Airlines
Air Canada reports “solid” third quarter 2024 financial results
Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2024 financial results with its President and Chief Executive, Michael Rousseau observing that: “Air Canada reported solid results for the third quarter on key metrics, with operating revenues of $6.1 billion and operating income of $1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 billion and our adjusted earnings per share of $2.57 were both ahead of market expectations.” Rousseau continued: “We delivered on our ongoing operational improvement program, with quarterly on-time performance rising eight percentage points over the same period in...
Air Canada resuming daily service to Beijing
Air Canada is resuming daily service from Canada to Beijing and will be increasing its Shanghai flights to daily, with both routes operating from the airline's Vancouver (YVR) hub. "We are resuming our non-stop services between Canada and Beijing and increasing our flights between Canada and Shanghai, reflecting the importance of these markets in Air Canada's global network," said Mark Galardo, executive vice-president, revenue and network planning at Air Canada. "With the investments we have made at our YVR hub linking Air Canada's extensive North American network to our international...
Applications open for Air Canada’s Judy Cameron scholarship
Applications for the 2025 edition of the Captain Judy Cameron scholarship will open on Nov. 1, 2024. A joint collaboration between Air Canada and CAE, the scholarship seeks to foster the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers. Up to eight young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers will be awarded scholarships to pursue their training in 2025. Among them, four recipients training to become commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors. "As we go into our sixth year of the Captain...
Porter partners with Snowbird Advisor to promote U.S. flights down south
Porter Airlines has partnered with popular online resource Snowbird Advisor to promote its flights to a dozen destinations across four U.S. states this winter as it rapidly expands into snowbird territory. The schedule is highlighted by six markets in Florida alone. “This is great news for snowbirds, bringing much needed competition to these popular Florida destinations offering snowbirds more choice on a very comfortable Embraer jet aircraft with a 2 x 2 seat configuration - that means no middle seats,” said Stephen Fine, president, Snowbird Advisor. “The further availability...
Arajet starts operations at Punta Cana Airport
Arajet, the low-priced Dominican airline launched operations from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) expanding its network of destinations and connecting this important tourist centre with North America. The Dominican flag line will initially operate 14 destinations from and to Punta Cana. These include Kingston in Jamaica; Lima in Peru; Mexico City and Cancun in Mexico; Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín in Colombia; Quito and Guayaquil in Ecuador; Toronto and Montreal in Canada; Sao Paulo in Brazil; Buenos Aires in Argentina and Santiago in Chile. With this expansion, Punta Cana Airport becomes...
Star Alliance announces management team appointments
Star Alliance firmed up its key management appointments aimed at further enhancing its strategic focus on a seamless experience for member airline customers as they benefit from the Star Alliance network. Ambar Franco joins Star Alliance as Vice President, Customer Experience. Franco will lead the development and implementation of initiatives designed to enhance the overall customer journey across the alliance: their booking experience, the experience of customers at airports and when they connect between Star Alliance member airlines, and then to ensure their continuing loyalty post...
Icelandair, TAP sign codeshare deal
Icelandair and TAP have expanded their long-standing partnership and signed a codeshare agreement. The signing took place at TAP’s offices at Lisbon Airport. TAP offers an extensive network of 90 destinations around the world, including Europe, Africa and South America. Icelandair’s route network spans around 60 destinations in Europe and North America. Both airlines are known for their Stopover programs, offering passengers the opportunity to experience the airlines’ home countries on their way between destinations, at no additional airfare. The bilateral codeshare...
Porter now Toronto’s second-largest carrier with expanded winter service
Porter Airlines is operating its largest-ever winter schedule, establishing its position as the second-largest carrier in Toronto. With up to 180 daily flights across 34 destinations, Porter’s elevated economy experience is available to more cities from both Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. At Toronto Pearson, Porter will operate up to 86 daily flights, a 19% increase from last winter’s schedule. The airline is now serving 23 destinations, including four upcoming new options: West Palm Beach, San Diego, Thunder Bay and Palm...