The CBC reports that the backlog of complaints to the Canadian Transportation Agency related to delayed or cancelled flights or lost luggage has ballooned to more than 30,000 — up from 18,000 this summer — but the number may have peaked. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) — a quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator tasked with settling disputes between airlines and customers — has been dealing with a massive number of air passenger complaints since new regulations came into force in 2019 that require an airline to compensate passengers when a flight is delayed or cancelled for a reason that is within Read more
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Cyber Monday deals are here for WestJet, Air Canada and Air Transat. Air Canada is offering up to 30% off on air fares on flights within Canada and to the U.S. and Sun destinations. They also are offering $50 savings on flights to Europe, South America, and Asia. Bookings must be made today (Monday, Nov. 28, 2022) for travel until June 30, 2023. They have 1,000 bookings at 30% off using the promo code 22CYBER30 and 2,000 bookings at 25% off using the promo code 22CYBER25. There are unlimited bookings at 20% off using the promo code 22CYBER20. WestJet is Read more
This was posted on my site following a trip to Jamaica a few years ago. JAMAICA – Almost everyone knows Montego Bay. Ditto for Ocho Rios and Negril. But for many visitors, Portland Parish in the north eastern end of Jamaica is almost unknown. Which is a shame, because it’s one of the most captivating and beguiling areas of this beautiful country; a region of quiet, almost empty beaches, excellent food and outstanding, independent hotels. Here’s one frequent visitor’s suggestions on great things to see and do in Portland Parish and northeast Jamaica. BEACHES Boston Bay is a true gem; Read more
With 15 acres of tropical gardens, swimming pools and white sand beach, the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino has always been known as a great place to relax. Now, in this age of business and leisure being blurred into “bleisure,” it sounds like a great place to relax AND work. I had a chance to chat with marketing manager Melissa Michaane the other day about a resort and an island I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting just yet. The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino was the first hotel to debut on Palm Beach in 1959. The resort Read more
Southern Ontario residents will soon have new ways to fly to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Starting this December, customers hailing from Kitchener-Waterloo can get more out of their tropical escapes with the addition of two weekly direct flights to Sunwing’s 2022-2023 winter schedule. With easy access to the sun and sand in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Varadero, Cuba from the Region of Waterloo International Airport, plus a range of resorts to suit all travel styles, residents have everything they need for an unforgettable getaway. “Our relationship with Waterloo International Airport has remained strong since 2009 and we are Read more
