will launch nonstop transborder service between Winnipeg and Atlanta beginning Sept.6, 2023, operating five times weekly, on a year-round basis. The new route which will provide direct connectivity between Manitoba to the southeast United States and beyond while furthering the airline's commitment to boosting economic growth by significantly strengthening the province's air access. John Weatherill, WestJet, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial, said: “It is great to be back in Winnipeg, announcing a new, direct link between Winnipeg and Atlanta. Today's...
Lufthansa City Center Adds In Canada
Lufthansa City Center Canada Travel Office is the latest new franchise member of Lufthansa City Center, and has been operating in the market since 2002. The corporate focused agency belongs to Airnets International. The company has been active in Canada for the past 30 years. Airnets works with the largest networks/host agencies in Canada providing the highest level of technical service for more than 80 airline contracts. Furthermore, Airnets has been recognized by many airlines over the years as an elite agency in terms of sales volumes. Martina Groenegres, Managing Director of...
Exceeding Expectations
Air Canada has reported its first quarter results for 2023, which Michael Rousseau, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, describes as ‘impressive’ and a reflection of the ‘strength’ of the carrier’s brand. Highlights of the results include: Record first quarter passenger revenues of $4.088 billion, more than double the first quarter of 2022, on a 53 per cent increase in operated capacity Record first quarter operating revenues of $4.887 billion, 90 per cent higher than first quarter 2022 and about 10 per cent higher than first quarter 2019 ...
Time To Share
It’s time – some would say, long past time – to share accountability in this country’s civil aviation system and in a newly released report, the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) has laid out a series of concrete actions to achieve that goal and in the process, improve the passenger travel experience. The report, “Enhanced Accountability, Shared Responsibility and Services Standards in Canada’s Air Travel Ecosystem” was prepared in collaboration with the law firm YYZLaw and offers specific recommendations to the Canadian government to achieve its stated goal of...
This Is Not The Solution
IATA is criticizing the decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Biden Administration to raise the cost of air travel by mandating airlines provide financial compensation to travellers for flight delays and cancellations, in addition to their current care offerings. The new rule is expected to be issued later in 2023. However, the global airline association points out that DOT’s Cancellation and Delay Scoreboard shows that the 10 largest US carriers already offer meals or cash vouchers to customers during extended delays, while nine of them also offer...
Emirates Names Peshimam As Its New Country Manager Canada
Emirates has appointed Shaz Peshimam as its Country Manager for Canada, in a new role following the airline’s plans to expand its operations in the country. The appointment comes as part of the airline’s efforts to support its commercial strategies in Canada and, as Country Manager, Peshimam will be responsible for leading the airline’s operations, driving growth and strengthening Emirates’ footprint in the country. Peshimam was previously Emirates’ Manager of UAE Sales, Dubai & Northern Emirates since 2008 and, in his new role, will report to Essa Sulaiman Ahmad,...
Porter Heads West With Ottawa, YVR Flights
Porter Airlines is adding the West Coast to its growing list of non-stop routes with the addition of new service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The Ottawa-Vancouver route provides another way to travel between Porter’s extensive regional Eastern Canada network and British Columbia. The new route begins on July 26, with one daily roundtrip flight operated with the state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The scheduled service will connect with Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, New York, Toronto-Pearson,...
Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Air Transat is taking off with a new promotional campaign in Canada: Time to go. The campaign encourages Canadians to step out of their comfort zone, and demonstrates that it’s essential to travel in order to recharge one's batteries and escape the monotony of everyday life. Developed in collaboration with creative agency Sid Lee, the campaign is built around videos featuring protagonists in their routine that has gotten too comfortable: a couple asleep in front of the TV, a man working on one of his numerous motorcycles in his garage, and a woman watering hundreds of plants in...