Air Canada has been recognized with the most awards of any Canadian airline at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Canada’s biggest airline won for the world’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge Catering and also the Best Cabin Crew in Canada. The carrier was also named the Most Family Friendly Airline in North America, Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering in North America, and Cleanest Airline in North America. Overall, Air Canada placed higher than any Canadian airlines, coming second in the North American airline ratings. It also came in at 29th in the world ratings, up substantially from number Read more
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WestJet celebrated the departure of its inaugural service between Halifax and Edinburgh on Thursday, June 20, with the departure of WS46 from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) scheduled for 10:35 p.m. local time. The new service marks an important milestone for the WestJet Group as it continues to bolster Halifax’s connectivity this summer. Additionally, the airline celebrated the return of non-stop service between Halifax and Dublin on Wednesday, June 19. WestJet also offers flights from Halifax to London, Gatwick. “Further solidifying our position as Canada’s leading leisure airline, this flight is another milestone in our commitment to enhancing Atlantic Canada’s Read more
Think outside the proverbial gift box this Father’s Day and share with dear old dad an experience not soon forgotten. Giving the gift of an experience gives dad something they cherish — quality time with family. And you don’t have to worry about it being the proper fit or the right colour. “City Cruises in Canada has three amazing and unique cruise experiences in Ontario to share this Father’s Day,” says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. “From the rush of Niagara Falls to the tranquility of the 1000 Islands to the full dining experience along the Read more
Inflation remains a problem for many Canadians. And it’s definitely an issue when it comes to travel. A new report from Flight Centre Travel Group shows that flight fares to major Canadian cities have increased by an average of 14%. The report shows flights between Edmonton and Vancouver are 82% more expensive than a year ago, while flights from Montreal to Toronto cost 36% more than they did at this time in 2023. On the other hand, at least one route – Vancouver to Toronto – showed a slight decrease in price. Here’s Flight Centre’s top Canada Read more
Visitors to Toronto spent a record $8.4 billion last year, money that helped provide jobs for hotel workers, entertainers, restaurant wait staff and so many more. The report on the Economic Impact of Visitors in Toronto, found that 26.5 million visitors arrived in the city of Toronto in 2023, and spent $8.4 billion across a wide range of sectors, including accommodations (26 per cent), local and air transport (26 per cent), dining (24 per cent), shopping (13 per cent), and entertainment (11 per cent). Beyond this direct spending, the effects of induced and indirect spending reach even further into the broader Read more
