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Monday, June 17, 2024
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Air Canada today (June 17) marked the one-year anniversary of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) program with the announcement of additional features and benefits. Launched in June 2023, the NDC program has made significant progress in modernizing the airline’s product distribution, offering new benefits, more content and comprehensive partner support.
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Air Canada Vacations has announced its new Dubai guided tours program, with five itineraries available to travellers looking to explore the luxury capital of the Middle East. The year-round tours feature immersive experiences, allowing travellers to discover its modern architecture, premium shopping and rich cultural heritage.
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More than 500 leaders from across the WestJet Group gathered on Wednesday (June 12) for the airline’s annual leadership summit. With a focus on celebrating past-year accomplishments and creating energy, alignment and momentum for the months ahead, attendees covered several topics they hope will propel them to even more success in the year ahead.
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Jennifer Meyer started her career working on ships, and for the past 20 years, she’s been a travel counsellor and meeting planner. What’s one thing she would change about the travel industry? “Airline penalties,” she says in today’s Monday Minute. Her advice to others in the biz? “Pick up the phone. Sometimes speaking to an actual person is the only way to get the answer or intel you need.”
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The Dominican Republic has announced updated entry requirements for Canadians. In the update, dated June 14, the country’s authorities specify that the change is an exceptional measure and will be applied until Nov. 30, 2024.
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WestJet Encore pilots have ratified a new five-year contract with pay increases that set a new standard for regional pilots and more flexible schedules. Ninety-one per cent of eligible pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), cast ballots. Of that total, 79 per cent voted in favour of the agreement.
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An overwhelming number of screening officers at Toronto Pearson airport have voted in favour of strike action. According to the Toronto Star, 99 per cent of the 2,240 ballots cast (there are 2,800 Canadian Airport Works Union members) voted to set a strike deadline to “reach a fair and equitable collective agreement.”
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Turkish Airlines has announced the expansion of its services between Toronto and Istanbul for the upcoming summer season. In effect from June 8 through to Sept. 28, 2024, the airline has introduced a flight every Saturday.
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Kensington Tours has reported an increase in demand of more than 20 per cent for travel to the U.K., thanks to a boost in interest in the British Isles following new seasons of hit shows like Bridgerton and The Crown. Its itineraries offer travellers the opportunity to experience the U.K.’s timeless charm and contemporary allure, made even more enchanting by its recent pop culture prominence.
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two storm systems in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico that could put a damper on travel this week. The storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico is the most likely to develop and is expected to cause heavy rainfall in parts of southern Mexico and Central America.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The Travel Agent Next’s Door’s 2024 conference and 10-year anniversary party in Jordan was an event of epic proportions. PAX was there – and we had our cameras rolling! Securing an exclusive interview location in front of The Treasury in Petra, we spoke to founder Flemming Friisdahl about his mega event. Also featuring commentary from G's Bruce Poon Tip and David Green, and travel advisors!
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Travellers at South Florida’s two major airports faced more delays and cancellations on Thursday (June 13) after a state of emergency was declared due to heavy rains and flash flooding. According to reporting from the Miami Herald, the Miami International Airport cancelled 284 flights and delayed another 132 as of 3 p.m. on Thursday.
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More than 85 travel agents gathered Wednesday night (June 12) at Steamworks in Vancouver to celebrate the success of Air Canada’s direct flight from Vancouver to Brisbane. The event was hosted by Air Canada, Goway Travel and Visit Brisbane, and a lucky agent was awarded Air Canada trips to Brisbane as a door prize.
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