Airlines
Canada Set To Open Border To Fully Vaccinated Travellers
Canada will reopen its border to fully vaccinated travellers from the United States beginning at 12:01 am on Aug. 9. Noting that this is “a first step,” the Canadian government said in an announcement today that it will allow entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel on that date. On Sept. 7, 2021 -- provided that the domestic epidemiological situation remains favourable -- the government also announced that it intends to...
Don’t Rely On Taxes To Cut Aviation Emissions: IATA
IATA says that the reliance on taxation as the solution for cutting aviation emissions in the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ proposal is counter-productive to the goal of sustainable aviation. EU policy needs to support practical emission reduction measures such as incentives for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and modernization of air traffic management. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, pointed out that: “Aviation is committed to decarbonization as a global industry. We don’t need persuading, or punitive measures like taxes to motivate change. In fact, taxes siphon money from...
WestJet Encore, CUPE Reach Tentative Deal
WestJet Encore has reached a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 4070 – which represents the WestJet Encore Inflight (Cabin Crew) group. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. In February 2021, WestJet and CUPE reached an agreement on behalf of the WestJet Inflight team that operates the airline's jet fleet. Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO, said that: “For the second time this year, I am pleased to share that we've tentatively come to terms on an agreement with CUPE Local 4070. We have negotiated the first collective agreement, on...
New Insights From Sabre On How Airlines Are Adapting
The Art & Science of Network Planning to Ramp up for Recovery is a new whitepaper from Sabre Corporation that outlines the new methodologies that it’s creating to enable its airline partners to create more holistic, accurate network plans as their focus shifts from short-term planning to long-term recovery. The whitepaper is being released as the airline industry turns its attention to longer term planning once more, and away from the short-term operational focus that was necessary earlier in the pandemic. Cem Tanyel, Chief Services Officer, Sabre Travel Solutions, explains...
IATA Urges States To Follow WHO Guidance On Borders
IATA is calling on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). That guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to COVID-19 and international travel. It will be presented to the WHO COVID-19 International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Thursday 15 July. Specifically, WHO is recommending that governments: Do not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a mandatory condition for entry or exit Remove measures such as testing and/or quarantine requirements for travelers who are fully...
Porter Set For Massive Fleet Expansion
Porter Airlines is extending its service to destinations throughout North America with the introduction of up to 80 state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet. The aircraft have transcontinental range and will enter into service with Porter starting in the second half of 2022. Porter is Embraer’s North American launch customer for the E2. The total aircraft order is valued at up to US$5.82 billion at current list prices, with 30 firm commitments and 50 purchase right options. The aircraft are being acquired by Porter Aircraft Leasing Corp., a...
Europe Invites The Curious
The European Travel Commission (ETC) has launched a major campaign with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations to inspire Canadians to rediscover Europe this summer and fall. The new campaign rolls out following the European Union’s recent decision to add Canada to its green list and recommendation to all EU states to lift restrictions on Canadian non-essential travellers. Miguel Gallego, ETC's Head of Marketing said: “As Europe is set to welcome Canadian travellers back, we are thrilled to join forces with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations to encourage transatlantic travel...
Flair Takes Off To New Brunswick
Flair Airlines continues to expand its network in Canada with the inauguration of service out of Saint John Airport (YSJ) in New Brunswick. Commenting on the new flights, Flair Airlines president and CEO, Stephen Jones said that: “New Brunswick deserves more choices and competition for air travel. The only way we are going to restart the travel and tourism sector and contribute to the economic recovery is by ensuring affordable options exist now and in the future.” Jones continued: “Residents of the Saint John area have been paying way too much for way too long. Flair is...