Airlines
Air Canada announces the election of its directors
Air Canada has announced that all the nominees identified in its management proxy circular dated Feb. 16, 2024, were elected as directors of Air Canada at its annual meeting of shareholders held March 28, 2024. All the nominees were elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present online or represented by proxy at the meeting. Election results The results of the vote are provided below: Nominee % For % Against Amee Chande 98.67 % 1.33 % Christie J.B. Clark 96.98 % 3.02 % Gary A....
GTAA’s 2023 annual results show passenger activity is up
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority ("GTAA") today reported its financial and operating results for 2023. Passenger activity significantly increased by 9.2 million, or 25.8 per cent, from 35.6 million to 44.8 million in 2023, when compared to 2022, due to strong travel demand and the travel industry partners' ability to deliver more consistent levels of service following recovery challenges in 2022. During 2023, passenger activity recovered to 88.9 per cent compared to 2019 passenger activity. During the month of December 2023, passenger activity recovered to 93.7 per cent...
Hong Kong & Air Canada launch “Home Away From Home” pass
The Hong Kong Tourism Board and Air Canada have launched the Home Away from Home Flight Pass, which allows Canadian Aeroplan members to lock in their flight prices to Hong Kong. This joint initiative aims to provide travellers with unparalleled savings and convenience while exploring the vibrant city. About the Home Away from Home Flight Pass The Home Away from Home Flight Pass is available until April 12, 2024 for flights between Canada and Hong Kong. Flight Passes are prepaid packages of one-way flight credits that allow travellers to secure the price right away and...
Air Canada annual report highlights successes in 2023
Air Canada has issued its 2023 Annual Report highlighting the carrier's achievements for the year. In addition to its strong financial results, including record annual revenue, the airline made progress on key strategic initiatives, including fleet renewal, network and product expansion and new employment opportunities. "Air Canada delivered very strong results in 2023. We met key financial objectives and advanced or exceeded most of our strategic and operational goals for the year, demonstrating our ability to perform consistently," said Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of...
Avianca adds new route from Montreal to El Salvador
To strengthen connectivity between Canada and Latin America, Avianca has launched a direct route between Montreal and San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador in the Central American region. Flights will be operated on Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity for 180 passengers. The airline will offer three weekly frequencies and over a thousand seats per week to fly between both destinations. "We are delighted to announce this new route from Montreal. Canada and El Salvador are deeply connected by a community of Salvadoreans that live in Canada and now can travel nonstop....
Italy welcomes more connections for Canadians with Turkish Airlines
Representatives from The Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) were recently joined in Toronto by local partners Connect2Italy and Mancini Worldwide, to demonstrate the ease of connectivity to various destinations in Italy via Turkish Airlines. According to Luca Zelioli, Italian consul general in Toronto, tourism to Italy accounts for 14 per cent of the country’s GDP. “It’s been a year of exceptional results, with a substantial increase of foreign visitors from North America,” Zelioli said. “Figures for the winter months of 2024 indicate that we are likely not only to...
PLAY Airlines appoints Einar Örn Ólafsson as CEO
PLAY airlines, a low-cost airline operating flights between Iceland and Europe, has appointed Einar Örn Ólafsson as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Birgir Jónsson. Jónsson will continue to work for PLAY airlines until April 2, 2024, and will remain as an advisor for the company for the next few months to ensure a seamless transition. Ólafsson is one of PLAY airlines’ largest shareholders and has been chairman of the board since April 2021. He has rescinded his candidacy as a board member for the election of a new board at the company’s annual general meeting on...
WestJet successfully lowers fuel emission levels by 11%
WestJet has reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 2019. The reductions align with the airline's commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) goal for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The lower aircraft emissions intensity can be attributed to strategic initiatives including fleet modernization and a responsible shift in network planning. By incorporating newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft and optimizing flight routes, WestJet is successfully curtailing its impact on the...