To mark the 400th anniversary of his death, the Stratford-upon-Avon home where William Shakespeare lived for the last 19 years of his life and wrote some of his greatest works has been re-imagined as a new heritage destination that will open publicly in July 2016. When William Shakespeare was a small boy growing up in Stratford-upon-Avon […]

Cathay Pacific gives Vancouver high school students opportunity for aviation industry career experience
Applications are now open for the Cathay Pacific’s I Can Fly Vancouver program. The eight-week course gives Grade 11 students with a passion for aviation the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the airline industry with Skytrax 2015 World Airline Awards Best Trans-Pacific Airline, Cathay Pacific Airways. Students of the program have access […]

Boeing launches flight test phase of 737 MAX 8
On January 29, 2016, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 took to the skies for the first time. This marked the beginning of a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. With the latest technology LEAP-1B engines from CFM International and Boeing-designed Advanced Technology winglets, the first member of the 737 MAX family completed a […]

Year of the Monkey brings Cathay Pacific fare deals
The Year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac promises mischief, adventure and fun and Cathay Pacific is giving travellers the opportunity to do just that with the chance to book a trip of a lifetime. From now until February, 14, 2016, Cathay Pacific is offering savings between 15-20 per cent off Economy Class airfares […]

Canada expands air agreement with China
An expanded Canada-China Air Transport Agreement that allows for new air services between additional cities in both countries is now in effect and available for use by airlines. This agreement with China will increase the numbers of cities Canadian and Chinese airlines can serve from 12 to 18 in the other partner’s territory. China is […]

Aeromexico signs codeshare agreement with WestJet
Aeromexico and WestJet, which have had an interline relationship since December 2011, have signed a new codeshare agreement. The agreement will give Aeromexico’s customers enhanced connecting service via Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal to more than 10 Canadian destinations including Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax, Deer Lake and St. John’s, among others. The agreement provides WestJet […]

NewLeaf temporarily postpones service while the Canadian Transportation Agency completes review of aviation licensing regulations
NewLeaf Travel Company, which launched its website on Jan. 6, 2016, selling airline tickets to seven Canadian destinations, is temporarily postponing sales of airline tickets pending a Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) review of licensing regulations for Indirect Air Service Providers. NewLeaf will also refund all credit card transactions for reservations that were scheduled to begin […]

Tumbler Ridge named a UNESCO Global Geopark
Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia has joined an international group of 120 geological areas that have received a UNESCO Global Geopark designation. Areas that receive this designation from UNESCO are those considered to have a geological heritage of international significance. According to UNESCO, such sites “strive to raise awareness of geodiversity and promote protection, […]

Air Canada signs agreement with its flight attendants
On November 17, 2015, Air Canada welcomed confirmation by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) that its members have ratified an agreement on collective agreement terms for 10 years. CUPE represents approximately 6,500 flight attendants at Air Canada and 700 at Air Canada rouge. The agreement, which is subject to certain openers over the […]

New trilateral travel agreement between Canada, U.S. and Mexico
Good news for frequent travellers between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico—a trilateral agreement between the three countries will make travel between the three countries more efficient. Public Safety Canada has joined the Department of Homeland Security and the Secretariat of Governance of Mexico in outlining the first steps toward the creation of a North American […]

Uclulet fishing adventure includes eagles and whales
By David Wishart Oak Bay Marine Group has added top-of-the range, eight-metre Kingfisher vessels to its fleet of nine vessels at Ucluelet’s Canadian Princess Resort on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Ideal for up to four, the Kingfishers are specifically designed to operate in the offshore marine waters of B.C.’s remote, rugged West Coast […]









