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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The labour conflict between WestJet and its pilots’ union, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), is intensifying a possible strike this Friday that has travellers scrambling ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend. The airline has posted a Q&A to address some of the questions its customers may have.
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It's set to become the largest cruise ship in the world. PAX joined journalists from around the world in getting a behind-the-scenes look at Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Sea's construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland recently. From new hoods' to "destination elevators" to larger suites, the 7,500-passenger vessel, debuting in January 2024, promises the "ultimate family vacation."
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Air Canada and flydubai have partnered to give customers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia more travel options. Pending regulatory approval, Air Canada's marketing code will be placed on nine routes operated from Dubai by flydubai, giving customers the ability to travel further on a single ticket.
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Star Clippers has announced the appointment of Fernanda Sarubbi to the role of business development executive for Canada. Sarubbi will focus on developing Star Clippers’ individual and group business, incentive and charters. Her territory will include all of Canada.
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TTC Tour Brands has unveiled its findings from its annual Big Tour Study, a global survey – including more than 1,800 Canadian TTC Tour travellers – to reveal the latest tour trends for travel advisors booking open-aged brands Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations and Costsaver.
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In an effort to help travellers impacted by the possible WestJet pilots' strike this Friday (May 19), Flair Airlines confirmed Tuesday (May 16) that it has added extra flights between Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton beginning this holiday long weekend. The first of the additional flights depart May 19, 2023, according to a press release.
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As part of its growth trajectory, NYC-based First in Service has expanded its operations in three primary markets. Toronto, for one, is the hub for F1S Canada, which has grown to a network of 40 travel advisors since debuting with just six last December. Expansion into Vancouver and Montreal is also on the horizon.
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Hong Kong is ready to welcome back the world, and to entice travellers, 500,000 sponsored air tickets across various markets are being offered. In Canada, these tickets will be distributed through Cathay Pacific and will be up for grabs starting from May 17 at 6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST. Here's how to apply.
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New ship Carnival Venezia, which will debut "Carnival Fun Italian Style," has added departures from Port Canaveral, Fla. as the ship heads south for winter of 2024-25 before returning to New York in the spring of 2025. Venezia will reposition from New York with a 12-Day Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys Cruise that departs on Dec. 6, 2024.
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Atlas Ocean Voyages says 18 expeditions for World Voyager are now open for reservations, the third vessel in the line’s Explorer Class expedition fleet. The 198-guest expedition yacht, sister ship to Atlas Ocean Voyages World Traveller and World Navigator, begins sailing in Antarctica on Nov. 8, 2023.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
A labour conflict at Canada’s second-largest airline could disrupt the travel plans for thousands this Victoria Day long weekend. WestJet’s pilots’ union announced Monday (May 15) that members could walk Friday morning (May 19) as negotiators push for an agreement. What happens now? In a TV interview Tuesday, Capt. Bernard Lewall, chair of the WestJet ALPA Master Executive Council, explained.
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Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection is expanding its footprint in Greece with the announcement of Zoëtry Halkidiki. The all-inclusive luxury resort is expected to open in mid-2024, according to a press release on Monday (May 15). The property, which signals Hyatt’s brand growth in Europe, will feature 105 rooms and suites, including swim-out options.
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Seabourn says its expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, will be equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink. Venture was the first ship in the Seabourn fleet to offer the Wi-Fi connection, beginning with its May 12, 2023 voyage, just in time for the ship’s second Arctic season.
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