WestJet has announced a new, year-round, daily service connecting Regina and Minneapolis as part of its 2024 summer schedule.
With the announcement, WestJet reaffirms its ongoing commitment to providing connectivity to the province and further enhances Regina's air access to popular destinations.
The route is Regina's first year-round transborder service since 2016 and marks the province's second direct route to the Midwest United States, following the launch of WestJet's year-round service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis, launched in June earlier this year.
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AirlinePros Canada Inc. reports that “Fastjet” of Zimbabwe (IATA: FN/334) is now an active member of BSP Canada and has appointed AirlinePros to care for its day-to-day administrative services in Canada.
“FN has opted for mass e-plating (general concurrence) so that all fully IATA registered travel organizations in Canada may start issuing tickets on the FN e-cip without further delay.”
FASTJET has appointed AirlinePros Canada to oversee BSP Coordination effective October 2023.
At this time, FN can booked in Amadeus(1A) and very soon, Sabre(1S) GDS systems. Fastjet is...
WestJet is bringing transatlantic service back to Halifax, with scheduled summer service to London, Dublin and Edinburgh, with the carrier’s strategic investments unlocking new potential for Halifax’s business, leisure and tourism economies.
Andrew Gibbons, vice-president external affairs for WestJet, said: “In service of our valued relationship with the province, airport, partners and guests, we are thrilled to resume service between Halifax and Europe, strengthening the region's critical connections to global hubs, tourism and business economies.”
Gibbons said that the...
With the winter 2023-2024 season now underway, Sunwing reports that it has brought nearly 100,000 customers on nearly 600 Sunwing Airlines flights across the country to dozens of popular destinations in the tropics, with 100% of flights successfully completed during this time period.
Len Corrado, president of Sunwing Airlines, said: “We are thrilled with the strong operational results for the start of our winter season, and have invested significantly in enhancing our operations over the past year to provide a more robust and seamless passenger experience.”
Corrado continued:...
Well that was quite a party, wasn’t it…
Porter Airlines hosted 600 guests – including corporate clients, travel agencies, partners and others – for a House Party at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto this week.
Mr. Porter’s House Party – as the event was aptly themed – gave those attending a chance to experience Porter’s signature hospitality and generous service, immersing them in Porter’s style, care and charm, while showcasing its inflight offering and promoting key benefits of its elevated economy experience.
Guests also had a chance to experience what makes...
WestJet is restarting its transatlantic service between St. John's, Nfld. and London, England.
Servicing the province for six months out of the year, guests will gain direct access to London's Gatwick Airport three times weekly between May and October, creating new opportunities for St. John's business, leisure, cargo and tourism economies to thrive.
"In service of our valued Atlantic communities, partners and guests, the WestJet Group is proud to close the critical gap in air accessibility for the province by providing non-stop connectivity to one of Europe's most popular travel...
Propelled by its growing 737 MAX fleet, WestJet is expanding its European summer 2024 network, reintroducing service connecting Eastern Canada and Europe and introducing new service from Calgary to Reykjavik (Keflavik).
And as it continues to strengthen its presence in Western Canada, WestJet is also enhancing its 787 Dreamliner hub, increasing frequencies for international routes and adding daily exclusive service to Japan.
John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, said that the airline’s latest announcement “underscores our...
Air Canada is ‘strategically boosting its Asia-Pacific network capacity beginning mid-December through to the end of next summer 2024.
Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada, said that: “Air Canada's Asia services continue to reflect strong demand and we are boosting capacity to this geographic area as we deploy our international diversification strategy. This winter we are pleased to offer up to 57 flights per week between Canada and Asia, and up to 64 flights per week next summer.”
Galardo continued: “Air Canada will...
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. is expanding its operations by introducing Jetlines Vacations.
The company said that this new venture “solidifies its commitment to growing a strong, integrated partnership with travel agents, providing greater options for their clients and higher commission rates.”
Canadian travellers will benefit from the expansion of international vacation experiences with direct service from Toronto to destinations like Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cancun, Mexico, with Orlando, Florida soon to join the growing list of options.
Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive...
New data from IATA indicates that travellers in Europe are benefiting from airfares that are undercutting inflation, as the market continues its post-COVID recovery.
The latest traffic figures show that European carriers sit just 3.6% down on the 2019 peak. Europeans are travelling despite the inflationary environment: In June, average air fares in Europe were around 16% higher than pre-pandemic. However, that is lagging the average consumer prices index for the EU, which in June stood at 20% over pre-pandemic.
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said that: “European air...