Guest Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 WestJet seeks Transport Canada approval to offer China flights Calgary-based airline has ordered 10 Boeing Dreamliners CBC NewsPosted: Jun 02, 2017 8:53 PM MT Last Updated: Jun 02, 2017 9:01 PM MT WestJet may purchase up to 20 Dreamliners over the next seven years as part of a deal that could see the airline access new international destinations. The latest announcement was flights to China. (Randall Hill/Reuters) Related Stories WestJet targets expanding long-range routes with up to 20 new Dreamliners Welcome to the discount era: Airlines offer cheap flights, we pay the rest: Don Pittis WestJet Airlines Ltd. is asking Transport Canada for regulatory approval to launch flights to China. CEO Gregg Saretsky made the comments at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Friday, saying offering flights to Asia with lie-flat seats will allow the airline to add a luxury option to its mostly economical offerings. "We have entered into the process with Transport Canada, and Transport Canada will soon engage the Chinese delegation from Beijing, and before too long we hope to be bringing back the specifics to you," he said. He didn't announce which cities the airline would fly into, nor a potential launch date. Saretsky said the plan is "in-sync with what the Canadian federal government has on its agenda, which is to double the number of inbound arrivals from China by 2022." Last month, WestJet announced it had placed a firm order for 10 Boeing Dreamliners, which will have the range and fuel efficiency to serve new destinations in Asia, South America and expand the airline's presence in Europe. WestJet's first Dreamliner 787s would be delivered between the first quarter of 2019 and December 2021. The Calgary-based airline also has an option to buy an additional 10 Dreamliners to be delivered between 2020 and 2024. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Maybe a little late for WestJet, the sky is getting crowded into YVR Jackie Chan helps kick off Hong Kong Airline's arrival in Vancouver Mike BellMore from Mike Bell Published on: June 30, 2017 | Last Updated: June 30, 2017 3:56 PM PDT Jackie Chan helps kick off airline launch in Vancouver Hong Kong Airlines landed its inaugural flight into North America in Vancouver on Friday with action movie star Jackie Chan on hand to help boost the airline’s profile. International film star Jackie Chan was in Richmond Friday, June 30, 2017 promoting the inaugural flight of Hong Kong Airlines from Hong Kong to YVR. Jason Payne / 00049795A The airline, which will stage daily flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong, has enlisted Chan as its brand ambassador, although he didn’t speak to media or fans who greeted him at Vancouver International Airport after his flight landed. But the airline hopes the star of films like Rumble in the Bronx (filmed in Vancouver) will lure his fan base on both sides of the Pacific to use its services. The action movie star is expected to make several appearances around Vancouver over the next few days, including a musical performance on the Canada Place main stage during Vancouver’s Canada Day celebration, 4:15 p.m., Saturday. He will be performing a number with the cabin crew of the Hong Kong Airlines and members of the Vancouver Children’s Choir. Chan’s newest movie, The Foreigner, which also stars Pierce Brosnan, is slated to hit theatres in October.International film star Jackie Chan is the brand ambassador for Hong Kong Airline. Jason Payne Link to story with videos. http://vancouversun.com/entertainment/celebrity/0630-jackie-chan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 "Maybe a little late for WestJet, the sky is getting crowded into YVR" There's 1.3 Billion Chinese but you're probably right, Jackie Chan was the final karate chop for WestJet! Cancel them Dreamliners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Let the games begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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