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Return to GST means two tax rates on goods and services

By on April 10, 2013 in Government

As of April 1, 2013, British Columbians reverted to paying a varying percentage of tax that ranges from no tax, five per cent (GST) or twelve per cent (PST), depending on the service or product being bought. Travel services that remain tax exempt: International air travel, Continental U.S. flights excluded, when originating in B.C. International […]

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Stun guns, fireworks and WWII replicas among CATSA discoveries

By on April 10, 2013 in Aviation Organizations

Screening officers at Canada’s major airports screened more than 51-million passengers last year, according to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). While it’s not uncommon for CATSA officers to see bottles of liquid larger than the permitted 100ml or pocket knives in passengers’ carry-on bags, some other discoveries were noteworthy. Not-so-lucky charm. Many people […]

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72-hour visa-free stay tours now available in Beijing

By on April 10, 2013 in Air China

On January 1, 2013, Beijing started a 72-hour visa-free stay policy for citizens from 45 countries who hold the visa of, and air ticket to, a third country or region. In response, Air China and a number of domestic travel operators have jointly introduced innovative “Beijing 72-hour visa-free stay” excursions of one to three days […]

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Transat to add B737 aircraft to fleet

By on April 10, 2013 in Air Transat

  Starting in 2014, Air Transat plans to operate its own flights from Canada to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida. The airline will add five Boeing 737 narrow-body jets to its fleet, which currently comprises Airbus 310 and A330 wide-body aircraft. Since 2003, Transat has contracted other companies to provide planes for […]

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WestJet, Virgin Arlines among companies pulling April Fool pranks

By on April 10, 2013 in WestJet

April Fool’s Day is known for the execution of a variety of hoaxes and practical jokes by individuals, newspapers and organizations. And this year was no exception, with companies from Google to Virgin Airlines posting what appeared to be serious stories. Google kicked off the April 1 prank-pulling day when it announced it would be […]

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