Tag: St John’s YYT

  • Porter Airlines adds St. John’s to Toronto-Pearson network

    Porter Airlines’ newest route with its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft is between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT). (CNW Group/Porter Airlines Inc.)

    TORONTO, June 22, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines’ newest route with its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft is between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT).

    Service begins September 7, 2023, with one daily non-stop roundtrip flight. The route will also connect Porter’s east coast network to its new west coast destinations via Toronto Pearson, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg.

    Introductory roundtrip fares start at $396. The initial flight schedule is as follows:

    RouteDepartureArrival
    Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) to St. John’s (YYT)8:15 p.m.12:45 a.m.
    St. John’s (YYT) to Toronto-Pearson (YYZ)8:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
    All times are local


    “St. John’s has been an important destination in our Eastern Canada network for many years. With the introduction of the E195 to our fleet and non-stop service to Toronto Pearson, Porter now connects St. John’s from coast to coast. ,” said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “St. John’s knows Porter provides a level of onboard service that is unmatched by any other carrier and we’re excited to now offer our elevated economy service for them to Toronto-Pearson and Western Canada. “

    Porter’s elevated passenger experience includes complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and premium snacks. Free, fast streaming WiFi is also available on the E195-E2 aircraft for all passengers. Fresh meals, pre-mixed cocktails and additional snack options are also available. (CNW Group/Porter Airlines Inc.)

    Porter’s elevated passenger experience includes complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and premium snacks. Free, fast streaming WiFi is also available on the E195-E2 aircraft for all passengers. Fresh meals, pre-mixed cocktails and additional snack options are also available. These features are part of PorterReserve’s all-inclusive fares or for purchase à la carte with PorterClassic.

    “We are thrilled with Porter’s expansion from St. John’s to Toronto-Pearson using the new Embraer aircraft which builds on the current capacity that Porter has at YYT,” said Dennis Hogan, chief executive officer, St. John’s International Airport Authority. “This new route demonstrates Porter’s confidence in the St. John’s market, and we look forward to continuing our valued partnership.”

    St. John’s has been part of Porter’s network since 2009, operating on the De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. Existing routings will continue with easy access to Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, among others. This latest addition not only provides a non-stop route between Toronto and St. John’s, but also gives travellers the option of using both Toronto airports when flying with Porter between these destinations.

    The 132-seat E195-E2 is the most environmentally-friendly single-aisle aircraft, with the lowest fuel consumption, and the quietest single-aisle jet flying today.

    Flights are now available for booking on Porter’s website or through travel agencies. Detailed schedules and Porter Escapes vacation packages can be found on www.flyporter.com.

    About Porter

    Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com

  • Sunwing marks its return to Atlantic Canada with winter schedule announcement for six airports

    Tour operator offering convenient weekly flights from Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, St. John’s, Deer Lake and Gander starting in January

    TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid the Canadian government’s removal of all border and travel measures, Sunwing is pleased to announce its return to Atlantic Canada this winter season, with convenient weekly flights from six airports beginning in January until May. Sunwing’s resumption of winter flights from airports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland comes after a difficult two years brought on by the pandemic and resulting travel restrictions, and is a signal of the tour operator’s ongoing commitment to eastern Canada and offering its residents seamless travel options from their local airport of choice.

    “It’s been a difficult few years for the entire travel industry, particularly in New Brunswick and Newfoundland where long-lasting travel restrictions have unfortunately prevented us from offering our winter flight program since March 2020, much to our disappointment,” said Deana Murphy, Vice President of Retail Sales for Sunwing. “Now that all travel measures have been lifted as of October 1, 2022, we are excited to be back and doubling down on our commitment to the regions with weekly winter flights to a variety of popular sun destinations.”

    Sunwing’s winter schedule announcement for Halifax in Nova Scotia, Moncton and Fredericton in New Brunswick, and St. John’s, Deer Lake and Gander in Newfoundland comes on the heels of the tour operator’s recent winter schedule announcement for four larger airports across the country, and amid increasing customer demand for winter travel that is seeing capacity growing by more than 140% over last year.
     
    “We are thrilled to return to Atlantic Canada and share our winter flight lineup, which will help make it easier for our customers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland to head to the tropics this winter season,” said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing. “We have a longstanding commitment in eastern Canada and are proud of being able to connect residents across the region with flights to a wide selection of destinations, including customer favourites such as Cancun, Punta Cana and Varadero, plus newer destinations being offered out of Halifax this year, including Cayo Largo, Cuba and Melbourne, Florida. With travel rebounding and demand for all inclusive travel continuing to rise, we encourage our customers to book early to save more under our wing during the peak winter travel months.”

    Halifax, NS flight schedule
    DestinationPeak FrequencyFromTo
    Cayo Coco1x weekly11-Jan-202326-Apr-2023
    Cancun1x weekly08-Jan-202330-Apr-2023
    Cayo Largo1x weekly10-Jan-202325-Apr-2023
    Holguin1x weekly08-Jan-202330-Apr-2023
    Montego Bay1x weekly09-Jan-202301-May-2023
    Melbourne1x weekly10-Feb-202328-Apr-2023
    Puerto Plata1x weekly10-Jan-202325-Apr-2023
    Punta Cana2x weekly06-Jan-202329-Apr-2023
    Santa Clara1x weekly05-Jan-202327-Apr-2023
    Varadero2x weekly05-Jan-202329-Apr-2023
        
    Moncton, NB flight schedule
    DestinationPeak FrequencyFromTo
    Cayo Coco1x weekly11-Feb-202329-Apr-2023
    Cancun1x weekly09-Feb-202327-Apr-2023
    Montego Bay1x weekly12-Feb-202330-Apr-2023
    Puerto Plata1x weekly10-Feb-202328-Apr-2023
    Punta Cana1x weekly11-Feb-202329-Apr-2023
    Varadero2x weekly10-Feb-202328-Apr-2023
        
    Fredericton, NB flight schedule
    DestinationPeak FrequencyFromTo
    Cayo Coco1x weekly14-Feb-202302-May-2023
    Cancun1x weekly13-Feb-202301-May-2023
    Punta Cana1x weekly08-Feb-202326-Apr-2023
    Santa Clara1x weekly14-Feb-202302-May-2023
        
    St. John’s, NL flight schedule
    DestinationDayFromTo
    Cayo Coco1x weekly16-Mar-202304-May-2023
    Cancun1x weekly17-Mar-202305-May-2023
    Montego Bay1x weekly19-Mar-202307-May-2023
    Punta Cana1x weekly20-Mar-202308-May-2023
    Varadero1x weekly18-Mar-202306-May-2023
        
    Deer Lake and Gander, NL flight schedule
    DestinationPeak FrequencyFromTo
    Punta Cana1x weekly22-Mar-202303-May-2023
    Varadero1x weekly21-Mar-202302-May-2023
        

    Residents of Atlantic Canada can take advantage of limited-time savings of up to 40% on select all inclusive vacation packages during Sunwing’s Save More Event, on now. For a reimagined boutique vacation experience, Halifax customers can visit Memories Cayo Largo, a new family-friendly resort in Cayo Largo nestled along Cuba’s southern coast and known for warmer temperatures year-round. Atlantic Canada customers planning a couples retreat or adults only escape will enjoy visiting Planet Hollywood Adult Scene Cancun An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort Adults Only. Located on a pristine beach on the shores of Costa Mujeres in Mexico, the resort offers plenty of opportunities to lounge in the sun and savour the international cuisine at the a la carte restaurants, before enjoying the star-worthy entertainment in the evenings. Meanwhile, for a sun and sand getaway the whole family will love, Be Live Collection Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic offers plenty of water activities, amenities including an on-site kids club and butler service, and spacious accommodations including swim-out suites.

    Savings apply to select vacation packages when booked by November 6, 2022 for travel between November 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023*. For even more value, customers can purchase one of Sunwing’s Worry Free insurance plans and enjoy added peace of mind on their next getaway to the tropics.

    *Terms and conditions apply.

    About Sunwing
    The largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier with convenient direct service from airports across Canada to popular sun destinations across the U.S.A., Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. This scale enables Sunwing to offer customers exclusive deals at top-rated resorts in the most popular vacation destinations as well as cruise packages and seasonal domestic flight service. Sunwing customers benefit from the assistance of the company’s own knowledgeable destination representatives, who greet them upon arrival and support them throughout their vacation journey. The company supports the communities where it operates through the Sunwing Foundation, a charitable initiative focused on the support and development of youth and humanitarian aid.

  • WestJet brings back the heat this Winter

    Airline to return 17 sun and leisure routes suspended during pandemic to destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico and U.S.

    CALGARY, AB, Aug. 8, 2022 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the return of 17 sun routes to its network this winter. The returning routes which were suspended for more than two years, bring enhanced connectivity and vacation options for Canadians and communities across the airline’s network.

    “The restart of these routes is another positive step in the restoration our network as we solidify WestJet as the reliable, friendly and affordable airline we are known to be,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “We recognize the past three winters have been disruptive to our guests travel plans and we look forward to reconnecting Canadians to some of the warmer destinations they have missed the most.”

    The airline today also announced new six-times weekly regional service between Penticton, B.C., and Vancouver beginning on February 17, 2023 on WestJet Link along with the restart of domestic connectivity between Edmonton and Nanaimo, B.C.

    Highlights from WestJet’s winter schedule release:

    Sun and Leisure, Transborder and Transatlantic:

    • Restart of 17 sun and leisure routes suspended since 2019
    • 45 per cent increase to sun and leisure flights from winter 2021
    • 60 per cent increase in transborder flights from winter 2021
    • 25 per cent increase in transatlantic flights from winter 2021

    WestJet’s investments in sun, transborder and leisure flying are growing across the country with:

    • A 50% increase in flights from Central/Eastern Canada from winter 2021
    • A 55% increase in flights from Western Canada from winter 2021

    Network-wide:

    • 65 per cent increase in flights to/from Winnipeg (YWG) from winter 2021
    • 50 per cent increase in flights to/from Edmonton (YEG) from winter 2021
    • 35 per cent increase in flights to/from Vancouver (YVR) from winter 2021
    • 30 per cent increase in flights to/from Calgary (YYC) from winter 2021
    • 10 per cent increase in flights to/from Toronto (YYZ) from winter 2021

    Domestic:

    • New domestic connection between Vancouver and Penticton, B.C., on WestJet Link
    • Restart of Edmonton-Nanaimo route suspended since 2019
    • 25 per cent overall increase in flights network-wide domestically from winter 2021

    Transborder Restarts:

    RouteRestart DatePeak FrequencyOperated By
    Kelowna – PhoenixNovember 16, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Saskatoon – Las VegasNovember 10, 20222x WeeklyWestJet
    Saskatoon – Orlando*December 16, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Regina – Las VegasNovember 10, 20222x WeeklyWestJet
    Regina – OrlandoDecember 16, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Vancouver – OrlandoNovember 12, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Winnipeg – PhoenixOctober 31, 20222x WeeklyWestJet
    St. John’s – Tampa BayMarch 19, 20231x WeeklyWestJet
    *Operated on very limited basis in 2021

    Carribean, Mexico, Central American Restarts:

    RouteRestart DatePeak FrequencyOperated By
    Calgary – Belize CityNovember 18, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Calgary – NassauNovember 26, 20221x weeklyWestJet
    Calgary – VaraderoNovember 5, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Comox – Puerto VallartaNovember 5, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Ottawa – Montego BayNovember 12, 20222x WeeklyWestJet
    Regina – Cancun*November 13, 20222x WeeklyWestJet
    Toronto – Cayo CocoNovember 5, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Toronto – SamanaDecember 17, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    Winnipeg – Montego BayDecember 17, 20221x WeeklyWestJet
    *Operated on very limited basis in 2021

    Domestic Routes:

    RouteStart DateFrequencyOperated by
    Vancouver – Penticton*February 17, 20236x WeeklyWestJet Link
    Edmonton – NanaimoOctober 30, 20223x WeeklyWestJet Encore
    *new route

    About WestJet  

    In 26 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees and more than 100 destinations in 23 countries, pre-pandemic. 

    Since the start of the pandemic the WestJet Group of Companies has built a layered framework of safety measures to ensure Canadians can continue to travel safely and responsibly through the airline’s Safety Above All hygiene program. During this time, WestJet has maintained its status as one of the top-10 on-time airlines in North America as named by Cirium. 

    For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com.