Etihad reached a codeshare agreement with Air New Zealand for flights across the Tasman, giving EY passengers the option to connect to cities including Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The agreement complements EY's alliance with Virgin Blue, which became effective in 2010 ( ATW Daily News, Feb. 4).
WestJet, in a bold challenge to Air Canada in the country's lucrative "eastern triangle" business travel market, announced late Monday it will offer 10 flights each business day between Toronto and Montreal and nine flights each business day between Toronto and Ottawa, beginning May 2.
Bahrain's value airline - Bahrain Air - said yesterday that it is to press ahead with its proposed launch of flights to Egypt despite the turmoil currently affecting the North African country.
UPS said Monday it is extending its ExpressFreight air cargo service to Israel and Slovakia in order "to serve expanding hubs for high-tech, industrial and automotive companies." The delivery giant's premium air cargo offering includes one- to three-business day door-to-door service, customs clearance and an on-time guarantee.
WestJet and Delta Air Lines said Monday that they have entered into an interline agreement, effective immediately that will allow passengers to connect between each other's flights at 25 US and Canadian airports.