Tourism in Canada

Flair Airlines Begins Service to Ottawa

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Friday, June 11, 2021

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flair Airlines, Canadas only independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues its growth with the addition of service to Ottawa International Airport (IATA: YOW) in Ontario starting today.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flair Airlines, Canadas only independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues its growth with the addition of service to Ottawa International Airport (IATA: YOW) in Ontario starting today.
  • Ottawa flights in June will provide non-stop service to Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Calgary.
  • We are delighted to start operations at our newest base in Ottawa, says Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Ottawa is among several new destinations Flair is adding to its network as the airline grows to serve 19 Canadian cities.

Swoop Releases Winter Flying, Invites Canadians to Explore New Destinations From Toronto Pearson Airport

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Swoop's winter schedule includes the restart of operations at Kelowna International Airport and the addition of non-stop service to popular sun destinations.

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  • Swoop's winter schedule includes the restart of operations at Kelowna International Airport and the addition of non-stop service to popular sun destinations.
  • "These new destinations from Swoop provide passengers with more choice," says Craig Bradbrook, Chief Operating Officer, Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
  • "We are very pleased to see Swoop return to YLW for the winter travel season," says Sam Samaddar, Director, Kelowna International Airport.
  • Since July, Swoop has successfully ramped up its flying , engaged airport partners across North and Central America and announced the start of new operations at Toronto Pearson Airport.

Marsha Walden appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Destination Canada

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of Marsha Walden as President and Chief Executive Officer of Destination Canada effective August 24, 2020.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of Marsha Walden as President and Chief Executive Officer of Destination Canada effective August 24, 2020.
  • Before accepting this appointment, Mrs. Walden had been President and CEO of Destination British Columbia since 2013.
  • Destination Canada markets Canada as a premier four-season tourism destination.
  • "Marsha Walden is a respected, trusted and active member of the 'Team Canada' tourism community, bringing incredible depth and knowledge.

Temperature screening to be required for travellers at Canadian airports

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Friday, June 12, 2020

TheGovernment of Canada will now require temperature screenings for all passengers travelling to Canada or travellers departing Canadian airports for either international or domestic destinations.

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  • TheGovernment of Canada will now require temperature screenings for all passengers travelling to Canada or travellers departing Canadian airports for either international or domestic destinations.
  • Within Canada, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority screeners will conduct the temperature screening of passengers as part of departure screening procedures.
  • Phase 2: By the end of July, temperature screening stations will be placed in the departure section of the four major airports that are currently identified as the only Canadian airports for international travel (Montral, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver).
  • In response to COVID-19, countries like Italy, Poland, Chile, Mexico, and South Korea have implemented required temperature screening protocols for travellers at certain airports.

Flair Airlines Announces New Summer Schedule

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Flair is thrilled to announce an expansion of their current route schedule which includes service to Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver with a much-anticipated return to Kelowna and Winnipeg.

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  • Flair is thrilled to announce an expansion of their current route schedule which includes service to Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver with a much-anticipated return to Kelowna and Winnipeg.
  • As a result, Flair will be delaying the launch of service into Ottawa and Atlantic Canada.
  • Atlantic Canada remains a priority region for Flair and the company will look to return to these destinations soon.
  • Flair Airlines, Canadas only independent low-fare carrier, is democratizing domestic airfare to make it affordable and accessible for all Canadians.

Swoop Names Bert van der Stege, Head of Commercial

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Monday, February 24, 2020

CALGARY, Feb. 24, 2020 /CNW/ -Swoop is delighted to announce Bert van der Stege will be joining its operations as Head of Commercial effective Feb. 24.

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  • CALGARY, Feb. 24, 2020 /CNW/ -Swoop is delighted to announce Bert van der Stege will be joining its operations as Head of Commercial effective Feb. 24.
  • With more than 20 years of international aviation experience, Bert brings a wealth of knowledge, most recently from his position as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at the Halifax International Airport Authority.
  • "I am thrilled to have Bert as part of Swoop's executive team," says Steven Greenway, President, Swoop.
  • "Swoop is changing the way Canadians travel and allowing more of them to see and experience the world," says Bert van der Stege.

Access Announces Four New Acquisitions in Canada: Extends its Coast-to-Coast Presence to More than 60 Markets

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

With these new acquisitions, Access now offers a deep and broad portfolio of information governance and information management solutions in more than 60 Canadian markets.

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  • With these new acquisitions, Access now offers a deep and broad portfolio of information governance and information management solutions in more than 60 Canadian markets.
  • Operating coast-to-coast in Canada, Access serves most major cities and surrounding areas including Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, SaintJohn, Halifax, and St. Johns.
  • Access now has more than 300 team members across Canada, operates more than 30 records centres and has more than 120 vehicles with the Access logo.
  • For 11 consecutive years, Access has been named to the Inc. 5000, the ranking of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. For more information visit https://www.accesscorp.com .

Swoop grows its East Coast network

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

"We're delighted to welcome Swoop as our newest airline partner, providing service to our community at competitive fares," said Peter Avery, CEO at St. John's International Airport.

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  • "We're delighted to welcome Swoop as our newest airline partner, providing service to our community at competitive fares," said Peter Avery, CEO at St. John's International Airport.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Swoop to Charlottetown," said Doug Newson, CEO for Charlottetown Airport.
  • To learn more about Swoop's destinations, schedule and ultra-low-cost model visit FlySwoop.com or connect with Swoop on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram .
  • Swoop's mobile app allowstravellersto quickly and easily book flights, manage bookings, check-in, view boarding passes, track flights and access Wi-Fi service in-flight.For more details on Swoop, visit FlySwoop.com .

Swoop Takes Off with Five New Direct Flights from Winnipeg

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Friday, November 15, 2019

CALGARY and WINNIPEG, Nov. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Beginning today, Swoop , Canada's ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., launches a series of inaugural flights from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG), starting with a direct flight to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing at 8 a.m. CST.

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  • CALGARY and WINNIPEG, Nov. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Beginning today, Swoop , Canada's ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., launches a series of inaugural flights from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG), starting with a direct flight to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing at 8 a.m. CST.
  • "This weekend marks an exciting milestone for Winnipeg travellers, gaining access to more destinations across North America at an affordable price," saidSteven Greenway, President, Swoop.
  • "Swoop's growing network offers more flights to popular destinations at an ultra-low fare for all Canadians to enjoy."
  • "Winnipeg Richardson International Airport travellers now have more options to explore North America thanks to Swoop," said Barry Rempel, President and CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority.

Swoop's Network Expands with the Launch of Non-Stop Service from Edmonton, AB to Los Cabos

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Friday, November 1, 2019

Los Cabos, a must-see destination for many Canadians, is Swoop's fourth service from Edmonton to Mexico and its first to the Baja Peninsula.

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  • Los Cabos, a must-see destination for many Canadians, is Swoop's fourth service from Edmonton to Mexico and its first to the Baja Peninsula.
  • With direct flights to popular Mexican destinations, Swoop's Edmonton hub offers travellers a variety of options for their winter getaways.
  • "Cancn, Mazatln and Los Cabos are some of the most popular vacation destinations for Edmonton region travellers," said Tom Ruth, Edmonton International Airport President and CEO.
  • Flights to Los Cabos are now available for booking through to April 25, 2020.