“The promise of cheaper flights is driving many Canadians across the border to U.S. airports — and costing millions in lost revenue in Canada. The trend is disconcerting to Canada’s aviation industry, which is calling on the federal government to do something to lure back those travellers. … Manitoba is one of the provinces seeing…
The deadline is today at 11:59 EST and the link for the giveaway is here. Europe – The Final Countdown
Brian from Nabee Socks made the following comment on the post Socks: Have you ever tried compression socks for travelling? They help prevent swelling and discomfort in your feet during long flights. If your interested in a free pair, feel free to e-mail me or check out my website. I had politely declined his offer…
At least so they say in the article Where airfares are taking off. Some excerpts from the article: “For travelers, the math points to substantial price hikes where carriers merge and dominate. It’s the fallout from airline mergers, and the planned combination of American Airlines and US Airways LCC -0.31% could bring a new round…
I re-discovered this video yesterday, still funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzE7xN65E7Q @curbexcitement
The contest closes on April 8, 2013 and is open to all Canadian residents having reached the legal age of majority in their province or territory of residence who’s residence is within a 75 km radius of the following cities: Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. It seems you just have to fill out…
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation put together a map, based on warnings from Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs. Click on the map to see it full size. Full article here
“The hotel, located at the foot of Emei Mountain, in China’s Sichuan province, is the first panda-themed hotel in the world and will officially open in May with room rates from 300 to 500 yuan ($48 to $80) per night.” “Dubai shipbuilder Drydocks World has inked a deal with Swiss-based BIG InvestConsult, on behalf of…
The article What they don’t tell you in the plane safety demo had a comment: Jason D Southwest has the funniest flight atten. One said last week in case our flight should turn into a cruise you have a life vest under your seat. And this started 111 replies, some of them, with my favorite at…
One of the readers of the post Why are cabin lights dimmed for take-off? put this link in his comment and I think it deserves a post of its own. Some excerpts from the article: “Touch drills” and “muscle memory” While your pilots are waiting for takeoff, it may surprise you that they’re probably doing a…