Whether planning for the upcoming school break or simply needing an escape from the cold, Canadians can take advantage of exclusive savings on their winter getaways during Sunwing’s Winter Blues Sale, on now until February 26, 2023. Eligible for travel by April 30, 2023, customers can do more of what they love in the destinations they can’t wait to visit with a variety of Sunwing all inclusive packages suited to family-friendly and adults only vacations. “With winter in full force, we know our customers are dreaming about an escape to the sun and, with the launch of our Winter Blues Read more
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Canadian airlines could soon face tougher rules for delays and cancellations, a top official in the Justin Trudeau government says. Speaking in the wake of a bad bout of holiday travel chaos that left hundreds of Canadians stranded over Christmas and New Year’s, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says the country’s recently-updated air passenger protection rules could be in for more changes that would help consumers. Alghabra told the CBC he’s looking at rules that would put the onus on airlines to deal with complaints, and not force consumers to file complaints with the Canadian Transport Agency (CTA). “Last summer and Read more
The U.S. on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all travelers from China. But Canada has yet to follow suit. Starting January 5, all travelers to the U.S. from China, Macau and Hong Kong will need to take a COVID-19 test no more than two days before travel and provide a negative test before boarding their flight. The testing applies to anyone two years and older, the CBC reports. Other countries made the move before the U.S., but Canada has yet to take similar action. A spokesperson for Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, said Canada is monitoring COVID-19 case numbers Read more
Just weeks after Hurricane Ian lashed the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tropical Storm Nicole is battering the Atlantic Coast. Heavy winds and massive waves pounded the coast north of Fort Lauderdale today, forcing evacuations and temporarily shutting down Walt Disney World in Orlando. WESH News in Florida said Disney parks closed Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will remain closed until at least noon today (Thursday, Nov. 10). CNN said Universal Orlando Resort also closed Wednesday afternoon. Orlando International Airport was closed as of late Wednesday afternoon, as was Melbourne International. CNN said Palm Beach International Airport and Daytona Beach International Read more
Canadians will soon have a new way to travel between two of the biggest cities north of the border. Starting in December 2022, Canada Jetlines will begin flights between Vancouver YVR and Toronto Pearson YYZ using an Airbus A320. There will be two flights a week for now. “Following the launch of a successful first route out of Toronto, we look forward to expanding our services into Vancouver ahead of the upcoming holiday travel season,” said Duncan Bureau, chief commercial officer of Canada Jetlines. “We seek to provide Canadian travellers with more convenient travel options and look forward to bringing Read more
