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Canada’s CTA Seeks Public Input for New Air Service Advertising Rules

Airlines Travel Tips February 17, 2012

In an open online forum, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is asking Canadians, “In an ad, what would help you to easily determine the total price of an airline ticket?” This is so Canadians can have a say in new regulations that will establish how airfares and airline fees are advertised in Canada.

U.S.-Connecting Air China Passengers Get ‘Transit Without Visa’ Status at Vancouver

Airlines Airports Travel Tips February 2, 2012

Under this program, Chinese citizens with valid U.S. visas who are in direct transit through Vancouver International Airport on their way to and from the United States are no longer required to obtain a Canadian Temporary Residence Permit.

JAL to Codeshare on WestJet Flights from Vancouver to Six Cities

Airlines December 13, 2011

The codeshare agreement will place Japan Airlines’ ‘JL’ flight indicator on WestJet-operated flights between Vancouver and six Canadian cities – Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg – from December 15.

US Airways Adds Québec City as Its Eighth Canadian Destination

More June 4, 2011

Through US Airways Express franchisee Air Wisconsin, US Airways has begun three-times-daily, year-round service from its transatlantic gateway at Philadelphia International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport.

Radisson Hotel in Niagara Falls, Canada Completes Major Renovation

Hotels May 7, 2011

The Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview at 6733 Fallsview Boulevard in Niagara Falls, Ontario has completed a multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel’s re-design inspired by the scenery of the Horseshoe Falls and the Niagara region.

Air Canada and United Continental Agree to Form Transborder Joint Venture

Airlines October 7, 2010

Air Canada and United Continental Holdings, Inc. have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding for a transborder joint venture they say would generate substantial service and pricing benefits for consumers traveling between the United States and Canada.

WestJet Boosts Winter Schedule with Three New Destinations, 10 New Routes

Airlines Airports July 7, 2010

Canadian carrier WestJet is featuring three new destinations, 10 new routes and expanded service on more than 30 other routes in its winter schedule for 2010-2011. Many of the new routes are to Caribbean sunspot destinations.

Banff National Park to Host Subaru International Triathlon Event

Destinations Events February 25, 2010

After Canada’s national-parks administration initially rejected a request to hold a major international triathlon in Alberta’s Banff National Park, a revised application to host the Subaru International Triathlon event in the famous National Park has won approval.

Continental Plans Houston-Edmonton Service

Airlines Airports August 17, 2009

Continental Airlines plans to launch daily non-stop service from its Houston hub to Edmonton International Airport, Alberta on November 1, subject to government approval.