WestJet to restore regional routes suspended due to COVID-19
Flights set to resume to airports across Atlantic Canada and Quebec City as part of the airline’s commitment to a safe restart CALGARY, AB, March 24, 2021 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced it will restore flights to the communities of Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Sydney and Quebec City after service was suspended as a result of COVID-19. The reinstatement of service will restore WestJet’s complete network of pre-COVID-19 domestic airports. “We committed to return to […]
Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Flights Allow You to Book Your Next Trip with Peace of Mind
Air France KLM Canada | Mar 23, 2021 Fully-refundable flight tickets According to a survey, 84% of Canadians are eager to travel abroad, and 88% of them cited the possibility of being refunded as a key factor. MONTRÉAL, March 23, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, which fly from and to Canada to provide essential travellers and cargo with transportation […]
Air Canada to resume some flights to sun destinations in May
From City News 1130 – link to source story BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Posted Mar 23, 2021 MONTREAL — Air Canada says it will restore some service along routes to Jamaica, Mexico and Barbados beginning in early May after Canadian airlines suspended all flights to sun destinations in January at the request of the federal government. […]
Greater Toronto Airports Authority deploys COVID Safety Alert devices for frontline employees as part of innovative new program
The technology, developed in collaboration with IT partner Wipro, will aid in physical distancing and contact tracing, providing another layer of safety for employees TORONTO, March 4, 2021 /CNW/ – The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, today announced an innovative new COVID-19 program involving the deployment of 1,000 COVID Safety Alert […]
Toronto Pearson named best airport in North America for fourth year in a row and awarded best hygiene measures accolade
This recognition from Airports Council International – World underscores Pearson’s ongoing commitment to passenger service excellence, health and safety TORONTO, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ – For the fourth year in a row, Toronto Pearson has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” by Airports Council International (ACI) – World, the global trade […]
Warning issued after scammers offer fake jobs at Toronto Pearson airport
From CP24 – link to source story Katherine DeClerq, Multi-Platform Writer, CTV News Toronto | Friday, February 26, 2021 Officials are warning of a scam in which people are being offered fake employment at Canada’s largest airport. On Friday, officials at Toronto Pearson International Airport said they have been made aware of an employment scam offering […]
Greater Toronto Airports Authority to lead rapid COVID-19 point-of-need testing research
Research will explore the efficiency of rapid PCR and antigen testing, with eligible airport workers and passengers who volunteer to receive COVID-19 testing TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ – The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) continued its leadership in supporting COVID-19 testing research today, when it announced a robust new COVID-19 PCR and antigen testing research program […]
WestJet to temporarily suspend service to four domestic stations
Airline to halt flights to St. John’s, London, Ont., Lloydminster and Medicine Hat as demand continues to falter from COVID-19 CALGARY, AB, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet announced it will temporarily suspend operations to St. John’s, N.L., London, Ont., and Lloydminster and Medicine Hat, Alta., as of March 19, until June 24, 2021. “We have continued to operate in the face of uncertainty as domestic and international travel restrictions and quarantines […]
CBP biometrics at Canadian airports expands with Simplified Arrival implementation
From BioMetric Update – link to source story Biometric facial comparison also deployed to world’s busiest land border crossing Feb 17, 2021 | Chris Burt U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding its face biometrics for air passenger preclearance to eight locations in Canada, with deployments of its Simplified Arrival program. The enhanced international arrivals process replaces manual identity […]
Air Canada Hopes For Connecting Traffic As It Anticipates Government Aid
From Simple Flying – link to source story by Chris Loh, Simple Flying ~ February 14, 2021 Strict government travel restrictions have been a huge burden and revenue-killer for Canadian airlines, including Air Canada. The carrier has done several things to position itself for success in 2021, including the full and permanent conversion of some […]