PAX Magazine

4 days ago | news.paxeditions.com | Kathy Buckworth

You never forget your first time. At least, I never will. Sure, I’d heard of Club Med. Who hasn’t heard the song “Hands Up!” – the early-'80s pop hit by music duo Ottawan – without thinking about Club Med? My first time was a visit to their Valmorel ski resort in the French Alps. I was immediately taken in by the positive energy which came through in Club Med’s modern design, affinity for activities, and of course their G.O.’s (Gentile Organizers) – the company’s term for resort team.

1 week ago | news.paxeditions.com | Michael Pihach

Passengers on flights to Türkiye may now face fines if they unbuckle their seat belts, move into the aisle, or open overhead compartments before the aircraft has come to a complete stop after landing. According to new regulations from the country’s civil aviation authority, airlines operating in Türkiye must update their in-flight announcements to instruct passengers to stay seated with seat belts fastened until the plane has reached its final parking position.

1 week ago | news.paxeditions.com | Michael Pihach

The WestJet Group has officially completed its integration of Sunwing Airlines, the company announced Wednesday (May 28). "Completing two airline consolidations in just two years—the first with Swoop in 2024 and now Sunwing—was complex and required coordination across every aspect of our business, from operational, labour, and regulatory areas to experiential and cultural elements," stated Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of the WestJet Group.

1 week ago | news.paxeditions.com | Michael Pihach

WestJet’s CEO believes that air travel in Canada is viewed as a luxury, but argues it should be recognized as an essential service. Speaking to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (May 27), Alexis von Hoensbroech outlined actions Ottawa could take to make air travel more affordable for Canadians, beginning with lowering fees. “Canada is a country that needs air travel more than almost any other country,” said von Hoensbroech, as reported by the Calgary Herald.

2 weeks ago | news.paxeditions.com | Michael Pihach

Tourism Ireland is celebrating the return of WestJet’s non-stop service between St. John’s, Newfoundland and Dublin, Ireland. The St. John's International Airport Authority organized a VIP and media gathering on Thursday (May 22) to mark the start of WestJet’s transatlantic route, which arrives just in time for summer.