Airlines
Time To Share
It’s time – some would say, long past time – to share accountability in this country’s civil aviation system and in a newly released report, the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) has laid out a series of concrete actions to achieve that goal and in the process, improve the passenger travel experience. The report, “Enhanced Accountability, Shared Responsibility and Services Standards in Canada’s Air Travel Ecosystem” was prepared in collaboration with the law firm YYZLaw and offers specific recommendations to the Canadian government to achieve its stated goal of...
This Is Not The Solution
IATA is criticizing the decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Biden Administration to raise the cost of air travel by mandating airlines provide financial compensation to travellers for flight delays and cancellations, in addition to their current care offerings. The new rule is expected to be issued later in 2023. However, the global airline association points out that DOT’s Cancellation and Delay Scoreboard shows that the 10 largest US carriers already offer meals or cash vouchers to customers during extended delays, while nine of them also offer...
Emirates Names Peshimam As Its New Country Manager Canada
Emirates has appointed Shaz Peshimam as its Country Manager for Canada, in a new role following the airline’s plans to expand its operations in the country. The appointment comes as part of the airline’s efforts to support its commercial strategies in Canada and, as Country Manager, Peshimam will be responsible for leading the airline’s operations, driving growth and strengthening Emirates’ footprint in the country. Peshimam was previously Emirates’ Manager of UAE Sales, Dubai & Northern Emirates since 2008 and, in his new role, will report to Essa Sulaiman Ahmad,...
Porter Heads West With Ottawa, YVR Flights
Porter Airlines is adding the West Coast to its growing list of non-stop routes with the addition of new service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The Ottawa-Vancouver route provides another way to travel between Porter’s extensive regional Eastern Canada network and British Columbia. The new route begins on July 26, with one daily roundtrip flight operated with the state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The scheduled service will connect with Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, New York, Toronto-Pearson,...
Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Air Transat is taking off with a new promotional campaign in Canada: Time to go. The campaign encourages Canadians to step out of their comfort zone, and demonstrates that it’s essential to travel in order to recharge one's batteries and escape the monotony of everyday life. Developed in collaboration with creative agency Sid Lee, the campaign is built around videos featuring protagonists in their routine that has gotten too comfortable: a couple asleep in front of the TV, a man working on one of his numerous motorcycles in his garage, and a woman watering hundreds of plants in...
Air Travel Growth Continues in March
IATA reports that demand growth in air travel continued in March 2023. Highlights include: Total traffic in March 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 52.4% compared to March 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 88.0% of March 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for March rose 34.1% compared to the year-ago period. Total March 2023 domestic traffic was at 98.9% of the March 2019 level. International traffic climbed 68.9% versus March 2022 with all markets recording healthy growth, led once again by carriers in the Asia-Pacific region. International RPKs...
Bell, Air Canada Take Off With New Initiatives
Air Canada and Bell have unveiled a multi-year partnership that will make it even easier to stay connected — both on the ground and in the skies. The partnership delivers on Air Canada and Bell's longstanding commitments to elevating the customer experience, while focusing on added benefits for newcomers and visitors to Canada, preparing them to connect to Canada's best network as soon as they land. Starting May 15, Air Canada and Bell will offer free messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft across Air Canada's fleet, including Air Canada...
Porter Unveils Summer Schedule From Pearson
Porter Airlines has unveiled its summer schedule at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with additional flexibility when travelling between YYZ and Ottawa (YOW), Montreal (YUL), Halifax (YHZ), Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG) and Calgary (YYC). The new schedule comes into effect on June 1, adding more desirable flight times that are well-distributed throughout the day. Certain routes will see a further increase in flights by August. A greater number of coast-to-coast connecting flight options via Porter’s YYZ hub are also created with this new schedule. Kevin Jackson,...