Source: Air Canada Air Canada and Chorus Aviation Inc., parent company of Jazz Aviation LP, are providing comment on Air Canada's arrangement for additional flying capacity with another airline for up to six De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft. "Jazz is our long-term Air Canada Express partner, and we are working together to increase flying activity within the framework of our existing CPA given the current, industry wide pilot situation.  As these efforts continue, and to help meet the needs and expectations of the travelling public, Air Canada has entered into a bridging arrangement with another airline to provide additional regional capacity on select routes in eastern Canada," said Mr. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. "Chorus understands that [...]

Source: TAP Porto gains new intercontinental flights operated by TAP TAP has inaugurated the new route directly linking Porto to Luanda, bringing the north of Portugal even closer to Angola with two flights a week. The flights will leave Francisco Sá Carneiro airport on Wednesdays and Sundays at 13:30, arriving in Luanda at 21:35. In the opposite direction, they will depart from Quatro de Fevereiro airport at 23:20, arriving in Porto at 07:45 the following day. TAP's flights between Porto and Luanda are operated by state-of-the-art A330neo model, with capacity for a total of 298 passengers, of which 264 in economy class and 34 in executive class. The A330neo offers passengers a highly comfortable trip, less noise and the most [...]

Source: Emirates Emirates is back in action as the Official Airline and Premium Partner of Roland-Garros 2023 for the eleventh consecutive year.  A long-standing partner of Roland-Garros since 2013, the airline recently renewed its commitment as Premium Partner of the Grand Slam until 2027. The premier clay court event is set to take place from 28 May until 11 June 2023 at Stade Roland-Garros. Boutros Boutros, Divisional Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand at Emirates, said: “We are delighted to be back on the clay courts for our eleventh consecutive year. Roland-Garros is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world of tennis and Emirates is very proud of our long-standing association with the event, with the sport, and with France. As [...]

Source: Berlin Brandenburg Airport The capital regions of Germany and the USA are now connected by a new, direct long-haul route. The US airline United Airlines will fly daily from 26 May, 2023 from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Washington, D.C. The long-haul connection to the US capital will be offered seasonally until the end of the summer flight schedule. It is served by a Boeing 767-400, which offers space for 240 passengers. In addition, the airline continues to fly daily from BER to New York/Newark. Aletta von Massenbach, CEO Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH: “With the new, direct connection from BER to Washington, D.C. the two capital regions are only about 9 hours apart. This second connection to the east coast [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines is being recognized as winner of the 2023 Passengers Choice Awards for Best Cabin Service in North America from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Porter’s unique approach to service sets it apart by offering a generous service experience and effortless travel for every passenger. Earlier this year, Porter updated its renowned economy air travel experience, further challenging what every airline in North America offers. This starts with its signature in-flight service that offers every passenger complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and a selection of premium snacks. Features such as free, fast WiFi with full internet access for all passengers on its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, plus fresh, healthy meals and premium ready-made [...]