Global X and the new Canadian carrier Canada Jetlines are looking to launch their first partnership in the sale of public charter flights between Toronto and Florida.
This is the first agreement between the two companies since Global X completed the split-off from the new Canadian airline operator in June 2021. Under the terms of the agreement, Canada Jetlines Vacations will jointly market and sell airline tickets on Global X charter flights for a six-week period.
The initial flights will depart from Global X’s home base of Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Toronto, Canada. Florida is a favorite sun and beach destination for Canadian tourists, and both carriers will compete against other carriers such as Air Canada and its subsidiary Air Canada Rouge, WestJet, Sunwing Airlines, Flair Airlines, Air Transat and American Airlines, most of which have a strong presence in the Florida-Canada market.
Global X and Canada Jetlines plan to start selling tickets by December 2021 and begin operations in March 2022. The flights will be operated with Global X’s Airbus A320 ceo aircraft and both companies expect to receive all final regulatory approvals, including Canada Jetlines Vacation’s approval and registration with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO).
Canada Jetlines plans to operate with an A320 aircraft of its own but is still awaiting completion of the necessary governmental requirements and approvals.
«The alliance between the two airlines allows us to fly between us to open new charter routes, provide additional capacity at certain peak periods for each airline and maximize the benefits of the two networks. We look forward to flying these charter routes for our partner as the initial step in the expansion of our alliance» said Ed Wegel, President and CEO of Global X.
«Canada Jetlines Vacations’ ability to contract with Global X to operate flights to Florida this coming winter is exciting news for Canada Jetlines. Partnering with Global X allows us the flexibility to react quickly and open routes and charter flights that would not be otherwise available» said Eddy Doyle, CEO of Canada Jetlines.
