Airlines
EVA adds two more ‘Hello Kitty Jets’ to network
EVA Air will begin serving two more gateways with its Hello Kitty Jets on May 23. The airline will use two of its new character-themed Airbus 330-300s on its Taipei Songshan - Tokyo Haneda and Songshan - Shanghai Hongqiao service. EVA is also hard at work with Sanrio to give two Airbus 330-200s colourful Hello Kitty Jet makeovers, which will up the airline's fleet of the cheerfully painted second-generation aircraft from three to five. In addition, it has made Hello Kitty Jet information available in Japanese, Korean and English on its dedicated web site at http://evakitty.evaair.com . The...
LOT increases baggage allowance
LOT Polish Airlines has introduced "Piece Concept,"a new, (and increased) consolidated baggage carriage policy for all flights. The new regulations for checked and hand baggage will take effect May 1, a move which airline officials say "will considerably enhance the airline's offer, rendering it even more attractive to passengers."Business class travellers will see the introduction of an extra piece of baggage weighing up to 32 kg on long-haul routes. To date, LOT's business class passengers were able to check in two items of baggage weighing up to 32 kg, free of charge, on long-distance...
WestJet sets new single-day record
WestJet set a new single-day record for the airline Thursday (April 5) flying 54,254 guests. The previous record, set on Feb. 26, 2012, saw 52,992 guests fly across the airline's network. The new single-day record came as Canadians enjoyed an extended weekend in celebration of...
New tech for Alaska Air passengers at LAX
Self-service and speed are two key points at the heart of the new Alaska Airlines "Airport of the Future"concept location in the refurbished LAX Terminal 6. Check-in counters have been replaced with check-in kiosks and new bag-check stations will reduce the average waiting time for passengers with checked baggage from 20 minutes to less than four minutes, says Alaska Air. The move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 6 also allows for more convenient access to U.S. Customs and Border Protection checkpoints and to alliance partner Delta Air Lines in Terminal 5. The 13-month Terminal 6 refurbishment...
TAM goes with Boeing 777-300s
Brazilian carrier TAM will use Boeing 777-300s on its route from Miami to Sao Paulo. The change will take effect Nov. 12 on flights JJ9091 and JJ9095. The aircraft is configured in three classes - four seats in First Class, 56 in Business and 302 in Economy. TAM is represented in Canada by Airbridge International....
Allegiant off to Lauderdale
US-based low-fare carrier Allegiant has introduced new, non-stop jet service between Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Flights will begin July 1 with one-way fares starting at US$94.99. The new flights will operate twice weekly between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)....
WestJet ‘Fun ‘n Festival Series’ heads for new heights
WestJet has announced details of its "Fun 'n Festival Series"line-up. According to officials, as the official airline of festival fun, WestJetters will be in attendance at more than 40 Canadian festivals from coast to coast. New sponsorships this year include the Festival d'été in Quebec City, the Cathedral Village Arts Festival in Regina, the City of Victoria's 150th Anniversary and the CMT Country Music Festival in Barrie, Ont., among others. "This is an exciting time for our airline,"said Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, Communications and Community Relations. "At...
LOT offers bonus commission for April bookings
LOT is offering agencies 12% upfront commission -- plus agents get $112 cash incentive for eligible ticketed transatlantic business class booking made through April 30 to most LOT destinations. The offer is valid for departures through December. Tickets must be issued in Canada or the US on a transatlantic published through fare to an eligible LOT destination in Poland, Europe or the Middle East. Tickets must include the TOUR CODE - LOTB2012 and tickets must be registered on LOTtravelagents.com (trade only) for incentive....