Airlines

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...

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...

Air Transat to offer scheduled Colombia service

The federal government has given Air Transat approval to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Colombia, providing travellers with direct flight choices between the two countries. "The designation of Air Transat to serve Colombia provides Canadians with additional, direct flight options to this country,"said Transportation Minister Denis Lebel. "This will contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the Canadian airline industry and provide more choices for travellers."The designation was made possible by the air transport agreement concluded earlier this year...

AC Foundation raises $268,000 for children in need

The Air Canada Foundation's first annual fundraising golf tournament was held Aug. 6 at the Elm Ridge Country Club, Quebec, and raised more than $268,000 in support of organizations focused on the health and well-being of children in need. "On behalf of all the people whose lives are touched by the Air Canada Foundation, I extend a heartfelt thank you to our loyal partners, sponsors, participants and volunteers whose enthusiasm and generosity made this inaugural fundraising event a resounding success,"said Priscille LeBlanc, chair of the Air Canada Foundation. "With the support of our...

Air Transat, WestJet get nod from Feds

Transportation Minister Denis Lebel yesterday announced the designations of Air Transat and WestJet to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and several destinations in the Caribbean and Central America, providing more choice and convenience to travellers. The Minister designated Air Transat to make scheduled flights to Costa Rica, Sint Maarten, Barbados, Antigua/Barbuda, and Nicaragua. WestJet was designated to serve Costa Rica and Curaçao. The designations were made possible by existing air transport agreements between Canada and these countries. The agreements...