Airlines
Air Transat’s non-stop flights to Lima, Peru take off
Air Transat's inaugural flight from Toronto to Lima, Peru took off last night. The first-ever flight from Montreal to the Peruvian capital will take place Friday, Dec. 22. These exclusive non-stop flights, the only ones between Canada and Peru, will be operated throughout the year, with two departures per week from Toronto and one departure per week from Montreal. “It is a great pleasure for Air Transat to bring this promising route to fruition and finally see our star fly over Peru. Lima represents a strongly strategic South American gateway within our portfolio of...
Air Transat partners with Plusgrade to enhance customer journey
Plusgrade, a provider of ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, has partnered with Air Transat to enhance their passengers' journey. Plusgrade will power a new product that allows Air Transat passengers to purchase an upgrade to Club Class and enjoy maximum comfort in an exclusive cabin, gourmet meals and priority airport services. Air Transat Economy Class ticket holders now have multiple opportunities to upgrade to the exclusive experience of Club Class. On eligible flights, passengers can place a bid for a Club Class upgrade up to 26 hours before departure....
Flair makes its first flight to Kingston, Jamaica
Flair Airlines took its inaugural flight from Toronto to Kingston, Jamaica on Dec. 16. Passengers, flight crew and Flair executive team members were greeted with a celebratory water welcome on the runway followed by a special reception hosted by Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The new non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International airport (YYZ) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is expected to bring more than 23,000 passengers into the destination over the winter season. About the flight The flight will operate three times per week with...
SAS adds more flights to North America & Asia for summer 2024
SAS is expanding its flight offerings and increasing capacity in the summer traffic program. The move comes in response to accommodate the rising demand for travel to the U.S. and Asia. For the upcoming summer program commencing on Mar. 31, 2024, SAS is adding flights and frequencies to both the USA and Asia as per below. Daily & weekly flights The Copenhagen-New York (JFK) route will increase in frequency with up to two daily flights, both with Airbus A321LR. These additional flights will complement the existing daily Airbus A330 flights to New York-Newark Airport...
WestJet & Mastercard expand partnership
Mastercard and WestJet have entered a long-term extension of their partnership agreement, expanding beyond powering transactions by innovating the travel and purchasing experience for customers while always prioritizing security and trust. The deepening of the partnership showcases the progression of each companies' evolution in recent years and this new extension will include WestJet leveraging Mastercard's products and solutions in analytics, payments technology and loyalty, while continuing to deliver unprecedented choice, flexibility and convenience to WestJet Mastercard...
Martinique, Air Canada make a new connection
Now that was quite the celebration. The Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA) celebrated Air Canada’s launch of non-stop service from Toronto to Martinique with a lively gate party at Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The Martinican Tourism Commissioner, Bénédicte di Géronimo, was joined at Terminal 1 by other delegates from the Caribbean destination and Air Canada representatives to celebrate the occasion. In her remarks, di Géronimo said: “This new route, more than an air connection, opens doors to new opportunities, strengthening our commitment to elevate...
WestJet adds direct connectivity between Seoul & Calgary
WestJet recently added direct connectivity between Seoul and Calgary to its summer 2024 schedule. With service three days per week this summer, guests travelling between Calgary and Seoul will enjoy the luxuries of WestJet's 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Subject to regulatory approvals, the airline anticipates flights to be available for booking in early 2024 and is inviting Canadians to win a round-trip flight to Seoul and be notified when flights are made available for sale. "It is with great pleasure that WestJet will serve as Alberta's only direct link to South Korea, furthering...
Transat reports strong Q4 results
It was a good day for Transat A.T., as Air Transat and its flight attendants union reached an agreement in principle for the renewal of their collective agreement and the company reported strong 2023 fourth quarter results. “Driven by a strong execution of its strategic plan, Transat has solidified its positioning in the Canadian leisure travel industry,” said Annick Guérard, president and CEO of Transat, in announcing the results. “As industry dynamics gathered momentum throughout the year, our team focused on meeting growing demand and improving operating...