Airlines
WestJet takes off with new brand platform
WestJet is ushering in a new era today with the launch of a comprehensive brand platform and fully integrated campaign, anchored by a new tagline—Where Your Story Takes Off. As the airline returns to its roots, following an updated business strategy, WestJet's commitment to helping guests write memorable stories is driven by a history of care and celebrated hospitality, delivered each day by a passionate team of WestJetters. The new platform underscores the transformative power of travel, celebrating the countless stories that pass through a WestJet flight. In fact, nearly nine...
Accelya and Air Transat sign a new multi-year FLX Platform agreement
Accelya has announced a new partnership Air Transat, for its FLX Platform and the provision of New Distribution Capabilities (NDC). Air Transat will utilize the FLX Platform to deliver personalized offers, enhance traveller experiences, and take control of its distribution. The Accelya FLX Platform, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and trusted by many of the world's leading airlines, enabled more than half of all global NDC transactions in 2023, according to data from T2RL and is now generating more than 350k personalized offers per second across its airline partners. Open by...
IATA, NACC gear up for Aviation Day Canada
IATA and the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) are gearing up for ‘Aviation Day Canada’ which is set for Oct. 29 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The jointly hosted event will provide a forum that will highlight the priorities for aviation in Canada, as well as the crucial role air transportation plays in driving Canada’s economic growth and the unique challenges facing this country’s aviation sector. Air travel is instrumental in fostering tourism, developing business, enhancing connectivity and regional access, and sustaining economic activity. To leverage...
UPDATED: Air Canada pilots ratify new collective deal
The industry can breath a sigh of relief today as a Air Canada pilots – represented by the the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) -- have ratified a new four-year contract with significant improvements to compensation as well as improvements to quality of life. Of the 99% of eligible pilots who cast ballots, 67% voted in favour of the agreement, which demonstrates to Air Canada management the importance of recognizing the value and expertise pilots bring to the airline. First Officer Charlene Hudy, chair of the Air Canada ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC), said:...
Royal Air Maroc celebrates upcoming launch of Casablanca-Toronto route
In just under two months’ time, Moroccan flag carrier Royal Air Maroc will launch a new direct flight between Toronto and Casablanca. The highly-anticipated route, set to launch on Dec. 8, was celebrated by dignitaries from the Kingdom of Morocco as well as other African nations at an event at Hotel X last night. “It is with immense pride and great joy that we gather today to celebrate a historical moment between the Kingdom of Morocco and Canada. It is a dream come true, one moment that we hoped for, wished for and dreamed of,” Souriya Otmani, the ambassador of the Kingdom of...
Aeroplan’s Points Matching Week helping families in need now underway
This year's Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program began yesterday and will run until Oct. 13, 2024. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, operates on the generous donations of Aeroplan members and Aeroplan to provide relief for families across Canada whose children need to travel for medical treatment. During this week, Aeroplan and its partners, TD and CIBC, will be matching points donated by Aeroplan Members, resulting in a total of up to four times the initial donation, to support air...
WestJet & WAA confirm 35% winter capacity increase from Winnipeg
The WestJet Group met with the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) to deliver a progress update on the airline's successful growth strategy for Winnipeg, highlighting an impressive 21 per cent growth for 2024 in Manitoba's capital. "This winter, we will further expand to serve 22 destinations out of Winnipeg, compared to 18 last winter, increasing our capacity by 35 per cent, marking both record growth for us in the community and our largest capacity boost at any airport in Western Canada this season," said von Hoensbroech. "Our steadfast commitment to Winnipeg is evident...
Porter launches nonstop service from Toronto to Phoenix
On Oct. 3, Porter Airlines launched what will be daily service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from Toronto Pearson. Nonstop flights from YYZ will depart at 10:00am, arriving at 12 p.m. after a flight time of 4.5 hours. The Embraer E195-E2 aircraft will then depart PHX at 1 p.m. and arrive in Toronto at 8:05 p.m. (all times are local). “This inaugural flight from Toronto to Phoenix builds on Porter's growing Western U.S. presence - now with service in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego and San Francisco," said Kevin Jackson, president of Porter Airlines....