Airline revises ticketing policy so customers can change bookings free of charge

MONTREAL, Oct. 9, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada has been advised by CUPE, the union representing the airline's 6,800 flight attendants, that the new tentative agreement reached by the Company and the union's negotiating committee on September 20, 2011 was not ratified by the union membership. Subsequently, Air Canada has been given a strike notice by CUPE confirming the union's intention to begin a strike at 00:01 a.m. ET Thursday October 13, 2011. In the interim, Air Canada's operations are not affected and the airline will continue to operate its normal schedule.

MONTREAL - June 7, 2011 - VIA Rail Canada is pleased to announce that as in previous summers, its bike trains are back! With more departures and more destinations to choose from there are thousands of kilometers of cycling paths waiting to be enjoyed. From Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Quebec City, London, Windsor to Jonquière or Senneterre, VIA's Bike trains make it a simple and worry-free travel experience.

Weekend rail service begins with Victoria Day service this summer

TORONTO, April 15, 2011 /CNW/ - GO Transit will be once again offering weekend rail service between Toronto and Niagara Falls beginning on Victoria Day weekend. Weekend train trips will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Montreal, April 15, 2011 - Just in time for planning that spring or summer escape, VIA Rail Canada has launched a sale featuring 50% off the adult regular fare in Economy, Sleeper and Sleeper Touring classes valid for travel across Canada from April 18 to September 5, 2011 inclusive.

MONTREAL, March 29 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting tonight, VIA Rail Canada will offer an additional 10% discount on the best available fare for a trip in Economy of Business class for one-way or round trip travel between any two stations located between Ottawa and Toronto or Montreal and Toronto.

Only direct non-stop service from Canada

TORONTO, Feb. 16 /CNW/ - Porter Airlines is launching its second year of seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Feb. 17. Porter offers the only non-stop flights between Canada and Myrtle Beach, a destination well-suited to Canadians looking for a head start on spring weather and for travellers seeking a family-friendly value destination. Passengers can trade tuques for tee times with Myrtle's award-winning championship golf courses and beautiful beaches.

Airline makes first flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport today

CALGARY, Feb. 2 /CNW/ - WestJet today launches new non-stop, seasonal service between Toronto and Palm Springs, California. The inaugural flight departs Toronto Pearson International Airport at 10:15 a.m. EST.

TORONTO - With a major storm underway in Ontario VIA reports no cancellations to its services in the Ontario - Quebec corridor. Its morning trains are currently running on schedule.

With the heavy snowfall and poor driving conditions VIA encourages customers to allow plenty of time to make it to the station and to pick up their tickets as line-ups are expected to be longer than normal.