Company Announces Donation Initiative in Response to Hurricane Melissa

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact, Air Canada Vacations has announced a special humanitarian initiative launching on Giving Tuesday to support recovery efforts in affected communities across Jamaica.

For every vacation package booking made on December 2 and 3, 2025, Air Canada Vacations will donate $10 per paying passenger to the Sandals Foundation Hurricane Relief Mission, helping to provide much-needed aid and assistance to those affected by Hurricane Melissa.

“We are committed to standing with our partners during these challenging times,” said Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations. “By working together with our valued customers, travel advisors, and the Sandals Foundation, we are able to bring vital support and relief to the island of Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, helping families and communities rebuild after this disaster.”

The initiative applies to all new bookings, including vacation packages, Flight & Hotel packages, tour packages, and Flight & Cruise packages booked through travel agents or online at aircanadavacations.com. The travel window for these packages extends until October 31, 2026, offering customers flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful difference through their travel choices.

“We are beyond grateful to Air Canada Vacations for joining our efforts to get lives back to normalcy after this disaster. As we continue to meet first relief needs and support hospitals to comfortably care for their patients, we are restoring a sense of stability for children. Over 400 schools are severely affected. We are committed to working alongside Canadian expertise and charities to help rebuild educational spaces for learning, which research shows provides physical and mental support to children that have experienced this level of trauma,” says Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation.

Air Canada Vacations hopes travelers will join them in making a difference this Giving Tuesday. For more information or to book a vacation package, customers can contact their travel agent or visit aircanadavacations.com.

To learn more about the Sandals Foundation, visit sandalsfoundation.org.

About Air Canada Vacations: Celebrating 50 years of making dreams travel, Air Canada Vacations is a leading travel expert that delivers unparalleled travel moments to Canadians. A repeat recipient of the Agents' Choice Award and Travel Pulse Canada Readers’ Choice Award, the tour operator offers expertly curated vacation packages that include allinclusive options, Flight & Hotel packages, tours, cruises, car rentals, excursions, and a variety of activities and experiences. With destinations spanning the globe, including Mexico and the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, and Asia, Air Canada Vacations makes travel easy and memorable for Canadians. For a seamless travel experience, Air Canada Vacations offers enhanced customer service with access to destination representatives in key regions ensuring local service and support throughout the trip. Air Canada Vacations packages include flights on board Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge and the ability to earn and redeem Aeroplan® points. To learn more about making your dreams travel, visit aircanadavacations.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.

About The Sandals Foundation: The Sandals foundation is a registered charity in Jamaica with the Department of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies, a CRA registered charity in Canada, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States and a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England & Wales that was created in March 2009 to continue and expand upon the philanthropic work that Sandals Resorts International has undertaken. It is the culmination of over four decades of dedication to playing a meaningful role in the lives of the communities where we operate across the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation funds projects in three core areas: education, community and the environment. One hundred percent of the monies contributed by the general public to the Sandals Foundation go directly to programs benefiting the Caribbean community. To learn more about the Sandals Foundation, visit online at www.sandalsfoundation.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.