September 2018 Desktop Wallpaper Now Available!
For the month of September we take you back to Strasbourg, France. Visit our “Downloads” page for a full-size image.
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Air Canada Cargo – An Industry Leader Transporting Live Animals With IATA Certification
MONTREAL, Aug. 9, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada Cargo has become the first airline to receive a new global certification for the safe transport of live animals. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded Air Canada Cargo with the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) Certification following successful completion of the verification process in its Montreal facility.
Aeroplan and Flair Airlines Announce Preferred Partnership Beginning July 2020
TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2018 /CNW/ – Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) and Flair Airlines today announced a preferred partnership that will see Aeroplan become Flair’s loyalty program. Starting July 2020, Aeroplan Members will be able to both earn Aeroplan Miles when booking flights on Flair routes and redeem for flights at fixed-rate fares.
Aeroplan Announces Air Transat as a Preferred Partner
Partnership will bring Aeroplan Members closer to their favourite holiday and sun destinations beginning July 2020 TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM), today announced a new preferred partnership arrangement with Air Transat, Canada’s number one holiday airline, effective July 2020. Aeroplan Miles will be earned and redeemed on all Air Transat flights and vacation packages.
Canadian Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Swoop Adds Flights to Five U.S. Cities
Canadian low-cost carrier Swoop announced Thursday it would enter the United States market with five new international flight routes. The new flights are available for purchase through April 27, 2019, and include routes from Mesa (Phoenix) to Edmonton; Las Vegas to Hamilton (near Toronto), Edmonton and Abbotsford (near Vancouver); and Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa Bay to Hamilton.
August 2018 Desktop Wallpaper Now Available!
For the month of August, enjoy this spectacular sunrise over the Grand Canyon by our good friend Johannes Brock (to purchase prints, please contact us and we’ll put you in touch). Visit our “Downloads” page for a full-size image.
Product Review: GRAYL Ultralight Purifier [+Filter] Bottle
Last year we had to cancel our trip to Roatán, Honduras because Gail came down with an unknown-at-the-time illness. After a week in the hospital, it turns out she had a parasite in her system that could have been there for years or weeks – no one knows – either way, it created additional issues and left her with a rare gastrointestinal autoimmune disease to boot. Through research, she discovered that virtually all of us have a parasite (sometimes more than one) at any given time!
Travel Insurance – The Dreaded Additional Cost That You Just Might Need
We recently had to cancel a trip to Roatan because one of us ended up in the hospital shortly before we were due to travel. Having good travel insurance was paramount to us not having to forfeit thousands of dollars in airfare/resort fees while cancelling the holiday.
AIR MILES Announces A New Partnership With TELUS
TORONTO, July 11, 2018 /CNW/ – AIR MILES is pleased to announce a new partnership with TELUS that will allow Collectors to get more Miles faster with a new limited-time offer. Collectors can get an impressive earn rate of 100 Miles for every $100 spent on eligible accessories at more than 200 TELUS retail locations across Canada, beginning July 11.
Greyhound Canada To Downsize Its Canadian Business Based On A 41% Decline In Ridership Since 2010
TORONTO, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ — Greyhound Canada has taken the difficult decision to downsize its operations. The company has notified all proper authorities of its intention to discontinue service – both passenger and freight — effective October 31, 2018 in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In British Columbia, all routes will cease except for Vancouver to Seattle, which is operated by Greyhound Lines, Inc. (USA) and BoltBus.
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