Now that the U.S. has lifted its COVID testing requirements, San Francisco is now that much easier to get to for Canadians looking to experience one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the United States. San Francisco was named the “Best City in the World” by Time Out in 2021. A host of direct flights will bring Canadians to the temperate climate that makes San Francisco a year-round favourite – never too cold, and never too hot – which will be a welcomed escape as the summer heats up! Effective public transportation, walkability, and a bike-friendly environment also Read more
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A new poll from suggests rising fuel costs will keep Canadians close to home this Canada Day weekend. But not everyone is convinced they really mean it. A CheapOair.ca Canada Day Survey found that a majority of Canadians (52%) stated that they would be staying home for Canada Day, and roughly 27% said that they would only drive a short distance. With gas prices setting records for all-time highs, it is not surprising that people are being more selective with their driving. More than 70% of respondents stated that the out-of-control gas prices have affected their Canada Day plans. “It’s Read more
Swoop is celebrating four years in the air with two great new destinations; New York City and Deer Lake, Newfoundland. The ultra-low-cost airline kicked off festivities today with two inaugural flights departing from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Swoop flight WO370 arrived in Deer Lake, NL at 11:40 a.m. local time, and Swoop flight WO750 landed for the very first time in the Big Apple, at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, at 10:15 a.m. local time. Since the airline’s first flight on June 20, 2018, Swoop has proudly served over four million travellers, connected Canadians to 33 destinations in Read more
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 41% of them say record-high prices at the pump will greatly impact their decisions to travel in the next six months, up from 32% in May. And 36% of travelers report that higher fuel costs and ticket prices are reducing the likelihood of booking air travel for the rest of this year. “High gas and jet fuel prices are disrupting travel plans for this summer and fall,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. “Predictions of even higher fuel costs in future, if accurate, could do significant Read more
With many now planning their summer road trips, Premier Inn has researched Pinterest and Google search data for various routes around the world to reveal which road trips are inspiring the most wanderlust this year. The number of Pinterest boards and Google searches were counted and compared for road trips in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. When it comes to holiday research and inspiration, Pinterest is one of the places where travel dreams are shared, with Pinterest boards revealing plenty about people’s future travel plans. Similarly, many holidaymakers turn to Google when researching Read more
