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WestJet’s new Toronto-Dublin nonstops set to take off May 15, 2022 CALGARY — WestJet has announced new flights connecting Toronto and Dublin starting in spring 2022. The new nonstop seasonal flights are set to operate four times weekly, starting May 15, 2022. Service will increase to daily by June 2, 2022 before reverting back to four times weekly Oct. 1 - 28, 2022. The last flight departs Dublin on Oct. 29, 2022.
“As demand increases, we know travellers are looking for convenient and affordable options for travel between Canada and Europe.” “As demand increases, we know travellers are looking for convenient and affordable options for travel between Canada and Europe,” said John Weatherill, WestJet’s Chief Commercial Officer. “As we continue to focus on expanding our network from our Toronto hub where we offer 33 international destinations, these flights will further strengthen business and leisure ties between Canada and Ireland and will increase connectivity between two key markets.”
Flights depart Toronto at 9:10 p.m., arriving in Dublin at 8:45 a.m. the next day. On the return, flights depart Dublin at 10:05 a.m. and arrive in Toronto at 12:40 p.m. All-in introductory fares start at $272 one-way and $499 roundtrip. Flights will operate on WestJet’s B737 MAX aircraft featuring the airline’s newly redesigned Premium cabin offering new levels of privacy and comfort, including an enhanced inflight dining experience and wider 2X2 seat configuration.
Air Transat returns to Puerto Plata, launches new reference tool MONTREAL — Air Transat is back in sunny Puerto Plata following months of forced suspension due to COVID-19. The airline operated its first flight on Oct. 14 from Montreal to Puerto Plata’s Gregorio-Luperón International Airport. At the height of the season, three direct flights per week will be offered between the two cities. Elsewhere in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is currently being served from Montreal with three direct flights per week, and from Toronto with two direct flights per week. Over the next few months, Air Transat will be ramping up its offerings to the Dominican Republic, including:
• From Montreal: La Romana, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana • From Quebec City: Puerto Plata, Punta Cana • From Ottawa: Punta Cana • From Toronto: Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana • From Halifax: Punta Cana • From Hamilton: Punta Cana • From Moncton: Punta Cana In other news, Air Transat has unveiled a brand new reference tool for its Practical Guide specifically designed for planning trips abroad. The tool gives travellers instant access to the most up-to-date information about travel requirements for destinations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe, complementing what’s already available on governments’ and aviation authorities’ websites. Travellers will find such information as screening tests, mandatory documentation, vaccination passports and quarantine requirements. According to Air Transat, while the easing of some travel restrictions and vaccination rates have made it possible to start planning vacations again, health and safety measures as well as entry requirements continue to vary from country to country. For more information, travel agents and their clients can check out the Entry Requirements by Destination section of the Practical Guide on airtransat.com.
VISIT FLORIDA’s Florida Guide launches for travel professionals
Dublin, Ireland 24 | TRAVELWEEK | October 21, 2021
TORONTO — The winter forecast looks sunny indeed with the new Florida Guide for travel professionals, out now. Launched in collaboration with Travelweek and available in both English and French in digital format, VISIT FLORIDA’s Florida Guide features 24 high-impact pages designed specifically with travel advisors in mind. A total of 17 worldclass destinations across the state are featured, with details like ‘Popular Activities’ and ‘Top 3 reasons to visit’ highlighted for each. Also included are helpful resources, contact information and use-
