WestJet Adds Two More Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its Fleet Date: 2024-06-18 10:09:49 Order: 0 The WestJet Group announced it will acquire two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, to be integrated into its operations in 2024. Airline
ACV Sponsors 401 Bike Challenge, Donates $10/Booking to Children's Hospitals Date: 2024-06-18 10:09:16 Order: 0 Air Canada Vacations announced Title Sponsor of the 401 Bike Challenge and will donate CAD $10 to Toronto SickKids, Ottawa CHEO, and Montreal Children's hospitals for every travel booking... Airline Operators
ACTA Opens Registration for Fall Summits Date: 2024-06-18 10:09:12 Order: 0 Registration for three September ACTA Travel Industry Summit events is now open. The theme this year is "The Future is Bright – Exploring the Possibilities." More News Retail
Air Canada’s NDC Revokes Most GDS Fees Date: 2024-06-18 10:09:04 Order: 0 AC is doing away with most surcharges on legacy GDS bookings. A top official at TTI Travel says Air Canada has been “somewhat hesitant” with implementing its NDC program. Airline
Intrepid Names Christian Wolters as President of Canada Date: 2024-06-18 10:09:03 Order: 0 Intrepid Travel has unveiled a new North American leadership team. The restructuring includes Christian Wolters being appointed to a newly created position of president of Canada, effective... People
Turkish Airlines Increases Toronto - Istanbul Flights for Summer Date: 2024-06-18 10:09:00 Order: 0 Turkish Airlines has expanded its flights between YYZ and IST, with the seasonal route operating until 28SEP 2024. A Saturday flight was added due to summer demand. Airline
Flair's CEO: Rule Changes Needed for More Low-Cost Flights in Canada Date: 2024-06-17 11:34:43 Order: 0 Flair’s CEO says competing with the “Big Two” is "a really tough game” under the current rules. Airline
Airports Demand Millions in Unpaid Fees from Defunct Lynx Air Date: 2024-06-17 11:34:07 Order: 0 Airports are demanding CAD $4.1M in unpaid fees and debt from defunct Lynx Air, which already faces more than CAD $200M in claims from creditors. Airline
American Airlines Unveils Revised NDC Plans, Returns Fares to GDS Date: 2024-06-17 11:33:33 Order: 0 American Airlines plans to introduce bundled fares and ancillaries in NDC channels, aligning with its new approach to driving NDC conversion among travel agencies. Airline
FAA Investigates Counterfeit Titanium Used in Boeing and Airbus Jets Date: 2024-06-17 11:33:02 Order: 0 The FAA is investigating falsified documents that were used to verify the authenticity of titanium used in some recently manufactured Boeing and Airbus jets. Airline
Passenger Spits at Flight Attendants, Demands to be Let off a Plane, Sued by FAA Date: 2024-06-17 11:32:25 Order: 0 A passenger is being sued by the FAA for failing to pay USD $81,950 in civil penalties related to her misbehaviour on an American Airlines flight in July 2021. Airline
Palm Trees and Parrots Abound: The new Margaritaville at Sea Islander Ship Date: 2024-06-17 11:31:24 Order: 0 Margaritaville at Sea Islander has 13 bars and lounges. Parrots and palm trees abound, and the man behind the empire, Jimmy Buffett, is everywhere. Cruise
Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Utopia of the Seas Date: 2024-06-17 11:30:28 Order: 0 Royal Caribbean welcomed Utopia of the Seas into its fleet at a ceremony in France. The ship will embark on its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral on 19JUL. Cruise
Greece to Cap Number of Cruise Ships to Cope with Over-tourism Date: 2024-06-17 11:29:46 Order: 0 The PM of Greece says the time has come to restrict cruise ships, the government’s first move to cope with the effects of “over-tourism.” Cruise
Passport Rules Adjusted for Canadians Visiting DR Date: 2024-06-17 11:28:47 Order: 0 Canadian tourists visiting the DR for most of 2024 will be able to enter the country with a passport that’s valid for the duration of their stay. More News Tourism
