Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights
Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.
Air Canada launches digital identification
Air Canada announced it has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial…
Air Canada’s Executive Vice President and CCO retires
Air Canada announced the retirement of Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Air Canada’s Executive Vice President and CCO retires
Air Canada partners with Cirque du Soleil
Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership that will see Air Canada continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the…
Air Canada’s new holiday film celebrates ‘togetherness’
Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness.
Air Canada launches live TV onboard select domestic flights
Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
Emirates codeshares with Air Canada
Emirates and Air Canada have announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets…
Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver
Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver.
After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…
Air Canada goes electric
Montreal-based Air Canada has signed a purchase agreement for 30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden.
The aircraft is not expected to enter service…
Air Canada announces repurchase of 4.000% convertible senior notes due 2025
Air Canada has agreed to repurchase USD 174.3 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025.
Air Canada donates historic aircraft to museum
In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada has donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg's Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.…
Member deals from Aeroplan for Air Canada’s direct flights to Thailand
Aeroplan, Canada's travel loyalty program, is celebrating Air Canada's first-ever non-stop service to Southeast Asia with a week of extra, exclusive, member-only deals on direct flights to…
Emirates unveils codeshare partnership with Air Canada
Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab…
Air Canada partners with Emirates
Customers will have the ability to book connecting travel between both airlines' networks with the ease of a single ticket
Air Canada partners with Emirates
Magic in the Sky! Air Canada unveils whimsical new campaign
Air Canada is embracing the magic of the season with a new spot that shares a message of togetherness for the first holiday many Canadians will spend together in two years
Air Canada ready to implement new vaccination policy
Air Canada is getting ready to implement a new vaccination policy.
Air Canada welcomes new health and safety measures for safer travel
Air Canada has issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada's announcement that federally regulated employees in the transport sector must be fully vaccinated…
Air Canada’s senior executives return 2020 bonuses
Last Sunday, Air Canada said chief executive officer Michael Rousseau and the company’s current executive vice-presidents 'have chosen to voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share…
First Air Canada flight from Toronto to Doha lands at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways welcomed Air Canada’s inaugural flight from Toronto to Doha today,
Air Canada first Canadian airline to offer optional biometric boarding
Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics
Air Canada offers free COVID-19 insurance to international travelers
Air Canada today announced that it is including complimentary COVID-19 emergency medical & quarantine insurance for eligible customers booking round-trip international flights.
Air Canada announces reopening of Delhi-Toronto route
Air Canada has announced the reopening of its Delhi-Toronto route which will now operate thrice weekly under the new travel guidelines
Air Canada collaborates with Spartan Bioscience to explore rapid COVID-19 testing
Air Canada has announced it has engaged Spartan Bioscience, an Ottawa-based biotechnology leader in portable DNA testing technology, to assess how best to deploy Spartan's portable…
Air Canada back on Dublin-Toronto route
Air Canada has now resumed flights from Ireland. The airline will initially offer a three-times weekly non-stop service between Dublin and its Toronto hub.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner…
Air Canada discontinues service on 30 domestic regional routes and closes eight stations
Air Canada has said that it is indefinitely suspending service on 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports in Canada. These structural changes to its…
Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer
Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…
Air Canada salutes women in aviation
Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women’s Day 2020 by celebrating the achievements of its women employees while also looking ahead to the…
Air Canada to launch daily flights from Vancouver to Orange County, California
Air Canada announced it will launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California beginning 15 June 2020, subject to final airport authority approvals.…
Air Canada receives its first Airbus A220-300
Air Canada unveiled the latest addition to its fleet today, in the form of the Airbus A220-300, before employees and special guests at the airline's Montreal headquarters.
Built in…
Air Canada takes delivery of its first A220
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel A220 programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will…
Air Canada heads to the home of country music
Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today -- as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and…
Air Canada to begin flights to Bogotá, Colombia
Air Canada announced the introduction of new year-round service between Montreal and Bogotá, Colombia beginning from 2 June 2020. Flights will operate three times weekly onboard Air…
Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow
Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…
Air Canada to launch flights to Brussels
Air Canada has announced the introduction of new, year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting from 1 May 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air…
Air Canada to launch year-round Montreal-Toulouse service
Air Canada announced the introduction of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse starting 4 June, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service…
Air Canada celebrates 35th anniversary of loyalty programme with biggest contest ever
Air Canada is celebrating its 35th anniversary of Aeroplan, Canada's premier travel loyalty programme. To mark 35 years of loyalty, Aeroplan is launching its biggest contest yet, with…
Air Canada unveils two new routes with game-changing new Airbus
Air Canada has announced the first two routes to be operated by the Airbus A220-300, the non-stop Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose services, both beginning in spring 2020.
The…
Park and glide: Air Canada partners with chef Antonio Park
Air Canada announced a partnership with renowned Canadian chef Antonio Park to design destination inspired meals that will be exclusively featured on select Air Canada flights to Asia…
Air Canada to resume full India schedule
Air Canada announced it will resume its daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights on 1 October (eastbound) and 3 October (westbound).
“We now resume our daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi…
Fun in the sun! Air Canada introduces winter service to Cancun and Punta Cana
Air Canada has announced two new winter services from Quebec City to popular sun destinations Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Service to Cancun begins on 21 December…
Air Canada bolsters services to Atlantic Canada
Air Canada announced a host of enhancements to Atlantic Canada services starting this winter. Overall capacity will increase by 8% as some routes will transfer to Air Canada Rouge, and…
Air Canada inaugurates service to Sydney, Nova Scotia from Montreal
Air Canada has inaugurated a new, non-stop service between Montreal and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The arrival of flight AC7998 in Sydney marked the beginning of daily service between the two…
Air Canada salutes employees on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Air Canada marked National Indigenous Peoples Day by highlighting the achievements and contributions of its indigenous employees. Flight AC185 from Toronto to Vancouver, operated with Air…
Air Canada unveils Maple Leaf Lounge Express
Air Canada unveiled another convenient way for premium customers to work or relax prior to their flight with the Maple Leaf Lounge Express, located in the Toronto Pearson International…
Delhi up: Air Canada boosts network with daily flights to Indian capital
Air Canada has boosted service on four routes from Vancouver this week by increasing its service to Delhi to a year round daily operation as of 2 June 2019.
Air Canada to hit Vienna five times a week from Spring 2019
Air Canada has announced the introduction of new year-round services between Toronto and Vienna starting spring next year.
Air Canada Vacations announce first overseas partner, Funway Holidays
Air Canada subsidiary Air Canada Vacations has teamed up with Funway Holidays to get its product out to the people of Britain via the UK travel agency. This is the first deal of its kind for…
Air Canada and Air China sign joint venture agreement in China-Canada Year of Tourism
In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their…
Air Canada – connections like Montreal to Dublin “absolutely critical” for Irish tourism
Canada, better known for its Gallic influence than its Gaelic one, saw a new international connection this weekend with the launch of the seasonal Air Canada service between Montreal and…
Air China and Air Canada build “foundation of a profound cooperation”
Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism,…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more
Air Canada adds new passage to India
Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues…
Air Canada Celebrates First Montreal-Tel Aviv Flight
The departure of flight AC082 this week marks the successful launch of Air Canada's non-stop Montreal service to Tel Aviv.
This new seasonal service will operate twice weekly from June 22…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Air Canada adds three Asian routes
Air Canada will launch three new Asian routes in the next 30 days, as it continues to expand the international networks of its mainline carrier and leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Air Canada expands APAC links from Vancouver
Air Canada has continued to expand its trans-Pacific connections from Vancouver, with the launch of a new route to Asia Pacific.
The airline has already announced plans to launch new…
Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more
Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai
Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand…
Air Canada unveils new aircraft livery
Air Canada has revealed its new aircraft livery, kicking off a major project that will see 300 of its aircraft repainted.
Unveiled at three simultaneous events held across Canada this…
Air Canada codeshares across Australasia
Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Virgin Australia that will allow it to codeshare on multiple flights across Australia and New Zealand.
Scheduled to commence in early 2017,…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai
Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier…
Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver
With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.
And these links will be strengthened even further next year when…
Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal
Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year.
In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service…
Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch
Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea.
The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…
Air Canada Rouge launches Toronto-Warsaw route
Air Canada Rouge has launched its Toronto-Warsaw route as it expands its presence in Central Europe.
The non-stop seasonal service, operating four-times a week, makes Air Canada the only…
Air Canada Rouge launches Dublin-Vancouver route
Air Canada Rouge has launched its inaugural flight to Dublin from Vancouver, marking the only non-stop service linking Vancouver and Ireland.
The route is operating three times weekly…
Air Canada launches new route Down Under
Air Canada has launched a new service connecting Vancouver with Brisbane.
The inaugural flight arrived in the Australian city on Friday morning (3 June 2016), becoming the only direct…
Air Canada Rouge launches Prague service
The arrival of flight AC1922 from Toronto-Pearson at Václav Havel Airport Prague yesterday marked the beginning of Air Canada Rouge's expansion into Central Europe this summer.
The…
Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route
Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital.
On 20…
Air Canada to offer Wi-Fi on all international flights
Air Canada has announced plans to start offering in-flight Wi-Fi services on all its international routes.
The national carrier already provides the service on its entire fleet of…
Air Canada signs major deal for Bombardier’s CSeries
Air Canada has selected the new Bombardier CSeries to revamp its short-haul fleet.
Canada's national carrier has agreed to purchase up to 75 CS300s from Canadian planemaker…
Air Canada traffic jumps 10% in year of expansion
Air Canada experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in 2015, as the airline embarked on a major expansion programme.
The airline's traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles…
Air Canada flies daily to Brisbane
Air Canada will start flying daily between Vancouver and Brisbane next summer.
From 17 June 2016, the airline will add four more weekly services to its existing three-flights-a-week…
Air Canada confirms Vancouver-Dublin route
Air Canada has announced a further, strategic expansion of its Vancouver hub with the addition of non-stop flights to Dublin, Ireland next summer.
The seasonal route follows the…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
Air Canada to boost capacity on Vancouver-Heathrow route
Air Canada will launch double-daily flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow next summer.
“Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second…
Air Canada to launch Toronto-Seoul service
Air Canada will launch direct flights between Toronto and Seoul next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The trans-Pacific route will commence on 17 June 2016,…
Amadeus secures Air Canada content and ancillaries
Air Canada has signed a new distribution agreement with Amadeus, providing travel agents with full access to the national carrier's fares and ancillary services.
The multi-year deal…
Air Canada offers no-cost Toronto stopovers
Air Canada customers travelling between the US and Europe or Asia via the airline's Toronto Pearson global hub will have an opportunity to pause their journey in the city for up to one week…
Air Canada to launch Glasgow-Toronto route
Air Canada will launch seasonal non-stop flights from Glasgow Airport to its Toronto hub, Toronto Pearson, beginning in summer 2016.
The route will be operated by Air Canada rouge,…
Air Canada teams with celebrity chef
Air Canada has partnered with celebrated Canadian chef David Hawksworth to design signature dishes that will be exclusively featured on Air Canada flights in International Business Class and…
Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane
Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…
Air Canada to launch Toronto-Gatwick service next summer
Air Canada has confirmed it will launch new non-stop services to London Gatwick and Lyon, France next summer.
"Our new seasonal Air Canada rouge service between Toronto and London's…
Air Canada launches new routes
Air Canada has further expanded its global network with the launch of direct services from Amsterdam to Toronto and Montreal to Mexico City.
"The addition of Amsterdam to our global…
Air Canada boosts rouge offering
Air Canada has announced a number of product upgrades to benefit customers on Air Canada rouge.
The premium cabin in Air Canada rouge's fleet of 20 Airbus A319 aircraft will be…
Air Canada upgrades cabins on Rouge flights
Air Canada has unveiled a series of product upgrades for its recently-launched leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.
The carrier commenced operations in 2013, using Air Canada's older Boeing…
Airline briefs: Aeromexico, Emirates, Qatar Airways & Air Canada Rouge
Aeromexico will launch its new direct flight between Mexico City and Vancouver on 9 December.
The route will mark the third destination the carrier serves in Canada, together with…
Air Canada to boost UK frequencies
Air Canada has confirmed it will soon offer more daily flights from the UK to Canada than any other airline, with up to 88 non-stop services per week to eight major Canadian cities scheduled…
Air Canada to connect Dubai
Effective November 2015, Air Canada will launch its non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai. The new route will enhance the airline’s presence in the region and boost connectivity…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.
Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Air Canada to fit more aircraft with updated seats
Air Canada has announced plans to add its new international business class and premium economy seats to more aircraft.
The carrier will add the international business class to all its…
Air Canada Rouge moves into Asia
Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched "leisure airline", will arrive in Asia for the first time next year.
The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure…
Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion
Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.
The…
Air Canada flies to Tokyo Haneda
Air Canada has inaugurated a new service between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Flights took off for the first time this week and will now operate every day, departing Toronto…
Air Canada commences T2 flights
Air Canada’s first flights into Heathrow Terminal 2 touched down today.
Flight AC856 from Toronto landed with 290 customers at 7.04am, followed by another 10 arrivals throughout the…
Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner
Air Canada's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline's employees on its maiden flight.
The national carrier…
Air Canada to offer in-flight Wi-Fi
Air Canada will start equipping its fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi next month.
In partnership with Gogo, the national carrier will roll out the service across its North American fleet…
Air Canada selects Boeing to revamp single-aisle fleet
Air Canada has placed a major order with Boeing that will see it revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet.
The national carrier has agreed to purchase 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with…
Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route
Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence…
Air Canada reveals Dreamliner details
Air Canada has unveiled the in-flight features of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to enter service next year.
The airline will configure its 251-seat…
Air Canada expands in the UK for summer 2014
Air Canada rouge will launch fights from Manchester to Toronto next summer as part of a European expansion.
The Canadian national carrier will operate the route five times a week…
Air Canada opens new global operations centre
Air Canada has opened its new global Operations Centre (OC) in Brampton, Ontario.
Following a two-year, CA$60 million (US$58m) development, the new 6,970m² facility will serve as the…
Air Canada confirms losses
Canadian national carrier Air Canada has confirmed the losses it disclosed in its preliminary results last month.
Overall the carrier had a net loss of US$143 million in the first…
Etihad, Air Canada to codeshare
Etihad Airways and Air Canada have signed an agreement to codeshare on each other’s’ flights.
The two have previously had an interline agreement and will now extend to a codeshare on…
Air Canada extends Dublin-Toronto
Air Canada is to extend is Dublin-Toronto route to a year-round service next year as part of its Air Canada rouge network.
The seasonal service will operate from 17 May to 30…
Air Canada to introduce premium economy seat
Air Canada has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin on its international aircraft from this summer.
The new seats will offer seven inches more legroom than its economy seats…
Air Canada unveils new airline
Air Canada has announced the introduction of a new leisure airline, which will begin flying in July 2013.
The new airline, Air Canada rouge, will be the company’s first low-cost carrier and…
Air Canada plots major Asian expansion
Air Canada will launch new routes and add extra capacity to several destinations in Asia next year, as part of a major expansion in the region.
In its summer 2013 schedules, announced…
Air Canada asks passengers to name new airline
Air Canada has taken a new approach to branding, by asking its passengers to name its new low-cost carrier.
The national carrier has launched a Facebook contest to find a name for the new…
Air Canada forms LCC-led leisure group
Air Canada has unveiled plans to form a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.
The new leisure-focused LCC, which…
Air Canada restructures with new LCC
Air Canada has unveiled plans to restructure its business, forming a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.
The new…
Air Canada to expand long-haul fleet
Air Canada has unveiled a fleet expansion plan intended to support its international growth.
The airline will add two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its mainline fleet, with deliveries…
Air Canada, Aer Lingus sign interline deal
Air Canada and Aer Lingus have signed a interline agreement in its first step towards codesharing.
The deal is in effect now and means passengers on the Toronto to Dublin service can…
Air Canada to hire hundreds of new staff
Air Canada has unveiled plans to hire at least 900 employees over the next 12 months.
The recruitment drive will include the addition of 200 flight attendants and pilots for the airline's…
Air Canada to boost Sydney flights
Air Canada is increasing its direct flights to Sydney this winter.
The national carrier will add three extra weekly flights to its currently daily Vancouver-Sydney service, taking the total…
Air Canada operates trans-Atlantic biofuel flight
Air Canada and Airbus have performed a trans-Atlantic flight partially powered by biofuel.
The Airbus A330, which flew from Montreal to London last week carrying a number of Canadian…
Air Canada adds new Heathrow connection
Air Canada has relaunched its seasonal service between London Heathrow and the Newfoundland city of St John's.
The direct daily service, which commenced last week, will operate until 30…
Air Canada cabin crew announce strike
Air Canada'sflight attendants' union, CUPE has told the airline that its 6,800 members willgo on strike on Wednesday.
If strikes are to go ahead, Air Canada said its internationalroutes…
Air Canada cabin crew to strike
Air Canada'sflight attendants' union has told the airline it plans to go on strike thisWednesday.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents theairline's 6,800 cabin…
Air Canada cabin crew to strike
Air Canada's flight attendants' union has told the airline it plans to go on strike on Wednesday 21 September 2011. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the…
Air Canada plans India flights
Air Canada plans to start daily flights to India by the end of this year, The Telegraphy reported.Recent expansions in the Indian aviation sector, including acquisition of aircraft by…
Amadeus extends deal with Air Canada
Amadeus and Air Canada have announced a contract extension that will see the airline continue to use Amadeus technology to power its consumer and agency websites. Under the terms of…
Air Canada signs new agreement with Travelport
Air Canada has signed a new multi-year agreement with Travelport to provide its fares to travel agencies. The deal includes Air Canada Flight Pass and Tango, Tango Plus,…
Air Canada launches Toronto-Copenhagen service
Air Canada has commenced its fourth new international destination from Toronto this year with a new service to Copenhagen. "Air Canada is building its Toronto hub and this year we have…
Jetstar signs interline agreement with Air Canada
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar has launched an interline agreement with Air Canada that will allow customers to connect their Jetstar domestic or international service with travel to…
Air Canada begins in-flight Internet trials
MONTREAL, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Canada said today it has begun trials to offer its customers Gogo(R) Inflight Internet service on board select flights on the carrier's…
Air Canada to allow pets as hand luggage
Air Canada and its regional subsidiary, Jazz, will allow customers to carry their pets on board flights as hand luggage from 1 July, The Telegraph has reported. The…
Air Canada sees further losses
Air Canada has posted a third-quarter loss of CA$132 million (US$110 million) on the back of expenses tied to jet-fuel contracts and currency exchange, Bloomberg has reported. The new…
Air Canada to introduce Internet service
Air Canada will introduce Internet services on some flights next year, Bloomberg has reported. The Montreal-based carrier announced that access will begin on select trips to the US West…
Air Canada reduces China flights
Air Canada has announced that it will reduce its flight frequencies on routes to China for its coming winter schedules. Vancouver-Beijing services will be reduced from daily to three times a…
Air Canada checked bag change
Under the new policy, customers who purchase Tango and Tango Plus tickets may check one bag at no charge and a second bag for a $25 service fee. Baggage allowance for travel to and from…
We’ll help you, for a fee: Air Canada
Air Canada is offering a comprehensive travel assistance service for customers affected by flight delays or travel disruptions beyond the control of airlines, for a price. Canadian…
Air Canada expands India services
With the launch last week of daily codeshare service to Mumbai and Chennai in cooperation with Indian carrier Jet Airways, Air Canada has expanded its network to India from three to…
Air Canada passes to HK, China
With the 'Hong Kong and China Pass,' Air Canada customers will now be able to save up to 40% off regular economy fares by pre-purchasing six one-way trips (three round trips) valid up…
Canada Jetlines Mulls Partnership with Qatar Airways
by: Harry Johnson |
Qatar is not only a growing and exciting destination, but also home to the world's best airport, Hamad International Airport
Full article: Canada Jetlines Mulls…
Air Transat launches Canada and USA new year seat sale
Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.
Expansion of air services on cards for India and Canada
India and Canada have discussed the expansion of the bilateral air service agreement that will allow more flights between the two countries
Canada improves process of notifying air travelers potentially exposed to COVID-19
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing new and emerging challenges and implementing measures to protect Canadians’ health and reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
Easy does it: Air Transat new deal opens up Canada for European travellers
Low cost carriers (LCC), EasyJet and Air Transat, have announced a new partnership which will see the Canadian LCC join the “Worldwide by EasyJet" platform.
Major airline deal connects Southeast Asia with Canada
Two major international airlines have announced plans to join forces on multiple routes connecting destinations across Southeast Asia with Canada.
Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have…
Air Transat discounts London-Canada routes
Canadian airline Air Transat has launched a seat sale on flights from the UK to Canada, when booked by 10 November.
Fares start from £315 per person return including taxes, in-flight…
Air Transat discounts UK-Canada routes
Air Transat has released a selection of late-deal flights for summer 2016 to Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary from £300 return.
Flight deals, which must be booked by 16 May, are…
Hainan Airlines plans summer launch to Canada
Hainan Airlines will expand its North American network this summer with the launch its first ever flights to Calgary.
Commencing on 30 June 2016, the new trans-Pacific route will…
WOW air to extend £99 UK-Canada flight offers
Icelandic low-cost airline WOW air will offer flights from the UK to Canada from just £99 one-way from May 2016.
Flights will depart London Gatwick for both Montreal and Toronto via…
Bigger US-Canada pavilion at the Airport Show 2015
USA and Canada have announced their intent to have a bigger presence at the forthcoming 15th edition of the Airport Show 2015. The event which is scheduled from 10-12 May 2015 will…
US-Canada pavilion at Airport Show 2014
The Airport Show 2014 has been witnessing growth and new players this year. Industry participants from US and Canada will come together under one pavilion to jointly showcase their…
Air China expands Canada codeshare
Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the…
Korean Air adds flights to Canada, China
Korean Air will add more flights to destinations in Canada and China this week.
From 20 June 2013, the existing five weekly flights between Seoul's Incheon airport and Vancouver will…
Aviaworld appointed by Gulf Air in US and Canada
In a bid to strengthen its presence in the United States and Canada, Gulf Airhas announced ist partnership with Aviaworld, the US joint venture of Aviareps and Airworld Alliance. Aviaworld…
HK Airlines partners Discover the World in Canada
Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express have expanded its relationship with Discover the World Marketing with the announcement that Discover will handle both carriers' sales and marketing…
Air France launches A380 flights to Canada
Air France launched Airbus A380 flights to the Canadian city of Montreal of Friday. The service, which becomes the Paris-based carrier's fourth A380 route, will be operated daily. Air…
Jet Airways goes to Canada
The new service will give Jet Airwayspassengers the opportunity to connect to New York(Newark) via its hub in Brussels. At Brussels,flights will be synchronised in order to…
India’s Thriving Airline Industry Has The Most Female Pilots In The World
India has the most significant proportion of female commercial airline pilots, accounting for 15 percent of the overall pilot strength, outranking countries like the United States and…
Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%
by: Harry Johnson |
February 2023 International Air Passenger Travel to and from the United States
Full article: Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%
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United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight
by: Harry Johnson |
Hong Kong to San Francisco service directly connects Hong Kong travelers to United's largest hub airport on the US West Coast
Full article: United Airlines Resumes Hong…
IATA: Airline Industry is on the March to Net Zero
by: Harry Johnson |
Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen
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Trevolution Group sells a record number of airline tickets in 2022
Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, reports its annual commercial results.
Hahn Air appoints Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business
To further strengthen the support and guidance for its airline partners, Hahn Air appointed Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business.
Where to ski in 2023 in USA and Canada
With mountain upgrades, anniversaries and million-dollar renovations, there’s something to suit every skier or snowboarder in 2023. From bucket list Japanese destinations to…
THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership
Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership.
This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more…
Fiji Airways Announces New Flights To Tonga And Samoa
Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of services to the popular tourist destinations of Tonga and Samoa, as well as new advantages for tabua club members.
The airline also…
Harbour Air Seaplanes joins forces with Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management Solution
Harbour Air operates one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world over an extensive network throughout British Columbia and into the USA.
Flights between Canada and India are unlimited now
Expanding Canada's existing air transport relationships allow airlines to introduce more flight options and routings.
Flights between Canada and India are unlimited now
New Canadian airline granted authority to fly US routes
The United States Department of Transportation has granted Canada Jetlines economic authority to serve the U.S.
New Canadian airline granted authority to fly US routes
Viva Air launches Viva Mundo in partnership with Dohop
Viva Air, the leading ultra-low-cost airline in the South America region, announced the launch of Viva Mundo, a service that enables passengers to purchase multi-leg trips across airlines to…
IATO seeks PM’s help in restoring E-Tourist Visa for UK, Canada and other source markets
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has made numerous representations and sent letters to the Ministries of Tourism, Home Affairs and External Affairs requesting them for restoration…
Air Transat launches 35th anniversary trade incentive
Air Transat has launched a special trade incentive to mark its 35th anniversary, enabling travel agents to receive cash rewards for every booking they make.
Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Requirement On Many Routes
Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as…
Hotelbeds partners with iGA Istanbul Airport
Hotelbeds has signed a destination marketing deal with iGA Istanbul Airport
Mooting for direct flights to US, UK, Canada from Punjab
Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that his state government is in talks with major airline companies, to start direct international flights connecting Amritsar and Mohali to…
A star is born as Air New Zealand unveils new Star Alliance aircraft
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a…
Emirates to be the official airline of US Open
For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September.
Air New Zealand unveils the world’s first black Star Alliance aircraft
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
Fiji Airways To Launch Service To Vancouver
Fiji Airways will add Canada to its list of destinations in November, bolstering its North American offering.
Air India increases international flights
Air India, following its acquisition by Tata Group, is now deploying aircraft that were grounded for prolonged periods due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Canada restarts random testing of incoming travellers
Those selected for random testing must complete the test within one day of their arrival, the government said
Global air travel picks up 65% in Q3
Global air travel during the third quarter of the year (July, August and September) is set to reach 65% of levels achieved before the pandemic in 2019
Ensuring Safe Rollout of 5G Networks on Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely…
WestJet passengers now cleared to fly before reaching airport
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London-based technology company Zamna is announcing a pilot of its patented digital intelligence system with the Canadian airline WestJet, across select international…
Accor brings iconic Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand to Japan
Accor and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., a leading real estate company in Japan, proudly introduce Fairmont Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson becomes Air India head
Tata Sons announced Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson has been appointed the MD and CEO of Air India
Air India cancels Hong Kong flights
Air India has cancelled flight services to Hong Kong due to Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Hong Kong authorities and limited demand in the sector
Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations
Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.
Qatar Airways announces Amy Stainlay as marketing manager, Australasia and North Asia
Qatar Airways today announces the appointment of Amy Stainlay as Marketing Manager, Australasia and North Asia.
IATA Expects 4 Billion Air Travellers In 2024
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2024, there will be a total of 4.0 billion passengers flying, which is more than pre-COVID-19 levels (103 per cent of the…
Another Raft Of Bad News For Russian Airlines
Following similar steps by the European Union and Canada in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US President Joe Biden declared a ban on Russian flights from American airspace in…
Global air traffic to exceed pre-Covid levels in 2024, predicts IATA
IATA expects overall traveller numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024 (counting multi-sector connecting trips as one passenger), exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels (103% of the 2019 total)
The EU Bans Russian Airlines From Its Airspace
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will close its airspace to Russian airlines and private jets in response to Russia’s…
Canada relaxes testing rules to ease travel from India
Canada said people travelling on direct flights or one-stop flight from India will no longer need to show negative RT PCR COVID test done within 18 hours ahead of the departure
United Flight Turns Around Mid-Air After Two Passengers Sneak Into Business Class
After two passengers allegedly tried to sneak into business class, an international flight was forced to turn around mid-flight.
Sydney Airport Arrivals From Southern Africa Test Positive For Covid-19
Urgent genomic testing is underway to ascertain whether two overseas passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Sydney are carrying the new Omicron variant.
Air NZ to require vaccine proof or negative test for domestic flights
Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either produce confirmation of complete…
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Airlines get ready to fly again but what will be the airfare cost
When borders reopen, domestic and international airlines are bracing for a flood of tourists, as well as individuals who have not travelled to see their family in nearly two years.
Is Australia a big enough market to support another airline?
Bonza promises to be the independent low-cost airline that many Australian consumers have wished for. Still, some are sceptical that the market can support another operator.
Ladies and gentlemen, British Airways says no more
After becoming the latest airline to remove the term "ladies and gentlemen" from all onboard announcements, British Airways has been accused of trying to appease the woke brigade.
Canada lifts ban on direct flights from India
Canada has allowed direct flights from India from 27 September, lifting the ban on them after a gap of more than five months
Flexible searches, hosted travel and unique stays define travel in 2021: Airbnb
Airbnb presents round-up of key travel trends that have been emerging in India and reflects how consumers are viewing travel in the new normal
Airlines may stop flights to Australia ahead of restart
Unfortunately, Australia has a government that is unable to take well thought and planned decisions that would make the country move on and give a little breath to the ailing aviation and…
Experience The Grandest of Feelings! Fairmont’s new brand campaign celebrates its extraordinary locations
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has debuted a new and unforgettable chapter in its storied 100-year plus history, Experience The Grandest of Feelings
Canada opens up for fully vaccinated travellers
The government of Canada welcomed fully vaccinated foreign nationals back to Canadian soil last week as frustrated families on both sides of the Canada-US border urged Congress to find out…
Qantas reaffirms airline will ban unvaccinated travellers
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has reiterated that unvaccinated passengers will be barred from international flights when borders reopen, which he hopes will be in December.
Emirates becomes official airline of 2021 US Open
Emirates is returning as the Official Airline of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships for the tenth year in a row
More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney
The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.
Canada will require all travellers to be vaccinated
Canada plans to impose a new vaccine mandate on passengers and workers in the federally regulated air, rail and cruise ship sectors.
Travellers fined for trying to enter Canada with fake COVID paper
Two people who gave false information about their COVID-19 vaccination status to authorities while trying to enter Toronto from the U.S. have just been slapped with very expensive penalties.
Toronto airport to line up arrivals by vaccination status
Canada is not open for tourists; only essential travel is allowed.
British Airways offers a new fast bag-drop before check-in
British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to create new convenient fast bag drop areas before heading to the departure’s concourse at British Airways’ London flagship Terminal 5 at…
Airlines can recover by recognising the most valuable resources
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the aviation industry.
Will it be a hot summer for U.S. airlines?
Now the U.S. airline executives believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. But is it really?
Turkish Airlines reports better traffic results
Turkish Airlines is reporting promising traffic results during the pandemic, with an average of 603 flights per day to 208 destinations.
Airbus launches new sustainable aviation fuel trial
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.
Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
It’s time to plan for restart as air travellers gain confidence: IATA
IATA has announced results from its latest poll of recent travellers, showing growing confidence in a return to air travel, frustration with current travel restrictions and acceptance of…
Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s
Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.
Singapore Airlines Receives Highest Rating for Health and Safety
Singapore Airlines has received the highest rating in a global audit of airlines' health and safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the national carrier announced on Tuesday.
Canada witnesses record decrease in tourism spending
Tourism spending in Canada surged 56.4% in the third quarter of 2020 but remained less than half its level in the fourth quarter of 2019, Statistics Canada said
Canada makes negative Covid-19 report mandatory for entry
People who travel to Canada will be required to present documentation of a negative laboratory test to the airline before they board their plane
Canada extends international travel restrictions
Canada has announced an extension of restrictions on international travel in an effort to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus amid an ongoing second wave of the pandemic in…
Ethiopia becomes India’s newest air bubble partner
The Civil Aviation Ministry in India said it has established a separate bilateral air bubble arrangement with Ethiopia for operation of special international passenger flights between both…
FareUpThere: The Yelp for airlines inspired by will.i.am’s tweet
FareUpThere is the world’s first app dedicated to collecting and sharing 100% authenticated airline journey reviews.
India adds Netherlands and Tanzania in air bubble arrangement list
India has now entered into an air bubble agreement with the Netherlands and Tanzania
PATA unveils new chair and executive board to lead industry into post-Covid future and beyond
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the ratification of the new PATA executive board to lead the tourism industry into the future and beyond
Ukraine is 17th country to have air bubble arrangement with India
India’s government has now established an air bubble arrangement with Ukraine which takes the tally of countries with whom it has such an arrangement to 17
India adds new country in list of air bubble arrangement: Japan
As India adds on to the list of countries with which it has created air bubbles in the recent weeks, it has now established an air travel bubble with Japan
Airbus marks five years of US aircraft production
Airbus commercial aircraft production in the U.S. has reached a significant milestone: five years since aircraft production began in the Mobile, Alabama based facility.
IATA: Canada needs to consider safe options and re-open borders
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the Canadian government to support the COVID-19 testing initiatives of Air Canada and WestJet as a means to safely reopen Canada to…
Canada extends travel restrictions till 30 September
Canada is once again extending emergency orders that place restrictions on international travel and make mandatory 14-day quarantines for anyone entering the country during the Coronavirus…
Air Transat introduces flexibility policy on all flights
In order to offer travellers more flexibility and allow them to book their next trip with peace of mind, Air Transat is offering travellers and travel agents the possibility of changing…
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi strengthens leadership
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, a luxury resort set in the North Shaviyani Atoll, has announced two key appointments within its management team; Andrew Steele as general manager and…
TAP Air outlines steps to zero-carbon future
The national carrier of Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving its 30th new aircraft also ending the commercial operation…
Airbus welcomes 100th A220 aircraft
Airbus has celebrated the 100th A220 aircraft produced for a customer during a ceremony at the aircraft programme’s headquarters in Mirabel, Canada. The aircraft, an A220-300, destined for…
20 for 2020: Airbnb’s top destinations to visit next year
Looking ahead to travel planning for next year, Airbnb is forecasting a growing interest in lesser-known and eco-conscious destinations across the world.
LOT Polish Airlines commences Warsaw-Delhi flight
LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland and the leading carrier of Central and Eastern Europe, has started Delhi operations from Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The opening of…
Upcycled spaces: Airbnb stays at ‘eco-friendly homes’ increased by 141%
As sustainable tourism becomes more important than ever, hosts and guests on Airbnb are making significant changes to support environmentally conscious travel.
Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US
Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…
World Economic Forum launches Canada-Netherlands paperless travel
The World Economic Forum and the governments of the Netherlands and Canada launched the first pilot project for paperless travel between the two countries at Montreal Airport. Known…
United Airlines adds second daily San Francisco-Hong Kong flight
United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…
Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air
Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air.
As…
Aer Lingus rescues WOW Air passengers
Aer Lingus is offering impacted WOW Air passengers special rescue fares for those flying from 29 March to 11 April.
New Distribution Capability (NDC) in air travel: Airlines, GDS and the impact on the industry
Two fundamental needs connect all airlines: revenue and passenger satisfaction.
Travel tech this week: From new airport shuttle, codeshare UPAs to booking platforms
This week, we saw a lot of new technologies and partnerships in the travel tech space. Uber added new services to make going on a holiday much easier. Meanwhile, UK airports employ an…
WOW Air offers new route to Vancouver
Icelandic airline WOW air, has announced a new seasonal route from the UK to Vancouver, Canada, starting in June 2019 - making it the first airline to offer low cost, long haul flights to…
Crossing boundaries: Air Transat hits UK with six new Canadian connections
Canadian low cost carrier (LCC) AirTransat, has announced it will now be serving UK customers wanting to visit Canada with six new destinations to the country next summer from 1 May 2019.
Etihad increases flights to Canada’s largest city Toronto
Starting October 2018, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Toronto, from three to five weekly services.
Astro-tourism: Airbnb launches ‘blood moon’ experience
Airbnb has launched a unique Social Impact Experience to offer guests a close view of the Red Planet by visiting the world’s largest telescope, the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) in Spain’s…
New Hahn Air agreement gives Sunwing access to over 350 partners
It’s been a few months since German airline Hahn Air last appeared in Travel Daily, by way of a GDS agreement between its global consolidation service (GCS) Hahn Air Systems and Citilink…
Here’s why Brits love going to Canada for a holiday
801,000 Brits visited Canada in 2017, which is the second highest volume of tourists from the United Kingdom in the last 10 years. While slightly lower than the figures in 2016, it shows…
Air Charter Service targets “one million millionaires” with China expansion
British-based chartered aircraft providers Air Charter Service (ACS) has revealed it will be developing its Chinese operations by upgrading to larger offices in Beijing.
The move to…
Turkish Airlines launches new ad as part of its Five Senses campaign
Turkish Airlines debuted its new commercial and it will be broadcast across Europe, South Africa, the Far East, the Middle East, and the Americas including North America (Canada), Latin…
Korean Air “unbox” their brand new Bombardier
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies, and Korean Air Lines recently celebrated delivery of the airline's first Bombardier CS300 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney's…
Premier launches Canada campaign
Premier Holidays has rolled out a campaign with Destination Canada to highlight the message to book early to ensure availability.
Unveiled to coincide with the operator’s new 2018…
Hong Kong Airlines Off to a flying start
Hong Kong Airlines, a four-star full-service airline is the new title sponsor of the Hong Kong Airlines Million Challenge and will be for the next three seasons.
The 2017/18 season Hong…
Las Vegas Welcomes Top Airline Executives During 2017 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit
LAS VEGAS -- More than 350 airline and airport executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 22nd Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit Aug. 26 – 29, 2017, at…
Alaska Airlines invests in guest experience with next-generation Gogo 2Ku satellite Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo's broadband 2Ku service provides the…
PAL’s newest aircraft enters service
Philippine Airlines’ newest type of aircraft, the Bombardier Q400, has entered commercial service.
The turboprop received a water cannon salute prior to its maiden journey from Cebu…
APT reveals new Canada & Alaska programme for 2018
APT has announced the launch of its Canada and Alaska 2018 programme.
Available to travel agents now, the brochure offers a choice of seven luxury holidays and 12 'premium' options to…
Thailand expands aviation deal with Canada
Thailand and Canada have sealed a new bilateral air service agreement, increasing the number of flights airlines are allowed to operate between the two countries.
Under the new deal,…
Destination Canada offers fam trips
Destination Canada and its industry partners are seeking 60 travel agents to join one of 11 trips across Canada this autumn.
Participating agents will be flown courtesy of one the airline…
Air Transat expands UK sales team
Air Transat has announced the expansion of its UK sales with the appointment of two sales managers and a team member dedicated to travel trade sales support.
Malcolm Aldcroft joins the…
Cathay flies new jet to Canada
Cathay Pacific has deployed its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Canada for the first time.
The long-haul jet touched down at Vancouver International Airport this week following a…
WestJet holds flash sale for UK-Canada flights
WestJet, the Canadian airline, has launched a flash sale for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Canada.
Bookable from now until 6.59am GMT on Friday 10 February, the flash sale…
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race travels 1,000 miles to Fairbanks, Alaska
The 34th Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race began February 4, 2017 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada and will finish on the frozen Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. Dog…
Air India joins Star Alliance partners at Heathrow
Air India has moved its entire London operations at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, alongside its fellow Star Alliance carriers.
The national carrier operates multiple flights in and…
Asian air route updates: Fiji Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Fiji Airways spreads wings in Australia
Where? Suva (Fiji) to Adelaide (Australia)
When? Twice a…
BA celebrates four years at Leeds Bradford Airport
British Airways is celebrating four years at Leeds Bradford Airport with news that more than half a million customers have flown to London and beyond from the heart of Yorkshire.
The…
Icelandair announces Belfast service
Icelandair has announced it will launch flights to Belfast (BHD) on 1 June, 2017.
Belfast will become Icelandair‘s 44th scheduled destination with a full year round service three…
Hong Kong Airlines spreads wings to North America
Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled plans to add yet another new continent to its route map.
Following the launch of its inaugural flights to Oceania in 2016, the airline will commenced…
Gatwick Airport reveals biggest-ever annual investment programme
Gatwick has announced its biggest-ever annual investment in development projects at the airport.
The investment of £250 million for the forthcoming financial year is part of the…
Oman Air launches Sultanate’s first commercial flight training centre
Oman Air has today unveiled the Oman Air Flight Training Centre (OAFTC), a state-of-the-art facility which enables pilots and cabin crew to train realistically for operating aboard both…
Sichuan Airlines adds second Canadian route
Sichuan Airlines will launch its second service to Canada next month.
Effective 11 November 2016, the Chinese carrier will start operating twice weekly flights from Chengdu to…
USA and Canada bookings on the rise for Travel 2
Travel 2 has reported a 20 percent year-on-year increase in bookings to the USA, as well as a 28 percent increase in bookings to Canada.
In response to the region’s ever-increasing…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Air joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance has expanded its presence in China by signing a new partnership with Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become a “Connecting Partner”…
Kate Middleton effect boosts tourism to Canada
Hotels.com™ has seen searches to Canada increase by more than 60% in the last five days compared to the previous year, since it was reported that the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge…
Xiamen Airlines achieves double first in US
Xiamen Airlines' inaugural flight to Seattle takes off on Monday 26 September 2016, marking two milestones in the development of air connectivity between China and the US.
Not only will…
SriLankan Airlines launches Arabic-language website
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member airline of one world, has launched its Arabic website, providing its Middle Eastern travellers an enhanced and personalised…
Bombardier delivers first ever CSeries aircraft
Bombardier has celebrated the delivery of its first CSeries aircraft.
Launch customer SWISS has welcomed the new regional jet in an event attended by Bombardier’s employees,…
WOW Air to offer £119 flights from London to New York
Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air will launch a new service from the UK to New York in November, with fares priced from just £119 one way.
Flights will depart London Gatwick and Bristol…
Air Transat to expand UK route capacity
Canadian airline Air Transat will increase the number of flights from the UK to Toronto this winter by offering a daily service from November to April.
This now means that the…
IATA urges action on looming EU-US/Canada visa crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on EU and North American governments to resolve a looming crisis for the EU–US/Canada visa waiver programme.
Today, most EU…
Air Canda rouge launches Toronto-Gatwick route
The arrival of flight AC1924 at London Gatwick on Friday marked the successful launch of Air Canada rouge's newest route.
The seasonal, non-stop service between Toronto and London…
Airlines look to boost halal-certified food
In a recent development, there has been a growing demand for halal-certified food by airlines.
This is encouraging suppliers worldwide to develop new products and enhance their…
Cathay unveils new airport lounge in Vancouver
Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport.
Officially launched on 4 May, the new facility is located in the Canadian hub's International Terminal. It…
Icelandair to launch flights to Montreal on 19 May
On 19th May, Icelandair will begin a seasonal service to Montreal’s, Pierre E. Trudeau International airport (YUL).
Flights to Montréal will operate four times a week between May and 7th…
Air Transat launches new Club Class service
Canadian airline Air Transat is launching a new Club Class service on domestic flights within Canada.
This will allow passengers flying from the UK and connecting or flying with Air…
HNA to acquire Swiss airline catering company for US$1.5bn
China's HNA Group, which operates a large portfolio of tourism and aviation businesses, has entered into an agreement to acquire Swiss airline catering company, Gategroup, for approximately…
Montreal gears up for new UK air routes
Air Transat, WOW air and Icelandair will all launch new routes from the UK to Montreal, Canada in May.
Air Transat will launch a new route from Glasgow to Montréal opening up the entire…
Jet Airways launches new flights to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has commenced daily direct flight services from Delhi, Mumbai and Toronto to Amsterdam.
The first flight landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27 March, and the new…
Brit travellers to Canada urged to check eTA requirement
Cheapflights.co.uk is advising British travellers planning to visit Canada to check eTA requirements before they travel.
Canadian authorities introduced compulsory electronic travel…
Philippine Airlines eyes Paris and Rome in major expansion
Philippine Airlines is planning to expand its European network in the coming years, including the launch of direct flights to Paris and Rome.
The national carrier recently placed an…
Malaysia Airlines embarks on new era with Emirates
Malaysia Airlines has turned over a new page in its history with the launch of a major codeshare partnership with Emirates.
Through an extensive codeshare agreement, the Kuala…
Wow Air confirms Edinburgh-North America routes
Edinburgh is to become WOW air’s third UK departure point, and the first in Scotland, for flights to Iceland and North America.
Tickets for flights commencing 13 July are now on sale…
Marriott plans 140 Fairfield hotels in China
Marriott International will introduce its Fairfield brand to China, and is aiming to sign 140 hotels in the country in the next five years.
The US-based hotel group has penned an…
Hainan Airlines to create first direct link from China to Calgary
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer.
Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be…
Dubai airport retains world’s number one title
Dubai International airport is once again the world’s number one hub for international passengers.
It witnessed more than 78 million passengers in 2015, according to a traffic report…
Budapest Airport posts record traffic result in 2015
Budapest Airport reported passenger traffic numbers of 10.3 million in 2015, representing a 12.5% increase year-on-year.
The upturn has been chiefly credited to the addition of three new…
Tianjin Airlines to launch first trans-Pacific flights
Tianjin Airlines is planning to launch its first trans-Pacific services next year, connecting China with Canada.
The carrier, which currently operates a large network of domestic and…
Xiamen Airlines to launch North American flights
China's Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch its first ever trans-Pacific flights to the US and Canada.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has revealed that Xiamen…
Austrian Airlines launches five-times weekly service to Miami
Austrian Airlines has launched a five-times weekly non-stop service from Vienna to Miami.
“The addition of Miami shows that we are significantly expanding our service to North…
Air Transat to launch Montreal-Glasgow route
Canadian airline Air Transat will introduce a new route from Glasgow to Montréal for summer 2016, with flights from £385 return.
The new weekly service will be operated using an…
Air New Zealand showcases seats in North America
Air New Zealand has embarked on a month-long tour of North America, to showcase its new seats.
The "Pleased to Seat You" roadshow will cover seven cities in the US and Canada from 14…
Air China flies to Montreal
Air China will launch its first flights to Montreal this month.
Commencing on 29 September 2015, the new Beijing-Montreal service will mark the first direct trans-Pacific connection…
Gay and Lesbian travel convention to head to Canada in 2018
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) will stage its annual global convention in Toronto, Canada in 2018, the organisation has revealed.
The 2018 instalment,…
More Chinese airports added to Canadian transit scheme
The Canadian government has added five more Chinese airports to its China Transit Program (CTP), which enables Chinese travellers to connect to the US via Canada, without the need for a…
Aeromexico CEO takes up IATA Board of Governors chairmanship
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term.…
US offers pre-clearance at Tokyo Narita Airport
The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which enable air passengers to be approved for entry into the US before they arrive in the country.…
Air China flies to Melbourne and Montreal
Air China is expanding its long-haul international network with the launch of two new routes, to Melbourne and Montreal.
The new direct Beijing-Melbourne service will commence on 1…
Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers
The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US.
The country's…
Travelport integrates airport parking content
Travelport has started offering airport parking content through its GDS.
The Travel Parking Group (TPG), which offers airport parking in 45 countries on five continents, has added its…
Icelandair to double Birmingham frequencies
Icelandair has announced that it will increase services linking Birmingham and Reykjavik from two flights per week to four, starting in February 2016.
The new flights from Birmingham…
Icelandair commences operations from Heathrow T2
Icelandair has commenced flights from its new home in London Heathrow’s Terminal 2.
The carrier, which celebrates 70 years of flying to the UK this year, honoured the occasion by…
Amadeus pens major air content partnership with Ctrip
Amadeus has signed a new agreement with Ctrip.com International, allowing the Chinese travel company to leverage the GDS's global air content.
The multi-year deal will include the…
Big chill impacts US, Canada travel
Parts of the US and Canada have faced flight disruption and cancellations as severe weather hit the country this week.
A wind chill advisory has been put in place for most of the…
Air India hosts first Star Alliance board meeting
Air India played host to its first Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting this week.
The heads of the world's biggest airline alliance gathered in Delhi for a two-day meeting to…
Dubai Air Show 2015 gears up for increased momentum
As per recent research, it is reported that aviation will contribute US$53.1 billion to Dubai's economy alone, 37.5% to its GDP and the industry will support over 750,000 jobs by 2020.…
China Express Airlines orders 24 new jets
China Express Airlines has placed a firm order for up to 24 new jet aircraft.
The deal will see the Chongqing-based carrier purchase 16 new Canadian-made Bombardier CRJ900 regional…
Air China seals major Canadian tie-up
Air China has signed a major new agreement that will expand its coverage in Canada.
Under a new Memorandum of Understanding, Air China and Air Canada have agreed to enter into a…
Air Transat boosts London flights
Air Transat has announced a new connection between London and St. John’s for 2015 as part of its European network.
The carrier will offer two weekly flights in high season in response…
Qantas extends reach across Canada
Australians now have a greater choice of travel options across Canada, following the signing of a major new partnership between Qantas and WestJet.
From 15 October 2014, Qantas…
Airbus to embark on A350 world tour
Airbus will take its brand new A350 aircraft on a world tour, prior to its entry into service later this year.
This three-week mission will see the wide-body jet embark on four…
Gulf Air receives first A330 retrofitted aircraft
Gulf Air recently received its first retrofitted A330 aircraft at Bahrain International Airport. The aircraft arrived from Canada. The plane is newly configured for a total of 214 seats…
Face to Face: Hjalti Jonssen, Icelandair
Icelandair has been through a growth period when it comes to the UK. Can you summarise what has happened in the UK market?
Earlier this year we added a fifth weekly flights from…
Etihad Airways joins Google Flight Search
Etihad Airways recently partnered with Google to join the Google Flight Search. The partnership will ease travellers’ access in viewing the airline's flight schedules and fares on the…
Bombardier showcases aircraft in Kazakhstan
Bombardier has showcased its Q400 turboprop aircraft in Astana, ahead of the launch of Air Kazakhstan.
The aircraft was selected by Kazakhstan's new national domestic carrier earlier…
Icelandair to fly Birmingham-Reykjavik
Icelandair has plans to launch flights from Birmingham to Reykjavik next year, Travel Daily has learned.
The Icelandic carrier will add twice weekly flights from the Midlands from…
IATA to pilot NDC with airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced plans to pilot its New Distribution Capability (NDC) with several more airlines.
Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and…
PAL wants more Canada flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is planning to increase the number of flights it offers to Canada.
The Philippine government recently secured an additional seven weekly services to Canada,…
Etihad looks to strengthen Canada presence
Recent statistics show that Canada is an important market for Etihad Airways which carried over 750,000 passengers on the airline’s Toronto route since October 2005. This results in more…
Air France-KLM-Delta ups baggage allowance
Air France-KLM-Delta has announced an increase in baggage allowance for travel from India to North
America on Economy class.
For tickets issued effective 17 April 2014, passengers…
Airport Show gains momentum
The Airport Show is growing not just in size but quality of participants. The event has witnessed as many as 54 new companies signing up for the 14th edition. As of March first week, 185…
Travel catering set to grow with Middle East airport expansion
Travel catering is receiving a boost with the growth of air travelers expected due to huge expansion of airports and airline fleets in the Middle East region. This is also being…
Malaysia Airlines to cut last American route
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will suspend its flights to Los Angeles - its last destination in the Americas - as part of a major cost-cutting drive.
The national carrier, which is expected…
New KSA airline orders 26 aircraft worth US$2bn
Saudi Gulf Airlines has purchased 16 new CS300 jetliner aircraft with an option for an additional 10, worth US$1.99 billion (SR7.46 bn). Canada's Bombardier Aerospace announced the deal…
American Eagle Airlines to become Envoy
American Airlines will rebrand its regional subsidiary, American Eagle.
From spring 2014, the carrier will be renamed 'Envoy', as part of the ongoing efforts to restructure and revamp…
Canada snow helps operator bookings
Snowfall in Canada is helping tour operators to see a boost in ski holiday bookings, Canadian Affair has claimed.
While some resorts in Europe have seen little fresh snowfall in the…
Iraqi Airways signs up for 16 CS300 aircraft
Iraqi Airways recently signed a a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire five CS300 mainline jetliners. The LOI includes options on 11 CS300 aircraft. Based on CS300 airliner list price, a…
Austrian Airlines boosts North American capacity
Austrian Airlines has expanded its North America flight schedules for 2014. Starting 2 July 2014, the airline will add Newark, to its route network. The new route will be serviced with…
National Geographic showcases Canada in new online mag
National Geographic has launched a new online magazine focusing on the best travel experiences in Canada.
'50 Places of a Lifetime: Canada' pairs National Geographic's photographers…
Marriott brings Fairfield to Asia
Marriott International brought its Fairfield brand to Asia for the first time this week, with the opening of its debut property in Bengaluru.
The midscale brand is popular in North…
Air France celebrates 80th anniversary
Air France is celebrating its 80th anniversary today (7 October).
To celebrate the occasion, the airline has announced a special discount offer – Pay 80% of the fare and celebrate…
Lion Air could buy Bombardier CSeries
Lion Air is considering placing an order for Bombardier's new CSeries aircraft, the Indonesian carrier's CEO has revealed.
Speaking this week, Rusdi Kirana said that Jakarta-based…
Canada discuss co-operation in aviation
HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director general of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, received at Sheikh Zayed Center in Abu Dhabi, HE Arif Lalani, ambassador of Canada to UAE.
The…
Icelandair adds UK frequencies
Icelandair has announced additional capacity from Gatwick and Glasgow for 2014.
The airline is to add a fifth weekly flight from Glasgow from 14 April, connecting the city to…
RAK Airways in negotiations to buy 10 aircraft
RAK Airways has said it is in talks with Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier about an order for at least 10 single-aisle aircraft to meet expansion plans, Bloomberg has reported. …
China, Canada ink new aviation agreement
China and Canada have agreed a new bilateral air services agreement (ASA) that will enable more commercial flights between the two countries.
The new rules, which replace the previous…
IndiGo most trusted airline by Indians
IndiGo has topped a survey on India’s most trusted airline with Air India coming in second.
The study, published by Trust Research Advisory, used three million data points and focused on…
Korean Air boosts North America
Korean Air has announced plans to increase its flights to North America this summer.
From on the start of the northern summer season on 31 March 2013, Korean Air will add flights to several…
Heathrow confirms Terminal 2 airlines
Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 is to become the home of Star Alliance, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014.
The new terminal is part of a GBP11 billion…
Prestige’s Croatia, Canada growth continues
Prestige Holidays has continued to see strong growth in its Croatia and Canada programmes as it prepares to launch new brochures.
Speaking to Travel Daily, John Dixon, managing director of…
Royal Jordanian inks deals with VIA Rail Canada
Royal Jordanian signed an agreement with VIA Rail Canada allowing the airline to sell train tickets to its passengers planning to continue their travel beyond the airline destination in…
Aeromexico places huge aircraft order
Aeromexico has placed a huge order with Boeing for up to 100 aircraft.
The Mexican airline has signed an agreement to purchase 90 B737 MAX aircraft and 10 B787s, worth £6.9bn (US$10.8…
Aeromexico places huge aircraft order
Aeromexico has placed a huge order with Boeing for up to 100 aircraft.
The Mexican airline has signed an agreement to purchase 90 B737 MAX aircraft and 10 B787s, worth US$10.8 billion…
Sichuan Airlines launches Vancouver flights
Sichuan Airlines flew to North American for the first time on Friday, with its inaugural service to Vancouver.
The Chengdu-based carrier will now be operated three times a week using an…
Air Astana plots regional expansion
Air Astana is planning to boost its position in the Asian aviation market, building on its dominance in Central Asia and expanding its reach across the continent.
Speaking at the airline’s…
KHC retains 28% interest in Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, announced the completion of the sale of the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel atop Nob Hill for close to US$200 million to a…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts adds ‘Golf Concierge’ teams
With the UAE emerging as a budding golf destination for both leisure and corporate travellers, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ has partnered with Troon Golf to train concierge and Fairmont…
Qatar Airways inks alliance with Flexjet
Qatar Airways announced a strategic alliance with fractional jet programme provider Flexjet to offer customers access to over 5,000 destinations beyond the Doha-based airline's four North…
Caribbean Airlines Thirsty Thursday London 24 May
Travel Daily UK has teamed up with Caribbean Airlines to host our next Thirsty Thursday event in London!
See photos and a write-up from the event here
Join us on 24…
Air Europa
CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF AIR EUROPA’S DAILY SERVICE TO LIMA AND WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE
To celebrate Air Europa’s daily service to Lima from 26 June, the Latin America specialist is giving…
Face-to-Face: Spencer Birns, Cardiff Airport
Spencer Birns, Head of Commercial Operations and Air Service Development at Cardiff Airport
How have airline routes from Cardiff Airport improved within recent years?
Airline routes and…
Croatia and Canada success boost Prestige’s growth
Prestige Holidays has revealed it will expand its value-driven 'Essentially' brand and US product following the success of its Croatia and Canada programmes. Speaking to Travel Daily earlier…
IATA calls for airport security overhaul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for an overhaul of airport security screening and urging early adoption of the principles behind its Checkpoint of the Future…
Canada plane crash kills 12
A passenger plane has crashed in Canada's arctic north, killing 12 people and injuring three others. CBC News reported that the Boeing 737 came down on Saturday approximately 8km from…
ATR delivers first 72 aircraft to Australia
Australia's Skywest Airlines today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500, which is also the first ATR 72 aircraft to operate in Australia. Skywest Airlines will operate its new ATR fleet…
Ministry not averse to other airlines joining Star Alliance
The Civil Aviation Ministry, while miffed with the suspension of Air India's membership application to Star Alliance, is unlikely to stop other Indian airlines from joining the 27-member…
Qatar Airways boosts Dubai route
Qatar Airways is increasing the frequency of its Doha - Dubai route with three additional daily flights taking capacity up to 11 services a day. Effective August 25, introduction of the new…
Air capacity to rise 5% in August
Global scheduled airline capacity is expected to increase by 5% in August, according to the latest data from OAG. The number of flights is also set to rise this month, although at a more…
Air capacity to rise 5% in August
Global scheduled airline capacity is expected to increase by 5% in August, according to the latest data from OAG. The number of flights is also set to rise this month, although at a more…
Finnair pens Belarus codeshare
Finnair has signed a codeshare deal with Belavia, the national carrier of Belarus. Commencing on 15 August, the agreement will see Finnair place its code on Belavia's flights between…
SIA appoints CEO for new low-cost airline
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed the first CEO for its new low-cost airline. Long-term employee Campbell Wilson is to front the no-frills carrier when it is launched next year. Wilson…
Wilson named CEO of SingAir low-cost airline
Singapore Airlines has appointed Campbell Wilson as founding CEO of its no-frills, low-fare airline which is set to be launched next year.Wilson, 40, has been with the SIA Group for more…
Qatar Airways boosts Kuwait services
Qatar Airways has launched an additional daily flight between Kuwait and Doha.The airline now operates five flights daily between Kuwait City and the airline's Doha hub taking frequency up…
Air China opens arrivals lounges at Beijing
Air China has opened a new arrivals lounge for its premium customers travelling to Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3. The airline's First and Business Class passengers,…
Qatar Airways celebrates Canadian launch
Qatar Airways has launched services to Montreal, Canada.The newly-crowned Airline of the Year 2011 touched down at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport following its…
Aircraft may cause extra rain at airports
Aircraft flying through clouds can cause condensation to form, resulting in more rain and snow in the skies above airports, according to a new study. According to the results of an…
Qatar Airways celebrates Canadian launch
Qatar Airways has launched services to Montreal, Canada.The newly-crowned Airline of the Year 2011 touched down at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport following its…
Qatar Airways launches flights to Shiraz
Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, marking the first of three route start-ups this month.The airline yesterday began twice-weekly services…
Oman Air appoints new UK & Ireland manager
Oman Air has appointed Rohan Alce as the airline's new country manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland.Based at the airline's London office in Chiswick, Alce will be responsible for…
Air China selects Amadeus booking solution
Amadeus and Air China have announced a three-year contract extension for Amadeus' e-Retail solution, which has been used by the airline since 2007 for online sales.
With the Amadeus…
Air India has till end July to join Star
Lufthansa, a founding member of the Star Alliance, has said Air India needs to complete all formalities to join the global airline grouping before the final deadline of 31 July."The Star…
Qatar Airways to display Business Class seats
Qatar Airways will showcase its long-haul Boeing 777 Business Class seats and its interactive in-flight entertainment system at this week's Arabian Travel Market.
The stand will also…
Qatar Airways to showcase business class options at ATM
Qatar Airways will showcase its long-haul Boeing 777 Business Class seats and its interactive in-flight entertainment system at this week's Arabian Travel Market.The stand will also feature…
Qatar Airways to take Budapest route daily
Qatar Airways has revealed plans to take its recently-introduced Doha - Budapest route daily.Effective 14 September, the route will be upgraded with three additional flights from the current…
Qatar Airways launches special promotions
Qatar Airways has announced an array of special offers and promotions for travellers around the world to celebrate its 100th destination launch. The Gulf carrier will reach the historic…
Qatar Airways reveals expansion plans at ITB Berlin
Qatar Airways has confirmed three cities will join its rapidly growing global network during the second half of 2011, part of a continued expansion strategy focused on new routes and…
Qatar Airways launches Stuttgart flights
Qatar Airways this week celebrated the launch of scheduled flights to Stuttgart following the arrival of its inaugural service from Doha to the Capital of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany's…
Qatar Airways to debut Canadian route
Qatar Airways is set to make its debut in Canada with the launch of scheduled flights to Montreal commencing on 29 June.Canada's second largest city will be served with three-flights-a-week…
China joins aircraft financing pact
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Friday invited China to join a new aircraft financing agreement. The deal, sealed during a ceremony in Paris, aims to…
Air NZ to unveil All Black aircraft
Air New Zealand's new all black A320 aircraft is nearing completion and in a few weeks will make the journey to New Zealand to join the airline's domestic jet fleet.The aircraft with its…
Prestige expands Canada programme
Prestige Holidays has expanded its 2011 Canadian programme. New products include yacht cruises; 'special accommodation' from five-star hotels to log cabins; heli hiking experiences and…
Icelandair increases Manchester and Glasgow services
Icelandair has increased its service from Manchester and Glasgow. An extra flight has been added to Iceland every Tuesday between 14 September and 26 October then again from 12 April to 6…
Airbus launches conservation project
9 June 2010: Aircraft manufacturer Airbus and the Weltvogelpark-Foundation Walsrode agreed a Letter of Intent for strengthening the population of the Northern Bald Ibis, or…
Airline CEOs to meet in Queenstown
10 Jun 10 (TravMedia.com): More than two dozen CEOs of the world's top airlines will meet in Queenstown this December, following Air New Zealand's successful pitch to secure the Star…
New air traffic management system for Hanoi airport
LONDON, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded…
Jet Airways to resume flights to London and the US
Jet Airways, today announced, that it will resume full flight operations to and from Mumbai and Delhi to London Heathrow following the opening of the airport by the British…
EVA Air launches direct flights to Toronto
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (29 March, 2010) - EVA Air launched nonstop passenger flights between Taipei and Toronto on Monday, 29 March, 2010, expanding its service in…
Air China opens new LA office
LOS ANGELES, March 29 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China Limited held a grand opening Friday, March 26, 2010 in celebration of its much anticipated brand new Los Angeles office…
Canada set to host Routes
Canada is set to host the 16th annual World Route Development Forum, the global meeting place for airlines and airports. The event will be held at the new Vancouver Convention Centre…
Air France-KLM extends baggage policy
Starting on 28 March 2010: Air France and KLM will be extending their hold baggage transport rules that already apply for passengers travelling between Europe and the United States and…
Etihad, American Airlines launch Pakistan codeshare
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its first codeshare operation out of Pakistan with American Airlines, providing air travellers…
New flights to Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is now even closer with two new direct flights to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and an additional flight to Halifax Nova Scotia Reaching the spectacular Canadian…
Continental Airlines posts full-year loss
HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145…
Continental Airlines announces loss of profit for 2009
Continental Airlines today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145 million of previously announced special charges, and a $158…
Canada day set for 2010
The annual Canada Day in London celebration, which has attracted over 200,000 visitors in the past four years, has been confirmed for Thursday July 1st, 2010.The day-long…
EVA Air to launch Toronto flights
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (4 Jan., 2010) -- EVA Air will start direct passenger flights between Taipei, Taiwan and Toronto, Canada on Monday, March 29, 2010. For…
American Airlines statement regarding flight 331
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, overran the runway on…
American Airlines statement regarding flight 331
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, overran the runway on…
Jet retains position as India’s largest airline
Mumbai, December 15, 2009: Jet Airways, India's premier airline, together with JetLite its wholly owned subsidiary continued to retain its market leadership with a market…
Brussels Airlines joins Star Alliance
BRUSSELS, Belgium - December 9th, 2009 - At an official ceremony held in Brussels' historic "Grand-Place" today, the CEOs of the Star Alliance member airlines…
Jet Airways experiences 33% rise in passenger traffic
Jet Airways, India's premier airline, today reported a 33 % increase in its domestic passenger traffic for the month of November 2009, as compared to the same period last…
Qatar Airways great giveaway
Qatar Airways and Dreamworks Animation have given away a host of prizes in a draw promoting the blockbuster movie Monsters Vs Aliens, which premiered onboard Qatar Airways in July.…
Air NZ offers interactive Facebook game
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Be in charge of your own flight and jet off to exotic destinations in "Jump Seat," a new Facebook game launched by Air New Zealand.…
Governments sign principles for air liberalisation
16 November 2009 (Montebello, Canada) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the signing of a Multilateral Statement of Policy Principles regarding the…
Airport Security Summit 2010 comes to Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, October 28/PRNewswire/ -- The Airport Security Summit Middle East 2010, which will be held from 7- 10 February at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai, will…
Continental Airlines announces third quarter results
HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2009 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) todayreported a third quarter 2009 net loss of $18 million ($0.14 dilutedloss per share). Excluding $20 million of…
SIA expands Air India partnership
14 September 2009: From 15 September, frequent flyers on Singapore Airlines and Air Indiacan enjoy greater choice and value for money, thanks to a new bilateralfrequent flyer…
American Airlines staff raise US$1m for Cancer Society
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Each of the past five years, American Airlines employees have laced up their sneakers to walk or run in the American…
GuestLogix new payment solution cuts airline credit card fraud
GuestLogix Reduces Airline Credit Card Fraud with New Contactless Payment TechnologyInflight sales transactions are now faster and more secure GuestLogix is first to market with onboard POS…
UAE carriers challenge Canada ruling
Emirates airline is fighting attempts by the Canadian government to limit both its and Etihad's access to the country, Gulf News has reported. Under Canada's "open skies" policy,…
Air NZ to oppose Virgin-Delta tie-up
Air New Zealand will oppose the proposed joint venture between Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines, saying any benefits to consumers can be achieved by more conventional means. The…
Europe to investigate seven airlines
The European Commission (EC) has started two anti-competition investigations into seven transatlantic airlines, including British Airways and American Airlines, according to a BBC…
Airlines weigh in to obesity argument
An obese man gets thrown off a plane taking up too many seats. "You're fattist!" he complains to the steward. "Sorry sir," the steward replies, "but you're clearly fattest."Okay…
Canadian airlines gain greater access to Japan
Japan hasagreed to allow Canadian airlines to land at more Japanese airports as part ofa new air services pact, Japan Today reported."The expanded arrangements willallow Canadian…
Qatar-US Airways sign codeshare
Qatar Airways and US Airways have signed acodeshare agreement. Subject to both government approval, the agreement willgive US Airways customers access to Doha andbeyond, while…
AirAsia X weighing options for Europe
Malaysia's long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, is weighing its options for Europe following the announcement that its London Stansted-Kuala Lumpur (KL) service will take off on…
Air travellers oppose mobile phones in flight: Survey
Most travellers are opposed to the use of mobile phones on airplanes but would not mind striking up a chat with their seatmates, a survey by global market research firm Synovate has…
SIA, SilkAir raise fuel surcharge
Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will increase the fuel surcharge on all their flights from March 26. The surcharge on routes to Southeast Asian countries has been raised to US$30 per…
India opens Gulf to private airlines
Jet Airways has been allowed to start operations from 1 January,2008, ending the exclusivity enjoyed by state-owned Air- India in the highlyrewarding sector, said a report in…
Oasis turns up heat to Canada
Oasis launched six weekly flights from Hong Kong to Vancouver last week, with fares starting at HK$1,990 (US$255) one way without taxes and fuel surcharges. A spokesman for…
Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.
Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The…
Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2022-23
The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (USD 1.2 billion), a record…
Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare
Emirates and JetBlue are ending their codeshare partnership from 30 October 2022. Customers of both carriers will no longer be able to earn miles through their frequent flyer programs.
Qantas and Virgin’s bring forward flight schedules
Qantas has moved international flights to London and Los Angeles forwards by nearly three weeks, with flights to these locations now departing on November 1.
Struggling Norwegian paid managers $3.5 million in bonuses
Norwegian Air has awarded $3.5 million in management bonuses just as the carrier emerged from bankruptcy protection and restructuring.
Lufthansa will replace the phrase “ladies and gentlemen”
The Lufthansa Group will replace expressions like “ladies and gentleman” during onboard announcements in favour of gender-neutral greetings the airline confirmed on Wednesday.
Costa Rica extends list of countries allowed to visit
On August 1, 2020 Costa Rica opened its international airports: Juan Santamaría International Airport, Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport, and Tobías Bolaños Airport.
Barbados to reopen on July 12 for work, rest, and play
Starting July 12, the paradise island of Barbados will reopen to tourists.
IndiGo appoints Ronojoy Dutta as CEO
Ronojoy Dutta has been re-designated as a whole-time director and chief executive officer of InterGlobe Aviation with immediate effect. The decision was taken unanimously by the board of…
Avianca Brasil to exit Star Alliance
Brazilian airline Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas, headquartered in São Paulo and formerly doing business as Avianca Brasil, will formally leave Star Alliance with effect from 1 September 2019.…
Aviation round-up: Woof woof!
This week’s Aviation round up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew -- but first we head to Ireland…
Aviation round up: Say cheese!
This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…
737 MAX Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System: Could the craft’s new safety tech be the reason for its failure?
Initial findings have found “similarities” between the two accidents related to the anti-stall software of the aircraft. In both cases, allegedly the pilots battled with the craft software…
Aviation round up: Down to the crunch
This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?
Have your own adventure with Travel 2
Travel 2 is giving three agents the chance to win one of three activity day out vouchers worth £250 each.
The tour operator’s new “Find Your Adventure in Canada” campaign aims to promote…
Hurricane Irma brings destruction to Caribbean
According to a report by the BBC today, the island of Barbuda is described as "barely habitable".
Antigua, with a population of 80,000, escaped major damage, with no loss of life.…
Win luxury carry-on luggage worth £330 with Travel 2
Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of two luxury carry-on luggage cases worth £330 as part of its latest campaign – ‘Did someone say USA & Canada?’
The campaign is…
Virgin Australia adds new Canadian connections
Virgin Australia's passengers are now being offered connections to three major Canadian cities, via the airline's trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles.
A new codeshare agreement with…
China to be aviation’s next “big disruptor”
China will be one of the next “big disruptors” of the aviation industry in the coming years, a major industry event has heard.
Addressing the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin this…
Traveling with Pets: Q&A with Dr. Danielle Bernal, Staff Veterinarian Wellness Natural Pet Food
We talk with Dr. Danielle Bernal, a Veterinarian who talks to us about essentials and when traveling with a pet and some places to check out with your four legged pal. Q: Tell us about…
TSA PreCheck & CLEAR to Expand
Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…
In-flight Wi-Fi reaches new top speed
In-flight Wi-Fi will be faster than ever in future, after major provider Gogo revealed that its connectivity has reached a new top speed.
The company has taken the performance of its…
Win one of two £500 shopping vouchers with Travel 2
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of two £500 shopping vouchers as part of its latest campaign – ‘It’s time…..Visit USA and Canada.’
The tour operator has teamed up with…
Cathay boosts Canadian connections
Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase its Canadian operations this summer.
Commencing on 24 June 2017, the airline will add four more weekly flights between Hong Kong and…
The latest industry appointments
STEPHEN ENGLAND-HALL has been named as the new chief executive of Tourism New Zealand, effective April 2017. He will take up the role having previously spent three years a chief…
Dreamliners aid Heathrow’s noise reduction strategy
Virgin Atlantic’s replacement of its old 747-400s with top of the range Dreamliners has improved the airline's noise record at London Heathrow over January to March of this year, the latest…
加拿大航空新增10条新航线
近日，加拿大航空完成了国际航线的升级，并新增了前往韩国的航班。
多伦多－首尔航线于6月18日周六首航，这也是加拿大航空在一个月内新增的第10条国际航线。
5月19日开始，加拿大航空和 Air Canada Rouge开启了多伦多至伦敦盖特威、格拉斯哥、布拉格、布达佩斯、华沙、首尔的航班，温哥华至布里斯班、都柏林，蒙特利尔至卡萨布兰卡、里昂的航班。…
加拿大航空开通温哥华－布里斯班航线
加拿大航空（Air Canada）近日新推出了一趟连接温哥华－布里斯班的航线。
首航于6月3日成功抵达澳大利亚布里斯班，成为加拿大和昆士兰之间唯一一条直航航班。新航班将在6月17日升级为日航，加拿大航空将使用全新的波音787梦想客机执飞该航线。
“能开通这趟直飞、全新的服务，我们感到非常开心，”Benjamin…
China Southern adds new North American connection
China Southern Airlines will expand its trans-Pacific network this summer with the launch of a new route to Toronto.
Commencing on 3 August 2016, the airline will offer four weekly…
Russia’s Aeroflot upgraded by Skytrax
Aeroflot, the Russian national carrier, has had its Skytrax rating upgraded.
The airline ratings organisation confirmed on Friday that Aeroflot is now classified as a four-star…
加拿大航空将在所有国际航班上提供WiFi
加拿大航空（Air Canada）近日宣布，将在其所有国际航班上提供机上WiFi技术。
目前，加拿大航空已经在全部北美航线单走道飞机上提供了WiFi服务。现在将开始在所有双走道飞机上提供此项服务。从今年秋天开始，加拿大航空将开始在长线航班上使用Gogo公司的2
Ku卫星技术，将从波音777飞机上开始。…
WestJet wins WTM World Travel Leaders Award
WestJet has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its excellent levels of customer service whilst continuing to expand its brand globally.…
The latest industry appointments
CHRIS SILCOCK has been announced as Hilton Worldwide's new executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Silcock has nearly 20 years of experience with Hilton, most recently…
国航开通蒙特利尔航线
国航（Air China）本月将开通加拿大蒙特利尔航线航班。
今年9于29日开始，北京－蒙特利尔航线将开通,这是全球首条亚洲与蒙特利尔间的跨太平洋直飞航线。
蒙特利尔是加拿大第二大城市，也是著名的工商业和金融中心。航班将一周执飞三趟，去程航班每周二、五、日13:00从北京出发，同日13:50抵达蒙特利尔。返程航班将于16:20出发，并于次日18:00返抵北京。…
The latest industry appointments
CHARLES D. McKEE has been announced as Malaysia Airlines' new head of marketing, effective 14 September. McKee has 27 years' experience in the airline, hospitality and travel sectors,…
Star Alliance expands round-the-world option to premium economy
Star Alliance has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fare to include travel in Premium Economy Class.
“With eleven of our member carriers now offering a dedicated Premium Economy…
Star Alliance unveils premium economy RTW fares
Star Alliance has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fares to include travel in premium economy class.
The premium economy class fare is offered in three mileage bands (29,000, 34,000…
Star Alliance regains footing in Brazil
Star Alliance has re-established its presence in Brazil with the addition of Sao Paulo-based Avianca Brasil to its network.
The world's largest airline alliance was left without a carrier…
Expanding Expedia sees surge in full-year profits
Expedia achieved a strong rise in profits in 2014, as the company continued expanding with new acquisitions.
The online travel giant generated a full-year net profit of US$398.1…
Cosmos ups no single supplement offers in peaks campaign
Cosmos Tours & Cruises is offering no single supplements on more holidays as part of its peaks campaign for 2015.
The tour operator has also launched its offers with a per person…
The latest industry appointments
PHOEBE TEO has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group's new senior vice president of strategic advisory. Relocating from Singapore to Hong Kong, Ms Teo marks JLL's first…
London Heathrow’s new terminal opens
Qatar Airways chief executive officer, HE Akbar Al Baker recently joined Her Majesty The Queen, and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, at the official opening of the new Terminal…
First flights into Heathrow T2 touch down
Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 welcomed its first flights today with a smoother operation than Terminal 5’s in 2008.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago was the first to touch…
IATA AGM AND WORLD TRANSPORT SUMMIT OVERVIEW
Air Canada’s Rovinescu new IATA chairman
Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada recently assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term,…
The latest industry appointments
CALIN ROVINESCU has been named as the new chairman of IATA. Rovinescu, who is president & CEO of Air Canada, succeeds Delta's Richard Anderson in the role, and will now serve a…
Heathrow-St John’s flights to operate year-round
Air Canada has announced its services from Heathrow to St John’s will operate year-round from October this year.
The route will operate three times a week on Monday, Thursday and…
加拿大航空扩大小型电子设备使用范围
加拿大航空成为最新的一家航空公司允许乘客在飞机起飞和着陆的时候使用携带的电子设备。加拿大政府近期批准扩大小型电子设备的使用范围，因此乘客被允许在飞机起飞和着陆的过程中使用他们的智能手机、电子阅读器、平板电脑和MP3播放器。
The latest industry appointments
JAMES GINNS has become the new director of service delivery for Cathay Pacific, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service both on the ground and in the air. Ginns…
Boeing reaches 2,000 737 MAX orders
Boeing has now taken orders for more than 2,000 of its new single-aisle aircraft, the B737 MAX.
The planemaker recently announced additional orders for 30 B737 MAXs from unidentified…
New Appointments
BILL KEFFER has been appointed general manager at JW Marriott Marquis. He brings with him managerial expertise spanning 25 years across Marriott International.
STEPHANE SIMOND has…
The latest industry appointments
Etihad has announced several new appointments as part of the creation of the Etihad Aviation Group. Rick Allen has joined from Air Canada to become senior vice president operations,…
The latest industry appointments
CARLOS TARRERO has been named as the new general manager of Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi. The move marks a promotion for Tarrero, who has been director of operations at…
China Eastern to fly to Toronto
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new scheduled service to Toronto this summer.
Commencing on 25 June 2014, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Canada's biggest city…
New app allows passengers to text in-flight
In-flight internet provider, Gogo, has unveiled a new app that will allow passengers to send and receive SMS text messages while flying.
The company's new 'Text & Talk'…
Etihad flies three million passengers in three months
Etihad Airways carried more than three million passengers in the third quarter of 2013, as the carrier's rapid growth continued.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline carried a total of 3.04m…
The latest industry appointments
NICK WEIR has become Royal Caribbean International's new vice president of entertainment. A former presenter of the UK gameshow 'Catchphrase', Weir has 25 years of experience and comes…
Travelport revenues up 7%
Leading travel industry service provider Travelport has published its figures for the first six months of 2013 revealing its revenue is up 7% year-on-year (y-o-y).
The company also…
Etihad posts record Q2 results
Etihad Airways has posted its record second quarter and half-year results.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier saw both its revenue per passenger kilometres (RPK) and available seat…
Heathrow T2 sets year countdown
The first flight operation at Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 will arrive a year from today, it has been announced.
A United flight from Chicago will be the first to touch down at the new…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI Smile launches Mandalay flights
Thai Airways' regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched a new route to Myanmar. The carrier took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on…
Travelport focuses on customer service
Travelport is aiming to enhance its presence in Asia with new products and a focus on customer service, the company's new regional head has revealed.
Speaking to Travel Daily,…
Travelport backs IATA NDC intentions
Travelport has backed IATA’s plans to standardise airline booking information but joined travel agent associations in asking for engagement across all sectors before a new system launch.…
Green round-up 08Aug12
Environment based news from the travel industry
Giant gardens open in Singapore
A huge new botanical park has opened in Singapore's fast-expanding Marina Bay area.
The Gardens by the…
Enhanced version of Travelport Agencia released
Travelport announced the launch of an enhanced version of Travelport Agencia in Canada today.
An advanced, web-based application, Travelport Agencia is the only travel agency desktop tool…
Star Alliance expands in Latin America
Star Alliance has added Latin American carrier's Avianca, TACA and Copa Airlines to its member portfolio.
The deal will see the Panama- and Colombia-based airlines add almost 50 new…
Asian aviation briefs
Batavia Air plans further China expansion
Indonesia's Batavia Air is planning extend its reach into China with the launch of flights between Bali and Hangzhou. Local news portal NusaBali…
Thomas Cook looks ahead from ‘hectic six months’
Thomas Cook has said its UK turnaround strategy has made ‘good progress’ with bookings up in the past four weeks after what its group CEO called a ‘hectic six months’.
The group’s CEO Sam…
EVA to join Star Alliance
EVA Air will become a member of the Star Alliance next year.
The airline group announced today that its Chief Executive Board had accepted the Taiwanese carrier’s membership application,…
Global transatlantic venture begins
Six airlines from across the globe have started a new transatlantic joint venture. bmi, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, Swiss International Airlines and Austrian Airlines have…
Court to take contempt action against aviation regulator
The Kerala High Court will start contempt proceedings against aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and India's aviation secretary for defying its direction…
Ontario roadshow set for next week
Ontario Tourism is set to launch its sales roadshow next week. From 7-11 June the "Ontario on the Go" sales mission, will conduct product training sessions and meetings with 19 Tour…
OAG names DARS as South Korean representative
WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- OAG (www.oagaviation.com), the global leader in aviation intelligence, announces the appointment of DARS, Inc. as its regional…
Staff Appointments w/e 08 April 2010
GUSTAV BALDUF has been appointed as the first Chief Operating Officer of Air India. An Austrian national, Balduf will be the first expat in the management team of the national carrier.…
Lufthansa expands from Dusseldorf
Lufthansa German Airlines is continuing to grow in Dusseldorf: With the start of the summer flight schedule, non-stop services are to be expanded with flights to Athens,…
United hails ‘historic agreement’
CHICAGO, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines today applauded a bilateral agreement between Japan and the United States that would ease restrictions that currently exist on…
Jet boosted by domestic demand
Mumbai, December 7, 2009: Jet Airways, India's premier airline, today reported a 33 % increase in its domestic passenger traffic for the month of November 2009, as…
Star Alliance match FFP status in HK
HONG KONG, September 1st, 2009 - Star Alliance is offering residents of Hong Kong SAR the opportunity to instantly attain either Gold or Silver Status in selected Star…
Dutch couple find themselves in wrong Sydney
Adding to the ever-growing list of travel geniuses who apparently wouldn't know an atlas if you hit them with it, a Dutchman and his grandson were left confused with their long-awaited…
Continental cleared to join Star Alliance
Continental Airlines has received the green light to join the Star Alliance. According to a Reuters report, the airline's bid won the approval US Department of Transportation…
Obese win right to have two plane seats
Obese people have the right to two seats for the price of one on flights within Canada, Reuters has reported the Supreme Court of Canada as ruling last week.The high court declined to…
American, Iberia and BA plan deal
American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) and Iberia are considering forming a joint venture that would be one of the most powerful forces in the transatlantic aviation market,…
Higher fuel surcharges out of HK
Those travelling out of Hong Kong are facing higher fuel surcharges put in place by 11 airlines, The Standard reported. It said the Civil Aviation Department had also allowed two other…
Really ‘Home Alone’
A family left a 23-month-old boy in Vancouver airport and learned he was missing only when contacted during the next leg of the trip, Associated Press reported.According to The…
Lufthansa resumes Munich-Singapore
It will fly five times to Singapore on an Airbus A340-300. The airline is also launching a new route from Frankfurt to Seattle from March 30. Lufthansa is also launching a new daily Airbus…
Big Boeing month
QATAR Airways has been revealed asthe "mystery buyer' of thirty Boeing 787 Dreamliners, capping off agreat few weeks for the USaircraft manufacturer.The order was posted onBoeing's…
VisitBritain/VisitEngland activity boosts economy by £673 mn
Visitors spent an additional £673 million (approx. USD 819.55 mn) across Britain as a result of activity by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland, latest figures show.
US Welcomed 5,015,338 International Visitors in December 2022
by: Harry Johnson |
In December 2022 international visitor arrivals to the United States increased +46.2% compared to December 2021
Full article: US Welcomed 5,015,338 International…
Reopening China: Sabre data indicates significant outbound travel rebound
With more than 166 million international trips booked by Chinese travellers in 2019, contributing over USD 245 billion to global tourism in the process, it is no wonder that the world has…
Boostly partnership wins access to over 100 more countries
The direct booking disrupter announces a pivotal integration, empowering hosts in 120 countries to stop diverting profits to third-party booking sites.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils ‘Epicurean Perfection’
Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, unveiled immersive new culinary programming - Epicurean Perfection - inspiring culinary exploration and…
VisitBritain launches multi-million pound campaign inspiring visitors to ‘See Things Differently,’ driving bookings to Britain
National tourism agency VisitBritain has this week started rolling out its new multi-million pound international campaign for 2023 to drive tourism to Britain.
The international GREAT…
DHL Express launches GoGreen Plus
DHL Express announces the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce ('inset') the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of…
Accor Pacific names new operations leaders
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Hotel operator Accor has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team to drive growth and elevate…
Long-haul travel sentiment to Europe improves
Over 60% of potential travellers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, and the US intend to travel long-haul in 2023, with Europe being top of mind.
IAAPI Expo 2023 to take place in March 2023
IAAPI Expo 2023 – an exclusive trade exhibition for Amusement, Leisure & Entertainment Industry of India is set to launch its 21st edition this year at the Bombay Exhibition Centre,…
Top five Amadeus travel trends 2023
The Amadeus 2023 Travel Trends identify five new developments which the company believes will play a part in shaping travel over the coming year.
AerClub soars to two million members
AerClub, the award-winning loyalty programme of Aer Lingus, is celebrating its two millionth member since it launched in 2016.
‘Further East 2023’ in Bali from 6-9 Nov
Asia Pacific’s most innovative barefoot travel show, Further East is returning to Seminyak, Bali, from 6 to 9 November 2023 for its fourth edition.
VisitBritain to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits
VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain.
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
IATA Slam Covid-19 Tests For Travellers From China
IATA has criticised countries’ decisions to impose coronavirus tests and other measures on Chinese travellers as futile “knee-jerk” reactions.
A rising number of countries, including…
Italy imposes mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China
Three years after the first case of a person infected with Coronavirus was detected in China, Italy has imposed again entry restrictions on travellers from this country, in a bid to prevent…
Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China
On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.
flydubai concludes a month of Match Day Shuttle service operations at DWC
Dubai-based flydubai announced that it has enabled more than 130,000 football fans to travel conveniently to take part in the biggest football tournament in the world.
Top ten unusual Christmas markets around the world
From life sized gingerbread houses to floating ice rinks, travel experts have named the top ten Christmas markets for tourists to visit around the world - and two of them are in the UK
Turkish nationals will need a Transit Schengen visa to cross Netherlands as of 1 Dec
The majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and…
15.24 lakh foreigners visited India in 2021
Over 15 lakh foreigners, including 4.29 lakh US nationals and 2.4 lakh Bangladeshis, had visited India last year when the country was on an extended period of coronavirus restrictions and…
Putting a stop to human trafficking in aviation
The Sault Ste. Marie Airport is pleased to share that it has partnered with #NotInMyCity to educate and raise stakeholder and community awareness regarding human trafficking in aviation…
Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership
Thanks to a new interline arrangement between Rex and Delta Air Lines, travellers from Armidale and Wagga Wagga may book a single ticket for round-trip travel to the United States. All…
Rise of the golden gap year: Nearly 40% of baby boomers are planning the trip of a lifetime
Gap years are no longer the preserve of the young, as nearly four in ten (37%) in their golden years have decided to seize the moment and book a life-changing trip. Cruises (38%), city…
Los Angeles targets UK with new ‘Now Playing’ campaign
Los Angeles Tourism invites visitors to discover what’s “Now Playing” in the City of Angels with the kick-off of a creative new advertising campaign spotlighting the incomparable breadth…
Delta and LATAM cleared for network connecting Americas
Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group will work closely to create an airline partnership between the United States/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and…
WTTC hosts dialogue between private sector and the G20 Ministers
The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali,…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Future Travel Destination
It is a land rich in history, culture, natural beauty, and unspoiled areas. Many people desire it, yet Saudi Arabia has long remained inaccessible to travellers.
Previously, the only…
New Zealand beckons the American tourist
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have launched a joint campaign in the US and Canada to showcase Aotearoa and encourage North American travellers to book a holiday to New Zealand.
HFTP announces 2023 HITEC North America advisory council
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) has put together an expert group of industry…
Emirates Introduces Its New Brand Ambassador Gerry The Goose
Following in the footsteps of iconic film and television personalities Jennifer Aniston, Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Clarkson, Emirates’ latest brand ambassador Gerry, the Goose, is…
Longer trip to Thailand? Kingdom grants visa extension for tourists
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the proposal by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to extend the period of stay to 45 days for tourists…
Travel to Thailand bounces back
As per Sojern, a digital marketing platform built for travel marketers, international flight searches are up 164% compared to the start of 2022. Flight and hotel searches to Thailand are on…
Most Powerful Passports in 2022
Henley & Partners, a global citizenship and residence advisory firm in London, has produced a new quarterly report stating that holders of three Asian passports have more worldwide…
10 alternative North American adventures to take before summer ends
As we move into the last month of summer, here are 10 alternative summer holidays to swap crowded beaches for beautiful mountains and spacious National Parks.
The Everglades National…
Swan Hellenic’s second ship, SH Vega, sets sail for Arctic
Swan Hellenic announced that the Naming Ceremony of its second ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH Vega, had taken place at Helsinki Shipyard.
Companies must rethink business travel plans: GBTA
GBTA unveils ground transportation report titled “The Corporate Travel Comeback: The Evolution of Ground Transportation and Other Trending Business Travel Topics”
71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer
The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and…
Hawaii flooded with tourists, except from Japan
Hawaii flooded with tourists, except from Japan -
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a…
5 trends powering the vacation rental industry
Hostaway has revealed major trends powering the industry ahead of the 2022 summer season from their data.
Long-stays are the new way to travel
Hot off the news that Airbnb’s…
Indians fifth largest international visitors to US
India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019
UK is the 7th best country travel destination for retirees
New research has revealed the United Kingdom is the 7th best retiree travel destination.
The research, conducted by Aging In Place, compiled a list of OECD countries and the largest and…
New Zealand reopens to travellers after two years
Visitors from 60 visa-waiver nations, including the US and UK, can now enter New Zealand for the first time since the closure of borders
Safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean
The centre will share academic and practical projects development and implementation, as well as data sharing and analytics, focussing on safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean
Singapore latest destination to resume as flight touches down
The first Air New Zealand flight from Singapore in over 720 days arrived into Auckland yesterday marking the resumption of services to the Southeast Asian nation.
LOT to resume flights to Delhi this week, launch Mumbai service in May
LOT Polish Airlines is set to commence passenger flights to Mumbai effective May 31, 2022
Pursue happiness the Bhutanese way
Internationally renowned for its pursuit of Gross National Happiness, the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan will soon reopen the fully-restored Trans Bhutan Trail, just as the world celebrates…
Indonesia unveils visa on arrival service for travellers from 23 countries
Indonesian government has opened special visa on arrival services for international travelers from 23 countries to restore the tourism sector
New Zealand prepares to welcome back international visitors
This week the New Zealand Government announced it is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers arriving in New Zealand.
How Ukraine-Russia conflict affects travel
It has been six days since Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and it seems that a peaceful resolution is nowhere in sight. As days passed, the…
Brazil updates COVID entry rules
Brazil has updated the rules for entering the country.
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Ancient Trans Bhutan trail opens after 60 years, welcomes foreign travellers from April
After extensive restoration, Bhutan will reopen the historic and sacred Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60 years and will be officially inaugurated by the King of Bhutan
When will we see Chinese outbound tourists again?
Anita Chan, CEO of Compass Edge, talks about how pent-up demand is building up and the interest to know what’s happening in other parts of the world is increasing in China
Hong Kong Halts Global Transit Flights Over Omicron
Hong Kong will suspend transit flights from around 150 countries and territories deemed high risk for a month due to the coronavirus Omicron variant surge, further isolating the global…
These are the world’s most and least powerful passports for 2022
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index show record-breaking levels of travel freedom for top-ranking nations Japan and Singapore, but also the widest recorded global mobility gap…
Hong Kong halts flights from eight countries
Hong Kong will ban flights from eight countries for two weeks from 8 January as it seeks to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19
14 countries added in Laos Green Zone Plan
Fourteen more countries are added to the list of nationalities allowed to enter Laos under the Travel Green Zone Plan.
Sri Lanka logs in tourism boom with highest travellers from India
Sri Lanka received the highest number of foreign tourists in December 2021, with majority of the holidaymakers from India
Eat clean and travel! Vegan tourism picks up steam in 2022
The Vegan Travel Association (VTA) has announced the 2022 Travelling in a New Vegan World Summit (NVW22) from January 15- 31
Aviation industry must bake sustainability into its transformation
SITA examines the five critical travel technology trends emerging from the pandemic and set to transform the industry in 2022 and beyond and calls for sustainability to be baked into today's…
How Will Travel Be In 2022 And What Will Change
On March 1, 2020, Australia announced the first COVID-19 death: a 78-year-old Perth man who was a passenger on the Diamond Princess and had been evacuated and treated in Western Australia.
Qantas To Offer All A380 Seats To Frequent Flyers
Has the pandemic prevented you from redeeming many of your Qantas points? Qantas is giving some amazing deals right now, so take advantage of them.
Fiji proceeds with border reopening despite Omicron
Fiji will press on with plans to reopen its border to international travellers, despite the threat from the newly identified Omicron Covid-19 variant
11 of the best wildlife spotting destinations
On 4 December, Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants on land and sea. To celebrate, discover some of the…
Singapore’s quarantine-free travel programme (VTL) now lists 21 countries
On November 15, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has announced the extension of Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) to include India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Post-pandemic travel, the hidden cost of testing
Mandatory Covid testing will add hundreds of dollars to the expense of a solo vacation overseas and thousands to the cost of a family vacation.
The travel bubble with Singapore begins
Today is the first day that Singapore’s ‘Vaccinated Travel Lane’ VTL program enables fully vaccinated Australians to re-enter the country without quarantine.
Singapore welcomes quarantine-free travel from 13 countries
As part of the country’s efforts to revive air travel, Singapore has expanded the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme to 13 countries.
Delhi leads travel demand for Thomas Cook India
Thomas Cook India has been witnessing a robust 60% month-on-month increase since re-opening in June 2021
Tourists will be allowed back to Australia before year-end
Tourists will be able to enter Australia without quarantine by the end of the year, but they must be double vaccinated, according to Scott Morrison.
Countries where Australians can travel with no quarantine
Australians won't have to spend a single day in quarantine when visiting nations including the UK, Italy, the US, and Greece.
Global hotel room prices increase by 184% as travel restrictions ease
Research by leading UK Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform and the first BNPL travel agent, Butter, reveals that global hotel prices are on the rise as demand surges after most travel…
Quarantine-free travel to Thailand: Here’s what you need to know
After the successful Phuket Sandbox Programme, Thailand will reopen the country for fully-vaccinated travellers from 46 approved countries starting November 1st without quarantine.
Australia-Singapore ‘travel bubble’ by November
Morrison stated that Australia's travel arrangement with Singapore would be similar to the one it established earlier last week with New Zealand's South Island.
Virgin Australia brings international flight schedule forward
Flights between Australia and Fiji will resume one week earlier than previously scheduled, thanks to an announcement from Fiji on their tourism reopening plan.
Singapore’s quarantine-free travel to 10 countries is here
Singapore has eased one of the world’s most stringent pandemic regimes, launching quarantine-free travel arrangements with 10 countries after nearly 21 months of closed borders
The place where happiness finds you is reopening on December 1st
The island paradise of Fiji, known for its incredible scenery and warm, welcoming people, will be open to visitors once again starting this December.
Scott Morrison confirms no inbound travel till next year
Foreign tourists seeking to visit Australia for a holiday will have to wait until 2022.
WebBeds appoints James Phillips as Americas region president
WebBeds, the world’s fastest growing B2B travel intermediary, providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has announced the appointment of James…
TTC founder and iconic leader in travel Stanley Tollman passes away
Global tourism industry visionary, entrepreneur and philanthropist Stanley S. Tollman, founder and chairman of The Travel Corporation (TTC), has died at the age of 91 following a battle with…
USA is Brits’ top ‘dream holiday destination’ for 2022
The United States of America is the British public’s ‘dream holiday’ for next year, according to research conducted by price comparison and financial guidance platform.
Podcast Super Seven Series: Rachel Oakes-Ash
Rachael Oakes-Ash is better known as Miss Snow It All, the name behind Snowsbest.com and the @misssnowitall digital platform for skiers and boarders that travel. Australia’s queen of the…
India denies e-visas to UK and Canadian nationals
The Indian government has withdrawn the e-visa facility for the UK and Canada
US to reopen for vaccinated travellers from 33 countries in November
The United States will lift the travel ban on fully-vaccinated travellers from the 33 countries, including the UK and the European Union, from early November.
Do I need a visa for Spain? Heres the visa policy
If you’re considering traveling to Spain for any reason, especially if it’s your first time, you are probably wondering about the Spain visa requirements. Even if it’s your 50th trip to the…
Vrbo expands Fast Start program to eliminate cold start problem of rentals
Vrbo ®, an Expedia Group company, announced today that Fast Start, a program designed to help new properties capture vacation rental demand, has expanded to the UK.
SUPER SEVEN SERIES – Podcast interviews with travel identities – No 3 – Campbell Wilson
The Super Seven Series rolls on with the third of the 7 episodes when we have a chat with the ever exuberant Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot – the bright yellow-tailed, low-cost airline, based…
Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying
As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Qantas considering launching point flights to Singapore, UK & US
Australians may soon be able to use their frequent flyer points to book a flight to Singapore, London or Los Angeles on Qantas.
What the future of flying looks like post lockdown
Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.
Entry Protocols For Egypt In 2021
COVID-19 has transformed the landscape of travelling entirely. The pandemic shapes the new rules and regulations, and everyone has to follow them. Of course, these rules are in place for the…
Spain Health Control Form – what is it?
If you are planning on visiting Spain and its countless heart-stirring beaches that dot the nation's coastline, we'd like to draw your attention to the Spanish Health Control Form — an entry…
TLEE Spas unveils its latest project, Willowbrook Spa at the Lake House on Canandaigua
TLEE Spas is honored to unveil Willowbrook Spa, which recently debuted at The Lake House on Canandaigua, a design-forward and residentially-inspired hotel and spa in the scenic Finger Lakes…
Qantas reveals international travel start date
According to Qantas, flights to Singapore, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom are expected to resume in mid-December, while flights to Bali and Thailand will resume in April of…
Singapore mulls first quarantine-free travel programme
Singapore will launch its first quarantine-free travel programme for vaccinated people arriving from Germany and Brunei, and ease restrictions for visitors from Hong Kong and Macao as it…
Visiting friends and relatives will fuel travel’s recovery
A desire to reconnect with family and friends after a year of stringent lockdown measures due to COVID-19 is likely greater than a leisure getaway in 2021.
Italy and France first countries in EU to embrace virus passes
Last week, a new COVID-19 certification rule went into effect in Italy as part of the government's plan to rein in a summer surge in infections.