Porter Airlines today announced it’s adding Calgary to its growing network, with flights between Toronto Pearson and Calgary International Airport. The route will be served with Porter’s new, state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Porter is taking its service further into Alberta, as Calgary marks the airline’s second destination in the province. Edmonton was previously announced this week. Travellers will enjoy an elevated economy travel experience at highly competitive fares. All passengers enjoy no middle seats, free, fast Wi-Fi, complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, and premium snacks. The initial flight schedule starts on February 22, 2023, with two daily Read more
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Cyber Monday deals are here for WestJet, Air Canada and Air Transat. Air Canada is offering up to 30% off on air fares on flights within Canada and to the U.S. and Sun destinations. They also are offering $50 savings on flights to Europe, South America, and Asia. Bookings must be made today (Monday, Nov. 28, 2022) for travel until June 30, 2023. They have 1,000 bookings at 30% off using the promo code 22CYBER30 and 2,000 bookings at 25% off using the promo code 22CYBER25. There are unlimited bookings at 20% off using the promo code 22CYBER20. WestJet is Read more
Air Transat will strengthen its position in Europe, increase the number of connections to the South and the United States as well as enhance its domestic service. The airline today nnounced its summer 2023 program today, which will feature 275 flights a week to more than 40 destinations at the height of the season, including London, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, and many other places. “This flight program is perfectly in line with our mission, which is to encourage discovery and foster openness, whatever the destination or the reason for travelling,” said Michèle Barre, Vice-President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing, Air Read more
Air Transat and Porter Airlines have launched a new bilateral codeshare. The agreement is now activated between Porter Airlines’ domestic flights to and from Halifax (YHZ) and Toronto City (YTZ), and select Air Transat’s flights to and from Montreal (YUL). “We are delighted that our codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines is taking off. Our respective networks are highly complementary, with Porter serving Toronto and Halifax, and Air Transat serving some 15 countries,” said Michèle Barre, Air Transat’s Vice President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing. This will provide both our passengers with an expanded, yet seamless experience, and is perfectly in Read more
After more than two and-a-half years of strict COVID-19 controls, the government of Hong Kong says it’s putting an end to mandatory quarantine rules for international travellers. CNN reports that under rules that come into play on Monday, September 26, incoming travellers will be required to undergo three days of self-monitoring on arrival. Travellers will not be allowed to visit certain places during that period, including restaurants and bars. They’ll also have to take PCR tests on days, two, four and six after arriving, followed by another rapid antigen test. It’s still a fair bit of control, but it’s a Read more
