Air Canada Offers Fly to Rome on government-approved, COVID-tested flights starting July 2
Starting July 2, 2021, Air Canada will begin operating government-approved, COVID-tested flights to Rome, Italy from Toronto and Montréal. We are the only Canadian carrier participating in the program, offering Canadians the ability to travel to Italy without the need to quarantine. Passengers will only be required to provide a negative COVID-19 antigenic or molecular (RT PCR) […]
Airlines pull back on summer plans for P.E.I. in light of reopening dates
From CBC News – link to source story Charlottetown airport expects ‘significant reduction in capacity’ compared to previous plans CBC News · Jun 01, 2021 The chief executive officer of the Charlottetown Airport Authority says Prince Edward Island’s reopening plans are having a negative impact on the number of flights being scheduled for at least the early […]
Flair Airlines Extends Domestic Schedule into 2022
The growing ULCC has released its Winter 2021/22 schedule for sale with fares starting from as low as $19 Edmonton, Alberta, May 27, 2021 – Flair Airlines, Canada’s only independent ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), has expanded its schedule with flights to domestic destinations now on sale until March 2022. With 24 routes and over 650,000 seats […]
“We’re a business based on runways”: Air Canada, WestJet join other industry players calling for a roadmap for recovery
From Travelweek Group – link to source story Date: May 28 2021 By: Kathryn Folliott “We’re a business based on runways”: Air Canada, WestJet join other industry players calling for a roadmap for recovery TORONTO — The urgent need for a clear roadmap for Canada’s recovery coming out of the pandemic, especially where travel is concerned, was […]
Sydney airport CEO encouraged by entry of new regional airline
From CBC News – link to source story Mike MacKinnon says new flights from PAL Airlines will add jobs, boost confidence among travellers Tom Ayers · CBC News · May 26, 2021 The CEO of the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is looking forward to the resumption of air travel in the Atlantic region, and he’s especially excited about […]
Betting on better days: Airlines launch in anticipation of travel boom
From CBC News – link to source story Dozens of airlines say now is the time to start flying Peter Armstrong · CBC News · May 21, 2021 Amid an absolutely disastrous year, as airlines lost billions of dollars and laid off thousands of employees, imagine telling someone you’re planning on launching a new airline. “People go, “Whoa. What are […]
Air Canada to resume flights to Cuba and other Caribbean destinations
From Prensa Latina – link to source story Ottawa, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Air Canada Airline confirmed that it will resume flights to Cuba and other Caribbean destinations that were called off at the beginning of the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On its official website, the Canadian company posted its future trips scheduled […]
Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group Launches its Prestige Concierge Service
MONTREAL, May 17, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group (“IEAG”) announced today that it has expanded the Concierge services capability of both of its Aircraft Management and Charter operating units for the benefit of its clients via the introduction of its Prestige Concierge Service by IEAG. With aircraft based across Canada including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver, the Prestige Concierge Service will help IEAG […]
Air Canada says “Aloha” to Winter 2022 from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver
New non-stop Montreal-Honolulu service starts Dec. 12, 2021 New non-stop Toronto-Maui service starts Dec. 18, 2021 Toronto-Honolulu non-stop service resumes Dec. 17, 2021 Calgary new non-stop Honolulu service and resumption of Maui service begin Dec. 18, 2021 Vancouver non-stop services to Honolulu, Maui and Kona resumes MONTREAL, May 12, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada […]
Minister of Transport introduces new funding programs to support Canada’s airports
OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2021 /CNW/ – The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the air sector in Canada. Airports have been significantly affected, experiencing major decreases in traffic over the past 15 months. Despite these consequences, airports have played a crucial role since the start of the pandemic by continuing to provide essential air services, […]