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WestJet Announces Enhanced Schedule + New Non-Stops To Florida, Mexico and Costa Rica

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 Sun, sand and so much more – Airline’s 2015-2016 winter schedule enhances service across its network CALGARY, July 20, 2015 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced it is launching new non-stop service to Florida, Mexico and Costa Rica, as well as adding more than 85 flights across its growing domestic and international network as part of its winter 2015-2016 flight schedule. WestJet’s regional airline, WestJet Encore, will also begin service three times a day to Boston, its first U.S. destination.

Waldo Helps Plot the Perfect American Road-Trip

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Who knew that one day Waldo would actually prove useful! Waldo? You say … Yes – Waldo – the star who got his start in a series of children’s books in England … that quirky little guy with his distinctive red-and-white-striped shirt, bobble hat, and glasses – that’s the one! Well, in reality it’s not Waldo himself that’s going to guide you on the perfect American road-trip, but rather one Randal S. Olson from the University of Pennsylvania who researches artificial intelligence and algorithms … the guy who came up with the optimal search strategy to find Waldo.

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Canadians Experiencing Increase In Summer Travel Regrets

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Travelocity.ca survey reveals 86 per cent of Canadians feel the pressure to make the most of their summer but are failing to do so TORONTO, June 18, 2015 /CNW/ – A recent survey from Travelocity.ca® has found that Canadians are increasingly experiencing more summer travel regrets compared with previous years. The survey revealed Canadians are failing when it comes to warding off these summer regrets by not getting out there and Seizing the Summer. Nearly one third (32 per cent) of Canadians list not travelling enough as their biggest summer regret, worse than last year when only 25 per cent of respondents expressed the same feeling. “With the first day of summer and National Seize the Summer Day coming up on June 21, Canadians are feeling the heat to get outside and book their summer vacation. Yet year after year

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Qatar Airways wins ‘Airline of the Year’ honour at 2015 Skytrax Airline Awards

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LeBOURGET, FRANCE, June 16, 2015 /CNW/ – Qatar Airways has been honoured with three of the top aviation accolades at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning Airline of the Year for a third time – a major accomplishment for an airline to reach multiple times. The highest ranking in the annual Skytrax awards category, Airline of the Year is a testament to the commitment and dedication to service excellence and a high-quality travel experience for all passengers that fly with Qatar Airways. It is a reflection of the five-star calibre service that the Qatar Airways is renowned for.

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WestJet launches service to Bonnie Scotland

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Canada’s most-preferred airline operates its inaugural flight to the U.K. CALGARY, May 29, 2015 /CNW/ – WestJet today launches non-stop daily service between Halifax and Glasgow, Scotland, with same-aircraft service beginning in Toronto. The inaugural flight on WestJet’s #TartanTail leaves Toronto Pearson tonight at 6:10 p.m. EDT with a brief stop at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, before departing for Glasgow at 10:45 p.m. ADT. “Today’s launch of service to the U.K. marks the start of another exciting chapter in the history of WestJet,” said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet President and CEO. “As Canada’s low-fare leader for nearly 20 years, we have dedicated ourselves to liberating Canadians from the high cost of air travel.

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Beat Jet Lag the Way Elite Athletes Do -Twice As Fast With HumanCharger

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HELSINKI, May 27, 2015 /CNW/ – Every global traveler knows how jet lag feels. It kills productivity. Jet lag is the sleepy mid-day meeting when it’s difficult to keep focused, and it’s waking up at the wrong time in a hotel room, not able to re-charge. Jet lag is getting back home a week later, not able to be a great company and partner with friends and family, or to perform at work. HumanCharger (www.humancharger.com), the revolutionary new travel companion spells the end for jet lag by helping travelers make softer landings to new time zones – twice as fast.

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You’ve Booked Your Hotel – But Did You Get The Best Deal? DreamCheaper.com Will Make Sure You Do

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So you’ve planned your holiday or weekend break, booked the hotel and you’re all set. But what if the hotel drops its price? What if there’s a better room for the same price – or even cheaper? Wouldn’t you be bummed if you found out? Could you sleep at night just thinking about the possibilities? (Gail always worries that we left money on the table so-to-speak). Well fret no more – there’s DreamCheaper.com to save you time and money! They’ve found a way to help everyone get a better deal. DreamCheaper searches for cheaper prices on the same room or better – and then re-books your hotel reservation for you.