airfare
Canadian plane ticket prices rose more than 10% in a year: report
An RBC survey says airfares rose by more than 10 per cent in the first two months of the third quarter as Air Canada and WestJet passed along higher crude oil prices. Continue reading
Budget-friendly destinations adventurous Canadians should check out in 2017
Travel expert Claire Newell reveals her top four travel destinations that won’t break the bank in 2017. Continue reading
When is the best time to buy a plane ticket?
Don’t buy plane tickets on a Friday, according to one analysis of airfare data. Continue reading
Cheaper airfare for travellers as Air Canada, WestJet cut prices with NewLeaf arrival
Just as Canada’s newest discount airline, New Leaf is preparing to take off, Canada’s other two major airlines are slashing prices. Continue reading
New Canadian airline could boost Okanagan tourism
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
An ultra low-cost airline has launched direct flights between several Canadian cities, including Kelowna. “We will bring skiers and summer vacationers on non-stop flights from Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Hamilton,” says Newleaf President and CEO Jim Young at a launch at the Kelowna International Airport Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Tips on how to get the best airfare deal online
Global News turned to travel expert, New York Times bestselling author, and blogger Matthew Kepnes, also known as “Nomadic Matt” in the travel industry, to share his tips on how to get the best deal online. Continue reading
Expedia to show hidden costs on airfares — but not in Canada just yet
Fees that typically remain hidden until a traveller is ready to buy a ticket online will now be made visible, but only on U.S. sites, travel company says. Continue reading
Is WestJet really passing jet fuel savings onto customers?
WestJet says it’s passing the savings gained from the dramatic drop in jet fuel prices onto customers by lowering base fares. Continue reading
WestJet plans to keep spoils of lower fuel prices for itself
Don’t expect reduced airfares for customers just because WestJet’s own costs have dropped significantly, the carrier said Tuesday. Continue reading
Air fares seen dipping thanks to oil slump
The global airline industry expects its profits to leap to a record high next year, boosted by a continued fall in jet fuel prices and strong demand. Continue reading