Airlines
Discover the World & Saudia enter strategic partnership
Discover the World has entered a strategic partnership with Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. Discover the World brings to the table an impressive track record in business development with many leading industry brands making them a logical partner to elevate Saudia’s iconic brand, exciting new product and guest experience and unique destination network. "It's a privilege for us to join forces with Saudia and embark on this transformative journey together," said Aiden Walsh, head of airline development at Discover the World. "We are committed to implementing a...
Air Canada Vacations welcomes year-round service to Tulum
Air Canada Vacations launched its new year-round service to Tulum, Mexico on May 3. To mark the occasion, passengers gathered for a special gate party complete with inaugural festivities that included tasty treats followed by ribbon cutting ceremonies held at both Montreal Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport. Erminia Gallina, director of sales at Air Canada Vacations, and Bradley Sutherland, senior manager, business development at Air Canada, took the opportunity to address the gathering at the Toronto airport. Meanwhile, Marco Gagnon, general...
WestJet Group & AMFA reach tentative bargaining agreement
The WestJet Group and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) —the certified union representing WestJet aircraft maintenance engineers– have reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. “The WestJet Group is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that is industry-leading within Canada and recognizes the important contributions of our valued aircraft maintenance engineers, making them the highest paid in Canada, while...
United taking off with new Montreal-San Francisco flights
United Airlines is taking off with a new, non-stop service between Montreal and its West Coast hub at San Francisco on July 1, 2024. The route will operate year-round on a daily basis with the following schedule: Depart San Francisco (SFO) 11 p.m. — Arrive Montréal (YUL) 7:25 a.m. (+1) Depart Montréal (YUL) 8:30 a.m. — Arrive San Francisco (SFO) 11:46 a.m. United will deploy its fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft on this transcontinental service. These jets have 16 seats in United First and 150 seats in economy. Go to www.united.com for...
IATA reports March passenger demand up by 13.8%
IATA has released global passenger demand data for March 2024, with highlights including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), was up 13.8 per cent compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), was up 12.3 per cent year-on-year. The March load factor was 82.0 per cent (+1.0ppt compared to March 2023). International demand rose 18.9 per cent compared to March 2023; capacity was up 18.8 per cent year-on-year and the load factor improved to 81.6 per cent (+0.1ppt on March 2023). Domestic demand rose 6.6 per cent...
WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notice to its Tech Ops union, AMFA
WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) -- the union that represents WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – on May 4, which means that a work stoppage could occur as early as Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12 p.m. MT, unless a deal is reached. Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airline and Group Chief Operating Officer, said that: “The decision to issue a lockout notice was not one that was made lightly, and we sincerely regret and apologize for the uncertainty this causes for our guests and the communities and regions that rely...
Air Canada partners with Quebec artists on musical travel guides
With its Un air de chez nous platform, Air Canada celebrates Québec culture by launching three musical guides created in collaboration with renowned Québec artists. Charlotte Cardin, Alexandra Stréliski and Sarahmée each present their beloved European city with a carefully curated musical playlist designed with their favourite places in mind. Available on enRoute's website Charlotte Cardin invites us into the intimacy of her home-away-from-home in Paris, while Sarahmée lets us tag along on her breathtaking adventures in Barcelona and Alexandra Stréliski gives us a...
Porter adds new service between Montreal & Edmonton
Porter Airlines has added its second Western Canada destination from Montréal, inaugurating service between Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The new route starts with daily roundtrip flights operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Passengers on this route will enjoy fast and free WiFi onboard, and a two-by-two configuration, meaning there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Porter offers genuine hospitality and an elevated onboard service for all passengers, including a selection of complimentary premium snacks and...