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Icelandair set to launch YVR-Reykjavik service

By on September 19, 2013 in Icelandair

Icelandair will take off from Vancouver to more than 20 destinations in Europe starting May 13, 2014 and continue through October 12, 2014, with twice-weekly service. Flights will depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and connect to flights to Icelandair’s European network, which includes popular Scandinavian destinations such as Copenhagen, […]

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WestJet to purchase 65 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

By on September 19, 2013 in WestJet

WestJet has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase 65 Boeing 737 airplanes, consisting of 40 737 MAX 8s and 25 737 MAX 7s, with delivery to begin in September 2017. The pending order, valued at $6.3-billion at current list prices, is a key component of the Calgary-based carrier’s strategy to optimize and modernize its fleet. […]

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British Airways calculates it takes 96 people: To fly. To Serve.

By on September 19, 2013 in British Airways

To coincide with its latest ad campaign called To Fly. To Serve, British Airways (BA) has calculated the essential people involved in processing each passenger in their travel. It includes 96 different roles, across 18 different departments, using more than 11 external suppliers in the process. The figures rise to 107 roles for premium customers, […]

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Canadian government limits wet leasing in air industry

By on September 19, 2013 in Government, Sunwing

The Canadian government has unveiled a new policy to promote Canadian employment and limit wet leasing in the air industry. Wet leasing allows Canadian companies to lease not just a foreign aircraft but also its crew, maintenance and other essential elements. Last year, two Canadian airlines used wet-leasing arrangements with foreign carriers. While maintaining the […]

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VIP experience available to all Virgin Atlantic travellers

By on August 7, 2013 in Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has launched a new Guest List service, which allows Economy and Premium Economy passengers to enjoy an airport experience usually reserved for Upper Class customers. All passengers flying from Gatwick, Heathrow, Boston, New York JFK, Newark, San Francisco and Washington airports have the option of purchasing the Guest List package, which starts from […]

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