JET FAN
Duncan Bureau, CCO, Canada Jetlines, on the Airline’s Launch Plans
Canada Jetlines, which is not positioning itself as an ultra-low-cost carrier, plans to launch in spring 2022.
TV Room/Pink Couch
Duncan Bureau, CCO, Canada Jetlines, on the Airline’s Launch Plans
HUFF & PUFF
Forty Year Success Story: Brick & Mortar Still Standing
Sheila and Erin of Kemp Travel share how their entrepreneurial spirit has kept the agency running through the challenges of the pandemic.
INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Nino Montagnese, Vice President of Air Canada Vacations, with an Appeal to the Trade
“The whole industry is facing staffing issues. Please make use of online tools.” with a special cameo appearance by Transat’s…
"TREMENDOUS SPIKE IN BOOKINGS"
Transat’s Nicole Bursey Talks New Tools for Overcoming Restarting Pains
The day after its virtual Training Academy, Transat’s Nicole Bursey discusses resuming operations, and how it’s helping advisors with the happy challenge of booming bookings.
"HATS OFF"
Ensemble’s David Harris Reveals How the Travel Trade Got the Feds to Provide Support
"Overcoming resistance"
Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek speaks with Ensemble’s David Harris, who was part of “tireless” advocacy efforts that finally resulted in new government policies. He reveals behind the scenes work to help the industry survive.
TEST IN A BOX
Air Canada Launches COVID Self-Tests for Returning Travellers; Exclusive Interview with AC’s Mark Nasr
Pack and go tests mean no local lab needed
In an exclusive video interview with Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek, Mark Nasr, Senior Vice President, Products, Marketing and eCommerce at Air Canada, explains how the portable test kits work – and how this is a gamechanger for getting Canadians to return to travel.
PINK COUCH
Porter’s Michael Deluce On Jets and Why-YZ
Porter Airlines celebrates its 15th anniversary this week. For the occasion, Porter’s CEO spoke with Open Jaw about the expansion plans that have everyone talking.
PINK COUCH
Exclusive: TTAND’s Friisdahl Discusses Move to TLN with Open Jaw’s New Video Host, Ian Smyth
Effective 01NOV, TTAND departs Ensemble and joins TLN. Open Jaw spoke with TTAND’s CEO about the importance of the move for its 900 partner agents.
ON DECK
How River Cruising Rekindles the Magic of Travel; Open Jaw on the Avalon Poetry II in France
Sailing on the Rhone, cruise enthusiast Lynn Elmhirst rekindles her love affair with river cruising, and shares why it may be one of the best first trips of a return to travel.
LIVE IT
Hear from Top Canadian Luxury Advisor on Why You Need to Get Out There
Serial traveller Wendy Davis, Zebrano Travel, talks to Open Jaw from Saint-Tropez, France, to discuss why advisors need to travel to get the best information for their clients. “Our knowledge is our value.”