This is the End of Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in Canada Date: 2024-02-28 10:21:58 Order: 0 Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines, highlights the challenges that significantly hinder the success of ULCCs in Canada, including high taxes, fees, and structural costs. Airline
Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag Date: 2024-02-28 10:21:29 Order: 0 Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs. Hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards. Airline
JetBlue and Lufthansa are Getting Huge New Terminal At JFK: Here’s a Sneak Peek Date: 2024-02-28 10:20:56 Order: 0 The USD$4.2 billion facility at JFK’s Terminal 6 will be home to JetBlue and Lufthansa Group airlines, due to open in 2026. Airline
Volcanic Ash Grounds Mexico City Flights Date: 2024-02-28 10:20:27 Order: 0 Popocatepetl volcanic ash has grounded flights in Mexico City, on 28FEB, prompting cancellations and warnings. Airline
Norwegian Cruise Line Posts First Annual Profit Since 2019 Date: 2024-02-28 10:19:46 Order: 0 NCL Holdings posted its first full-year profit up by nearly one-third since 2019, with USD$166.2 million in net income and USD$8.5 billion in combined revenue. Cruise
Strong Cruise Wave Season: Yields Up, Inventory Low Date: 2024-02-28 10:19:15 Order: 0 Expedia Cruises President Matthew Eichhorst describes a successful wave season marked by high demand and a shift towards newer ships and shorter cruises. Cruise
A New All-Inclusive W Hotel is Opening This Year in Punta Cana Date: 2024-02-28 10:18:42 Order: 0 The first all-inclusive W Hotel in the Caribbean is opening in Punta Cana, joining Marriott's All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Hotels/Resorts
Porter Launches Ottawa-St. John’s Dailies and Deer Lake from Halifax Date: 2024-02-27 09:38:27 Order: 150 Porter Airlines will serve the only non-stop flight from Ottawa to St. John’s, NL. Daily roundtrip service operated by the Embraer E-195-E2 starts 06JUN. Flight schedule enclosed. Airline
“Our Best Customers Book with Agents”: Rodrigo Esponda of Los Cabos Date: 2024-02-27 08:54:50 Order: 140 Speaking at a gathering in Toronto on 26FEB, Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, said he loves all Canadian visitors. But he likes the ones who book with a travel... On the Town Tourism
FCTG Unveils New Independent Branding with Envoyage Date: 2024-02-27 08:08:40 Order: 120 Independent travel advisors have become the darlings of the industry. With its eye on the prize, Flight Centre Travel Group's Independent division has launched new global branding with a... Retail
WestJet Announces Departure of Spencer Sorensen, Manager of Agency Sales Date: 2024-02-27 10:44:18 Order: 0 WestJet announced that Spencer Sorensen, Manager of Agency Sales, has made the decision to pursue a new career opportunity outside of WestJet. Sorensen’s last day is 08MAR 2024. Plans to... People
Lynx Air Owes Ottawa $25M in Taxes and Millions More to Supplier Date: 2024-02-27 10:32:18 Order: 0 Failed Lynx Air court filings reveal over $25 million in GST owed for imported aircraft, with a payment plan requiring $100,000 monthly since December. Airline
Delta Adds Another Eclipse Flight as Companies Look to Capitalize on Solar Event Date: 2024-02-27 10:31:44 Order: 0 Delta is offering a second Solar Eclipse path-of-totality flight experience on 08APR from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit. Airline
WestJet's Regional Pilots Could Strike by Mid-April as Negotiations 'Drag Along’ Date: 2024-02-27 10:31:14 Order: 0 Negotiations between WestJet and its regional pilots continue to “drag along,” according to WestJet Encore pilots, with a strike possible as soon as mid-April. Airline
Zip, Zoom, Go! Canadian Discount Airlines that Have Left the Skies Since 2000 Date: 2024-02-27 10:30:22 Order: 0 Since 2000, Roots Air, Air Canada Tango, CanJet, Jetsgo, Zip, Zoom Airlines, Swoop, and Lynx have ceased operations. Airline
