Canada Jetlines, the new, “all-Canadian leisure carrier,” announced today that it will begin operations out of Toronto Pearson International Airport. They have a targeted start date in the summer of 2022. Canada Jetlines will operate out of the airport with a fleet of airbus family aircraft, starting with the A320. Canada Jetlines will operate to international destinations throughout the U.S., Mexico, Caribbean, and domestic cities in Canada. Charter Operations are targetted to commence in the summer of 2022. “This is an exciting day for Canada Jetlines as we name Toronto Pearson as our primary travel hub, in preparation for summer Read more
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In a move that could boost Canadian tourism, Canada has been promoted from level four to level three in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s country ratings system for COVID-19. The Atlanta-based group, which makes travel recommendations for U.S. residents, made the change earlier this week. Level four suggests “very high” COVID levels and recommends against travel to the destination, to level three, which suggests “high” COVID levels but doesn’t recommend against travel. Instead, there’s merely a travel advisory for level three countries. “Make sure you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to Read more
Air Transat offers Canadian travellers the opportunity to take advantage of low fares on a selection of flights, including four exciting new routes, from both Montreal and Quebec City. This includes flights from Montreal to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. It’s the perfect opportunity to get away to the U.S. or Europe this summer! Montreal – Miami from $299 (all flights round trip) Montreal – San Francisco from $399 Montreal – Los Angeles from $399 Quebec City – London from $599 Montreal – London from $679 Montreal – Amsterdam from $679 Quebec City – Paris from $679 In addition, Read more
WestJet is celebrating a milestone in recovery with its highest single-day guest count since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the airline is expected to fly an estimated 48,000 guests on more than 450 flights. “Today’s milestone is a direct reflection of our guest’s desire to return to the skies and their renewed confidence in air travel,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of WestJet. “This is a strong signal for demand and the recovery of our industry as we look ahead to the busy summer travel season.” This summer, WestJet is set to return its network to near pre-pandemic levels, Read more
As COVID–19 restrictions are lifted and more and more Canadians look to travel abroad, the government of Canada says it’s making it easier to renew your passport. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, today announced the expansion of the simplified renewal application process for Canadian passports. Beginning today, March 31, Canadians in Canada and abroad can now use the simplified process to renew an expired passport as long as it was issued within the last 15 years. The Trudeau government said the simplified process Read more
