WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants have agreed to an “operational wind-down” plan should a strike go ahead as soon as this Sunday. With the clock ticking down, the two sides this week inked an agreement that lays out how to ground planes and get cabin crew back home in the event of a work stoppage.
Immigration Minister Lena Diab says that online passport renewal is now open to all eligible Canadian adults. To qualify, applicants must have an address in Canada, be older than 16 when they got their last passport, and must have received it within the last 15 years, among other criteria.
Transat A.T. Inc. says it has secured up to $150 million in federal aid to help offset the soaring price of jet fuel caused by the Middle East war. The Montreal-based travel company, which runs Air Transat, says the size of the loan will be based on the difference in the cost of fuel between the next few months and the same period last year, ending on Oct. 31.
Trevor Sadler, CEO of interCaribbean Airways, believes what inspires travellers to choose one Caribbean destination over another begins with storytelling.
An uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris threatened to surge again in southwest France on Wednesday – as three firefighters died in Greece and crews across southern Europe confronted a punishing mix of heat, drought and strong winds.
Bavaro Beach is one of the Dominican Republic’s most celebrated stretches of coastline and Grand Palladium’s three Punta Cana properties put guests right at the heart of it. Whether travellers are paddle boarding through crystal-clear waters at the family-friendly Grand Palladium Select Bávaro or setting sail on a catamaran at Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa, every day is shaped by the sea.
Cool is the new hot as luxury travellers abandon the August crush on the Amalfi Coast, trade beach chairs for Arctic lodges and discover that Italy’s best-kept secret is its neighbours, according to new 2026 booking data from Global Travel Collection (GTC).
Rising jet fuel prices, airline route reductions and higher airfares are fuelling concern among international travellers, but destination safety remains the most important factor influencing travel decisions, according to the results of a new Global Rescue SNAP Survey.
By CINDY-LOU DALE/ Few destinations combine spectacular scenery, centuries of history, vibrant traditions and festivals, and year-round sunshine quite like Madeira and Porto Santo. Rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean some 1,000 km. southwest of Lisbon and 600 km. off the coast of Morocco, the Portuguese archipelago offers visitors a fascinating blend of natural beauty and cultural authenticity that has attracted travellers for centuries.
With new additions to its portfolio, IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its continued growth in Canada across a portfolio that now includes more than 200 hotels.
Don’t be fooled by the classic 1942 film bearing its name: there’s nothing antiquated or outdated about Casablanca, “The White City” of Morocco, where history and modernity blend seamlessly.
This week: Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its ‘Funnel Faves Advisor Rewards Program; Internova Travel Group is expanding its investment in sustainable travel education through Green Circle, its companywide sustainability initiative; Collette has released the latest installment of Collette University 201, and First in Service (F1S) welcomes a new president in North America.
Canadians plan to spend an average of 18 hours behind the wheel this summer as road trips dominate the season, according to car rental marketplace Turo, whose Summer Road Trip ’26 report further reveals that that 70% of Canadian road trippers have two or more trips planned.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has opened to motorists after months of controversy over financial aspects of the project. Officials announced in a post on social media that the Howe family crossed first, in honour of the bridge’s Canadian-American hockey namesake.
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain a virus with no approved vaccine or treatment.
Radisson Hotel Group has launched an AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology that aims to redefine how travellers book direct online. The new feature automatically detects lower publicly available rates for Radisson Hotel Group properties on third-party booking platforms and instantly matches them on RadissonHotels.com – removing the need for guests to submit claims, screenshots, or wait for manual approval.
A United Nations committee has voted to inscribe a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites, despite objections from Israel.
By MOIRA SMITH/ My earliest memory of going on safari was when I was a little girl, no more than eight years old. I was born and raised in South Africa, so my family were no strangers to safari. But it was new to me at the time, and I’ll never forget the thrill of seeing life in the bush play out before my very eyes.
The federal government has rejected Ontario’s plan to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport to accommodate jets on a longer runway. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said public consultations on the future of the island airport got feedback on a range of issues including transportation, noise, environmental impacts and quality of life. The government received more than 87,000 responses, he said.
New U.S. Travel Association polling shows the FIFA World Cup tournament underscored that a majority of Americans recognize the unique role international tourism plays in strengthening America’s image and building global allies.
WestJet is offering customers set to fly ahead of a possible strike by the airline’s flight attendants this summer a chance to make one-time changes to their bookings without fees. The airline says the flexible travel policy applies to those planning to travel between July 30 and Aug. 4.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General starting Nov. 1. She will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position.
Designed for guests looking to elevate their journey, Sunwing Vacations is introducing premium cabin on eligible seven-night vacation packages. Available for departures beginning Oct. 1, premium cabin offers enhanced amenities and services in a dedicated cabin at the front of the aircraft.
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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, potentially widening the Iran war as international oil topped $100 a barrel.
Air Canada says workers in its technical operations, maintenance and operational support group have ratified their new contract. The airline says it now has new collective agreements with all of its major unions following the expiration of the previous long-term contracts.
With summer travel and long-haul flights picking up, many passengers are preparing for airport delays, packed cabins, and hours in cramped seats. But one travel issue often gets ignored until arrival: aching legs, stiff hips, swollen feet, and post-flight soreness.
Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer – and his dog – in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn’t wait too long, as the statues are already being swiped.
By WALLACE IMMEN/ Soaring temperatures and drought in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.” While the worst of the heat wave appears to be subsiding, an extended drought and wildfires are forcing changes in itineraries and excursions.
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Last Sunday (July 19) was national ice cream day – hope you had a cone or two to celebrate the “holiday.” The occasion brought to mind the cool Van Halen song, “Ice Cream Man,” a rocked-up version of a tune written and originally recorded by the Chicago blues musician John Brim in 1953.