FLYDUBAI FALLOUT: Axe-wielding pilot had been barred for extremism
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound flight with an axe and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national who had been barred from flying on his country’s airline because of concerns about extremist views, officials said on the weekend.
INSURANCE WOES HAMPER JAMAICAN HOTELS A YEAR AFTER HURRICANE
Jamaica’s tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm. High deductibles and delays in insurance claim settlements mean that hotels and other businesses are running out of operating capital as Jamaica’s peak winter travel season approaches.
VIEWED WITH SUSPICION: Experts raise concerns around air travel complaints overhaul
Experts are raising concerns about a proposed overhaul to Canada’s air passenger complaints process, as worries about impartiality and efficiency resurface.
ALL THE NEWS FROM ACV PRODUCT LAUNCH ROAD SHOW
Air Canada Vacations recently concluded its 2026/27 Product Launch roadshow, connecting with travel advisors across seven Canadian cities: Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto.
BIOMETRICS MUST BE SECURE AND VOLUNTARY, SAYS NEW COALITION
Though fully supporting the advancement of biometrics in travel, five leading European and travel and tech organizations have formed a new coalition calling on EU policymakers to ensure the region’s Digital Omnibus actively supports the voluntary and secure use of the technology while protecting passenger choice and privacy.
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ROAM SWEET ROAM: How to avoid high daily connection fees while travelling
Costs can quickly add up when travelling overseas, from lavish meals to airfares and accommodation, but staying connected can sometimes be the biggest source of bill shock for travellers when they arrive home.
FLYDUBAI HERO CREDITS CANADIAN TV SHOW FOR INSPIRATION
A passenger who helped avert a catastrophe on a FlyDubai flight after the pilot was stabbed mid-air has said he credits a Canadian-made TV show for knowing what to do.
WORLD’S UNLUCKIEST TRAVELLER: Travel Guard contest rewards disaster for the love of travel
Did you plan to run with the bulls but ended up running to the hospital instead? Did your hotel accommodations come with surprise roommates? Did your luggage decide it needed a better vacation and flew to another continent?
‘EXTRAORDINARY EXCITEMENT’: Long-awaited Bayeux Tapestry a sensation at British Museum
After a wait of almost 1,000 years and a journey of hundreds of miles, the Bayeux Tapestry’s big moment is here. The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England went on public display at the British Museum this month, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century.
IS IT TIME TO DIP YOUR TOES IN THE GANGES?
By WALLACE IMMEN/ You’ve cruised the Rhine, the Danube and the Seine. Now it may be time to do something extraordinary and explore rivers in India with thousands of years in history.
LISTENING IN: Gord would be smiling over Feist’s Hip help
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Hard to believe that it’s now been over 10 years since The Tragically Hip’s last performance. The farewell took place on Aug. 20, 2016, in the band’s hometown, Kingston, Ont., but was broadcast across the country, creating a “I remember when” moment for close to 12 million Canadians.