Airlines
Barbados Reduces Airport Service Charge
Barbados has reduced the airport service charge from US $35 to US $20, in an effort to increase regional travel to the island. The reduction will be in place until December 14, 2023. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill said that the six-month reduction is intended to stimulate CARICOM travel to Barbados. Minister Gooding-Edghill pointed out that the cost of inter-regional travel was high and to “stimulate the local market” this measure was being implemented. Said Gooding-Edghill: “So, we’ve taken that decision. We recognize that the...
SATA Group Is Flying High
SATA – Azores Airlines and SATA Air Azores – is thanking Canadian travel advisors for their support as it reached a symbolic milestone of one million passengers carried in 2023 two months earlier (June 30) than the previous year. Azores Airlines, the only airline offering non-stop service to the Azores year-round from Toronto and from Montreal during the summer is the gateway to Europe’s leading adventure tourism destination. Explore the 9 islands, or connect to Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, Barcelona, Bilbao, Paris, Frankfurt, or Cape Verde. Fares from Canada permit stopovers for up...
Emirates Lands In Montreal
Emirates has officially touched down in Montréal, marking the start of its scheduled services to its second gateway in Canada. The inaugural flight was operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft, which will offer premium passenger services on its daily services to the city. Emirates now serves Canada with 14 flights per week. Emirates executives onboard included: Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer; Salem Obaidalla, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations - Americas; and David Broz, Vice President Aeropolitical and Industry Affairs. Flight EK243 arrived at Montréal Pierre Elliot...
Canada Jetlines Signs Charter Deal With FlyAllways
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has signed a 6-month contract with FlyAllways, a Caribbean airline based in Suriname, where FlyAllways will charter Canada Jetlines to provide weekly flights between Toronto and Georgetown, Guyana. Commencement of flying is expected to start in Q3 2023 subject to Guyanese government approval. Eddy Doyle President and CEO Canada Jetlines, said: “We are looking forward to this partnership with FlyAllways. We know that there is a substantial demand for the Toronto/Georgetown market, and we believe FlyAllways, and the Canadian tour operator that they...
Growth Continues As Load Factor Rises
IATA’s May 2023 traffic data indicates continued strong growth in air travel demand. The global airline industry association reports that: Total traffic in May 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 39.1% compared to May 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 96.1% of May 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels. Domestic traffic for May rose 36.4% compared to the year-ago period. Total May 2023 domestic traffic was 5.3% above the May 2019 level. This is the second month in a row domestic traffic has exceeded pre-pandemic levels. International traffic climbed 40.9%...
IATA Projects Hong Kong Recovery By End Of 2024
IATA has upgraded its passenger traffic projections for Hong Kong, indicating it will recover to pre-crisis levels by the end of 2024. As well, the global aviation industry association welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labour crunch in the aviation sector. The revised projections by IATA bring Hong Kong in line with expectations for a faster recovery in the Asia-Pacific region. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said that: “The situation is looking bright for Hong Kong. China’s earlier than expected...
WestJet Taking Off For Bonaire
WestJet will be taking off to Bonaire with the launch of non-stop seasonal service from Toronto beginning Dec. 12, 2023, with once a week service. WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development, Chris Avery, said: “WestJet is excited to bring the beauty and allure of Bonaire to Canadian travellers looking to trade in their winter routines for world-renowned adventure and pristine white beaches.” Avery continued: “As we look towards the colder months ahead and our exciting growth plan, we are more committed than ever to expanding our network,...
Canada Jetlines Provides Operating Metrics Update
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has provided an update on key operating metrics with the aim to provide timely information to its shareholders. The carrier experienced strong demand for its services in Q2 2023 with a high utilization rate for its fleet of two Airbus 320 aircraft. The company forecasts to have operated 1,518 block hours in Q2 2023 which will end on June 30. This represents an increase of 265% over the 571 hours flown in Q1 2023. Canada Jetlines third aircraft is on schedule to be delivered by the end of July 2023, subject to satisfaction of all conditions precedent...