Kashif Feraz

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. “India is an important market for Air Canada, reflecting longstanding and growing family and trade ties between our two countries. We are thrilled to expand our network to Mumbai and Delhi by building additional scale at our hubs in time for Diwali festivities this fall. With new non-stop flights from Toronto to Mumbai, the addition of new flights to Delhi from Western Canada via London Heathrow,together with the unparalleled connectivity from our robust North American network, we are solidifying Air Canada as the leading airline offering the most travel options between Canada and India. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President –Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada. https://lnkd.in/guxVXF8W The team of Travel Links Magazineand Payal Sahni wishes them for the same. Mark Galardo Air Canada TSX Group Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH) #infostand #travellinkslive #aviation #airlines

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Hot travel topics: The lastest travel news are; - IATA prohibits copra fruit on aircraft due to its potential for spontaneous combustion. - ⁠Ontario, Canada adds 35 new occupations to the list of eligible occupations for permanent residency. - ⁠Japan to launch digital nomad visa. Nomad visa is a permit that allows a person to work remotely in a foreign country. For more travel updates, click the link in our bio to subscribe to our telegram channel🤗 We’re available for your travel requests🫡 . . . #tatagency #tatagencyng #travelexperts #travelnews #newsupdate #travelindustry #business

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What if you could travel the world without ever needing to present a physical document? Digital Travel Credentials (DTCs) are not just a vision for the future—they’re rapidly becoming a reality. In fact, our 2024 Passenger IT Insights report reveals that 75% of travelers are ready to embrace this technology. In his interview with the World Travel & Tourism Council, Jeremy Springall explores how digital identities are reinventing travel, paving the way for a faster, more secure, and stress-free journey for everyone. #DigitalTravel #FutureOfTravel #Innovation #DigitalIdentity

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Business Travel is a balance, of cost effectiveness, quality support and a service second to none, or so I think....:) When I chat with businesses about their travel, one of the things they ask is....how can we save them on their travel costs? There are many ways to answer that question, but to answering accurately, I need to know HOW they travel - fares they purchase, how often they have to change, destination cities frequented, who is travelling, Sales, Exec, or Tech? What I love about the Travel Management team that surrounds myself and my team, is the knowledge and passion they have for travel, and their constant pulse in this industry. It's news like this that can affect your strategic goals. Reach out and let's chat about how your business can have an all-star team like Travel Edge help you manage your travel expense, and better support your travellers, one interaction at a time...:)

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AC Basic fare changes are taking effect Jan 03 2025 onwards If you book a Basic fare on Air Canada for flights within Canada, to the US or Southern destinations such as the Caribbean or Mexico, only a personal item such as a purse or camera bag will be free of charge. You will have to pay for and check in carry-ons as well as checked bags. Fares such as Standard, which include a carry-on and Flex, which include a carry-on and a checked bag, are not affected by these changes and can be a better value even though the base fare will be higher. Airlines worldwide have struggled with more passengers who want to avoid checked bag fees by bringing more carry ons. This slows down boarding and can delay takeoff. Other airlines such as WestJet also have made the same changes to their Basic fares recently as well as other North American airlines.

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In today’s fast-paced world, travellers want quick answers and seamless experiences—and AI-powered travel chatbots are stepping up to make this a reality! Think about planning a trip where you don’t need to dig through endless web pages for recommendations, flight details, or accommodation options. Instead, a smart travel chatbot can handle it all in real-time, understanding your preferences and giving you precisely what you need. From instant itineraries to hidden travel gems, these chatbots are redefining what it means to plan a journey. But it’s more than just convenience—AI-driven travel chatbots are transforming the way we experience the world. Whether you’re a solo traveler or planning a family getaway, these chatbots make travel smoother, more personal, and more inspiring than ever. Where will AI take you next? #TravelTech #AIChatbots #SmartTravel #InnovationInTourism #FutureOfTravel

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Did You Know? AI-powered chatbots like WestJet's "Juliet" already handle up to 74% of customer service requests! Travel Managers can leverage similar tools for seamless 24/7 support, allowing Travelers to get quick answers without delay. See how AI can revolutionize your travel program in our new article: https://loom.ly/dLpcTZQ #JTBBizTravel #AIChatbot #BusinessTravel #CustomerService #JTBBusinessTravel

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Did You Know? AI-powered chatbots like WestJet's "Juliet" already handle up to 74% of customer service requests! Travel Managers can leverage similar tools for seamless 24/7 support, allowing Travelers to get quick answers without delay. See how AI can revolutionize your travel program in our new article: https://loom.ly/dLpcTZQ #JTBBizTravel #AIChatbot #BusinessTravel #CustomerService #JTBBusinessTravel

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Proud to share that Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been recognized as the world's best airline loyalty program by point.me a leader in award availability search across airlines. Following Flying Blue, Air Canada Aeroplan and United Airlines MileagePlus took second and third place, respectively. This ranking, which evaluated 62 airline programs, highlights the ones that offer the best value for consumers, whether they travel frequently or not. The evaluation was based on nine factors, with key metrics including ease of earning miles (25%), redemption rates (20%), availability on partner airlines (15%), and ease of booking (12.5%). #loyalty #airline #FlyingBlue #travel #frequentflyerprograms #skyteam https://lnkd.in/em_j6Hr3

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Travel Industry experts are speaking at #OutperformwithPROS? Hear Richard Cleaz-Savoyen, Managing Director, Revenue Optimization explain how Air Canada is strategizing and building the path to offers and orders. Do you have the following questions: -What are key considerations? -How are airlines reorganizing to meet the needs of modern retailing? -What learnings can be shared? Join us at this event to hear all the insights to help drive profitable growth in your business! 📆 May 20-22, 2024 📍 Orlando, FL 🔗 pros.com/outperform Welcome to #GenerationAI - let's embrace the future, to be part of the narrative. #PROSAI #Travel #RevenueManagement

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#AirTransat has made changes its fare classes for new bookings starting August 8 – specifically for domestic and U.S. flights. #transat #aviation #aviationnews #airtravel #travelindustrynews

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Top Tips for Flying with Budget Airlines and Booking Budget Fare Classes in Canada: https://lnkd.in/gr3Mg7PD #CheapFlights #BudgetAirlines #CheapFares #LastMinuteDeals

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Frequent travellers know the value of being well-informed about each aspect of their journey. That’s why Fly+ is equipped with a centralized Info Hub that offers real-time updates every step of the way. ​ Whether it’s flight updates, transportation schedules or check-in times, Fly+ keeps your passengers in the loop proactively. Revolutionize the way your passengers travel for good, with Fly+. ​ Learn more by visting  https://lnkd.in/d74WKgSE or sending us an email at [email protected] ​ #TravelTech #RemoteCheckIn #RealTimeUpdates 

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UN Tourism and Amadeus report continued growth in travel to the Americas A new report released today by Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism reveals continued growth in demand for travel to destinations across the Americas, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. According to data from Amadeus' Navigator360, North America continues to be the most popular and searched for destination in the region, seeing 13% growth in September to December compared to the same period last year. Central America has seen similar growth (12%) as travelers look for sun. The third report in the series, Travel Insights: Focus on Americas, September to December 2024, highlights the top travel trends for the region and is designed to support National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) and National Tourism Organizations (NTOs), Destination Management #Travelwithpurpose #SustainableTourism #Responsibletravel #ourglobalgoal #Ecotourism #AmadeusITgroup #FutureTechnology

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The latest report from Amadeus and UN Tourism highlights the continued growth of tourism in the Americas in the second half of 2024. According to data from Amadeus’ Navigator360™, North America continues to be the most popular and searched for destination, seeing 13% growth from last year. There is a notable uplift in interest in the US from China and Japan as travel restrictions ease and air connectivity improves. Read today's press release for more: https://hubs.la/Q02VJgY00

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Travellers Overwhelmed – Need for Travel Advisors Soars! Travel booking is more complex than ever, and travel advisors are crucial. 🔹 58% of travellers feel overwhelmed by choices. 🔹 56% find airline offers confusing. 🔹 71% worry about getting the best deal. Canadian travellers can relate! Key Insights: Air travel options: 500 in 2010 to 10,000+ today. 80% find fare comparisons time-consuming. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/z30250SK8jz

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