Airlines
Cathay offers Premium Economy gift vouchers
Cathay Pacific is giving Canadians up to 100 more reasons to fly its Premium Economy Class. Passengers who purchase a qualifying Premium Economy Class ticket for travel between Canada and Asia from Aug. 28 to Dec. 10, inclusive, are eligible for up to $100 worth of in-flight gift vouchers redeemable for onboard shopping. The limited time offer is available through Sept. 12 for online bookings at http://www.cathaypacific.com/ca . The promotion is applicable to those with a Canadian mailing address. The new Premium Economy Class is currently featured on the airline's service between Toronto and...
Lufthansa’s DeHaan takes over in Canada
Hans DeHaan has been appointed director, Lufthansa Group Canada, responsible for sales and marketing activities in the region. He is based in Toronto and brings with him 15 years of experience within the Lufthansa Group, most recently at the company's New York headquarters as director, Leisure and Online Sales for North America. "As a recognized leader in international travel, our focus is on building our relationships with Canadian travellers as they explore their interests around the globe. Lufthansa offers Canadians connections to more than 200 destinations in 84 European, Middle Eastern,...
NEXUS gets clearance at Billy Bishop airport
NEXUS users now have a dedicated entrance at Toronto's Billy Bishop City Airport clearing the way for shorter wait times at Customs. The NEXUS card, which costs $50, is designed for frequent travellers and can be used for travel within Canada, between Canada and the US and on select international flights. Pearson International and seven other larger airports in Canada also accept NEXUS...
WestJet thanks agents with travel discount
WestJet is thanking its travel agency partners for their support and for subscribing to TA JetMail by offering a coupon code for travel with one companion at a 20% discount anywhere the airlines flies. Bookings must be made by Sept. 4 for travel from Sept. 4 to Dec. 12. Promo code: PCR57; Coupon code: LZRSTGH....
Sunwing set to bring Canadians home for the holidays
Sunwing is set to bring Canadians closer together for the holiday season with its Toronto/Vancouver return flights. Running over the Christmas and New Year's holidays from Dec. 19 to Jan. 7, travellers can take advantage of affordable flights to visit family in Ontario or BC, ski the Rocky Mountains, or simply enjoy a winter vacation closer to home during this festive season. Flights from Toronto to Vancouver will depart in the evening, with flights from Vancouver to Toronto being overnight. Flight prices start from $299 plus taxes. "In addition to our great prices, we have a much more...
Halifax Stanfield upgrades facilities, AIF to be increased
Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) is preparing to implement the next phase of its current 10-year capital plan to upgrade its facilities, expand current services and enhance the passenger/visitor experience at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Highlights of HIAA's comprehensive capital plan include the following major infrastructure improvements: Expand both Domestic/International and US Preclearance check-in halls to accommodate new passenger processing models for increased capacity and efficiency; Upgrade baggage handling and baggage screening systems to improve security...
CTA wants your comments
There is only one month remaining to review and comment on the Canadian Transportation Agency's (CTA) proposed regulatory amendments to Air Transportation Regulations (ATR) pertaining to the advertisement of the price of air services. The proposed ATR amendments were pre-published in Part I of the Canada Gazette (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-06-30/html/reg1-eng.html) on July 3 to give various interested groups and individuals, as well as Canadians in general, a final opportunity to review and comment. Comments received from interested parties by Sept. 13 may result in changes...
WestJet leases B757-200s for Hawaii flights
WestJet has leased two Boeing 757-200 aircraft from Thomas Cook Airlines to deliver more non-stop, daytime service between Calgary and Honolulu and Maui, and between Edmonton and Maui. Pending regulatory approval, flights are scheduled to start Dec. 13 and continue through April 21, 2013. WestJet will operate two flights per week Calgary-Honolulu; four flights weekly Calgary-Maui; and three flights weekly Edmonton-Maui. As in the previous year, WestJet flight attendants will be on board the Boeing 757-200s to provide the same WestJet guest experience. Thomas Cook Airlines will provide the...