Source: WestJet WestJet has announced plans to launch new threetimes-weekly nonstop service connecting Vancouver and Austin, Texas. Beginning May 11, 2025, the new route will unlock significant tourism and economic opportunities in both destinations, bridging businesses, tourists and cultural exchange between the vibrant city of Vancouver and the dynamic, rapidly growing market of Austin. "As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to add new WestJet service between Vancouver and Austin as part of our expanded summer schedule," said Daniel Fajardo, WestJet Vice-President of Network and Schedule Planning. "This service will provide a valuable connection between the Greater Vancouver Area and Southern U.S., offering guests a convenient and affordable way to explore Austin'sthriving music scene [...]

Source: TAP TAP is honoured in both categories for the seventh time in a row. TAP Air Portugal is the world's best airline flying to Africa and South America. The company received both awards at the annual World Travel Awards ceremony, which this year took place in Madeira. For the seventh time in a row, TAP has been honoured by the World Travel Awards as the World's Best Airline flying to Africa and South America, after having received the same award in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Mário Chaves, TAP's Chief Operating Officer, who received the award, says that ‘these awards reflect the importance of the South American and African markets for the Company and also the work we have [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines has once again been awarded the prestigious APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) Four Star Major Airline rating for 2024, based solely on the ratings of passengers worldwide. This marks the second year that Caribbean Airlines has achieved this distinction, underscoring the airline’s commitment to delivering a high-quality, consistent experience for its customers. The APEX awards are unique as they are based entirely on neutral, third-party passenger feedback, independently certified and gathered through APEX’s partnership with TripIt® from Concur®, the world’s most widely used travel-organizing app. For the 2024 awards, nearly one million flights were rated by passengers across nearly 600 airlines worldwide, with only 8% of airlines achieving the Four-Star rating. Airline representatives accepted the [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Offer Valid on Routes to/from Several Popular Ski Destinations, Including Recently Announced Service to Vail, Colo. Winter sports enthusiasts rejoice! Ski and snowboarding getaways just got more affordable when flying Frontier Airlines! For a limited time, the ultra-low fare carrier is offering free a checked bag on roundtrip travel to or from Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV), Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Vail-Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), enabling winter sports lovers to get their gear to their destination at no extra cost*.  "You can get to the slopes this season for even less with Frontier's ultra-low cost fares and now free bags for your ski and snowboard gear," said Tyri [...]