United Airlines and Archer Aviation have announced a planned launch in 2025 of its first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport Chicago. Vertiport Chicago, North America’s largest vertical aircraft takeoff and landing facility, is near the Chicago Loop in the Illinois Medical District. This site was selected as the […]
First robot manicure available at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Xwell, Inc., a health and wellness solutions company for people on the go, in partnership with Clockwork, a pioneer in robotics for the beauty industry, has launched the use of Clockwork’s next-generation, fully autonomous, AI-powered express manicure in the XpresSpa location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. The XpresSpa at […]
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Lynx Air expands services from Hamilton, Kelowna and Vancouver
Low-cost Canadian airline Lynx Air will offer two new routes from Hamilton to Vancouver and Toronto to Kelowna, providing new options between these destinations. Starting April 13, 2023, Lynx Air will begin seasonal summer services between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Starting April 16, 2023, service will begin between Hamilton’s […]
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Canada Jetlines explores potential collaboration with Qatar Airways
Canada Jetlines is discussing a potential collaboration with Qatar Airways, including non-stop flights between Toronto-Pearson and Doha, the home of Qatar Airways. This would offer Canadian travellers access to Qatar Airways’ network via Doha to destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent and across Asia. “We are pleased to discuss potential opportunities with Qatar Airways, […]
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WestJet Group receives greenlight to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines
It’s official, WestJet has received approval from the Government of Canada to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. The transaction will combine two distinctly Canadian travel and tourism success stories to deliver new travel options and value for travellers in the rapidly expanding leisure and work-from-anywhere travel markets. The combination will enable both companies to […]
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YVR and BCIT sign MOU to collaborate on innovative applied research projects
On Feb. 21, 2023, the Vancouver Airport Authority and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens the existing partnership between the organizations. The foundational principle of the MOU is to create real-world opportunities for BCIT students to learn, collaborate and apply their industry-driven ideas within the innovation […]
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Air Canada and United Airlines to offer more transborder flights in Summer 2023
Air Canada and United Airlines will offer new routes through their enhanced transborder joint business agreement between Canada and the U.S. for the summer of 2023—including a new United-operated flight between Washington-Dulles and Calgary and a new Air Canada-operated flight between Washington-Dulles and Vancouver. The carriers have collaboratively optimized their schedules, subject to applicable government and regulatory conditions, and added more flights […]
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Air Canada trials digital identification with facial recognition technology
Air Canada has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the convenience of a new option using facial recognition technology to confirm identification. In a pilot project announced on February 21, 2023, Air Canada’s digital identification became available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding certain flights to Winnipeg and […]
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Salmon n’ Bannock, first Indigenous restaurant in a Canadian airport, opens at YVR
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is continuing to connect travellers with the taste of British Columbia’s diverse and exciting flavours, showcasing the best of the region through food, hospitality, and service. And with the opening of Salmon n’ Bannock On The Fly, the first Indigenous restaurant in a Canadian airport, Vancouver Airport Authority continues the journey […]
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Seattle-Tacoma explores ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence use
Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic and features in the global forum for travel industry stakeholders, Future Travel Experience (FTE), 10 technology trends that can enhance airline and airport operations in 2023. In 2022, a breakthrough year for the technology, ChatGPT, launched as a prototype in November, generating significant media coverage. The news that […]
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Canadians are prioritizing ways to manage risk while travelling
After several years of missing out on travel, Canadians look forward to travelling again, according to a new study from Blue Cross Canada. The 2023 Blue Cross Travel Study reveals nine in 10 Canadians want to take a vacation in 2023 and are taking steps to achieve greater peace of mind and reduce their stress while on […]
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