One A320-200 arrives for Canada Jetlines

Aviation Capital Group has confirmed the delivery of one Airbus A320-200 on long-term lease to Canada Jetlines. 

“ACG is proud to broaden its footprint in North America and is pleased to welcome Canada Jetlines as a new lessee,” said Alan Mangels, Vice President of Marketing for ACG. “We look forward to this new, long-term partnership.”

“Canada Jetlines is delighted to join forces with ACG as we continue to strengthen our fleet and expand our reach,” said Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines. “This partnership exemplifies our dedication to working with industry leaders.”

ACG specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and aviation finance. In addition to aircraft leasing services, ACG provides aircraft asset management solutions tailored to meet our customers’ fleet management needs. The firm has approximately 490 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of December 31, 2023, leased to roughly 90 airlines in approximately 45 countries. It specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and provides certain aircraft asset management services and aircraft financing solutions for third parties. It was founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation.

Canada Jetlines, is a Canadian leisure airline committed to providing an exciting travel experience to its passengers. With a growing network of destinations, Canada Jetlines is dedicated to connecting Canadians with some of the world’s most captivating and sought-after locations.

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Canada Jetlines gets another $13.5 Million in equity financing

The financially constrained Canada Jetlines has announced a new deal with an arm’s length investor Jetstream Aviation Inc. to raise $13,500,001.  The Offering consists of common shares issued at $0.1721252 per share.

The Offering is scheduled to close in three separate tranches. The first settlement will occur within two business days of the approval of the Neo Exchange Inc. This first tranche will see the Investor purchase 19,598,017 Shares, equal to approximately 19.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of Canada Jetlines, for an aggregate purchase price of $3,373,313.

Canada Jetlines says it intends to use the money to expand its fleet with another aircraft. Jetstream does not currently hold any shares and when all the financing has been given it will own approximately 50% of the struggling airline.  

The completion of the second and third tranches shall require shareholder approval under the rules and policies of exchange and Canada Jetlines says it will seek approval at a special meeting of shareholders that will be scheduled promptly to occur in Ontario. If all is approved at the end of the transaction Jetstream Aviation will hold 78,431,287 Shares of the airline, representing approximately 50% of the firm.  

As part of the transaction, the Investor will have the right to nominate two directors to the Board of Directors of the Company. The first director will be nominated concurrent with the closing of the second tranche of the offering. The second director will be nominated concurrent with the closing of the third tranche of the offering.

Canada Jetlines currently has a fleet of 3 Airbus A320s aircraft and flies mostly charter services for local sports teams and limited scheduled flights to holiday hotspots of Jamaica, Mexico, Las Vegas and Florida.  The carrier has a published target of 15 jets by 2025, however, that plan seems increasingly unlikely and to facilitate such an increase the airline is said to need a further $50 million. 

This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements.

Canada Jetlines releases second quarter results...

The Canadian budget airline Canada Jetlines has reported total operating revenues for the second quarter of 2023 of $8.8 million up from $5.1 million in the previous quarter.  The airline has increased its charter and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) flights which generated $6.34 million this quarter.  

Total operating expenses for the quarter were $9.23 million as compared to $8.15 million in the previous quarter, an increase of 13%. Increases were primarily driven by increased flying activity.

Total assets increased to $27,860,429 at the end of the current quarter from $27,289,573 as at December 31, 2022. The minor increase in total assets is primarily attributable to an increase in current assets that was partially offset by a decrease in Right-of-use assets due to depreciation.

Total liabilities increased to $33,753,436 at the end of the current quarter from $28,948,171 as at December 31, 2022. The increase was made up of the liabilities associated with an increase in deferred revenue and an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, explained by the timing of payments and invoices received at the end of the period.

Canada Jetlines agrees charter deal with FlyAllways to provide a weekly service from Toronto to Guyana

Canada Jetlines, the budget wet-lease and chart carrier has confirmed it has agreed on a 6-month contract with FlyAllways, a Caribbean airline based in Suriname, to provide weekly flights between Toronto and Georgetown, Guyana.

The deal sees FlyAllways chartering Canada Jetlines to operate the service which is expected to start later this year subject to Guyanese government approval.

“We are looking forward to this partnership with FlyAllways. We know that there is a substantial demand for the Toronto/Georgetown market, and we believe FlyAllways, and the Canadian tour operator that they have partnered with, will be successful with the introduction of this route,” said Eddy Doyle President and CEO Canada Jetlines. In addition to our regular schedule flying, we have experienced strong demand for charter and ACMI/wet-lease flying, and the flight hours contemplated in this contract will keep one of our aircraft fully utilized.”

Canada Jetlines currently operates mostly charter operations to many Canadian and International destinations as well as a limited number of scheduled flights  

Canada Jetlines increases flight hours during the second quarter.

The company that was tipped to be one the best and growing ultra-low-cost carriers in Canada,  Canada Jetlines has reported an increase in flight hours for the second quarter of 2023.  

The airline that has yet to make a dent in the Canadian aviation industry said it had a high utilization rate for its fleet of two Airbus A320 aircraft which have operated 1,518 block hours in the period up to the end of June.  The firm advises this is a 265% increase over the 571 hours flown in the first quarter of this year.  

Canada Jetlines recently obtained its foreign Air Operator certificate from the Jamaican government. Further Transport Canada has added North Atlantic operations to its certificate which will allow the airline to operate numerous charter flights to Greenland this summer. 

Canada Jetlines has started the process to get European Third Country Operator (TCO) certificate which would allow the firm to bid on wet-lease contracts for the busy European summer season next year.

“We are very pleased with this significant growth in flying hours and high aircraft utilization. We continue to see strong demand and very positive reception in the industry for the quality of the service we provide. This is thanks to the commitment and dedication of our employees to service excellence,” said Eddy Doyle President and CEO of Canada Jetlines.

Whilst the airline hasn't made many inroads in the already highly competitive Canadian domestic scheduled service market,  it is carving out a niche as a mainly wet-lease charter operation, with a few sports teams already signing contracts.  It hasn't lived up to the pre-launch hype as of yet, but its third aircraft is on schedule to be delivered by the end of July 2023, subject to the usual 'satisfaction of all conditions precedent to delivery' the airline says. 

Canada Jetlines signs deal to provide aircraft and crew to Canadian CFL team Toronto Argonauts......

The budget airline, Canada Jetlines has confirmed it has signed a contract to provide aircraft and crew to the Toronto Argonauts for their regular season games.

The contract will see Canada Jetlines fly the team to select away games during the 2023 season. This represents the third such agreement with the other two being the previously announced agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

“Canada Jetlines are very pleased to have been selected for this contract with the Toronto Argonauts, an iconic Canadian Sports Franchise celebrating their 150th anniversary, with a rich history dating back to 1873. We are particularly excited about this relationship as we share some of the same qualities with the Toronto Argonauts such as teamwork, grit and passion. Canada Jetlines has seen continuous growth in demand for its Charter and ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) business which complements our schedule service to leisure destinations,” said Canada Jetlines’ Chief Executive Officer and President, Eddy Doyle.

“We are looking forward to the 2023 CFL season and our new service relationship with Canada Jetlines,” said Alex Russell, Director of Football Operations and National Scout for the 2022 Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts.

Canada Jetlines has completed approximately 340 charter and ACMI flights already since the beginning of 2023 and expects to perform several additional charter flights in the coming months.

Canada Jetlines net loss for first quarter 2023 was $3,618,816.

Canada Jetlines has released details of its first quarter 2023 interim financial results, which show the fledgling budget carrier's revenues were a surprising $5.1 million as compared to $3.2 million in the quarter that ended December 31, 2022. 

The airline hasn't made many inroads into the domestic travel market and has found that offering wet-lease charters more financially beneficial, the operations of charters and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) flights generating revenues of $3.38 million this quarter as compared to $2.4 million in the prior quarter.  

Canada Jetlines reports its total operating expenses were $8.15 million, up 21% from the prior quarter and a result of flying two aircraft for the entire quarter and the net loss was $3,618,816.

Total liabilities increased to $33,351,536 from $28,948,171 as of December 31, 2022. The increase was made up of the liabilities associated with an increase in deferred revenue and increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, explained by the timing of payments and invoices received at the end of the period. All financial figures are in Canadian dollars and in accordance with IFRS as presented in the annual consolidated financial statements.

Eddy Doyle, CEO and President of Jetlines commented: “We are pleased to report that several key milestones were achieved in Q1 2023, in February 2023 the Company was proud to introduce Las Vegas as its first international scheduled destination, this was followed in March with a new route from Toronto to Cancun, Mexico. Charter flights and ACMI lease contracts continued to grow throughout the first quarter of 2023 and in March the Company announced it was chosen to provide an aircraft and crew for a 5-month ACMI contract beginning at the end of March, 2023.”

Canada Jetlines signs deal with The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Programme........Discounts for students....

Canada Jetlines has signed a contract with the ISIC Programme that will see Canada Jetlines provide discounted airfare rates to University enrolled students globally. This agreement complements many other private user group agreements whose members benefit from private rates with Canada Jetlines.

"Canada Jetlines is very pleased to partner with ISIC and its 4.5 Million student members worldwide. We are looking forward to providing access to reduced-rate travel options for students as they discover the joy and education associated with travel. We have a world-class organization that is reaching out every day to new partners and stakeholders that will benefit from our products and services and we are especially proud to launch this programme,” said Canada Jetlines’ Chief Commercial Officer, Duncan Bureau.

“We are excited to partner with Canada Jetlines to bring value to our ISIC members who love to travel and see the world. This partnership is welcomed as we prepare for a busy year ahead for students,” says Corey Grist, Director of Operations and Services at ISIC Canada.

The International Student Identity Card is the only internationally recognized student ID, making cardholders members of a truly global club. Every year more than 4.5 million students from 130 countries use their ISIC to take advantage of offers on travel, shopping, museums, and more, worldwide.

Canada Jetlines Signs Contract with Additional Canadian CFL team Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Canada Jetlines has done a deal to provide aircraft and crew to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for their regular season games. The contract will see Canada Jetlines fly the team to select away games during the 2023 season. This represents the second such agreement with the first being the previously announced agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks.

“Canada Jetlines is very pleased to have been selected for this contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, an iconic Canadian Sports Franchise with a rich history dating back to 1869. We are particularly excited about this relationship as we share some of the same qualities with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats such as teamwork, grit and passion. Canada Jetlines has seen continuous growth in demand for its Charter and ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) business which complements our schedule service to leisure destinations,” said Canada Jetlines’ Chief Executive Officer and President, Eddy Doyle.

“We are thrilled to work with Canada Jetlines as the Tiger-Cats charter airline partner in 2023,” said Matt Afinec, President & COO, Hamilton Sports Group. “Reliability, convenience and comfort of our players is of the utmost importance and we’re excited to see this partnership in action throughout the upcoming season.”

Canada Jetlines has seemed to change its main type of business as it has been unable to make a profit on low-cost scheduled flying, the firm looks to be moving into the more charter and lease type of carrier.  Already this year it has completed approximately 150 charter and ACMI flights and expects to perform several additional charter flights in the coming months.

Canada Jetlines announces third Airbus A320 Aircraft

Canada Jetlines Operations confirmed it had signed a letter of intent for its third Airbus A320 aircraft, which will be provided by a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines. Delivery of the aircraft is expected by July 2023.

“I am pleased that we have identified our third aircraft,” stated Canada Jetlines CEO, Eddy Doyle. “We are seeing significant demand for the summer season and the addition of this aircraft will help support our existing customers and continue the Company’s growth plans.”

The aircraft is an Airbus A320-200, listed under the manufacturer’s serial number #3312, equipped with two CFM56-5B4/3 engines. The aircraft cabin will be configured with the new Recaro 3530 seats, in-seat usb power, and personal electronic device holder. The airline will also install the Flymingo Box system, which offers an enhanced passenger experience through its wireless inflight entertainment.

The delivery of the aircraft remains subject to customary conditions, including the execution of a definitive aircraft lease agreement and satisfactory inspection of the aircraft by the company.

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Losses mount at Canada Jetlines.....

The budget carrier, Canada Jetlines has released its 2022 figures with show total operating revenues for the year were $3,326,824 as losses mount ever higher.  The airline started operating scheduled flights from September 22, 2022, representing the firm's first revenues from the operation. During this period the Company operated charters and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) flights generating $2.4 million, representing 72% of the total revenue for the year.

Summary of Annual Results

	December 31, 2022	December 31, 2021
Revenue	$ 3,326,824	$ -
Income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)	$ (13,438,121)	$ (3,100,717)
Earnings (loss) per share (basic and diluted)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.07)
Total assets	$ 27,289,573	$ 5,236,914
Total liabilities	$ 28,948,171	$ 1,068,599

Total operating expense of $15,940,511 million for the 2022 fiscal year increased from $3,392,470 compared to 2021. Increases were primarily driven by the airline commencing air service operations, as well as adding an additional aircraft during the year.

Total assets increased to $27,289,573 from $5,236,914 as at December 31, 2021. The increase in total assets compared to 2021 is primarily attributable to the capitalization of right of use assets associated with aircraft leases and increase in property and equipment.

Total liabilities increased to $28,948,171 from $1,068,599 as at December 31, 2021. The increase was made up of the liabilities associated with the two aircraft leases and increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities explained by the timing of payments and invoices received at the end of the period.

Eddy Doyle, CEO of Jetlines commented: “We are pleased to report that several key milestones were achieved in 2022 that allowed Canada Jetlines to get airborne. In March 2022, Canada Jetlines received determination of Canadian ownership and control by the CTA (Canadian Transportation Agency) and in the month of May 2022 the CTA concluded that the company had sufficient funds to meet the CTA requirements to issue its commercial license once the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) would be issued by Transport Canada.”

Mr. Doyle continued: “During all of 2022, Canada Jetlines worked assiduously towards the goal of completing the extensive process of obtaining its AOC for commercial large aircraft operations and taking possession of its first Airbus 320 aircraft. In August 2022, after months of preparation and crew training while still dealing with residual challenges and restrictions caused by the pandemic, the Company was proud to be the first airline in over a decade to obtain a new AOC from Transport Canada to operate large aircraft such as its Airbus 320 aircraft.”

Mr. Doyle further added: “In September, the Company operated its first revenue flights from Toronto to Calgary and was also in position to apply for foreign operating authority. Having anticipated and prepared for the extensive process to obtain permission to operate scheduled service of large passenger aircraft to the USA, Canada Jetlines was able to meet all the FAA and Department of Homeland Security requirements in record time and was granted such rights before the end of 2022.”

Canada Jetlines leases aircraft out

Canada Jetlines has confirmed it has signed a contract to provide aircraft and crew for 5 months starting at the end of March 2023 to another Canadian airline to help secure much-needed stability. 

The contract consists of daily flying and will run until the beginning of September 2023.

Canada Jetlines’ Chief Executive Officer and President, Eddy Doyle. said:  "We are proud to have been selected for this contract. Canada Jetlines has seen continuous growth in demand for its Charter and ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) business which complements our schedule service to leisure destinations,” 

Canada Jetlines has completed approximately 50 charter and ACMI flights already since the beginning of 2023 and expects to perform several additional charter flights in the coming months.

The over-saturation of budget airlines in Canada has led to a very unstable aviation market which is leading to a very unstable financial situation with many believing a massive consolidation is just weeks away. 

Canada Jetlines announces another loan

Canada Jetlines, the fledgling budget airline of Canada has announced it has bagged itself another loan. Last week the firm said it has entered into a non-convertible term Loan Agreement for a $1,500,000 loan from Roosheila Group which is a holding company for Reg Christian, a director of the Company and travel industry veteran. 

The terms of the Loan include:

The Loan will be advanced in a single tranche of $1,500,000 (“First Tranche”) following Neo Exchange Inc. approval;

the Loan bears interest at the rate of 7.95% per annum and has a maturity date of 60 months from the date of advance;

principal and interest amounts are payable in equal monthly installments for the term of the Loan plus an additional annual 10% principal repayment;

no shares are issuable in connection with the Loan;

the Lender is granted a Board nomination right to nominate an independent director for the term of the Loan;

the Borrower shall pay the document closing costs of the Lender; and

the Loan is secured with a subordinate security interest against the Company’s credit card processor holdback funds.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering and the Loan for aircraft acquisition, general corporate and working capital purposes.

This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements.

Canada Jetlines is a leisure-focused air carrier, which will utilize a growing fleet of Airbus 320 aircraft to provide Canadians with value vacation choices and convenient travel options. Canada Jetlines will provide exciting vacation packages to iconic Canadian destinations and beyond via strong partnerships with airports, CVB’s, tourism entities, hotels, hospitality brands, and attractions. With a projected growth of 15 aircraft by 2025, Canada Jetlines aims to offer the best-in-class operating economics, customer comfort and fly-by-wire technology, providing an elevated guest-centric experience from the first touchpoint.

The all-Canadian leisure airline, Jetlines has added Rossen Dimitrov to its Board of Directors, the firm confirmed this week.

The all-Canadian leisure airline, Jetlines has added Rossen Dimitrov to its Board of Directors, the firm confirmed this week. Mr Dimitrov is an experienced senior executive with over 20-years of experience in the airline industry and is presently employed as the Chief Officer Customer Experience at Qatar Airways. As the Chief Officer Customer Experience at Qatar Airways, Rossen is constantly challenging the status quo by building a customer-centric approach to delivering future-proof aircraft, lounge and airport interiors, technology-enabled experiences and new service concepts that are the foundation of the airlines' customer experience.

Earning an internationally recognised reputation for creating bespoke guest experiences and being awarded as number #3 on the Future Travel Experience Airline Passenger Experience Global Power List, Mr. Dimitrov has held various senior executive and advisory roles in Canada and internationally including Chief Operating Officer at Air Italy, Chief Customer Experience Officer Air Italy, and Chief Guest Experience Officer at WestJet, and presently as Chief Officer Customer Experience at Qatar Airways.

“Rossen’s experience and success as a senior executive in airline industry makes him a great addition to strengthen the Canada Jetlines Board of Directors,” stated Eddy Doyle, President & CEO. “We look forward to his leadership and contributions to Canada Jetlines.”

Canada Jetlines gets final FAA approval for U.S. flight operations

Canada Jetlines has been granted the authority to operate and fly to and from the United States by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

"The U.S. is a major market for Canadian travellers and we are looking forward to expanding our international network. Jetlines is ready to start flying to the Melbourne/Orlando International airport in Florida and to the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, with both inaugural flights scheduled for January 19, 2023,” stated Eddy Doyle, President & CEO Canada Jetlines.

This update follows Canada Jetlines’ confirmation of nonstop service to Vancouver, which officially launched with the inaugural flight on December 9, 2022. In addition to its regular service, Canada Jetlines will operate numerous charter flights throughout December. Canada Jetlines will also be welcoming a second Airbus A320 aircraft as of December 19, 2022, which will help meet demand during peak travel season.

Canada Jetlines Selects Park’N Fly as National Airport Parking Partner

Canada Jetlines the new budget carrier in Canada has announced a partnership with Park’N Fly, the nation’s leader in off-airport parking, as their official national airport parking provider.

Travellers departing from one of Canada Jetlines’ major airport hubs within Canada, can take advantage of the host of services offered by Park’N Fly. With a network that spans coast-to-coast, travellers can enjoy the convenience and peace of mind knowing that their trip will start and end with Canada’s leading airport parking provider. Park ‘N Fly offers unique services like luggage assistance, quick shuttle service to and from the airport and in select locations optional detailing and oil change services, and more.

“Our team is excited to partner with Park’N Fly to offer passengera a stress-free, airport parking experience, with unparalleled service and amenities,” shared Duncan Bureau, CCO of Canada Jetlines. “With holiday travel in full force, we aim to create a convenient and accessible travel experience for all Canada Jetlines passengers.”

Canadian leisure airline Canada Jetlines has confirmed a new international nonstop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in Florida.

 

             Canada Jetlines the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, has confirmed a new international nonstop service out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in Florida.

The Canadian carrier’s second route into the United States will launch starting with two flights per week and increased frequency to follow. Located 50 miles southeast of Orlando, Melbourne connects Florida visitors to Orlando, Central Florida’s Space Coast and Cocoa Beach. The new service out of Toronto will be Canada Jetlines’ fourth nonstop route, following the announcement of Las Vegas. Operation of these flights are subject to final Federal Aviation Administration approval.

“Our Canada Jetlines family is thrilled to launch service to another exciting U.S. destination this winter – continuing expansion of our international network of convenient leisure and business travel,” stated Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Canada Jetlines. “Canada is one of the top countries for international tourists to Central Florida and we are pleased to connect Canadians to their favorite sun-destinations as they begin to plan winter vacations.”

“We are delighted to welcome Canada Jetlines to the Melbourne Orlando International Airport,” said MLB Executive Director Greg Donovan. A.A.E. “Adding Canada Jetlines to our ever-growing roster of air service partners is an incredible win for MLB and the community we proudly serve. We are thrilled to offer this new service for visiting Canadians making it easy for our guests to enjoy all that the Space Coast and Central Florida have to offer. Between the added convenience for second homeowners or quick accessibility for our beloved ‘snowbirds’, the new service is well timed and appreciated.”

“The addition of Jetlines to the roster for MLB is another great route from Toronto, Canada, and a sign that the Space Coast is a hot destination internationally. We welcome them to the family and look forward to a long-lasting partnership!” said Peter Cranis, Executive Director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism.

Flights are scheduled to commence on Jan 19th, 2023, with tickets now on sale via Jetlines.com or contact your favorite Travel Agency. Canada Jetlines will operate the route with its growing fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, including its recently announced second aircraft which is expected to be delivered by this December.

The announcement comes as work nears completion on the $72 million-dollar terminal renovation and expansion project at MLB. The project will provide major upgrades to the comfort and convenience of the MLB customer experience with the addition of 86,000 square feet of new facilities.

This new service will complement the airlines’ current operations of biweekly flights, operating Thursdays, and Sundays out of Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC) from 07:55am -- EST 10:10am MST and returns from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto (YYZ) 11:40am MST – 17:20 EST.

Canada Jetlines announces new partnerships

Canada Jetlines, the budget leisure airline has just announced two new partnerships as it starts to grow its fledgling route network.  Hertz Canada Limited has been named as the carrier’s car rental provider with Canada Jetlines’ passengers now able to book car rentals at the best available rates for Hertz.

Travellers flying with Canada Jetlines can secure special rates with Hertz when booking on Canada Jetlines’ website as well as with a Canada Jetlines boarding pass at the brand’s car rental locations in Canada. Hertz will also periodically offer special promotions and exclusive car rental benefits to the airline's passengers.

“We’re honoured to partner with such a globally recognized brand and trusted car rental provider,” stated Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines. “As we seek to continuously elevate our offerings, Canada Jetlines is excited to provide travellers with top-tier car rental options at the best available rates.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Canada Jetlines to provide their customers with exceptional service and a variety of rental vehicles to fit their needs,” said Adnan Manzur, Senior Director of Operations-Canada Region. “Together, we are committed to providing a seamless air-to-ground travel experience.”

The partnership announcement follows news that Canada Jetlines confirmed a new route out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with direct service to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), starting December 2022. The new route aims at providing more accessible travel within Canada, connecting the lower mainland and southern Ontario, operating twice weekly.

Canada Jetlines has recently received approval from Transport Canada that will permit it to carry cargo on flights and has signed up GO Above and Beyond Inc. to act as its sales agent for all cargo services.

“We are pleased to announce our cargo sales and service agreement with GO Above and Beyond. We look forward to a successful partnership that will allow Canada Jetlines to provide air cargo belly space on all our routes,” shared Brad Warren, Chief Operating Officer of Canada Jetlines. “As we continue to expand our network, Canada Jetlines will be well positioned to offer an attractive solution for shippers seeking air cargo space.”

“There is a strong demand for air cargo space, GO Above and Beyond is looking forward to work with Canada Jetlines to provide shippers with a new option to accommodate their needs and provide Canada Jetlines with incremental revenue,” says Gary Ogden, President of GO Above and Beyond Inc.

Canada Jetlines says first international route will be Toronto to Las Vegas

Canada Jetlines has confirmed its first international nonstop service out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Las Vegas, Nevada through Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

The carrier’s first route into the United States is scheduled to launch on January 19, 2023 with multiple frequencies per week. The new service from Toronto will be Jetlines’ third nonstop route to serve Canadians. Flights will commence in January 2023, with travel now on sale via Jetlines.com. Operation of these flights are subject to final Federal Aviation Administration approval.

“We are incredibly excited to launch Canada Jetlines’ international services with a route to the entertainment capital of the world,” shared Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Canada Jetlines. “As we continue to expand our international network with our first route into the U.S., we look forward to beginning services in such a coveted tourist and convention destination such as Las Vegas.”

Canada Jetlines will operate this with its growing fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, including its recently announced second aircraft which is expected to be delivered by this December. The announcement follows news that Canada Jetlines will commence Airbus A320 service from Toronto to Vancouver in December 2022.

This new service will complement the airlines’ operations of biweekly flights, operating Thursdays, and Sundays out of Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC) from 07:55am -- EST 10:10am MST and returns from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto (YYZ) 11:40am MST – 17:20 EST.

Visit Jetlines.com to book travel and follow Canada Jetlines on all social media platforms and keep up with #CanadaJetlines for the latest news. Travellers can reserve vacation packages with preferred travel agents, who can earn up to 10% commission on all base fares, when contracted directly with Canada Jetlines.

Canada Jetlines gets approval to operate U.S. routes

Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd, the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, has confirmed the United States Department of Transportation has granted economic authority to serve the U.S. This exemption is effective immediately and will be replaced by a permanent foreign air carrier permit. Canada Jetlines requires Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approvals before it can start operating to the United States and expects this process to be completed before the end of the year.

The announcement follows Canada Jetlines’ confirmation of a new route out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with direct service to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), starting December 2022. The new route aims at providing more accessible travel within Canada, connecting the lower mainland and southern Ontario, operating twice weekly with frequency increasing before the new year.

"We are looking forward to expand our international network, as the U.S. is a top market for Canadian travelers” stated Eddy Doyle, President & CEO Canada Jetlines. “With the winter months fast approaching, we know sun destinations will be a priority for leisure travel and we intend to announce our first international destination later this month.”