Book on Sunday. Fly on Thursday. And take morning flights if you don’t want to risk delays. Expedia’s 2024 Air Travel Hacks Report was released today, providing the latest essential tips to save travellers time and money on flights, and make air travel less stressful, from when to book, how to avoid cancellations and the best day to depart on your trip. The report comes at a time when travellers are beginning to plan their holiday getaways and are feeling overwhelmed in the process. According to a survey of 1,000 Canadian flyers, Expedia found that 39% reported air travel Read more
September 2023
One of the top visitor destinations in Maui has already opened some of its resorts for visitors, and many others will open soon. A spokeswoman for the Kaanapali Beach Resort Association says a slew of properties will open October 8, and the final resorts should open by October 29. Please practice responsible, mindful tourism, and DO NOT stop on the Lahaina bypass road. It’s not a place to take Instagram photos of YouTube videos. “Remember, all of our properties are housing their employees and other citizens of Lahaina that lost their homes and family members as well Read more
Air Canada was recognized with a Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2024 Awards Ceremony held Wednesday night in Long Beach, California. This marks the fifth time in six years the airline has been awarded an APEX Five Star rating which is based on customer feedback. “On behalf of the more than 36,000 employees at Air Canada, we thank our customers and APEX for recognizing us with a Five Star Global Airline award,” said Mark Nasr, Air Canada’s Executive Vice President, Marketing & Digital and President of Aeroplan. “We have made significant investments in Read more
Porter Airlines is stretching its coast-to-coast network further with the inauguration today of service in Victoria, BC. Daily flights between Toronto Pearson Airport represent another link in a growing network of routes the airline has introduced this year with its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The 132-seat plane features a two-by-two configuration, offering all passengers no middle seats and greater personal space. Free, fast, streaming-quality WiFi is also available, with the ability to watch and listen to personal subscription services on multiple devices. A library of movies and TV shows provides additional in-flight entertainment options Porter’s distinct service includes complimentary beer Read more
New research has discovered the most picturesque landscapes in America, with Lake Tahoe taking the top spot. Experts at Storyboards used Instagram data to analyze the number of hashtags for various landscapes in America to discover which of those are the most picturesque. Placing first on the list of the most picturesque landscapes in America is Lake Tahoe, with 2,986,225 Instagram hashtags. Situated on the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is the clearest lake in the U.S., with a 99.994% purity. There are many outdoor activities to partake in there, from hiking to fishing. There’s also gambling on Read more
