An airline pilot has revealed why you’re told to switch off your phone before a flight and why it matters. Turning your smartphone onto airplane mode or switching it off entirely may seem like common practice to some on a flight but failing to do so could impact the journey in a way you might … Read more
By the end of this year, Terminal 4 will have a new check-in row that will facilitate fast and easy travel through self-service check-in kiosks and automated bag drops. The new facilities will increase the terminal’s check-in volume by approximately 15 per cent and will accommodate up to 2,500 passengers per hour. Terminal 1’s east … Read more
England fans are scrambling to get flights to Germany after the Three Lions survived a scare against Switzerland to progress in the Euro 2024 tourament. The dramatic penalty win for Gareth Southgate’s side means England will face the Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday as they seek to secure a place in the final. Return flights … Read more
It’s the last thing you want to think about when you’re going on your summer holiday. You’ve made it through passport control and security, had a wander round the duty free and now you’re buckled in and ready for take-off. But if you’re a nervous flyer – or just someone who likes to be a … Read more
If there’s anything people can agree on these days, it’s that flying sucks. And between the delays and cancellations, extreme turbulence, and jets literally falling apart in the sky, it seems that some people have had about enough of flying experiences getting ostensibly worse instead of better. Which may partially explain the online roasting of WestJet’s new UltraBasic fare, where … Read more
Boeing, a giant in the aircraft manufacturing business, is investing $240 million as part of a partnership with the Quebec government to create an aerospace innovation zone in the Montreal area. The total investments for the project are worth $415 million. The Quebec government is contributing $85 million. Premier François Legault and Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon unveiled the project Tuesday during an annual … Read more
Adventurous travelers seeking beauty and budget thrills should look no further than Guatemala: a friendly country that remains largely unexplored by many Americans, but can be reached in as little as six hours from Denver. A question I fielded several times before my late February trip: Why Guatemala? My partner and I have made a … Read more
If you’ve got a bike, there’s a good chance it’s set up with a derailleur at the rear and a bunch of gears to help you cycle more efficiently. And while that derailleur might be controlled by cables, hydraulics or even electronics, it’s usually down to you to set it in the right place. However, … Read more
WestJet chief executive officer Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized Thursday for incidents where the airline failed to accommodate people living with disabilities, saying he hopes to improve travel accessibility. “To our guests who didn’t have a good travel experience with us, we are sincerely sorry, and we are committed in doing better,” von Hoensbroech said during a House of Commons transport committee … Read more
Lawmakers took Air Canada’s CEO to task on Monday over “shocking” and “scandalous” failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities. At a House of Commons committee hearing on services for Canadians with disabilities, chief executive Michael Rousseau faced a barrage of questions over reports of passenger mistreatment during the past year. Vice-chair Tracy Gray cited … Read more
