Airlines
WestJet extends agent discount rates
WestJet and WestJet Vacations have announced the extension of their current travel agent and companion discount programs for travel until Oct. 27. Agents can take advantage of 70% off WestJet's regular published Y fares or enjoy 20% off confirmed air and hotel packages for themselves and up to three companions with WestJet Vacations. For further details, visit http://www.westjet.com/agent...
Lufthansa offers First Class savings
Lufthansa is offerings savings of to 37% on First Class tickets booked by May 31. The offer is valid for travel from June 22 until Sept. 1. A Sunday night stay is required. Sample First Class fares include Toronto-Geneva from $8,999 plus taxes/surcharges ($961); Toronto-Munich from $8,999 plus taxes/surcharges ($928); and Vancouver-Berlin from $9,999 plus taxes/surcharges ($911)....
China Southern adds more YVR-Guangzhou lift
China Southern Airlines is increasing service between Guangzhou and Vancouver to five times a week, effective June 23. Currently, China Southern flies three times a week between Vancouver and Guangzhou on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The additional flights will depart on Saturdays and Sundays. Flights are operated using Boeing 777 wide body aircraft, featuring China Southern's Premium Economy...
WestJet launches unaccompanied minor program
WestJet has announced details of its new unaccompanied minor program. The program launches following feedback from guests encouraging the airline to unveil a service that allows children to travel alone. Starting today, children can travel without a parent or guardian as a part of WestJet's unaccompanied minor program. The program is required for children between the ages of eight and 11 and optional for children ages 12 to 17. Restrictions apply to a child's eligibility and full details can be found at http://www.westjet.com/childrenstravelprogram . "The unaccompanied minor program will help...
LOT introduces one-day sale
In celebration of 40 years service between Toronto and Warsaw, LOT Polish Airlines has introduce a special one-day sale. Economy class fares from Toronto will be discounted by 40% on May 24 for departures Sept. 20 to Dec. 10. Travellers can choose from more than 40 destinations in Europe and the Middle East. One-way and return published fares are eligible for the...
Ethiopian picks EuroLink
Ethiopian Airlines has picked EuroLink, as its GSA in Canada. The carrier is the first African airline to begin non-stop service from Toronto to Addis Ababa with connections to over 66 international and 17 domestic destinations. Beginning July 17, 2012, Ethiopian will operate two weekly direct flights from Toronto to Addis using a 777-LR 200 aircraft. Connections will be available to various parts of Africa, Middle East and Asia. In operation for more than 65 years, Ethiopian flies to a number of major cities in Europe including Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome, Brussels and Stockholm; New...
Air Canada, IAMAW proceed to final offer arbitration
Air Canada reports that the negotiation phase preceding the arbitration with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) has been completed. The IAMAW represents 8,600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents employed by Air Canada, and its collective agreement expired on March 31, 2011. While talks were constructive and progress was made in a number of areas, the parties will now proceed to prepare their final offers for the arbitrator, Michel Picher, to consider. The parties had agreed to a 10-day negotiation period in conjunction with the 90-day final...
United makes labour progress
United Airlines reports that it has reached several new agreements for employees represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM). United and the IAM reached a tentative agreement for an initial collective bargaining agreement covering pilot ground school instructors from the company's Continental subsidiary. These employees will vote on the agreement in the coming weeks. As well, United reached an agreement with the IAM regarding the work performed by airport customer service agents that will facilitate the integration and strategic redeployment of aircraft pursuant to...