Aviation
Air Canada to leave agent pay unchanged as Aussie routes kick off
Travel Weekly is also leaving our agent commission rates unchanged. Or, at least, we would if we had them.
Aviation
Air Canada brings back more Aussie services
The Canadian carrier is giving Aussie travellers more connections to North America, but all we really want is more airline ads featuring Sandra Oh.
Aviation
Air Canada to resume Sydney-Vancouver flights from mid-December
Looks like Air Canada will beat Qantas by one day in resuming its Sydney-Vancouver service. We can hear Alan Joyce sighing from here.
Travel Agents
Helloworld agent wins appeal over COVID-19 refund worth over $9,000
by Ali Coulton
With a little help from her friends at AFTA, this agent managed to score a landmark win for the travel trade.
Aviation
Air Canada introduces new refund policy for COVID-affected flights
And, in good news for agents, you can hold on to your loonies, with the Canadian carrier confirming it won’t recall any sales commissions on refunded tickets that it processes.
Aviation
Air Canada’s longstanding president and CEO to depart, successor revealed
The changing of the guard at airlines continues apace, with Air Canada’s boss the latest to signal their exit.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Etihad to resume Melbourne-London service, Rex enters trading halt + MORE
Are you hungry for updates from the world’s airlines? Enjoy Travel Weekly’s aviation buffet without the risk of catching COVID-19.
Tourism
Flavour of the Week: Former Cruiseco boss resurfaces, Fiji Airways appoints first female CFO + MORE!
There’ve been some timely leadership appointments across the industry given that International Women’s Day is just around the corner. Check out our wrap-up of the latest movers and shakers here.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Boeing’s $74m 737 MAX relief, Emirates helps Arsenal prepare for EPL run in with Dubai training camp + MORE!
When writing this week’s Aviation Wrap, we could have sworn the sound of airplanes taking off was in the air. On second appraisal, we discovered it was just tinnitus.
Tourism
Aussie flights affected by Iran missile attacks, cruise lines on high alert
by Ali Coulton
Iranian missile attacks on US airbases in Iraq may cause longer flight times for Aussies travelling to Europe, as well as amended cruise itineraries.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Air Canada’s new seasonal services, Singapore Airlines gets new route, Air New Zealand Nelson lounge opens + MORE!
Please stow your tray table and be sure your seat is in an upright position as we prepare to bombard you with all the latest updates, sales and general tat from direct from the aviation industry.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Sandra Oh headlines second Air Canada ad, Delta restores same-sex love scenes + MORE!
While this week’s fun-filled Aviation Wrap won’t shake off your Tuesday blues, you can be damn sure a three-shot ristretto will.