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Paneless Flying – Aircraft Without Windows – Is This Our Future?

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The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) offers a glimpse into what could be the future of commercial air travel … The Windowless Airplane. We all know how annoying it can be trying to peek over someone’s shoulder to catch a glimpse of the outside world through that tiny little scratched up airplane window as you taxi down the runway and glide into the air, but is this really a solution everyone will enjoy? Possibly not, but you have to admit CPI’s concept is pretty intriguing: “Imagine a cabin where the windows are display screens, relaying a choice of views from around the aircraft. If you’re not sitting in a window seat, your large seat-back display becomes your window on the world as well as a source of entertainment. Supplement this with subtle cabin lighting from gently glowing walls and you create a unique travel environment. Screens that are ultra thin, very light and highly flexible are integrated with the fuselage or the seat backs with no unsightly, clumsy or heavy housings.” The CPI estimates that within …

Why You Should Check The Price Of Flights AFTER You Book

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Every time you book a flight you have that sinking feeling that the price is going to go down tomorrow. Murphy’s law says it’s going to happen … so what do you do? 68 percent of the time, ticket prices do drop within that 24-hour window,according to a recent study from Hopper, and on average, this price is 14 percent lower than the original. Ouch … That hurts! What most people don’t realize is that you can cancel your flight for FREE within 24 hours of booking.  It’s a federal rule for airlines to give passengers a full refund if they choose to cancel their flights within 24 hours of booking, provided they book more than seven days before their trip (Technically, the rule says that airlines must either hold a reservation at a quoted fare for 24 hours OR allow passengers to cancel within 24 hours. Most airlines take the second option, though some, like American, have “hold” programs that allow customers to put a ticket on hold for 24 hours before booking.)

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‘Made for Canadians’ Deals Offer Savings Up To 50% Off Across Orlando

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With Colder Weather Predicted in Canada, Visitors Can Enjoy the Sunshine with 75 Destination-Wide Deals ORLANDO, FL, Sept. 30, 2014 /CNW/ – Visitors can escape to Orlando this winter with special savings designed exclusively for Canadians. While the Farmers’ Almanac forecasts colder-than-normal weather for eastern Canada this year, Orlando offers sunshine and warmer temperatures for those looking to thaw out. Visit Orlando’s popular Deals Made for Canadians program is also back with 75 discounted offers and packages on theme parks, dining, accommodations, attractions and more throughout the Central Florida area. From climbing aboard the Hogwarts Express or exploring the mine where “a million diamonds shine,” to plummeting down one of the steepest waterslides in America, guests can experience

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WestJet Announces First-bag Seat Sale

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Press releases coming fast and furious from WestJet and Air Canada…. Airline upholds commitment to lower Econo sale fares CALGARY, Sept. 18, 2014 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a seat sale effective today through September 22, 2014, on flights and vacation packages for travel to select destinations in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean until December 10, 2014*. “We remain dedicated to being Canada’s low-fare leader and this seat sale supports our commitment to providing a full range of fares and corresponding value from Econo through to our Flex and Plus fares,” said Bob Cummings, Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Guest Experience. “We said on Monday that we would lower Econo fares and offer even lower seat sale fares, and we’re doing exactly that.” On Monday, WestJet announced a $25 first-bag fee on its Econo fares while indicating that the unbundling of the fare would allow for lower sale fares. The first-bag fee applies only to the Econo fare bundle whereas Flex fares include the first bag free and Plus fares include two checked …

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Air Canada Copies WestJet – Now Charging For First Bag

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You knew it had to happen didn’t you? Now everyone is going to be doing this… and all the passengers are going to be pushing their luck as to how big and heavy the carry on bag is. Expect long delays at the check-in counter as people get in arguments with staff as to what constitutes carry-on.. and when you get on the plane – good luck finding a place to stow your stuff! I suppose you could always upgrade to Latitude and get 2 free bags, but that will cost at least $100 each way. BTW: When did we start putting the $ after the price?! Copyright © 2014 Iain & Gail Shankland / TravelBloggers.ca (at) Gmail.com Be sure to give us a like on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.. or sign up for our blog via email so you don’t miss future articles! About TravelBloggers.ca Iain Shankland & Gail Shankland started blogging in order to inspire and motivate people to travel the world from their perspective – specializing in having the most …

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WestJet Now Charging A Fee For First Checked Bag

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 Airline also introduces price-drop guarantee and WestJet Rewards tiers to provide guests with even more value CALGARY, Sept. 15, 2014 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced it will charge a $25 fee for a first checked bag on Econo fares for travel within Canada and between Canada and the U.S. The new fee will only apply to bookings made from Sept. 15, 2014 onward – for travel on or after October 29, 2014. Guests flying to any of WestJet’s international destinations including Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Europe may continue to check a first bag at no charge. This change, which will apply to Econo fares only, is expected to affect approximately one in five WestJet guests. Guests who select a Flex fare will receive one free checked bag while guests choosing a Plus fare will enjoy two complimentary checked bags in addition to waived fees, seat selection, more legroom and many other amenities. For more information on WestJet baggage fees, please visit westjet.com/baggage. The baggage allowances for military personnel (with identification), infant and child equipment, mobility …

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Travel Tip: Create A Simple Bedroom Lock

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If you’re staying at a friends house or at a bed and breakfast, you may find your bedroom door doesn’t have a lock.  Use a Broken Metal Fork as a Quick Door Lock! This only works when you’re in the room and won’t prevent a forced entry, but it’s likely to prevent accidental unwanted guests entering while you’re in your room. Obviously you make this ahead of time and keep it in your suitcase… just in case you might need it at some point. Thanks to Lifehacker.com for this tip! Copyright © 2014 Iain & Gail Shankland / TravelBloggers.ca (at) Gmail.com Be sure to give us a like on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.. or sign up for our blog via email so you don’t miss future articles! About TravelBloggers.ca Iain Shankland & Gail Shankland started blogging in order to inspire and motivate people to travel the world from their perspective – specializing in having the most fun while using the least amount of money, travelling on the cheap without sacrificing comfort. This original, …

Hotwire Reveals Annual 10 Most Popular Labour Day Weekend Destinations For Canadians

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2014 /CNW/ — Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, announced today the top 10 most popular destinations for Canadian travellers booking hotels over Labour Day Weekend. This year the experts are seeing the continued trend of travellers heading to mainstays like Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver, as well as U.S. border cities like New York and Chicago in order to take advantage of one final, quick getaway before the summer ends. “We’ve seen some higher hotel prices this year, given there are more people travelling, but even though that’s the case, there are still deals to be had,” said Henrik Kjellberg, President of the Hotwire Group. “We’ve pinpointed some great Hotwire deals, so regardless of whether they’re keeping it local or heading to a U.S. border city, Canadians can have an unforgettable trip at a discounted price.” Toronto remained the most popular destination this year, while Montreal jumped up three spots to number two. New York kept the third place ranking,Ottawa fell two to fourth and Vancouver dropped one spot as the …