A new airline is coming soon that promises low fares from Canada to the Caribbean.
Arajet, a discount airline based in the Dominican Republic, says it will launch flights to the D.R. this fall from both Toronto and Montreal.
Canadian Press notes that the announcement by the year-old carrier marks the latest entrant to an already crowded field of low-cost airlines, including Lynx and Flair, and comes two weeks after U.S. budget carrier Breeze Airways made a pitch to Quebecers bound for Florida.
By the end of next year, Flair Airlines aims to beef up its fleet to 26 planes from 21 now, and Lynx Air to 17 aircraft from its current nine, said CP.
Arajet officials say they’re counting on Canadians to not only fly to their hub in Santo Domingo, but to use the city as a stopping point for flights to other destinations in the Caribbean and Central or South America. Their website lists flights in and out of Guatemala, Curacao, Santiago (Chile), Bogota (Colombia), and many other cities.
Service to Santo Domingo from Toronto starts Oct. 24, while direct flights rom Montreal begin Nov. 7. One-way fares start at $98. Fares also are bundled into three categories; smart, extra and comfort.
AIR CANADA TO OFFER AUDIOBOOKS AND PODCASTS
Air Canada today became the first airline to offer Canadian Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts and more in its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, further expanding its award-winning product offering. Through premium and dynamic audio storytelling, Audible provides Air Canada’s customers immersive, relaxing entertainment during their travel journey onboard. The collaboration marks Air Canada’s latest investment in providing unparalleled IFE content for its global customers.
“We’re thrilled to announce Audible as the latest global brand to work with Air Canada as we continue to expand the in-flight entertainment (IFE) choices we offer our customers. Entertainment is an important part of the in-flight experience, and with a growing interest in audio stories, the addition of inspiring and engaging articles and interviews in audio format complements the diverse range of content available in our unparalleled in-flight programming,” said John Moody, Managing Director, Product Design at Air Canada.
“Audible is committed to creating exceptional listening experiences for its customers around the world – including as they travel for pleasure or business,” said Georgia Knox, Canada Country Manager at Audible. “Through our collaboration with Air Canada, we’re able to inspire, entertain and inform more listeners than ever before on their journeys. Travellers will have access to an extensive list of content including a selection of Canadian Audible Originals that we develop with up-and-coming talent and some of the country’s biggest names.”
The collaboration adds a starting point of 160 hours of Audible Original Audiobook and Podcast content to the airline’s existing 2,500+ hours of IFE, which includes 420+ movies, 1,000+TV episodes, 130+ albums, podcasts and more. This exciting range of new Audible programming now available on-board Air Canada’s IFE-equipped aircraft has something for everyone, spanning Sports, True Crime, Family, Wellness, Action & Adventure, Comedy, and more. The catalogue features a wide range of Canadian content in both English and French, with highlights including, Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year; Seven Truths; Women Talking; Roudoudous en laponie; Main-Basse sur le monde; and more, with new titles to come. Audible is also offering Air Canada customers two free months of membership, so they can enjoy their new favourites at home or on their next trip.
Air Canada’s partnership with Audible follows the airline’s recent expansions to its in-flight entertainment options with critically acclaimed original programs and family fun content. In May, Air Canada launched free text-base messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft across Air Canada’s fleet, including Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express. Last November, Air Canada became the only Canadian carrier to offer live Canadian TV featuring English and French channels, giving customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time, as well as live news onboard equipped flights.
DENVER RESTAURANTS EARN MICHELIN GUIDE RECOGNITION
Downtown Denver, Colorado. Acton Crawford/Unsplash Photo
Michelin recently recognized 26 Denver restaurants in their inaugural and highly anticipated Colorado-based Guide. The famously anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors selected a diverse range of restaurants across the city that exude culinary excellence.
“We are thrilled to congratulate Denver’s MICHELIN Guide-recognized restaurants. The city’s culinary scene has long been enjoyed by residents and visitors alike with fresh, local ingredients, unique flavors and friendly, high-quality service,” said Richard W. Scharf, president and CEO of VISIT DENVER. “It is the passion, creativity, collaboration and commitment to quality of our Denver chefs and restaurateurs that have propelled the city to the next level of culinary excellence. We look forward to showcasing Denver’s diverse dining experience to the world.”
