Airlines
Air Canada Launches Digital Identification
Air Canada has launched digital identification, making it the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial recognition technology to confirm identification. In a pilot project currently underway, Air Canada's digital identification is now available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding select flights to Winnipeg, and for eligible customers entering the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Air Canada plans to expand digital identification options...
Turkish Airlines Steps Up Earthquake Relief Efforts
Turkish Airlines is continuing its efforts to help those affected by the devastating earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş and the surrounding cities of Kilis, Diyarbakır, Adana, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Malatya, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman and Hatay. Coordinating with official organizations such as AFAD (Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) and the Turkish Red Crescent, the flag carrier ensured all search and rescue teams and aid materials were delivered to impacted communities and is continuing to evacuate those affected with free evacuation flights during the...
Air Canada By The Numbers
Air Canada has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. Highlights include: Record fourth quarter passenger revenues of $4.062 billion, doubled than fourth quarter 2021 and about two per cent higher than fourth quarter 2019 Record fourth quarter operating revenues of $4.680 billion, 71 per cent higher than fourth quarter 2021 and about six per cent higher than fourth quarter 2019 Operating losses of $28 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 and of $187 million for the full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA* of $389 million in the fourth quarter of 2022...
Carriers Honour Agency Elite With 2023 Awards
Delta Air Lines and JV partners Air France & KLM honour travel professionals with Agency Elite 2023 awards recently. This year, Delta, Air France and KLM brought the party directly to the agency with account visits in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. The Delta Account Executives were accompanied to their top accounts by Steven Larkin, Director Sales Canada for Delta Air Lines, Jean-Eudes de La Breteche, VP & General Manger for Air France-KLM Canada, Julie Laporte, Commercial Director for Air France-KLM and Robert Lebel, Managing Director Specialty & Canada...
Canada Jetlines Connects With Sabre
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd has confirmed that Canadian travel agents are now able to view and book Canada Jetlines seat inventory via the Sabre Global Distribution System. Sabre Corporation will now enable their subscribers in Canada to sell Canada Jetlines inventory. Joining Sabre's global marketplace will enable Canada Jetlines to enhance its geographic reach and target new leisure traveler segments, while providing travel agents with increased options to create optimal experiences for their clients. Canada Jetlines Chief Commercial Officer, Duncan Bureau said: “We are...
Lynx Takes Off From YYC To LAX
Lynx Air’s (Lynx) has launched service to Los Angeles from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this week and will offer three flights per week between the destinations using new Boeing 737 aircraft. To celebrate Lynx’s inaugural Los Angeles flight, the airline is offering a chance to win a vacation package for two, including flights to Los Angeles, four nights’ accommodation at Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach and a Los Angeles Explorer’s pass from GoCity. Lynx is also offering a limited-time seat sale, giving up to 50 % off base fares...
There’s Something In The Air
FCM Consulting forecasts in its latest Global Quarterly Trend Report that global aviation will be back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. The forecast comes as the fourth quarter of 2022 wrapped up the corporate travel industry’s year of recovery – a recovery that was kept buoyant by strong growth in Q2 and Q3. The report showed that Q4-2022 seat capacity saw an 18% increase on Q4-2021 and was 13% down on Q4-2019. It also highlighted a minor slowdown in seat growth in Q4, with the 2022 full-seat capacity up 31% on 2021, but still down 17% on 2019. Airfares are also staying...
Airlines Step Up For Türkiye And Syria
IATA has expressed its deep condolences to the people of Türkiye and Syria who have been affected by the devastating earthquake in the region. The global airline industry association highlighted the important contributions from the aviation industry to the relief effort both with the immediate search-and-rescue efforts and for long-term humanitarian aid. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said: “This tragedy has deeply moved us and the world. On behalf of IATA member airlines, we express our deep sorrow to the people of Türkiye and Syria. Our thoughts are with all those...