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Calin Rovinescu, named IATA chairman

By on June 10, 2014 in Air Canada, IATA

Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada, has been named chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) by the associations Board of Governors for a one-year term. Rovinescu succeeds Richard H. Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, whose one-year term has expired. Rovinescu joined Air Canada in 2000 as executive vice president, corporate […]

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Philippine Airlines to switch from Boeing to Airbus for Vancouver route, eyes expansion of Canadian flight frequency

By on June 10, 2014 in Philippine Airlnes

With the recent upgrading of Philippines Airlines to Category 1 rating by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the airline will deploy its fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to the U.S. mainland for non-stop flights. As such, effective September 1, 2014, Philippine Airlines existing Manila-Vancouver-Toronto route will be switched to the use of Airbus A340-300 aircraft. […]

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WTTC urges Canadian Government to regard Travel & Tourism industry more seriously

By on April 23, 2014 in Tourism

Canada’s tourism taxes, visa policies and cuts to key national marketing budgets are inhibiting its Travel and Tourism growth. That was the message from David Scowsill, president and CEO of The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), as the organization unveiled its Annual Economic Impact 2014 Canada Report last month. WTTC’s report shows that Canada […]

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Transat to offer Bistro-style menu on its southern routes

By on April 23, 2014 in Air Transat

Effective June 1, 2014, Air Transat will offer a new Bistro menu on flights to Sun destinations and the United States. Passengers in Economy will be able to personalize their onboard meal with a variety of pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers. Air Transat says this selection of bistro-style meals will be sold at affordable prices. A […]

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Concorde MSN1 at its new home

By on April 23, 2014 in Concorde

One of the first Concorde jetliners built at Toulouse, France has made its final voyage with the aircraft’s ground transfer to the Airbus-supported Aeroscopia museum site at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. Designated MSN1, this Concorde made its last flight in April 1985, returning to Toulouse after a career that included a full range of test and development […]

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