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Belize welcomes WestJet With Saturday's departure of flight 2604 from Toronto's Pearson International Airport, WestJet officially became the only Canadian carrier to offer direct service to Belize. “Leaving Canada and hitting the beaches in Belize by mid-day is something that Canadian travellers are not used to...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 03, 2016
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EVA Air, Thai Airways team up Star Alliance members EVA Air and Thai Airways will begin codesharing on Oct. 30. The carriers will use both airlines’ flight numbers on North America service and onward Taipei-Bangkok connections. The codeshare extends to all EVA-operated North America flights, including Los Angeles,...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 27, 2016
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Star Alliance, Juneyao seal partnership Star Alliance and Juneyao Airlines have formally sealed a strategic partnership which will see the Shanghai-based airline become a “Connecting Partner” of Star Alliance in 2017. Under the Alliance’s partnership concept, the airline will soon start offering services such as...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 20, 2016
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Air Transat unveils new ad campaign Air Transat has unveiled its new advertising campaign, “Vacation is calling.” The campaign was developed in partnership with the Sid Lee creative agency and includes web, social media, television, radio, display and print advertising. And with this new inspirational campaign, Transat...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 20, 2016
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WestJet goes pink for breast cancer WestJet employees' uniforms will be looking a little brighter this month with the addition of a pink, custom-designed necktie and scarf in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). Employees across the airline's network purchased the limited edition neck wear, with 100% of the...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 06, 2016
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WestJet cares On Sept. 30 WestJet employees spent their day mentoring 100 youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) by showing them the ins and outs of aviation at the airline's Calgary headquarters and 28 airports across Canada. “Over the last 10 years, WestJet Cares for Kids has found meaningful ways...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 06, 2016
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Porter raises awareness for breast cancer During the month of October, Porter Airlines pilots and flight attendants will wear custom Fly Pink epaulets and pins to raise awareness for breast cancer. Dedicated pilots from the airline’s Women Soar at Porter committee, which focuses on making Porter the airline of choice for women in...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 06, 2016
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Aeroplan sets the stage for Bon Jovi exclusive Aeroplan has introduced a new Exclusives reward where Aeroplan members with status can redeem miles for an exclusive live performance with Bon Jovi in Toronto. Members will get to experience Bon Jovi in a private and intimate setting as they preview their upcoming album This House is Not For...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Sep 29, 2016
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AC begins construction on new Pearson hangar Construction of a new $90-million aircraft hangar is underway at Toronto Pearson Airport. Air Canada broke ground on the new facility this week. The hangar will support the airline's ongoing expansion of its Toronto global hub. Once complete, the Hangar 5 building will cover an area equal to...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Sep 29, 2016
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NewLeaf puts brakes on some flights New low-fare carrier NewLeaf is making some changes to its flight schedule, including putting a temporary stop on some of its flights as it reviews what routes are working and which are not. According to reports, the airline is grounding planned flights from Winnipeg to Victoria, BC for...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Sep 29, 2016
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