A MUDDY MESS: Hawaii cleans up after Lala landfall
Tropical Storm Lala left behind a muddy mess Monday caused by intense rainfall and flooding as it moved past Hawaii’s main islands. Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Sunday after lashing the state without making landfall. The storm was projected to continue moving westward and was forecast to become a hurricane again at sea and far from land by Wednesday.
WESTJET CHASES THE RAYS: Offers biggest sun destination schedule yet
With the airline set to operate up to 1,252 weekly flights on 88 unique non-stop routes between Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean this winter, WestJet says it will offer its most extensive schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean yet, growing year-over-year (YOY) capacity by 12 percent.
JAM-PACKED AND READY FOR MORE: Increased lift boosts Jamaica from Canada this winter
Jamaica is poised for significant expansion of airlift from the Canadian market this winter, with 400,000 seats available to the Caribbean island from its second largest market.
SOLAR CYCLES HELP RESILIENT CUBANS GET AROUND
Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and in their place, small electric tricycles – most of them made in China – have become the primary means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of Cubans grappling with a prolonged fuel crisis.
GLOBAL EXPANSION: National Geographic with G Adventures adds more trips
National Geographic Signature with G Adventures is expanding its fast-growing high-end collection of expeditions with 17 new itineraries, with the latest addition bringing the total number of trips that enable guests to “see the world though National Geographic’s iconic lense” to 67 across 48 destinations.
BROKEN ENGINE PARTS TO BLAME: Man almost sucked out of plane in flight
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked through the opening before fellow passengers pulled him back inside, U.S. investigators said last week.
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FALL IS THE NEW SUMMER AND FLEX IN THE CITY: Plus other key travel trends for the end of 2026
From a shift from summer to fall bookings, to the rise of city-maxxing and the “AI paradox,” Virtuoso revealed the latest travel trends across the industry at its 38th annual Travel Week in Las Vegas, which concluded Friday.
ONTARIO BETTING ON MORE CASINOS FOR NIAGARA: And continued hopes for Toronto island airport expansion
More casinos may be coming to the Niagara Region in the future, as the Ontario government has announced a deal to end existing exclusivity rights.
COURT APPROVES WESTJET SETTLEMENT WITH FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
A British Columbia court has approved a $4.5-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over workplace harassment of flight attendants at WestJet. The settlement was approved last week after a judge ruled it fair and in the best interest of the eligible employees, JFK Law states on its website.
SKAL IN FUN: Annual golf tourney highlights industry connections, charity
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ With planes roaring overhead – somehow fitting for a travel event – the Toronto Skal Club attracted members and friends from as far away as Calgary last week on a picture-perfect day on the course to celebrate the tourney’s remarkable 70th year.
EVERYTHING UP BUT PROFIT: Air Canada confident after Q2 report
Air Canada reported a net loss of $178 million during the second quarter, compared to net income of $186 million during the same period a year earlier. However, the company says its revenue reached $6.3 billion during the quarter, up year-over-year from $5.6 billion.
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