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Canada Gets Some Spinoff Airline Action Too, Thanks to WestJet

Where: Canada
January 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM | by | Comments (0)

A new airline might just be headed around the Great White North before too long, as WestJet eyes the possibility of sending some new planes into the skies as part of a brand new airline. Apparently they’re sick of losing business to Air Canada and Porter Airlines, so it might just be time to fight back.

By this time next year, the plans could be in place for WestJet’s new regional airline. Head honchos at the carrier are already explaining that such a move would just be the next step WestJet needs, and that it would be a “natural evolution.” They haven’t made any decisions or placed any orders just yet, but they’re already thinking about ordering up some of those snazzy Bombardier Q400 turboprops to fly into smaller cities and markets.

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Strong Winds Could Cause Your Flight to Stop for Gas in Canada

Where: Canada
January 13, 2012 at 9:42 AM | by | Comments (0)

It’s already going to cost you a little more to fly to Europe, but it also might take a little extra time on the way back. This week there have been plenty of reports about transatlantic flights back to the nifty fifty taking a little detour to our pals up north in Canada.

The problem has been some crazy intense headwinds that have caused certain airplanes to burn way more fuel than usual, making a stop in spots like Newfoundland and Labrador necessary to pick up a little more jet fuel. Obviously this is a huge inconvenience for everyone involved, but especially the passengers who kind of thought it would be a nonstop affair all the way to the eastern coast of the USA.

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Guy Crosses US-Canada Border with an iPad in Place of a Passport

January 4, 2012 at 10:22 AM | by | Comment (1)

Whoa whoa whoa. We're not even a week into the new year and already stories of stupid travel happenings are hitting the news. The latest? Oh, just that some guy from Montreal managed to cross over the US border by producing not his physical passport, but a scan of his passport displayed on his iPad.

Look, we love iPads as much as (maybe more so?) the next tech-happy traveler, but we draw the line at two things: using the iPad as your main camera and using it as your primary form of ID. Martin Reisch violated the latter when he and his friends drove into Vermont and the border patrol okay-ed him.

Here's what went down, according to the CBC:

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Tweet at Toronto Airport and They'll Deliver Christmas Carols to an Arriving Flight

Where: Toronto, Canada
December 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM | by | Comments (0)

Believe it or not, airlines do like to show they care during the holiday season, some more than others of course. For example, Southwest will snap family photos right at your gate and Virgin Atlantic will be giftwrapping at several airports. Well, add an entire airport into the holiday cheer as Toronto-Pearson International offers to send carolers to meet the flight of your friends or family.

Yes, carolers will serenade the arriving passengers on a flight, if you tweet them to do so. Here's the details:

· The flight must be domestic and arriving to Toronto-Pearson between now and December 24.
· The flight must arrive between 3pm-8pm, except for the 24th when the hours are 6am-11am.
· Tweet @torontopearson with the person's name, flight number and flight date.
· Sit back and wait for the eventual "OMG you are crazy that was crazy" tweet from the friend or family who gets "FA LA LA LA LA" belted at them.

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True or False? You Can See the Northern Lights from an Airplane.

October 12, 2011 at 12:58 PM | by | Comments (0)

Just like being able to see Space Shuttle (RIP) launches from airplanes, spotting the Northern Lights from flights seems impossible, a tall tale. But, as you can guess from the photo above, it's TRUE; if your flight is in the right place at the right time with the right conditions, the Aurora Borealis could be your in-flight entertainment.

We can personally vouch for this, since the rare experience just happened for us earlier this month on a flight from Seattle to New York. Now, we'd heard of others spotting the mysterious green hues on the horizon, but we always assumed you had to be higher—over the North Atlantic or closer to the Arctic Circle—to truly have a worthy view of the display. Not so! Just after reaching altitude on our red eye, our JetBlue captain directed everyone to peek out the left side to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

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Russell Brand Claims Canada Won't Let Him Into the Country

October 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM | by | Comments (0)

Russell Brand pulled a fast one on his Canadian fans this weekend when he claimed he wouldn't make it to a gig in Ontario due to a problems at customs. Russell was set to perform at the Casino Rama in Orillia on Saturday night but tweeted that he was going to be late because of a customs issue.

@rustyrockets HELP! I'm gonna be late for Casino Rama show unless someone can force Canadian customs officials to let us land in Orillia!

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Canadian Flight Attendants Pose for a 2012 Calendar

September 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM | by | Comment (1)

And just like that, fall has arrived. And just like that, it's about time to consider buying 2012 calendars. This year, may we suggest skipping the bookstores for something you definitely won't find there: The Turbulence Calendar of Canadian Flight Attendants.

You read right—this calendar is only featuring ladies who end their sentences with "eh?" and like to start the day at Tim Horton's. The calendar shoot recently took place in a cheap motel, to give the ladies that layover-chic look, we guess. There's no preview shots aside from the awkward one above, and the saucy background photo of their website.

The calendar won't hit the e-shelves until November and there's a few promo events where you can meet the models (and get their signatures, of course). Now we only wonder what lucky airline will get to honor of being Miss July.

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Vancouver Hockey Riot Cleanup Effort Becomes a Tourist Attraction

June 20, 2011 at 10:07 AM | by | Comments (0)

It's a weird quirk of today's interconnected world, but the moment that something happens - especially when that something is a riot - people's minds often leap to tourism. When massive protests swept through Greece, one of the big stories was about how the unrest created great travel opportunities. When the Arab Spring hit Egypt, among the iconic images were those now famous photos of protesters holding up a sign saying "Dear tourists don't leave, we'll protect you." And with Vancouver recovering from the rioting that broke out last week, people attention is again focused on, among other things, how the riots are affecting tourism.

Vancouver's local News 1130 reports on the collective effort of local citizens to "dispel that the night's negative energy." Organized as a Facebook Event that had over 20,000 Attending confirmations, the idea was to bring out Canadians who wanted to repair both the city and its image. The center of the violence has even become something of a tourist attraction, with people writing condolences on a "Citizen's Wall" that's been set up.

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Coming Soon: Air Canada Lite, A Low-Cost Option from Canada to Vacation

Where: Canada
April 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM | by | Comment (1)

Historically, when a major airline launches a low cost little sibling, things don’t turn out too well. We still remember airline brands like Song and Ted—and who knows what Japan Airlines has up their sleeve—but we’ll remain optimistic that Air Canada actually knows what they’re doing with their latest little airline innovation.

Air Canada is planning to start up their own low cost carrier brand beginning next winter, and they’re thinking about connecting chilly Canadians with warm weather destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico, as well as tourist hotspots in Europe. The head honcho at the airline doesn’t want his airline’s business to be stolen by cheaper tour operators looking to hoard the masses, so he’s taking matters into his own hands by beating them at their own game.

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Squeamish in Squamish: The 'Twilight' Wedding Scene Calls for Crazy Canadian Security

Where: Squamish, BC, Canada
April 11, 2011 at 1:21 PM | by | Comments (0)

The Royal Wedding won't be the only high profile nuptials taking place this month, but it will be the only ceremony fans will get a glimpse of, at least for now. The highly anticipated Breaking Dawn wedding scene, in which Edward (played by Robert Pattinson) and Bella (played by Kristen Stewart) finally tie the knot, is being shot right now in Squamish, B.C. and they are keeping it tightly under wraps.

The already secluded set "is surrounded by off-duty police officers and that Canadian staple - the Mounties" and tarps have been erected over the site to avoid any potential aerial spoilers. They've even gone as far as to hold umbrellas over the cast and crew as they move from highly guarded vans to the set.

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Megabus Drives North of the Border with More Canadian Routes and $10 Tickets

April 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM | by | Comment (1)

We love a good budget bus sale, especially when the starting price is $0.01. Sadly this isn't one of those practically-free blowouts, but Megabus has cut rates on their international routes to Canada and routes in Canada down to $10.

Want to head north when the weather warms up? Here's the deal: Megabus has 10,000 seats for $10 on each of its routes between Toronto and Montreal, and between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Ontario and Buffalo, NY. The dates for the discounted seats are between April 20 and June 23—perfect for a little weekend trip to keep things interesting before summer vacation hits.

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Vancouver Still Carries a Torch for the 2010 Olympics, Will Re-Light It This Weekend

February 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM | by | Comments (0)

Are you in Vancouver? Did you enjoy last year's Olympics? Does the idea of starting a huge, awesome fire appeal to you? Well, then tomorrow's your lucky day, as it's the one-year anniversary of the Vancouver Olympics Opening Day, and the slew of activities includes re-lighting the Olympic cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza.

Our Vancouver embed Tuija Seipell of The Cool Hunter was and still is on the scene in the city, reporting all through last year's events and now sharing that this weekend will be a huge party in town, with the cauldron lighting just one of the many events. Vancouver also happens to be celebrating the Lunar Fest, Arts and Winter Festivals as well, so despite the cold, right now is the time to head up to Van. But first, be sure to check out the full calendar of events here and relive the electric excitement of last year's Games with our excellent archive:

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