Source: WestJet New daily service poised to enhance province's economic growth and drive business and leisure travel for region WestJet has announced a new, year-round, daily service connecting Regina and Minneapolis, as part of the airline's 2024 summer schedule. The news reaffirms the airline's ongoing commitment to providing connectivity to the province and further enhances Regina's air access to popular destinations. The route is Regina's first year-round transborder service since 2016 and marks the province's second direct route to the Midwest United States, following the launch of WestJet's year-round service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis, launched in June earlier this year. "We are thrilled to answer the call of the community and further our commitment to Regina and surrounding area by [...]

Source: United Airlines United will offer non-stop flights between Mexico's soon-to-open Tulum International Airport and New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago beginning March 31 United continues to be largest airline to Riviera Maya and will offer more flying to Cancun than ever before this winter Airline continues to expand its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, grows winter schedule by 25% throughout region United announced that it will offer non-stop flights between the United States and the soon-to-open Tulum International Airport (TQO) in Mexico with 22 weekly flights from Newark/New York, Houston and Chicago beginning March 31, 2024*. On May 23, United will add daily seasonal service from Los Angeles, resulting in up to five daily flights from [...]

Source: WestJet Successfully leveraging expanding Boeing 737 MAX fleet, airline's summer schedule unlocks Atlantic Gateway with return of vital transatlantic connections WestJet was joined by community partners and key stakeholders to celebrate the announcement of the airline's highly anticipated return of transatlantic service to Halifax. With scheduled summer service to London, Dublin and Edinburgh, WestJet's strategic investments will unlock new potential for Halifax's business, leisure and tourism economies. "In service of our valued relationship with the province, airport, partners and guests, we are thrilled to resume service between Halifax and Europe, strengthening the region's critical connections to global hubs, tourism and business economies," said WestJet Vice-President External Affairs, Andrew Gibbons. "Today's celebration reaffirms our commitment to the city of Halifax [...]

Source: British Airways Project Speedbird - a partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies, LanzaJet and British Airways - has secured a total of £9 million from the Government’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) competition New funding stream follows multi-million-pound investments by International Airlines Group and British Airways in the summer The project will produce 102 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year, reducing CO2 emissions by 230,000 tonnes per year - the equivalent of approximately 26,000 British Airways domestic flights* It is hoped the new funding will help establish the UK as a world-leader in SAF production Project Speedbird – a joint partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT), LanzaJet and British Airways (BA) – has secured new funding totalling £9 [...]

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan and JOURNIETM Rewards members can earn at 1,100+ Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express locations Members can earn up to 3X the points when they link their Aeroplan and JOURNIETM Rewards accounts Latest Aeroplan partnership adds to overall unmatched loyalty experience for millions of members across Canada Aeroplan members can begin earning and redeeming points at any of Parkland's participating 1,100+ Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express locations Canada-wide. The partnership, first announced in April, brings together two Canadian loyalty giants to offer members increased earning and redemption power, including up to 3X the points when they link their Aeroplan and JOURNIETM Rewards accounts, and can [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines We’re proud to be the #1 U.S. carrier from the west coast to Mexico with the most nonstop flights and destinations to Mexico. And, today, marks the 35th anniversary of our first flight ever to Mexico! On that historic Tuesday in 1988, Alaska became an international airline when we began nonstop service between San Francisco and Mazatlán. We then began service from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta the following day. Today, we serve 8 incredible cities in Mexico, each offering a unique blend of history, culture, natural beauty, and entertainment, including Cancun, Guadalajara, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Los Cabos, Loreto, Manzanillo, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. From November 14-16, travelers can score flights to several popular tourist destinations across Mexico including, [...]

Source: Air Canada First Dreams Take Flight from Ottawa since 2019 Last of eight flights of 2023 from across Canada Every year, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight take children facing different challenges on the trip-of-a-lifetime This morning, for the first time since 2019, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight departed Ottawa for Orlando with 145 children on board to experience the trip-of-a-lifetime. With the help of Air Canada employee volunteers, support of the Air Canada Foundation, and the work by the Dreams Take Flight organization, eight flights operate annually, providing over 1,000 children each year with an unforgettable day at a theme park in Florida or California. Accompanied by a crew of current and retired Air Canada employee volunteers, [...]