Airlines
Air Canada Unveils First Upgraded Airbus A321
Air Canada unveiled its first upgraded Airbus A321 over the weekend, with the aircraft featuring new exterior cameras connected to the aircraft’s seatback entertainment system to give passengers a ‘pilot’s eye’ view of take-off. The airline is continuing to invest in customer comfort across its fleet of Airbus A321s and A320s which will feature a new cabin interior, new technologies and services such as Bluetooth audio, and free high-speed internet sponsored by Bell. Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Loyalty and Product at Air Canada, said: “We're proud to welcome...
Air France-KLM, Sabre Sign NDC Deal
Air France-KLM and Sabre Corporation have signed a strategic multi-year NDC distribution agreement as well as renewing their existing EDIFACT agreement. Collaboration between the partners has been extended with New Distribution Capability (NDC) enriched offers, which will be marketed and sold alongside EDIFACT content, through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). The Air France-KLM NDC offers will be rolled out to Sabre-connected travel agencies in a phased approach next year. Commenting on the new deal, Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM, said that:...
Air Canada, Dreams Take Flight Make Magical Memories For Kids
Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight have teamed up for another memorable journey. This year, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight will transport over 119 children on a trip-of-a-lifetime from Vancouver to a California theme park thanks to the support of numerous Air Canada employee volunteers and the Air Canada Foundation. Since 1989, Dreams Take Flight has given more than 30,000 Canadian children with various special needs a flight of a lifetime. The children were accompanied by a crew of current and retired Air Canada employee volunteers who were dedicated to providing a magical...
Porter Taking Off To Vegas In 2024
Porter Airlines is launching daily flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) beginning March 5, 2024. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said of the new service that: “It takes something exceptional to stand out in Vegas, and we intend to do just that by bringing our elevated economy experience to this popular destination. From the runway to the Strip, passengers start their special getaway the moment they board our aircraft.” The new route will be...
Porter Adding Ottawa-Calgary Service
Porter Airlines is launching daily service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC), using Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The new service begins on Feb. 14, 2024, marking Porter’s latest expansion into Western Canada from Ottawa and complementing existing flights to Vancouver and Edmonton and providing connections to destinations across Eastern Canada and the United States. Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “This route is another way for passengers to travel across Canada with...
Takeaways From SOTIC: It’s All About The Experience
“I see innovation playing a key role in the development of our tourism products, and in the ways in which we promote ourselves to travellers seeking unique, authentic and bespoke experiences,” Kenneth Bryan, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, noted during his opening remarks for the State of the Tourism Industry Conference. “Have you noticed the word experiences being used more and more as a synonym for tourism? Because that’s what tourism is. That’s what each of us involved in the tourism industry is selling — an experience of our islands, our cultures, our foods,...
WestJet Provides Update On Its Agent Booking Channel
Following its Oct. 10 announcement that it was decommissioning its WestJet Agent booking channel and that it will no longer be available effective Oct. 24, 2023, WestJet has issued an update. It notes that this change does not impact any other booking platforms such as WestJet Biz, SIREV or any GDS. WestJet Vacations and WestJet Vacations Groups tools are not affected. Amanda Ierfino, Director of Sales at WestJet, said in a statement that: “We know the recent announcement about the decommissioning of WestJet Agent has caused some confusion and speculation amongst the travel trade....
Transat Launches New Offerings To Peru
Transat is launching packages and à la carte hotels in Peru -- a new destination that’s being offered by Air Transat. Air Transat flights to Lima, starting in December, will also be available year-round from Toronto and Montreal. Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Transat, said that: “By integrating accommodation options into our Peru offer, we continue our commitment to enriching our customers' travel experience." Adamo continued: “These new offerings are in line with our desire to facilitate access to the unique wonders and charms of South America....