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New app Lets Travellers Book Airport Shuttles Quickly With Just One Click

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The GO Group has launched an updated app that allows travellers to book a GO Airport Shuttle from their mobile phones.  The new version called GO Airport Shuttle, stores users’ personal information, which speeds up the booking process thereby making it easy for travelers to find transportation in their destination city.

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To make a reservation, users simply access the app and enter their flight, arrival and/or destination information and the app connects them with reservations for an airport shuttle service. This program also now stores a customer’s information, so travellers who use the app multiple times will be able to book transportation with just the touch of a button. 

“Mobile devices [are] increasingly becoming the booking method of choice for travellers, so this app allows one-stop shopping for all travel needs, allowing anyone to book ground transportation quickly from any location,” said John McCarthy, president of The GO Group – serving more than 50 airports in the United States, Canada and Europe.

The app is ideal for anyone that travels to international destinations like London, Paris, Toronto, Mexico City, as well as the United States in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Washington, D.C. (see list below).

The app for iPhones is available now and can be downloaded at the Apple app store and by searching for the phrase “go shuttle.” It should be available for other mobile devices later this year.

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Get Travel Discounts Wherever You Go In 3 Easy Steps

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If you’re travelling in the U.S. or Canada especially – but also world-wide, here’s an easy way to research a travel destination and get multiple discounts at the same time…

# 1. Go to Groupon.com/learn  (just typing without the “/learn” will take you to your local area and also limit your search outside that area). Click the down arrow beside your city and you’ll get the option of other areas and countries.

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“Groupon negotiates huge discounts—usually 50-90% off—with popular businesses. We send the deals to thousands of subscribers in our free daily email, and we send the businesses a ton of new customers.” 

# 2. Find the city that you’re travelling to or a nearby city if you’re planning on a side-trip (or passing through). Click on the name of the city to go to its daily deal page.

# 3. Either sign up for the newsletter and receive a new deal each day in your in-box, or click on “Today’s Deal” to see the daily discount.

You’ll find all kinds of good stuff, from huge discounts at restaurants, tours to a lion safari, spa services, movies, the list is endless. In most cases you have a year to use the coupon, so you can search a destination and stock up on coupons long before you go. You’ll also have a list of restaurants, bars, hotels, boutiques, and other places to check out while you’re there. (You can buy gifts for people too, so if you’re travelling to visit friends/relatives you can get discounts for them as well).

Groupon.com has a very large selection of deals in foreign countries (although they’re in the language of that country Google translator makes it a lot easier to see and read the deals if you’re using Chrome as your browser). I did a quick spot-check of my local area and 764 deals popped up for that day. A quick look at Germany for instance brought up a ton of cities that had Groupons available there.

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Air China increased its Beijing-New York service from 7 to 11 times weekly

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‘Smiling China’ Kick-starts Service Upgrade

BEIJING, April 2, 2013 /CNW/ – Air China’s “Smiling China” aircraft, which sports the livery of smiling faces, touched down at New York’s Kennedy International Airport at on March 31, 2013. The B-2035, one of the aircraft in Air China’s B777-300ER fleet, is the prelude to a new endeavor to upgrade Beijing-New York operations.

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Air China’s Beijing-New York route – the most important and busiest between China and the United States – increased from seven to 11 times a week starting March 31. The newly added flights are CA989/990. The airliner used on the route was upgraded to B777-300ER, a type popular with business travelers.

In 2012, China was the world’s second largest source market for outbound tourist traffic, and the United States was the most popular destination for Chinese travelers. Beijing’s new policy also allows travelers from 45 countries, including the United States, to stay in Beijing for 72 hours during flight transfers without a visa. After in-depth market research and based on its deep understanding of business travelers’ needs, Air China added an additional four weekly Beijing-New York on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Efficient and reliable, the B777-300ER is Air China’s preferred long-haul airliner. It features the best cabin interior in Air China’s history, encouraging a relaxing, stress-free travel experience. First and Business Classes feature lie-flat seats, and personal power outlets and AVOD are available in all classes of service for passengers’ entertainment.

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Currently, Air China operates four routes to North America including Beijing to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. To further cement its North American foothold, Air China also plans to start direct Beijing–Houston flights on July 11, 2013, the first service ever to link Beijing with the southern region of the United States.

SOURCE: Air China

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WestJet Eases Restrictions On Pets In The Cabin

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Airline looks to attract more guests who want to travel with the family pet

CALGARY, April 1, 2013 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced the easing of restrictions on pets in the cabin. All WestJet flights will now allow for any type of animal to travel in the cabin provided it fits safely on board the aircraft. Further, the airline will no longer require animals to be kept in kennels while on board the aircraft.

“We recognize that a growing number of families want to travel with their ‘extended’ family and we are proud to be the first airline to offer this type of service,” said Richard Bartrem, WestJet’s Vice-President, Communications and Community Relations.

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The Canadian Transportation Agency seeks the views of the public for baggage rules to, from and within Canada

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The Canadian Transportation Agency Launches a Consultation on Baggage Rules

OTTAWA — March 26, 2013 — The Canadian Transportation Agency today launched a consultation to seek the views of the public and industry on the best approach to the application of baggage rules for transportation to, from and within Canada involving multiple air carriers.

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Baggage rules address matters such as the number of bags a passenger may check, the weight and size of baggage, how many pieces of baggage a passenger may bring with them on the airplane and excess baggage charges. Carriers can have different policies in this respect, raising the issue of which carrier’s policy applies in travel arrangements involving multiple air carriers.

Currently, different approaches to baggage rules are used around the world. This results in uneven practices internationally and ultimately creates the possibility of confusion and extra charges for consumers and the industry. The goal is to have a clear approach to ensure transparency for consumers and industry alike.

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Air Canada customers connecting to the U.S. through Toronto now benefit from fully-automated baggage handling

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Streamlined connections strengthen Toronto as preferred routing for U.S. travellers

MONTREAL, March 26, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada is becoming an even more attractive option for travellers connecting to the U.S. due to a simplified baggage handling process at its Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport hub. The new system sends checked baggage to connecting flights so connecting customers no longer have to retrieve their checked bags for U.S. customs inspection.

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“Air Canada’s Toronto Pearson hub is already recognized as a North American gateway and this simplified baggage process makes it even more attractive. It strengthens Toronto’s position as a preferred routing by making transit through Pearson easier for customers who are increasingly choosing to travel our international network because it offers some of the best elapsed travel times between the U.S. and other global centres in Europe and Asia,” said Ben Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada. “Air Canada has earned Skytrax ratings as North America’s Best International Airline and its only Four Star international network carrier. These accomplishments, combined with other attributes such as dedicated Transborder and International Maple Leaf Lounges at Pearson featuring concierge service, our lie flat Executive First suites on board our wide-body fleet, and now this new Toronto baggage process, are all reasons why Air Canada is the best option for travel to and from North America.”

Air Canada at Toronto Pearson

Air Canada has been developing its Toronto Pearson hub as an international connection point for travellers between the U.S. and international destinations. The number of Air Canada international passengers connecting through Toronto Pearson has increased by more than 160 per cent since 2009. Air Canada operates up to 355 departures each day from Pearson to 124 destinations with approximately 50 per cent of its customers making connections through Toronto. On peak days, more than 62,000 Air Canada customers arrive and depart from Toronto Pearson. Air Canada, along with its Air Canada Express regional affiliates, offers up to 148 scheduled flights each day to 51 U.S. destinations from its hub in Toronto.

Two New Around-The-World Trips on a Private Jet – Four Seasons-Style

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Embark on a tour of the Americas or visit 10 legendary destinations in 2014

FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS AROUND THE WORLD

TORONTO, March 26, 2013 /CNW/ – “Departure.” Few words in the English language carry such excitement and promise (especially when spotted at an airport). It means you’re going places — in more ways than one. Now, after selling out all three Around the World by Private Jet tours to date, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts reveals a boarding pass for two new 2014 itineraries that promise a departure from ordinary travel with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Rediscover the Americas takes flight from February 24 to March 13, 2014, and touches down in seven of the most stunning Four Seasons destinations in the Americas: Miami, Nevis, Buenos Aires, Carmelo, Costa Rica, Punta Mita and Beverly Hills.

Around the World is a 23-day itinerary sure to fill a passport with exotic stamps as travellers explore 10 legendary destinations across the globe starting March 14, 2014: from the idyllic islands of Hawaii, Bora Bora and Bali to the vibrant city streets of Sydney, Mumbai, Istanbul and London.

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