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United adds Tahiti to growing list of new routes Paradise on tap... United Airlines (UAL) has announced plans to begin service between San Francisco and Pape'ete, Tahiti, the South Pacific's gateway to more than 118 islands in French Polynesia including Bora Bora, Moorea, the Marquesas and Raiatea. United is the only US carrier offering...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 21, 2017
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The spirit of giving takes off Ethiopian Airlines Canada has announced a partnership with Toronto's The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) that is a “partnership to assist the hospital dedicated to improving the health of children and providing the best in family-centred, compassionate care.” Ethiopian Airlines...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 21, 2017
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Fiji Airways drives mobile strategy with Travelport Fusion Travelport has announced the signing of an agreement with South Pacific airline, Fiji Airways. With this agreement, Travelport will provide the airline with a mobile application powered by its new Travelport Fusion product. Travelport Fusion is a quick-to-market mobile solution that helps...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 14, 2017
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Air Canada inaugurates Melbourne service Air Canada inaugurated new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to Melbourne, Australia, from Vancouver Dec. 1. It marked the only non-stop service linking Canada and Melbourne, and is Air Canada's third destination in Australia. Seasonal service now operates four times weekly between Vancouver...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 07, 2017
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Air Canada debuts ‘Signature Suite’ at Pearson Air Canada has debuted its Air Canada Signature Suite for its top international business customers at Toronto's Pearson International. The new suite is an exclusive airport retreat where eligible premium customers can dine à la carte at a complimentary, full-service restaurant from a menu...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 07, 2017
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New carry-on rules now in effect New carry-on regulations allowing airline passengers to carry small knives on flights are now in effect. Still banned by Transport Canada, however, are bath salts and baby powder. Small knife blades of up to 6 cm are permitted, with the exception of flights to the US. Razor blades and box...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 30, 2017
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WestJet, Air France, KLM team up WestJet, Air France and KLM report the redemption phase of their reciprocal frequent flyer agreement is now available. Flying Blue Miles can now be redeemed for WestJet flights and WestJet dollars can now be redeemed for flights within the Air France and KLM global network. The...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 23, 2017
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Transat celebrates On Nov. 14, 21 Air Transat passengers landed in seventh heaven when they won a pair of tickets to fly to any of the carrier’s destinations, following a random draw held that day aboard all 21 Air Transat flights out of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, as well as several European...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 23, 2017
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AC, Sky Regional conclude 10-year extension agreement Air Canada and Sky Regional Airlines have concluded a 10-year extension to their existing capacity purchase agreement (CPA), effective April 1, 2017. “This 10-year extension to the existing capacity purchase agreement with Sky Regional Airlines underscores our confidence in our Air Canada...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 16, 2017
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American partners with Casper Casper and American Airlines have partnered to bring sleep products to American Airlines flights. Travellers seated in First, Business Class and Premium Economy can enjoy a selection of sleep offerings designed by Casper’s engineering team on international and transcontinental...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 09, 2017
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