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10/10/2025

Flight Centre Features Real Clients in Grassroots Campaign

As travel planning becomes increasingly influenced by AI tools — which as Open Jaw shared can lead travellers astray — is doubling down on real human relationships.

Marking its 30th in Canada, the Australian-born travel retailer has launched a new global brand campaign, “Trusted by Travellers,” that trades stock footage and scripted from real customers with real stories.

A new global ad campaign from Flight Centre on the 30th anniversary of its operations in Canada features a Saskatchewan couple who have been longtime customers on an Avalon River Cruise down the Rhine.

10/10/2025

Russian Airspace Edge: Trump to Block Carriers Who Overfly Russia

The US government is proposing an unprecedented ban on Chinese airlines which overfly on routes to and from the United States. The administration says the reduced flight time gained by using this route gives an unfair advantage over US rivals.

The Russian issue has been raised for years and echoes calls from European airlines and airports who say has been given a competitive edge.

The US government is proposing an unprecedented ban on Chinese airlines which overfly Russia on routes to and from the United States. The Trump

10/10/2025

’WE ARE NOT YOUR COMPETITION’
TravelBrands Reminds Advisors of No Direct Policy at T.O. Event

TravelBrands hosted almost 1,500 travel advisors at three events across Canada this week showcasing a range of brands from consolidator to to to .

TravelBrands hosted almost 1,500 travel advisors at three agent appreciation events across Canada this week showcasing a range of brands from consolidator

10/10/2025

Effective Immediately: India Implements e-Arrival Card

Visitors to are facing a new border requirement since 01OCT, 2025, as the government replaces the traditional paper disembarkation card with a mandatory e-Arrival Card. The move is part of the country's broader effort to streamline processing, curb delays and improve the way data is stored.

Visitors to India are facing a new border requirement since 01OCT, 2025, as the government replaces the traditional paper disembarkation card with a

10/09/2025

PINK COUCH PODCAST
TravelBrands’ Tanious on the Benefits of Embracing Technology

Not only did tech drive the evolution of Sunquest from a traditional ITC model to dynamic packaging back in 2013, AI is now facilitating service elements for the trade. According to TravelBrands’ COO Nathalie Tanious, “We’re in the business of distribution” and AI is enabling that.

10/09/2025

Air Transat Adds Three International Routes; Boosts Summer Capacity

has unveiled three new major route additions to its summer 2026 network. The routes include Quebec City–Marseille, Ottawa–London Gatwick, as well as several southern routes from Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto.

The airline says the new routes are part of its strategy to develop a greater presence in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Air Transat has unveiled three new major route additions to its summer 2026 network. The routes include Quebec City–Marseille, Ottawa–London Gatwick, as

10/09/2025

A LIFETIME OF ISLANDS ⛵️Better Than Ever in The Bahamas: 50% Surge from Canada, 85% from Atlantic Canada

The warmth of The Bahamas filled the room in Halifax on Tuesday. A dinner reception, hosted by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, brought together Bahamian officials, members of the diaspora, and key supplier partners, including Air Canada Vacations, Sandals & Beaches, Warwick Paradise Island, and Comfort Suites.

The phrase that echoed throughout the evening — It’s not just one island, it’s a lifetime of them — perfectly captured the essence of The Bahamas’ latest global campaign, “A Lifetime of Islands,” featuring Bahamian-born Lenny Kravitz. The campaign invites travellers to go beyond the familiar and discover the islands through the lens of local culture, community, and authentic connection.

10/09/2025

Sitting in on ASTA Industry Panel: ‘Everything Affects Travel’

There’s an old saying that when America sneezes, Canada catches a cold. And certainly in our industry a lot of events that take place south of the border have wide reaching impacts up here.

So it was interesting to virtually sit in on ASTA’s National Industry Forecast, held at Washington’s National Press Club in DC on 06OCT. Like its cousin , (the American Society of Travel Advisors) has a mandate to advocate for our industry, share knowledge and encourage professionalism.

There’s an old saying that when America sneezes, Canada catches a cold. And certainly in our industry a lot of events that take place south of the border

10/09/2025

Air Canada Resumes Service to Israel Today

Following a five-month hiatus, has resumed flights to Israel. The carrier is now operating daily YYZ-TLV service.

The service was due to resume in September, as reported by OpenJaw, but was pushed back because of “ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the region”.

Flights were suspended on 04MAY after Yemen's Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile that landed near 's Ben Gurion Airport. Eight people were hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries. The airport suffered minor damage to surrounding infrastructure.

Following a five-month hiatus, Air Canada has resumed flights to Israel. The carrier is now operating daily YYZ-TLV service. The service was due to resume

10/09/2025

WestJet to Cut 44 Pilots Next Week Over Age Limit

WestJet is set to lose 44 pilots by 31OCT, when a new age-restricted flying policy comes into effect.

In July, the informed of the new policy, which prevents pilots aged 65 and older from operating certain flights.

According to Capt. Bernie Lewall, chair of the WestJet Master Executive Council (MEC) for the Air Line Pilots Association, the policy could affect 200 pilots over the next five years. He said the move targets “many of their long-term dedicated employees that helped build into the respected airline it is today.”

WestJet is set to lose 44 pilots by 31OCT, when a new age-restricted flying policy comes into effect. In July, the airline informed pilots of the new

10/08/2025

PLAY BALL! ⚾️ Toronto Marriott Releases Block of ‘Field View’ Rooms for

Toronto City Centre is excited to announce the release of the final block of its exclusive field view rooms for the American League Championship Series (ALCS), starting at CDN $1,268. Each room accommodates up to five guests, making it perfect for friends and family. As the only hotel in North America located inside a Major League stadium, this is a truly one-of-a-kind, bucket list experience for baseball fans.

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Toronto Marriott City Centre is excited to announce the release of the final block of its exclusive field view rooms for the American League Championship

10/08/2025

US Shutdown Air Chaos: 3,200 Flights Delayed on Tuesday
Travellers are seeing flight delays and cancellations a week into the US government shutdown. Some federal services were stopped on 01OCT, 2025, and the travel chaos that was originally predicted appears to be unfolding. The BBC says about 3,200 flights were delayed as of Tuesday afternoon.

Travellers are seeing flight delays and cancellations a week into the US government shutdown. Some federal services were stopped on 01OCT, 2025, and the