PAXnews - Air Canada reduces capacity, cuts 1,700 jobs; CDC requires negative test for U.S. travel

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Air Canada suspends more routes in Atlantic provinces, slashes workforce by 1,700

Air Canada is pulling more routes out of Atlantic Canada and reducing its workforce by roughly 1,700 employees as the airline adjusts its network to reflect the drop in demand, and reduce its cash burn, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

All air travellers arriving in U.S. must provide negative COVID-19 test, says CDC

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday (Jan. 12) that it will require a negative COVID-19 test from all air passengers entering the U.S. as it implements new measures to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

Air Canada offer still “the best option,” says Transat, clarifying Péladeau proposal

Transat is speaking out to set the record straight after media reports may have "mislead some investors" into believing that there is an offer from Quebec businessman Pierre Karl Péladeau to purchase the Montreal-based company.

AMResorts expands in Pacific Mexico with 2 new resorts

AMResorts has signed a new resort deal that will bring the brand's footprint to an exclusive area of Nayarit near Punta de Mita situated on Banderas Bay. Slated to open June 1, 2021.

AIC Hotel Group launches travel advisor training program "ALL INstitute"

AIC Hotel Group has launched ALL INstitute — a "360 approach" to travel advisor training, zeroing in on the core business practices that maximize industry success.

Air Canada receives APEX’s Diamond certification for CleanCare+ safety program

Air Canada has been certified as a global champion for its commitment to the health and safety of customers and employees as it received the Diamond certification from the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying.

TTAND contest builds client base & social media presence

The Travel Agent Next Door has announced the winner of a customer contest it held in 2020 to build client engagement on social media and grow the client base of every TTAND agent.

“Aviation in crisis”: New Transport Minister Omar Alghabra steps into hornet’s nest of unresolved issues

After just 30 minutes of being sworn in as Canada’s new Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, was already fielding questions about the pending Air Canada-Transat deal.

With unfinished business, Garneau is out as Transport Minister in cabinet shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau switched up some high-profile ministers in a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday (Jan. 12) and one of the changes involves Transport Minister Marc Garneau.

Ottawa moves to bar travelling Canadians from accessing benefit while in quarantine

Federal officials are closing a loophole that has been letting Canadians claim payments from the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit while in quarantine after travelling abroad.

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