While women travel for many of the same reasons as men do, their social concerns, as well as their health and safety needs, are very different. For example, female travellers may be more directly affected by religious and societal beliefs in some countries. What steps can women wayfarers take to avoid sexual harassment? How can […]
Geneva heads the 2014 Club Sandwich Price Index
Geneva, Switzerland has retained the top spot as the most expensive city in the world to order a club sandwich, at an average of US$32.60, according to research released by Hotels.com. A club sandwich, also called a clubhouse sandwich, is a sandwich with toasted bread that is filled with chicken or turkey, bacon, egg, lettuce […]
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YVR’s latest border kiosks new feature biometric technology
YVR’s home-grown, industry-leading border solution is now equipped with the latest biometric technology, which allows eligible international travellers from 38 countries that do not require U.S. entry visas to use BorderXpress. Passengers from these countries, including Australia, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom, can now enjoy a streamlined border entry process, previously only available to […]
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Daily Air Canada rouge Vancouver-Honolulu/Maui winter service
Air Canada’s existing year-round non-stop service from Vancouver to Honolulu and Maui, currently operated by Air Canada, will be converted to daily Air Canada rouge Boeing 767-300ER service, effective November 21 and December 1, 2014, respectively. Air Canada will continue to evaluate future market opportunities as new aircraft are introduced into its mainline fleet […]
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Calin Rovinescu, named IATA chairman
Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada, has been named chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) by the associations Board of Governors for a one-year term. Rovinescu succeeds Richard H. Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, whose one-year term has expired. Rovinescu joined Air Canada in 2000 as executive vice president, corporate […]
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Philippine Airlines to switch from Boeing to Airbus for Vancouver route, eyes expansion of Canadian flight frequency
With the recent upgrading of Philippines Airlines to Category 1 rating by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the airline will deploy its fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to the U.S. mainland for non-stop flights. As such, effective September 1, 2014, Philippine Airlines existing Manila-Vancouver-Toronto route will be switched to the use of Airbus A340-300 aircraft. […]
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WTTC urges Canadian Government to regard Travel & Tourism industry more seriously
Canada’s tourism taxes, visa policies and cuts to key national marketing budgets are inhibiting its Travel and Tourism growth. That was the message from David Scowsill, president and CEO of The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), as the organization unveiled its Annual Economic Impact 2014 Canada Report last month. WTTC’s report shows that Canada […]
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Transat to offer Bistro-style menu on its southern routes
Effective June 1, 2014, Air Transat will offer a new Bistro menu on flights to Sun destinations and the United States. Passengers in Economy will be able to personalize their onboard meal with a variety of pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers. Air Transat says this selection of bistro-style meals will be sold at affordable prices. A […]
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Concorde MSN1 at its new home
One of the first Concorde jetliners built at Toulouse, France has made its final voyage with the aircraft’s ground transfer to the Airbus-supported Aeroscopia museum site at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. Designated MSN1, this Concorde made its last flight in April 1985, returning to Toulouse after a career that included a full range of test and development […]
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Complimentary cell phone parking now available at YVR
Drivers who visit YVR to pick up travellers can now enjoy 30 minutes of complimentary parking. Drivers simply follow the road signs to the Cell Phone Waiting Area and park until they receive the “I’m ready” text or phone call from their incoming traveller. Once alerted, drivers can then proceed to the Arrivals curb to […]
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New Goodyear blimp’s first flight
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s newest blimp took to the skies on Monday March 17, 2014, for its maiden flight. Aided by a tail wind, the blimp’s speed on its maiden flight eclipsed 128 kilometres per hour. The test flight was part of a comprehensive training program Goodyear pilots and crew will undergo over […]
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From Lodestarts to Jets: Photo history of AC/TCA airline
