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TORONTO, May 31, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), will speak at a Toronto 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games Organizing Committee news conference on Monday. This advisory is subject to change without notice. Date: Monday, June 3, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. EDT Place: Terminal 1 (arrivals section) Toronto Pearson International Airport Toronto, Ontario SOURCE...
Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s largest and busiest airport and was recently judged Best Global Airport by U.K.’s Institute of Transport Management.The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) selected Activu’s intelligent visualization and collaboration solution for its Integrated Operations Control Center to ensure best-in-class safety, security and emergency response for passengers, airport personnel, cargo and the overall airport. Rockaway, NJ (PRWEB) May 21,...
Another first in WestJet's expanding reach TORONTO, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - WestJet launches new twice-weekly non-stop service today between Toronto and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The first flight leaves Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 9:30 a.m. EDT. "We are very proud to extend service to another key U.S. destination," said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. "Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular...
MONTREAL, April 3, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - For the month of March, Air Canada reported a record system load factor of 83.5 per cent, versus 81.5 per cent in March 2012, an increase of 2.0 percentage points. System traffic increased 3.4 per cent on a system-wide capacity increase of 1.0 per cent. Air Canada reports traffic results on a system-wide basis, including regional airlines from which Air Canada purchases capacity. "I am pleased to report a record load factor of 83.5...
Streamlined connections strengthen Toronto as preferred routing for U.S. travellers MONTREAL, March 26, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada is becoming an even more attractive option for travellers connecting to the U.S. due to a simplified baggage handling process at its Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport hub. The new system sends checked baggage to connecting flights so connecting customers no longer have to retrieve their checked bags for U.S. customs inspection....
OTTAWA, Feb. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Screening officers at Canada's major airports screened more than 51 million passengers last year, according to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). While it's not uncommon to see bottles of liquid larger than the permitted 100 ml or pocket knives in passengers' carry-on bags, some other discoveries were real head-scratchers. -- Not-so-lucky Charm o Lots of people travel with lucky charms. For some it's a rabbit...
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- OTG today announced the launch of its language support platform which allows international travelers to easily communicate, order chef-inspired food, check their flight status and much more in their native language - transforming international travel by making them feel at home. The language support feature is now available to travelers at Fetta Panini Bar and Heirloom Bakery Café inside Toronto Pearson International Airport. Travelers can...
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, Colombia, February 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego International Airport Takes Top Spot in First Regional Heat of 2013 Last night during a spectacular networking evening at the Plaza de la Proclamacion in Cartagena's beautiful Old Town, San Diego International Airport was announced as the winner of the first heat of this year's Routes Airport Marketing Awards. Over 400 aviation professionals were gathered to witness the presentation of the awards...
TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, on behalf of the Hounourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (sport), was joined by Pamela Griffith-Jones, Vice-President of Guest and Terminal Services for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to officially launch the Automated Border Clearance (ABC) program at Toronto Pearson International Airport and Goran Vragovic, CBSA Regional Director General for the Greater Toronto Area. "Our...
TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson and SSP Canada are celebrating the grand opening of Boccone Trattoria Veloce + Pronto at the airport. Toronto's famous Italian chef Massimo Capra, who has put his signature touch on this authentic Italian restaurant, will be on hand to sign books and welcome everyone to his restaurant. Toronto Pearson is continuing its focus on delighting guests and representing the diversity of Toronto with variety and signature local...
