Airlines
Porter Confirms Sale, Leaseback Of 10 Embraer E195-E2s With Avolon
Porter Aircraft Leasing Corp. – which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (Porter) -- has agreed to sale and leaseback financing with Avolon for 10 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Avolon is a global leader in aircraft leasing. The aircraft will begin deliveries later in 2023 and be operated by Porter Airlines as part of a previously-announced confirmed order for 50 E195-E2s and the option to purchase 50 additional aircraft. Eleven E195-E2s are flying with Porter today. Jeffrey Brown, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Porter, said: “The E2...
Air Canada Making Magic With Disney
Air Canada will be featuring a new, limited-run in-flight safety video, produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Canada. The video will appear onboard across approximately 90% of the Air Canada fleet this July through to September, giving customers a glimpse of Disney magic as part of their summer travel experience. A global first for both Air Canada and Disney Parks and Resorts, the new in-flight safety video includes special nods to The Most Magical Place on Earth alongside traditional on-board safety demonstrations. The collaboration is part of the...
The WestJet Group Provides Further Update On Sunwing Airlines, Swoop Integration
The WestJet Group has provided a further update on its plans for the integration of Sunwing Airlines and Swoop into one product offering, making it clear that those plans are directed at providing reliable and affordable travel to a broader spectrum of guests and communities across Canada and beyond, through combining the best of every airline across the WestJet Group. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are confident that the future integration of Sunwing Airlines into the WestJet Group, following that of our ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop will...
WestJet Confirms ‘Eventual Integration’ Of Sunwing Airlines
WestJet has confirmed that it will eventually integrate Sunwing Airlines into its mainline operations. In an e-mail response to questions from Press Today, WestJet spokesperson, Julia Kaiser wrote: “While we can confirm the eventual integration of Sunwing Airlines into WestJet, the anticipated timeline to do so has not been determined at this time.” Kaiser’s email response continued: “Our immediate focus remains on the integration of Swoop's highly successful business model across WestJet's operations.” She also told Press Today that: “To provide further clarity,...
AASA Inducts AirlinePros International As An Associate Member
AirlinePros International has become an Associate Member of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA). AASA is a leading regional airline association recognized by IATA focusing on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) which includes the Indian Ocean islands. Karl Müller, Director of AirlinePros Canada, said that: “It is with pleasure that I advise [you of] the induction of AirlinePros to AASA – Airline Association of Southern Africa as an active Member.” Muller continued: “This recognition comes as the result of the commercial and strategy input...
Pacific Coastal Launches New Routes From Nanaimo
Pacific Coastal Airlines is introducing two new routes at the Nanaimo Airport, further enhancing its commitment to connecting communities and providing convenient travel options for passengers. Starting Sept. 12, 2023, Pacific Coastal Airlines will operate daily non-stop flights on the Nanaimo - Vancouver South Terminal and Nanaimo - Kelowna routes, utilizing the 19-passenger pressurized turboprop Beechcraft 1900 aircraft. This aircraft offers passengers comfortable seating, a spacious 6-foot cabin height, and ample cargo capacity, ensuring a pleasant and convenient travel...
ACTA Hosting NDC Webinars
ACTA is hosting two webinars – one with Air Canada and one with Amadeus – to help travel advisors understand the New Distribution Technology (NDC) which Air Canada is made available on June 15, 2023. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “We find there is significant confusion about NDC capability and impacts. ACTA will be having a number of webinars over the next several months with our airline and GDS partners to help increase knowledge and clear up any confusion.” Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors are welcome to join ACTA’s NDC English and French webinars on June 19,...
Sabre, Aeromexico Launch NDC Content
Sabre Corporation and Aeromexico have announced that the carrier’s NDC content is now available through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). Aeromexico is rolling out its NDC offers in waves, starting in Mexico this month. The airline’s content is now available through the Sabre Offer and Order APIs, agency booking solution Sabre Red 360 and Sabre’s online booking tool, GetThere for travel agencies based in Mexico. Thousands of Sabre-connected agencies in more than 150 countries around the world are already shopping, booking, and servicing NDC content through...