Four Canadian charter airlines will be granted permission from the Government of Cuba to fly between multiple domestic locations within Cuba.
Canada provides Cuba with over 40 percent of its overall tourists. 2009 saw a record number of Canadians tourists in Cuba with over 900,000 visitors.
While the US government embargo still forbids ordinary US citizens from visiting Cuba, Canadians have made Cuba a favorite Caribbean destination attracted by Cuba’s many beach resorts along Varanasi, plus cultural offerings in Cuba's capital city, Havana.
Under the new agreement, four Canadian charter airlines will be permitted to fly between multiple locations after landing in Cuba. That means winter sun seekers to Cuba would be able to fly on Canadian air carriers to more than one destination within the country, presumably on a single vacation.
Cuba’s ambassador to Canada, De JesDus Vicente Sotolongo, told The Press that the measure would apply to four Canadian charter airlines that currently run tours to Cuba: Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet and Canjet Airlines.
Non-stop Flights Toronto to Boston from Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines announces new non-stops flight from Toronto to Boston
Toronto's small stylish airline, Porter Airlines, has announced that starting September 14, 2009, Porter will start offering non-stop flights to Boston, 3x daily.
Porter Airlines flies out of the Toronto Islands airport which is located in downtown Toronto, making it the convenient choice of travelers with business meetings or activities in Toronto's downtown core. The Porter Airlines terminal which only services Porter Airlines, has a comfortable lounge area and combined with quick check-in makes for a pleasanter flight experience than the cavernous Pearson Airport Terminal located on the north west boundary of Toronto.
Cheap Flights - Air Deals on Toronto / Miami Florida Flights
Canadian airline WestJet is offering bargain basement cheap flights on many Canada/USA destinations, including Toronto / Miami FL for $95. each way. Toronto to Fort Lauderdale is $149.; Toronto to Orlando, Florida is $139, and flying to Tampa is now $135.
Book by September 10, 2009 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel until December 17, 2009. To qualify for these cheap flights to Canadian and U.S. destinations, you would need to travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Anyone with a reason to travel between the triangle of Canadian cites of Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, has just been given one huge travel incentive to do so by WestJet airline today.
WestJet has just announced $9. flights - yes that isn't a typo, it's nine dollars! Book by July 14, 2009 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel until September 30, 2009. For pricing and availability, visit www.westjet.com
Westjet offers $9. flights from Toronto to Ottawa or Montreal
If you aren't already subscribed to WestJet's email newsletters - you should be! Subscribers get email alerts for special time-limited super sale prices.
Today's ONE DAY ONLY sale is offers flights from Toronto to Montreal or Ottawa for only nine dollars. The regular price is $89. so it's a whooping $80. savings if you book today - and the sale ends today.
Today's WestJet flight sale is just one example of the special flight sale prices you'll find once you subscribe at www.westjet.com.
Sale Details: Book by September 9, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. M.T. and travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays until December 17, 2008.
Air Canada's ban on small pets traveling as checked luggage cargo on passenger planes has been overturned by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA).
Last summer, Air Canada had imposed a ban on pets that passengers wanted to have travel with them on the same flight; and pet-unfriendly airline Air Canada had started to enforce their new pet airline travel regulation that restricted pet to only being allowed to fly on cargo planes not passenger flights.
Air Canada had argued that its restrictions on pet travel were to make more space for luggage. Pet lovers who didn't want to have their cat or dog sent on different flights and neglected as cargo, had boycotted the airline, taking their pet travel business to more pet-friendly airlines.
The CTA ruled this week that the ban was unreasonable, and has given Air Canada until May 5 to allow animals (and their pet travel carriers that weigh less than 70 lbs (31.7 kilograms) back on passenger flights. The order allows Air Canada to continue banning pets in the cabin as carry-on luggage, a restriction the airline had implemented in 2006 over allergy concerns.
An Air Canada spokesperson said the airline is reviewing the ruling and has not made a decision on whether the airline will appeal.
World Travel Guide thinks Air Canada should catch up with the times and the sentiments of most pet owners and realize that to many, pets are part of the family and should be treated as such; otherwise, pet owners will take their business to more pet-friendly airlines.
Canadians who travel would be wise to subscribe to Canadian airline Westjet's e-newsletter. The email from Westjet airlines that I received on February 28, 2008 offered a one-day 80% off sale on major route flights - the only catch was that the sale was just for that one day and flight had to be booked on that day. (Travel was valid from March 1 to June 25, 2008).
Example super sale air fares were Toronto to Montreal or Ottawa, regularly $79. for only $12. Or flights from Toronto to either Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, or Saskatoon, regularly from $196-341. was on sale for only $39.
So if traveling on any of Westjet flight routes could be in your upcoming travel plans, you should hurry on over to www.westjet.com and subscribe.
Porter Airlines starts flights Toronto New York Newark
It's official - Porter Airline starts 7 flights daily Toronto - New York via Newark.
Porter Airlines has officially announced that beginning March 31, 2008, the airline operating out of Toronto City Centre Airport in downtown Toronto, will start offering air service between Toronto and New York.
Porter adding the New York - Toronto flight route has been much anticipated ever since Porter Airlines started their full page color ads in major Canadian newspapers like the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail a few weeks ago.
Flights booked by February 20, 2008 for travel by April 30, 2008, will be at a special rate of $95. one-way. (not including taxes, fees or surcharges). You can book online at www.flyporter.com or 1-888-619-8622 or through travel agents.
Rumor Porter Airlines adding Toronto - New York City flights
Although you won't find any information about the rumored new flights between Toronto and New York at the Porter Airlines website at www.porterairlines.com, their recent full-page ads in the January 5, 2008 Toronto Star and Globe and Mail, more than hinted at it, with part of a large red apple icon on display and the words "Some news is just too big to hide. A new destination coming soon."
Porter Airlines has emphasized its marketing difference as a retro air travel experience, reminiscent of the golden days of air travel when it was once fun to fly - remember those days - before the cattle herding that takes place at most airports and sardine seating that has become the norm. Porter Airlines, based in downtown Toronto (not Pearson International Airport on the outskirts of Toronto) flies out of Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) which reduces to and fro airport time if you live in Toronto or your destination is downtown Toronto.
Their new fleet of Bombardier Q400's have leather seats with two to three more inches of legroom than typical economy-class seating. There's a stylish new passenger lounge, just steps from the departure gates. It features free wireless internet access, complimentary coffee/tea/soft drinks, and a business center with workstations. Best of all, it’s open to all Porter passengers free of charge.
Passenger Lounge at Porter Airlines, Toronto Canada
Because of Porter Airlines central location and small airport feel, easy access to the airport, quick check-in and security, a traveler can easily save hours on a round-trip flight. It's not too hard to predict that their new Toronto-New York route - when it does get officially announced and flying - will likely be quite popular.
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Air Canada's ban on small pets traveling as checked luggage cargo on passenger planes has been overturned by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA). 
