Air Canada Vacations Adds 280 Packages to Aeroplan Points Earn Date: 2024-06-19 10:57:01 Order: 0 Air Canada Vacations has extended its "A New Way to Earn" Aeroplan Points program until 31DEC 2025, adding 14 qualifying destinations, including Australia, Asia, India, and Dubai. Airline Operators
Direct Travel Advisors Nominated for Virtuoso Travel Awards Date: 2024-06-19 10:48:22 Order: 0 Direct Travel announced two Canadian advisors, Sheila Gallant-Halloran from Lush Life Travel and Shawn Kilner from Imagine Cruise & Travel, have been named finalists for Virtuoso Travel... People
First Tropical Storm of Year Heads for North Mexico, Severe Weather in Cancun Date: 2024-06-19 10:43:53 Order: 0 Thunderstorms and heavy rains have besieged the Riviera Maya in recent days, and now the first named tropical storm of the year could be headed for northern Mexico. More News
More Canadians Turning to Travel Advisors, TDC/Ipsos Poll Says Date: 2024-06-19 10:39:30 Order: 0 A TDC/Ipsos study reveals 40% of Canadian travellers plan to book their next vacation with the help of a travel professional. That’s up sharply from 31% last year. Retail
Hamilton Princess Bermuda: Luxe Property Brimming with Priceless Art Date: 2024-06-19 09:37:44 Order: 0 Renee Suen shares her perspective of the Hamilton Princess Bermuda; the "Pink Palace" best known for its extensive pop art collection. Hotels/Resorts
WestJet Cancels Flights Ahead of Mechanics Strike, Impacting 6,500 Pax Date: 2024-06-19 08:13:42 Order: 0 WestJet has begun cancelling and consolidating flights as the WestJet Group braces for labour action from its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees. The cancellations... Airline
Thailand Becomes First Southeast Asian Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Date: 2024-06-18 10:17:28 Order: 0 Thailand’s Senate approves a marriage equality bill. Supporters call it a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.” More News
Air Canada Pilots File for Federal Conciliation in Contract Negotiations Date: 2024-06-18 10:16:57 Order: 0 Air Canada pilots looking for a new collective bargaining deal have filed a notice of dispute and request for conciliation assistance. Airline
Airline Industry on Track for Five Billion Flights and One Trillion in Revenue in 2024 Date: 2024-06-18 10:16:21 Order: 0 Three years after the pandemic, the airline sector has rebounded and is set to break revenue and pax count records, a new study says. Airline
Airline Review: Emirates’ Superjumbo Premium Economy Seat is ‘Superb’ Date: 2024-06-18 10:15:35 Order: 0 Emirates has transformed premium economy from what some call reconditioned business class seats to a first-rate fare class. Airline
New Report Shows Companies Are Investing in Biz Travel to Drive Growth Date: 2024-06-18 10:14:56 Order: 0 According to a new report, every dollar invested in business travel generates $12 in revenue, boosts sales growth, and increases employee retention. More News
Boeing CEO Plans to Apologize in Today’s Testimony Date: 2024-06-18 10:14:21 Order: 0 Boeing’s CEO plans to apologize to the U.S. Senate for safety failures, but he’ll push back on whistleblower claims. Airline
Lufthansa City Airlines: What is Germany’s New Airline, and Where Will it Fly? Date: 2024-06-18 10:12:33 Order: 0 Lufthansa City Airlines will fly from Munich and Frankfurt to various domestic and European destinations, with plans to expand to numerous cities across Europe by 2025. Airline
Club Med Upgrades Agent Portal to ‘Simplify Booking Process’ Date: 2024-06-18 10:11:11 Order: 0 Club Med's CMTA offers simplified booking, enhanced navigation, price estimations, cross-comparison, mobile compatibility, and a 50% increase in application performance. Hotels/Resorts
Carnival Introduces Grinch-Themed Offerings for ‘Grinchmas in July’ Date: 2024-06-18 10:10:40 Order: 0 Carnival’s Grinch-themed cruises bring the “Christmas in July” tradition and Dr. Seuss to sea. Carnival Splendor has been transformed for four special sailings. Cruise
