Canadians have a new way to fly between Toronto and Halifax.
Porter Airlines is introducing the newest route with its Embraer jets, with multiple daily, non-stop, roundtrip flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Porter has been serving the Halifax community since 2007. Passengers can now choose to travel with Porter using two Toronto airports on this popular route, including the downtown convenience of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Pearson service begins February 23, 2023.
Porter recently announced it would fly its new jets between Toronto Pearson and Calgary, as well as Pearson to Edmonton.
“Halifax is a popular destination for business and leisure passengers. This new service from Pearson provides everyone with more choice,” said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines. “We are growing our total number of Halifax flights across multiple routes by nearly 50% compared to pre-pandemic levels, averaging over 20 departures and arrivals per day.”
Non-stop routes from Halifax now include Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto City, Toronto Pearson and St. John’s, N.L. A number of connecting flights are also available at various airports on Porter and its partner airlines.
Flights on the Halifax-Toronto Pearson route will operate on 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Porter’s onboard service offers every passenger an elevated economy experience that includes no
middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, a selection of premium snacks, and free, fast Wi-Fi.
The Mayan ruins at Tulum, south of Cancun. JIM BYERS PHOTO
SUNWING ADDS WINNIPEG WINTER FLIGHTS TO MEXICO, CARIBBEAN
Customers setting out on their long-awaited winter getaways from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) can now take advantage of multiple weekly flights to beloved destinations in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, from sandy shores bordering the Caribbean Sea to the picturesque landscapes of the Pacific Coast.
“We’re thrilled to resume flight operations in Winnipeg for the winter season, helping our customers get more out of their getaways in more of the destinations they love,” said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing. “With a wide variety of resorts and fantastic deals on all vacation packages during our Boxing Week Sale, plus our guarantee of more perks, more value and more seamless travel experiences, our loyal customers in Winnipeg have easy access to their dream vacations from their local airport.”
Sunwing this winter will fly from Winnipeg to Cancun (3 per week), Cayo Coco (1 per week), Los Cabos (1), Mazatlan (1), Puerto Plata (1), Puerto Vallarta (2), Punta Cana (2) and Varadero, Cuba (3 per week).
CANADA JETLINES TO VEGAS AND ORLANDO
New Canadian airline Canada Jetlines will begin flights between Toronto Pearson and Las Vegas on January 19, 2023. They’ll also begin flights that day from Pearson to Melbourne/Orlando Airport in Florida.
Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures. Photo Courtesy G Adventures
BRUCE POON TIP OF G ADVENTURES SANCTIONED BY RUSSIA
The founder of G Adventures, Bruce Poon Tip, has been sanctioned by Russia as it bans 200 prominent Canadians in a counter move response to sanctions imposed by Ottawa.
Speaking out about his ban from entering Russia, Poon Tip says he welcomes the sanction against him as it signifies his, and Canada’s, stance on what is right when it comes to human rights, as the invasion of Ukraine continues.
“What Russia is doing is horrifying. I welcome this sanction as it gives us an opportunity to speak out again about the atrocity of the war against Ukraine. I will continue to support the further sanctioning of Russia until they leave the sovereign nation of Ukraine, and stop destroying a beautiful proud country and killing innocent people.
“As a company, G Adventures spoke out early. We cancelled all tours in Russia, and refused to accept Russian nationals residing inside Russia on our trips, or to take bookings from Russian agencies.
“The fact I am now being personally sanctioned in return underpins my commitment to fighting the good fight, though it continues to devastate me that the Russian tourism industry and local communities are the ones impacted by these reciprocal bans when it comes to accessing the benefits of tourism.
“I have always said travel can be the fastest path to peace. It’s only by connecting with other cultures that we can foster connection and understanding between different countries and communities. If I have to be sanctioned to get this message across I’ll wear it as a badge of honour.”
SUNWING LAUNCHES BOXING WEEK SALE
Sunwing is offering three weeks of deals on every vacation package to the tropics during its Boxing Week Sale, on now until January 8, 2023.
From the top-selling shores in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic to the exotic landscapes in Costa Rica, Panama and Saint Lucia and everywhere in between, families, friends and couples can take their pick of any Sunwing getaway to the resorts and destinations they love this winter at reduced prices when they travel by April 30, 2023.
“We’re thrilled to close out an epic year helping agents secure incredible savings on every Sunwing vacation package for their clients during our annual Boxing Week Sale,” said Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing. “Whether they’re looking to get the most out of their all inclusive stay, explore their destination or celebrate special moments with those they love, agents can rest assured knowing their clients can secure a great deal on their dream vacation to any Sunwing destination. More perks, more value and more seamless getaways, it’s the Sunwing guarantee!”
