Airlines
Wishes Do Come True
In celebration of Make-A-Wish Canada’s 40th anniversary, 40 wish families from across Canada will have their wishes to Walt Disney World Resort granted simultaneously in a special week-long group vacation experience from July 18-25. This is the first time in the organization’s history that 40 wishes have been granted at once. The week will be chock full of special touches including pre-flight, welcome and anniversary parties, and fun family activities. Having a wish granted is not just a “nice to have” item. It is a life-changing experience for families facing critical...
McArthur Resigns As Lynx Air President And CEO
Merren McArthur has resigned as the President and CEO of Lynx Air, citing personal reasons. McArthur is the founding CEO of Lynx Air, having joined the airline in June 2021, and leading it to its first flight launch in April 2022, followed by a successful first year of operations. McArthur will continue in the role until the end of September, allowing time for the selection and appointment of a new CEO. Bill Franke, Chairman of Lynx Air’s board of directors, said: “I want to thank Merren for her significant contributions to Lynx Air over the past two years. Merren has...
Etiquette In The Sky: What Does And Doesn’t Fly
As Canadians prepare to take off for their summer travels, KAYAK has released the Unspoken Rules of Air Travel manual so that everyone knows what does and doesn’t fly. These comprehensive rules address a wide array of topics, ranging from whether it is acceptable to put your feet on the chair in front of you (68% agree it’s not), to the food you should never bring on a flight (spoiler alert: it’s hard-boiled eggs, according to 74% of travellers). As for what KAYAK uncovered, well, here are a few of the highlights: Sit back and Relax. 88% of people say it’s OK to recline...
Air France Launches Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Ottawa Flights
Air France launched new non-stop flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa this week, making the airline the only company to operate direct flights between the Canadian capital and Europe. Ottawa is Air France’s fifth Canadian destination, after Montreal (since 1950), Toronto (1976), Vancouver (2015) and Quebec City (2022). The new service will help support Ottawa’s economic and diplomatic activity, as well as tourism in the region, including that of Gatineau in Quebec, and conversely, connect Ottawa residents to Paris and France’s global network spanning almost 200...
Verijet Prepares To Land In Canada
Verijet is set to land in Canada. The Florida-based, private jet company and AI-powered Air Taxi Service, is adding Canada following its expansion into the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. Its move into the Canadian market is a response to the need to provide ‘a secure and dependable choice for passengers’ and ‘the growing need for personalized and upscale air travel,’ the company said. Richard Kane, Verijet's CEO, and Founder, highlights the deep economic integration between the US and Canada, where they exchange goods and services worth over $2.6 billion...
Porter Expands BC Presence With Victoria-Toronto Service
Porter Airlines is adding Victoria to its network, with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Victoria is the second city in British Columbia that Porter serves with the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Service begins on Sept. 20, 2023, with one daily roundtrip flight. Connecting flights with Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and St. John’s will also be available. Introductory roundtrip fares start at $476. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “Victoria is a...
Sustainability Takes Off With IATA
IATA is launching the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on Oct. 3 to Oct. 4. With governments now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, this symposium will facilitate critical discussions, in seven key areas: The overall strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) The crucial role of government and policy support Effective implementation of sustainability measures Financing the energy transition Measuring, tracking and reporting emissions Addressing non-CO2...
PLAY Takes Off From Hamilton
PLAY, a low-cost Icelandic airline, took to the skies on June 22 on its inaugural flight from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, marking the start of daily flights from Toronto to Iceland and Europe. It is PLAY's first destination in Canada and the fifth route in North America, joining New York, Washington, Boston and Baltimore. Operating with a fleet of 10 Airbus A320/321neo aircraft, PLAY has the youngest fleet in Europe, with an average age of around two years. By leveraging Iceland as a hub, PLAY says it is "able to provide affordable flights between Europe and North...