Airlines
WestJet surprises three Canadians during annual Christmas campaign
WestJet has unveiled its annual Christmas Miracle campaign, aptly titled Holiday Heroes, marking 11 years of making the impossible possible. This year's campaign shines a spotlight on the one-in-four Canadians who will be separated from a loved one over the holidays. WestJetters know all too well what it's like to be separated from family and friends over the holidays, so this year they facilitated three surprise reunions for individuals working in the industries dedicated to supporting travel during this busy time of year. "WestJet is proud to be part of a large community that...
Alaska Airlines acquiring Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Air Group, Inc. and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $18.00 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion, inclusive of $0.9 billion of Hawaiian Airlines net debt. The combined company will unlock more destinations for consumers and expand choice of critical air service options and access throughout the Pacific region, Continental United States and globally. The transaction is expected to enable a stronger platform for growth and competition in the U.S.,...
Porter launches new Fort Lauderdale routes from YYZ, YOW
Porter Airlines has expanded its Florida offering from Eastern Canada with flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW) taking off for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) for the first time yesterday. Both routes begin with daily roundtrip flights operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The aircraft is a two-by-two configuration, meaning there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. For the first time, passengers can experience Porter’s style, care, and charm throughout the entire journey from Fort...
Air Canada activates in Vancouver with Asia news
Small bunches of rainy day flowers in Vancouver help spread the news that Air Canada has been busy ramping up its flight capacities and frequencies to Asia. Air Canada staffers welcomed shoppers and passers-by to a pair of pop-up booth locations – read activations – that operated over two weekends recently. One was at the downtown Pacific Centre Mall, the other at the terminal Waterfront Skytrain station – both bustling locations with free bouquets on offer. Along with the flowers was news that Air Canada has announced a strategic boost to its Asia-Pacific network capacity...
Porter orders 25 Embraer E195-E2s
Porter Airlines has exercised purchase rights to place a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to its 50 existing firm orders. The new aircraft will be used to extend Porter’s service to destinations throughout North America. The deal, valued at US$2.1billion at list price, brings the airline’s orders with Embraer to 75 firm, with 25 purchase rights remaining. Deliveries from this additional order are set to commence in 2025. Porter, the North American launch customer for Embraer’s E195-E2, has already taken delivery of 24 E195-E2s, and recently announced...
AeroMexico and Sheraton Gateways presents to industry
Aeromexico and Sheraton Gateways hosted an exclusive breakfast seminar recently. The event provided an opportunity to learn about Aeromexico updates and explore the excellent features of the Sheraton Gateway Hotel. Seen here, from l to r, are Debbie Stellinga - Sheraton Gateway; Cesar Alvarendga – Aeromexico; Michele Martinson – Aeromexico; and Brayonny Ackermann –...
Azores Airlines, SATA Air Acores post strong results
The SATA Group airlines, Azores Airlines and SATA Air Açores, reported a significant increase in the number of passengers carried during the strongest summer months (July, August, and September), compared to the same period in the pre-pandemic of 2019, according to the Monthly Monitoring of Air Traffic in National Airport Infrastructures data, published by the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC). Azores Airlines recorded, during the strongest summer months (July, August, and September), an increase of around 62% in the number of passengers carried compared to 2019, reaching close...
Air Canada earns two awards at Employment Equity Achievement Awards
Air Canada has been presented the Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity award and the Sector Distinction award by The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Federal Minister of Labour and Seniors, as part of the Employment Equity Achievement Awards announced recently. Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada, said: “Air Canada is proud to be a leading employer in Canada and a role model in the aviation sector for its advancement in the workplace of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members...