Airlines
WestJet, China Eastern unveil code-share deal
WestJet and China Eastern Airlines have unveiled a new code-share deal, which allows China Eastern to market and distribute WestJet-operated flights by putting its "MU" flight indicator on WestJet-operated flights within North America. Tickets are available today for flights starting on July 1, 2012. John MacLeod, WestJet vice-president, network management and alliances, commented: "We are very pleased to announce this code-share relationship with China Eastern Airlines. China Eastern is a high-quality airline and this code-share is an important step in our strategy to welcome on board new...
Avianca, TACA and COPA join Star Alliance
Star Alliance has welcomed Avianca, TACA Airlines and Copa Airlines to its network, greatly enhancing its presence in Latin America and adding close to 50 new airports to the network. In addition to the network, Avianca, TACA Airlines and Copa Airlines customers will also gain access to the full breadth of the global Star Alliance benefits by using their existing frequent flyer memberships to collect and redeem miles on all member carriers. At the same time, holders of Frequent Flyer cards of the other Star Alliance member carriers will be offered the Star Alliance Frequent Flyer benefits...
Air France finalizes strategic business plan
Alexandre de Juniac, chairman and CEO of Air France, will present the airline's finalized strategic business project to the Central Works Council and the company's management today, with its impact on jobs and planned methods of handling excess staff numbers. Air France has a dual ambition: to restore its competitiveness and reposition its products and services at the best possible global level while at the same time developing its leisure offering. The airline has also made the demanding choice of maintaining the outline of its scope of activity, which implies in order to be viable, given...
Book WestJet for chance to see Madonna in New York
Agents booking WestJet from Toronto to New York (LaGuardia) will earn 12% commission when booking by June 30 for travel through July 30. As well, each booking is entered to win a round-trip flight for two with accommodation to New York to see Madonna live at Yankee Stadium. WestJet offers seven daily flights between Toronto and LaGuardia. For further details, visit http://www.westjet.com/agentpromotion...
VIDEO REPORT: California Dreaming
It may have been a coincidence, but on the same night that The Beach Boys brought their famous California sound to Toronto this week, Visit California was bringing news of the Golden State's innumerable travel options, hosting an industry event at the Courthouse. Tourism industry representatives from across California were on hand to update travel industry personnel on the latest news and happenings. Partners included representatives from Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sonoma and West Hollywood, as well as several attractions and resort officials. Check out...
WestJet unveils redesigned self-serve tools
WestJet has unveiled a fresh new look and feel when checking in for flights on westjet.com, by mobile phone or at a WestJet kiosk. In addition to a redesign, new features will allow WestJet guests to do more as part of their check-in experience. Starting today, guests will be able to use the following new features on the airline's web, mobile and kiosk check-in platforms: !!! Pay excess baggage fees as part of mobile and web check in (this feature is already available on WestJet kiosks); !!! Move to an earlier flight, on select routes, based on availability; !!! Re-enter the check-in process...
Porter launches seasonal Tremblant service
Porter Airlines has begun its third summer of service to Mont Tremblant from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Starting with two weekly flights, service ramps up to include four weekly roundtrip options during peak season from June 25 to Sept. 1. Afternoon departures and additional flights are available on long weekend Mondays. Summer service concludes on Sept. 16, and annual winter service will resume Dec. 7 through April 7....
Air New Zealand names new CEO
Air New Zealand has appointed Christopher Luxon as its next chief executive officer, taking over from current CEO Rob Fyfe at the end of December. Luxon is presently Group General Manager International Airline and has held the role since joining Air New Zealand in May 2011, following a successful career at Unilever in North America, Asia and Australia. His most recent role there was president and chief executive officer of Unilever's Canadian...