Airlines
Porter Taking Off To Vegas In 2024
Porter Airlines is launching daily flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) beginning March 5, 2024. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said of the new service that: “It takes something exceptional to stand out in Vegas, and we intend to do just that by bringing our elevated economy experience to this popular destination. From the runway to the Strip, passengers start their special getaway the moment they board our aircraft.” The new route will be...
Porter Adding Ottawa-Calgary Service
Porter Airlines is launching daily service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC), using Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The new service begins on Feb. 14, 2024, marking Porter’s latest expansion into Western Canada from Ottawa and complementing existing flights to Vancouver and Edmonton and providing connections to destinations across Eastern Canada and the United States. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “This route is another way for passengers to travel across Canada with...
Takeaways From SOTIC: It’s All About The Experience
“I see innovation playing a key role in the development of our tourism products, and in the ways in which we promote ourselves to travellers seeking unique, authentic and bespoke experiences,” Kenneth Bryan, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, noted during his opening remarks for the State of the Tourism Industry Conference. “Have you noticed the word experiences being used more and more as a synonym for tourism? Because that’s what tourism is. That’s what each of us involved in the tourism industry is selling — an experience of our islands, our cultures, our foods,...
WestJet Provides Update On Its Agent Booking Channel
Following its Oct. 10 announcement that it was decommissioning its WestJet Agent booking channel and that it will no longer be available effective Oct. 24, 2023, WestJet has issued an update. It notes that this change does not impact any other booking platforms such as WestJet Biz, SIREV or any GDS. WestJet Vacations and WestJet Vacations Groups tools are not affected. Amanda Ierfino, Director of Sales at WestJet, said in a statement that: “We know the recent announcement about the decommissioning of WestJet Agent has caused some confusion and speculation amongst the travel trade....
Transat Launches New Offerings To Peru
Transat is launching packages and à la carte hotels in Peru -- a new destination that’s being offered by Air Transat. Air Transat flights to Lima, starting in December, will also be available year-round from Toronto and Montreal. Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Transat, said that: “By integrating accommodation options into our Peru offer, we continue our commitment to enriching our customers' travel experience." Adamo continued: “These new offerings are in line with our desire to facilitate access to the unique wonders and charms of South America....
Air Canada Bringing Canadians Home From Israel With Special Flights
Air Canada is coordinating with the Canadian government and will operate two special flights on today (Oct. 13) and tomorrow (Oct. 14) from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel. Through the arrangement, the Canadian government is operating military flights from Tel Aviv to transport people to Athens, where they will then connect with Air Canada's special flights back to Toronto. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive at Air Canada, said that: “Although safety considerations are unfortunately preventing us from operating our regular...
WestJet Renews Commitment To Regina
WestJet Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech was in Regina this week to look ahead to an anticipated busy winter travel season and celebrate the WestJet Group's strong summer performance. He was Joined by Regina Airport Authority CEO, James Bogusz and Mayor Sandra Masters during the visit which focused on engaging with local partners and community stakeholders to discuss WestJet's longstanding investments in the region and exciting future ahead. Said von Hoensbroech: “Hearing what matters most from Regina-based business leaders, local partners and government...
New Travelport, Air Canada Deal Includes NDC
Travelport and Air Canada have renewed their content distribution agreement, which includes New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing. With the deal, Travelport-connected agencies worldwide will continue to have access to the widest range of products and ancillaries from Air Canada, along with superior servicing capabilities. As Travelport delivers retail-ready content from the carrier, including NDC content, agency customers will be able to easily search, view and compare Air Canada’s dynamic offers all in one place. Travelport and Air Canada anticipate the...