Airlines
Emirates Takes Off From Montreal On July 5
Emirates is launching a new daily service between Dubai to Montreal beginning July 5, 2023. Montreal is now Emirates’ second gateway in Canada, complementing its passenger services to Toronto, which have been operating to Ontario’s capital city since 2007. The launch of services to Montreal comes as the UAE and Canada aim to deepen economic cooperation between the two nations and stimulate benefits to the aviation and tourism sectors, in addition to enhancing trade flows and commercial links. The daily flights to the new destination will help cater to the huge demand for direct...
Canada Moves To Strenghten Air Passenger Protections
Transport minister, Omar Alghabra announced details of proposed amendments to the Canada Transportation Act that will strengthen Canada’s passenger rights regime. Noting that protecting the rights of air passengers is a priority of the Canadian government and it will continue to ensure that travellers’ rights are respected by airlines when air travel does not go according to plan. Introduced as part of Bill C-47, the Budget Implementation Act, the proposed amendments would strengthen Canada’s passenger rights regime, streamline the processes for administering air travel...
Canada Jetlines Connects With Travelport
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has announced that travel agents in Canada will soon be able to view and book Canada Jetlines inventory via the Travelport Distribution System. Travelport and Canada Jetlines, have executed a long-term agreement to bring New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and travel retailing technology solutions to the airline. Joining the Travelport global marketplace will enable Canada Jetlines to enhance its geographic reach and target new leisure traveller segments, while providing travel agents with increased options to create optimal travel experiences...
Ford Named President, CEO Of Little Canada
Brad Ford has been named President and CEO of Little Canada, while its Founder, Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer takes on the newly created role of Chief Visionary Officer. Hugh Latif, independent Board Chair, said: “With Brad’s proven experience and leadership success, his appointment to the role of President and CEO ideally positions Little Canada to take the next giant leap forward in our growth strategy.” Latif noted that: “As we continue to receive outstanding guest reviews and industry awards, and expand our miniature world to include experiences such as the Little East Coast...
Agents Race To Discover Portugal’s UNESCO City
Air Canada and United Airlines recently joined forces with Visit Portugal to create and operate a challenging, clue-filled contest giving selected travel advisors the opportunity to discover the world heritage city of Evora, in the region of Alentejo, Portugal. Teams of travel agents from Canada and the U.S. employed the best of their detective skills and other talents in attempts to win the Air Canada-United Airlines Race. Talents that were employed ran the gamut from taste and scent tests to illustrating, writing and video production challenges. On hand to witness the race and...
Air Canada Fuels Up For Earth Day
To mark Earth Day 2023, Air Canada has purchased of 9.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The airline continues advancing initiatives in its Climate Action Plan by strengthening its partnership with SAF producer, Neste, to power flights with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from San Francisco International Airport. The 9.5 million litres of SAF will generate GHG reductions of approximately 23,500 tonnes of CO2e calculated based on a full lifecycle assessment. The 23,500 tonnes of CO2e are equivalent to the annual GHG emissions absorbed by 28,000 acres of...
Lynx Air Takes Off From Vancouver To Montréal
Lynx Air will introduce service between Montreal and Vancouver on June 23, 2023. At that time, Lynx will offer six flights per week between Montréal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The airline recently announced services from Montréal to Calgary and St John’s commencing on June 5, 2023. With the addition of Vancouver services, the airline will be operating over 6,400 seats to and from Montréal. Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx, said: “Vancouver and Montréal are two of Canada’s most iconic tourism destinations, with their rich...
Air Canada Poised To Transform Travel Distribution
When Air Canada unveiled details of its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) program in Toronto on April 18, it set itself on a course to transform travel distribution with a program that features new benefits, expanded content and additional support for travel agencies and travel buyers. It is a program that it has designed to provide a competitive alternative to legacy distribution, giving agents access to Air Canada inventory, fares, ancillary services, ticketing, and digital products. For buyers and travellers, NDC technology means their preferred agencies can now offer a broader...