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Air Transat To Charge $25 for First Checked Bag for US Travel

Air Transat To Charge $25 for First Checked Bag for US Travel

Starting Sept. 8, travellers purchasing Air Transat’s Economy Class fare for travel to the United States as of Nov. 1 will be charged $25 for a first checked bag. The maximum weight of the baggage will increase from 20 kg to 23 kg. Transat’s no-fee policy for checked bags for all other destinations in the South and Europe remains unchanged.…

The Travellers Guide to Airline Pet Policies

The Travellers Guide to Airline Pet Policies

Many travellers would love to travel with their pets but don’t know many of the regulations and fees. I found a very well-written guide in-cabin pet policies from every North American airline and a few popular international airlines. All fees provided are one-way. Check out the full guide to find out if your pet will be allowed in-cabin, what the fees…

CanJet Suspends Operations

CanJet Suspends Operations

Halifax-based CanJet Airlines has suspended operations. The move takes effect immediately according to its president, Stephen Rowe, who confirmed the decision in multiple media reports currently circulating. Rowe indicated in those reports that the company suspended its operations after failing to find the opportunities it needed to maintain a profitable business. However, he also said in those reports that the…

The Allergy Policies of 13 Major Airlines

The Allergy Policies of 13 Major Airlines

As someone with allergies it is important to know each airline’s policies when travelling. Many of them have detailed policies, and this chart lists the policies of 13 major carriers, including Air Canada. Most airlines have detailed precautionary measures and emergency protocol they take for all kinds of other allergies, too. Allergic Living researched and put together a list of…

Compare Hotels With Alternatives Like Airbnb in your search

Compare Hotels With Alternatives Like Airbnb in your search

AllTheRooms is the world’s first and only complete accommodations search engine. They connect you with every accommodation – hotel, vacation rental, couch or hammock – to give you a comprehensive list of places to stay at a every place on earth. I like this meta-search idea and if you are a heavy Airbnb or VRBO user it lets you see the…

US helicopter company lets tourists take stomach-churning ‘shoe selfies’

US helicopter company lets tourists take stomach-churning ‘shoe selfies’

I just came back from New York and these photos are incredible! Having 2 toddlers I didn’t do any exhilarating tours but it is an incredible city. Aerial photography company FlyNYON are giving brave individuals the chance to take stomach-churning pictures of their legs hanging out of an open-door helicopter above famous New York landmarks. You can also get shoe…

New Travel website lets you exchange your skills for a free room

New Travel website lets you exchange your skills for a free room

I found a cool new travel website that lets you save money when you travel! Worldpackers is a community based on collaboration and honest relationships that make travel more accessible to those seeking a profound cultural experience. Through an online platform, we connect travelers – looking to exchange their skills for accommodation – with incredible hosts from all around the…

Aeroplan Earning Changes with Delta Hotels and Resorts

Delta Hotels & Resorts has now joined Marriott International, becoming the newest hotel brand of the Marriott Rewards®Program. Members will continue to earn Aeroplan Miles for their eligible stays with Delta hotels as follows: Beginning June 18th, 2015 until February 2016: • All Aeroplan Members will receive 500 Aeroplan Miles per eligible stay at any Delta hotel or resort property. • To earn miles…