FAA SAYS IT MUST DO BETTER AFTER DEADLY DC AIR COLLISION
by Staff Writer - The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told Congress during a hearing Thursday about a midair collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people that the agency must do more to ensure flying remains safe. “We have to do better,” Chris Rocheleau said. “We have to identify trends, we have to get smarter about how we use data, and when we put corrective actions in place, we must execute them.”
GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS: Canadians job loss anxiety lessens
by Staff Writer - Unemployed clients are bad for business, so it may be some measure of relief that a new poll by Leger is suggesting that Canadians are feeling less anxious about losing their jobs as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pursue his trade war with Canada and much of the world. However, worries persist, including the notion that Canadians are merely growing numb to the everyday chaos.
PORTER-PASCAN PARTNERSHIP BOOSTS EASTERN CDN. CONNECTIVITY
by Staff Writer - A new partnership between Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation will improve access to air travel across Eastern Canada, taking advantage of Porter’s growing North American network and Pascan’s Québec and Maritimes-focused regional flights. Primary connecting airports are in Halifax and Québec City, with other hubs serving as secondary options.
MAPLE LEAF MOMENTS: Syrup season a sweet spot for Canadian agritourism
by Staff Writer - Every morning, Tom Stehr wakes up and heads straight into his maple shop. As he walks through the Huntsville, Ont., building, he passes displays of syrup memorabilia, Canadian flags and maple leaf decor. “I just fell in love with everything about maple,” Stehr says. “It's totally Canadian. It’s iconic.”
COULD A CRUISE REALLY GO ON FOREVER?
by Wallace Immen - It’s so easy to settle into a cruise that you might wonder: “What would it be like to live at sea?” Forget days, or even weeks. Cruise lines are planning voyages that last for two and three seasons. One is selling a year of sailing and there are even companies turning ships into globe-circuiting floating residences.
SUNWING VACATION VAN SURPRISES IN MONTEGO BAY
by Staff Writer - Sunwing’s Vacation Van is back in action. Following its launch in Toronto last fall, the van has gone international, making the journey to Montego Bay, Jamaica, for an activation starring Canadian game show host, Adam Growe (“Cash Cab”).
LISTENING IN: Blue Rodeo, a soundtrack of our lives
by Michael Baginski - By Michael Baginski/ Blue Rodeo needs little introduction. I recall watching them performing at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto in the mid-80s – some 40 years and 16 albums ago. Now the beloved Canadian band – whom many would argue is the best ever – has earned every honour there is in this country, from multiple Junos and a Governor General’s Award to being inducted on the Walk of Fame and having a street named after them in downtown T.O.
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WATCH YOUR STEP: ‘You are a guest,’ American embassies warn visa-seekers
by Staff Writer - Some US embassies in European nations are taking to social media with pointed warnings to would-be visitors: Watch your step. Embassies in at least 17 countries have put up posts featuring images of administration figures, including Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, warning those seeking visas that engaging in behaviour deemed harmful by the government could get deported.
FEDS UPHOLD AIR CANADA ACCESSIBILITY DECISION
by Staff Writer - The Federal Court of Appeal is upholding a decision by the country's transport regulator that aims to boost accessibility for air travellers living with a disability. A judicial tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Air Canada that sought to overturn a requirement to fully accommodate passengers whose wheelchairs are too large to fit through the cargo doors of some aircraft.
EAGER AND OVERWHELMED: Rethinking how to support young business travellers
by Staff Writer - Gen Z is eager to embrace the bounce-back in business travel, but younger travellers are also more likely to feel stressed, experience disruption, and lack clarity on the support their employer provides.
LAS VEGAS SHARES ITS MAGIC ON CANADA MISSION
by Michael Baginski - The Las Vegas Visitor and Convention Authority (LVCVA) is visiting Canada this week, with its Eastern Canada mission concluding in Winnipeg Thursday, following gala events in Montreal and Toronto earlier in the week,
TDC GETS PERSONAL AT CONFERENCE IN SPAIN
by Staff Writer - Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) is hosting its national leadership conference at Club Med Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol this week, with the key theme of personalized development. On hand are owners and managers of franchised and affiliated agencies of the TDC network, regional managers of Transat/Travel agencies, members of the TDC management team, as well as a host of preferred partners.
UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF ARUBA’S BEACHES
by Staff Writer - When travellers think of beach getaways, their first thought may be to spend their days relaxing under the sun, and while white-sand lounging certainly has a place on tropical vacations, it’s not the only way to experience the sands of paradise. With dozens of beaches to explore in Aruba, there’s no limit to what vacationers can do, from ocean exploration to enjoying the lively nightlife.
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