Airlines
Canada Jetlines Takes Off To Orlando
Canada Jetlines has launched its new service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) today (Oct. 30). With this new route set to take flight, Canada Jetlines’ expanded flight schedule will connect Toronto to the enchanting city of Orlando Florida. Four weekly flights will be available, departing on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This latest addition to Canada Jetlines’ network of destinations joins the ranks of Cancun, Las Vegas and Montego Bay, promising travelers increased accessibility and convenience when planning...
IATA, Partners Demonstrate First Integrated Shopping to Travel Journey
IATA and industry partners have successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience, from shopping for flights to arrival, on a journey from London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) with British Airways. Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security, said that: “Our vision for future travel is fully digital and secured with biometric identification. While the technology exists to do this at each stage of a journey, linking these steps together has proven challenging. Today with our partners we showed that it is...
IATA Finds Speed, Convenience Remain Top Priority For Passengers
IATA has released the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) revealing that travellers continue to prioritize speed and convenience and are increasingly embracing biometrics and off-airport processes to deliver it. Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security, said that: “Passengers have made it clear: they want to spend less time booking and move through the airport faster. And they are increasingly willing to use biometric data to complete more pre-departure tasks off airport to achieve this.” The global airline industry...
Arajet Arrives In Toronto
Arajet has officially launched operations in Canada with direct flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Toronto's Pearson International Airport is one of 22 destinations offered by Arajet in the region. The airline becomes the first to fly directly from Toronto to Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and the first city established on the America Continent. Arajet, launched its routes to Canada with an inaugural event at the Hotel X of this city, where they presented the biggest drone show in the sky ever held in...
WestJet Group Boss Maps Out A Plan For The Future
It was a full house at Toronto Region Board of Trade yesterday as key industry stakeholders and members of the business community gathered to listen to WestJet Group CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech provide a review of the carrier’s recent accomplishments; insights into its strategic outlook; and its plans to drive the Group's growth strategy as Canada's leading low-cost airline. Clearly in a positive mood, von Hoensbroech told his audience that the WestJet Group has surpassed its pre-pandemic capacity levels and returned to profitability, setting the airline up for success as it...
Air Transat Adding Year-Round Montreal To Marrakech Service
Air Transat is expanding its network to North Africa for the first time with the addition of non-stop service between Montreal and Marrakech, Morocco, beginning in June 2025. As a result, it will become the only airline in North America to offer non-stop flights to this Moroccan city, which will be operated twice a week in the summer (June to October) and once a week in the winter (November to April). Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, said: “We are delighted to make this announcement today, as it marks a milestone in the evolution of our...
Aeroplan’s Points Matching Week Exceeds All Expectations
Aeroplan’s annual Aeroplan Points Matching Week exceeded all expectations, raising 67.7 million points and representing the most successful points matching campaign in the two-decade history of the Hospital Transportation Program. With the points donated during the week, the Hospital Transportation program will be able to help roughly 700 families, based on the average points used for flights in 2023 to date. For 20 years, the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program has operated on the generous donations of Aeroplan members to provide relief for families...
Air Canada Unveils First Upgraded Airbus A321
Air Canada unveiled its first upgraded Airbus A321 over the weekend, with the aircraft featuring new exterior cameras connected to the aircraft’s seatback entertainment system to give passengers a ‘pilot’s eye’ view of take-off. The airline is continuing to invest in customer comfort across its fleet of Airbus A321s and A320s which will feature a new cabin interior, new technologies and services such as Bluetooth audio, and free high-speed internet sponsored by Bell. Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Loyalty and Product at Air Canada, said: “We're proud to welcome...