Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, continues to expand into the United States with the announcement of two new U.S. destinations: New York City and Chicago. Service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport will begin on April 7 and to Chicago O’Hare International Airport on May 17. “We’re working hard to continue our rapid expansion into the U.S., and we’re delighted to announce these exciting new U.S. destinations,” said Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines. “Flair’s ultra-low fares will make it easier to take in a Broadway show in New York or enjoy a beautiful summer’s Read more
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Today’s travel news roundup looks at Canada’s first Club Med resort in Charlevoix, Quebec. We also have news on Flair Airlines expanding into western Newfoundland and news about Porter’s plans to add service to eight U.S. cities, including Nashville. CLUB MED CHARLEVOIX NOW OPEN Club Med has officially opened the doors to its first Canadian four-season mountain resort, Club Med Québec Charlevoix. As of today, guests can stay in one of the 302 rooms including an Exclusive Collection (5 star) space with 25 suites. With stunning waterfront panoramas and sweeping views of the scenic St. Lawrence River, this 4-trident (4 Read more
Nearly six in ten Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But which states have the highest rates? As it turns out, some of the states Canadians love to visit the most are doing the best in terms of vaccinations and other COVID-related stats. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics; including rates of COVID-19 transmission, positive testing, hospitalizations and death, as well as the share of the eligible population getting vaccinated. Topping the charts was the District of Columbia, with a five-metric score of 91.30, followed by Connecticut at 86.64 and Rhode Island Read more
Mayors of Canadian and U.S. border cities are pushing the Canadian government to jettison COVID testing requirements it says are both overly expensive and unnecessary. Mayors from the likes of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Windsor, Sarnia, and Niagara Falls, New York, as well as upstate New York Congressman Brian Higgins, gathered for a virtual press event on Monday to denounce the current rules implemented by the Trudeau government in Ottawa. In a tidy symbolic note, the event was held just hours after the U.S. government opened its land borders to fully vaccinated residents of Canada and Mexico, as well as opening Read more
As of November 8, international travellers may return to the United States with proof of full vaccination. This marks a major milestone in our country’s recovery—and it’s a moment you don’t want to miss in New York City. Review the full details of the requirements now so you can start planning your comeback. Here are some things to know before you go. EVERY BROADWAY SHOW YOU CAN SEE RIGHT NOW A hallmark of NYC’s resurgence, it’s “lights up” on Broadway once again. Plan a trip soon to see show-stopping classics, revivals and debuts on New York City’s world-class stages. Here Read more
