Airlines
Emirates Ramps Up Frequency From Canada
Following the breakthrough expanded air transport agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Canada, Emirates is stepping up its frequency with two additional flights per week between Dubai and Toronto. From April 20, daily flights will operate on the route to serve huge demand for passenger services. The move comes as bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Canada have enhanced significantly, with both countries set to reap vast economic benefits across a multitude of sectors and supply chains. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, said:...
Air Canada, Amadeus Expand Strategic Partnership
Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing partnership as New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world. Through the expanded partnership, Air Canada will enable access to its full range of NDC-sourced content through the Amadeus Travel Platform by leveraging Altéa NDC -- Amadeus’ IT solution that enables airlines to provide enhanced travel retail experiences by distributing personalized and tailored offers. Additionally, the airline’s traditionally sourced content (EDIFACT) will be...
‘Sell Your Way To The USA’ Winners Experience Seattle
The third group of "Sell Your Way to the USA" incentive winners have returned following a week spent exploring the dynamic city of Seattle. After experiencing Air Canada’s service, the group was treated to a behind-the-scenes Pike Place Market Food Tour with Savor Seattle. They joined a Starbucks master roaster at the only Starbucks Reserve Roastery in the world and explored Seattle’s underground on a Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour. They took in the bold, bright colors of Chihuly Garden and Glass, visited the Museum of Pop Culture and enjoyed awe-inspiring views from...
IATA Calls Schiphol Court Decision A ‘Reprieve’
IATA is hailing the Dutch court’s decision to uphold the legal challenges lodged by IATA, KLM and other airlines against the Dutch government’s ‘experimental regulation’ to cut Schiphol airport’s flight limit to 460,000 from November 2023. Willie Walsh, director general of IATA, said: “We welcome the judge’s decision. This case has been about upholding the law and international obligations. The judge has understood that the Dutch government violated its obligations in shortcutting processes that would bring scrutiny to its desire to cut flight numbers at Schiphol. This...
Air Travel Demand Takes Off
IATA is reporting strong growth in air travel demand continued in February. The association’s February 2023 traffic results indicate that: Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.9% of February 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for February rose 25.2% compared to the year-ago period. Total February 2023 domestic traffic was at 97.2% of the February 2019 level. International traffic climbed 89.7% versus February 2022 with all markets recording strong growth, led once...
Porter Adds More Ottawa-Charlottetown Flights
Porter Airlines is adding flight frequency on its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route in response to high demand for its service and to provide more opportunity for passengers to travel across Porter’s expanding network. Service begins on May 17, as announced earlier this year. The increased schedule moves the initial seven weekly round trip flights to 11 times weekly during the spring and fall. This further improves to 14 flights per week during the peak summer travel season. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “There’s been...
Sabre, American Going Live With NDC
Sabre Corporation and American Airlines have announced the availability of American’s NDC offers through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). Beginning April 3, Sabre-connected travel buyers, agencies and developer partners will be able to shop, book, and service American’s NDC content, including paid seats, through Sabre’s Offer and Order APIs, the agency point-of-sale tool, Sabre Red 360, and the online booking tool, GetThere. Thomas Rajan, vice president, global sales at American Airlines, said: “We are committed to providing our customers with a modern,...
PLAY Taking Off From Hamilton To Amsterdam
PLAY has added Amsterdam to its summer schedule. Tickets for the new route are now available for purchase, and the destination will be available for Canadian travellers when PLAY launches its inaugural flight out of Hamilton on June 22. As a transatlantic carrier between Europe and North America, PLAY operates from its hub at Keflavik Airport in Iceland, perfectly positioned between the two continents. From John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, Canadian passengers can fly to Amsterdam for as low as $169. Travel for this new route will be facilitated through Schiphol Airport...