Canadian airline offering more storage space
Air Canada announced that it will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, giving customers more overhead storage space. The first aircraft to receive the new bins are scheduled to be delivered early in 2026. The A220 Airspace cabin features new XL bins, increasing the overhead capacity […]
Canada issues new travel advisories
If you’re travelling outside the country, health and safety are often top of mind. Before setting off, it’s always wise to check whether your destination has any travel advisories or warnings. Here are some Canadian government travel advisories that are currently in effect for popular destinations. Spain The Canadian government is warning travellers to “exercise a high […]
More direct way for Canadian seniors to travel
Air Canada is marking the inauguration of its newest international flights linking Vancouver and Manila, solidifying the airline’s presence in Southeast Asia and supporting Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The launch of service to Manila also positions Air Canada as the North American airline serving the most destinations non-stop in Southeast Asia. Celebrations at the airline’s YVR Pacific hub were held on April 1 and again prior to the […]
App helps Canadian seniors find good prices
Skyscanner’s app will now highlight prices that drop by 20% each day (compared to the last seven days). With Skyscanner relentlessly on the hunt for DROPS across the globe, Canadian travellers can feel confident they’ll never miss a deal again. Scouring more than 80 billion prices every day, Skyscanner’s new app-exclusive feature, DROPS, helps travellers find […]
Canadian seniors paying too much at airports
Canadian air travel is plagued by higher ticket prices, poorer service, and limited consumer choice due to ineffective and outdated federal policies, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan public policy think-tank. “As Canadian travellers know all too well, airfares in Canada are higher than in other countries, but by aligning federal […]
New flights from Canada to Mexico City
WestJet announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing Calgary’s position as a key hub for the airline’s global network. “WestJet’s continued investment in popular sun destinations had made us the gateway between Canada and Mexico, bolstering both countries vital commercial and […]
Canadians overwhelmed by travel booking
Skyscanner, the world-leading travel app, today reveals new insights to help travellers tackle the overwhelming process of vacation planning. In partnership with neurology doctor and neuroscientist, Dr. Faye Begeti, Skyscanner has identified the modern travel woe “Wanderlost” – the paralyzing feeling of being lost in a sea of choices, the pursuit of perfection, and the […]
Canadian seniors offered cheap flights to Europe
Air Transat, voted 2024 World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, announces a new exclusive non-stop route between Toronto (YYZ) and Berlin (BER). The service will operate from June 19 to October 24, 2025, with two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. Following the recent announcement of a new route to Valencia, Air Transat now adds Berlin to its range of […]
New hot spot to travel to for Canadian seniors
WestJet is celebrating the inauguration of service between Toronto and Grenada with the departure of WS2522 at 7:30 a.m. ET. To commemorate the milestone, WestJet and the Grenada Tourism Authority celebrated with live entertainment, giveaways and formal remarks gate side at Toronto Pearson International Airport. “Launching service between Grenada and Toronto reinforces the WestJet Group’s title as Canada’s leading leisure airline. This connection expands access to […]
New Canadian flights to a warm place
WestJet is celebrating the inauguration of its service to Tulum with the departure of WS2320 from Calgary at 8:55 a.m. MST and WS2034 from Toronto at 9:00 a.m. EST. The airline continues to bolster its extensive portfolio of sun destinations this winter, reaffirming its position as Canada’s leisure champion with new services to unique destinations. “WestJet is pleased to further enhance our connections to sun destinations […]
