Airlines
New Dual Citizenship Regulation Takes Effect Sept. 30
A new air travel regulation requiring those with dual citizenships to have a Canadian passport takes effect Sept. 30 and is catching some by surprise, reports the Toronto Star. Starting Sept. 30, Canadians with dual citizenships will only be allowed to fly into the country if they have a Canadian passport. The regulation is being denounced by some as nothing more than a cash grab. The initiative is part of Canada’s move to an electronic screening system to step up border security, with The Star reporting that some travellers are only finding out about it at the last minute when...
Inspired Travel
For over a decade, Star Alliance has been offering round-the-world itineraries, and now it has added themed itineraries to its round-the-world product portfolio. Along with being able to create a journey from scratch, travellers will now have an opportunity to choose from a range of round-the-world themed journeys. These include: World Food, World Wonders, Architecture Hotspots, Nature Trail, Aquatic Wonders, Ramsar Wetlands, Natural Wonders, Great Hotels, Sports Hotspots, Wine Tasting, Romantic Journey and Luxury Lifestyle. Additional information on the new itineraries can be...
Take A Virtual Stroll Through Munich Airport
A virtual tour of Munich Airport is just a few clicks away – thanks to state-of-the-art 360° imaging technology. And Munich is the world's first airport to offer this innovative service. A crew with a high-tech mobile camera spent months covering every area, both before and after security, recording digitized images of the approximately 300,000 square metres in the Munich Airport Center (MAC), the two terminals and the new Terminal 2 satellite facility. The results can now be accessed online at https://navigation.munich-airport.de/. The virtual tour of the airport's interior...
Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Returns to Toronto
The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup returns to the Toronto area this week as the latest stage of the 2016 Qualifying Series takes place at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville with play beginning Aug. 11. The event will feature 60 players, all personally invited guests of Turkish Airlines. One winner will progress to the Grand Final in Belek, Antalya, Turkey, this October. There will also be prizes for the runner-up, third place, Best Gross and nearest-to-the-pin prizes for men and women. “We are proud to be hosting the latest 2016 Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup qualifier in...
Greater Toronto Airways Starts New Service
Beginning Sept. 15, Greater Toronto Airways will be starting new flights between Toronto and the Niagara region. Flights will operate from Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport to the Niagara Regional Airport every weekday. The flights, which take about 15 minutes and which can accommodate up to eight passengers, will be priced at $85 one way and $149 return. For more on Greater Toronto Airways, go to...
Delta Delays, Cancellations Continue
Delta is cancelling about 300 flights this morning as it works to reset the operation and get crews, aircraft and other operational elements in place to take care of customers. The airline experienced a loss of power Monday morning that impacted operations system wide. “We were able to bring our systems back on line and resume flights within a few hours yesterday, but we are still operating in recovery mode,” said Dave Holtz, senior vice-president – Operations and Customer Center. “We are sorry for what many of our customers have experienced over the past 24 hours, including...
WestJet Adds Belize to Sun Portfolio
On Oct. 29, WestJet will launch service to Belize City, Belize, non-stop from Toronto Pearson International Airport. And, on Aug. 1, the airline began year-round, non-stop service between Calgary and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. “WestJet is proud to become the only Canadian carrier to fly non-stop to the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet executive vice-president, Commercial. “The flight's departure time will allow guests to connect seamlessly from many cities across Canada to a destination known for its...
Delta Resumes Services With Limited Departures
A Delta ground stop has been lifted and limited departures are resuming following a power outage in Atlanta that impacted Delta computer systems and operations worldwide, including Toronto's Pearson International. Cancellations and delays continue. Customers heading to the airport should expect delays and cancellations. While inquiries are high and wait times are long, Delta says customer service agents are doing everything they can to assist travellers. According to officials, there may also be some lag time in the display of accurate flight status at delta.com, the Fly Delta App...