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The Canadian PressAir Canada suspends new seat selection fee two days after rollout
MONTREAL — Air Canada has pressed pause on a new seat selection fee just two days after it implemented the policy, but not before drawing the ire of some travellers online. For years, Air Canada customers with economy fares have been able to change the seat automatically assigned to them at check-in, free of charge. However, travel agents received notice from the company less than two weeks ago that lower-tier passengers who had not purchased a seat in advance would have to pay a fee if they wan
- BuzzFeed
"I Had 10 Minutes Until My Flight, Only To Discover..." 19 Unfortunate And Avoidable Travel Mishaps That Actually Happened To People
"It was one of the first purchases I made on Priceline back when you’d buy the airfare online, and they’d send paper tickets in the mail..."
- Business Insider
A 101-year-old woman keeps getting mistaken for a baby on flights and says it's because American Airlines' booking system can't handle her age
"The computer at the airport thought my birth date was 2022 and not 1922," Patricia told a BBC reporter on the same flight.
- USA TODAY
A cruise to nowhere: Royal Caribbean sailing canceled after guests boarded
A Royal Caribbean International Alaska voyage became a cruise to nowhere over the weekend.
- CBC
Erroneous information about New Brunswick included in tourism pitches to Europeans
A number of European tour operators that government tourism officials met with in London and Paris last year to discuss promoting New Brunswick routinely mix up basic facts about the province in their ads and have been suggesting visits to defunct or shuttered attractions."Spend time in Saint John, the provincial capital," suggests one ad currently being run by British-based Prestige Holidays."Relax before your flight to Saint John, New Brunswick's largest city," proposes another advertisement f
- Canadian Press Videos
Town builds screen to block Mount Fuji view as Japan grapples with over-tourism
The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began to construct a large black screen on a stretch of sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists. (AP Video: Ayaka McGill)
- BuzzFeed
This Hotel Pet Program Claims It Will Make Any Travel Experience Easier For You And Your Dog So Here's My Honest Review After Staying There For One Night
With dozens of hotel pet programs to choose from, here's an option that might work for you and your fur baby the next time you travel.
- INSIDER
An ultra-luxury cruise line wants to attract wealthy Americans with its all-inclusive 'yachts' — see what the new 128-guest ship will be like
Emerald has a history of river cruises. It's now investing more into ultra-luxury ocean "yachts," with the next one slated to sail up to 128 guests.
- Miami Herald
Can you swim naked at the beach in Miami? Smoke, sleep or drink? What the laws say
You should know the rules because you could face a fine.
- The Canadian Press
The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run institute training tourism and hospitality professionals. It’s a motley crew. One student is a model. Another is 17 and has no job history. The students vary in age, education level and professional experience. They're all men — Afghan women are banned from studying beyond sixth grade — and they don't know anything about tourism or hospitality. But they are all eager to p
- Robb Report
Inside Antigua’s New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Hotel, Complete With Overwater Bungalows
The highly anticipated Royalton CHIC Antigua on Dickenson Bay features swim-out suites, seven restaurants, beachfront pools, and a spa.
- CNN
Island near Mull of Kintyre for sale for $3.1 million
An idyllic 453-acre private island is up for sale off the west coast of Scotland and it comes with sandy beaches, puffins galore, seven houses, a pub, a helipad and a flock of black-faced sheep.
- INSIDER
Everyone is visiting Japan. An extended currency slump means the tourists will just keep coming.
Tourists are staying longer and spending more as the yen continues its slide against the dollar.
- INSIDER
60 famous foods to try in your lifetime
From dim sum to deep-dish pizza and lobster rolls, these are some of the world's most famous foods and where to taste them.
- Canadian Press Videos
Britain's Duchess Sophie makes a surprise visit to Ukraine
Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, the first British royal to travel to the country since Russia’s 2022 invasion. (April 30, 2024)
- CNN
Here’s what flyers should know about the bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill
Lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization deal that aims to address the nation’s shortage of air traffic controllers and implement technology to reduce the risk of runway collisions but would not institute a controversial increase in the pilot retirement age.
- GOBankingRates
4 Places To Retire in Europe That Rival Paris but Are Way Cheaper
While "We'll always have Paris," the City of Light might not be affordable for everyone -- especially for retirees who live on a fixed income. Retiring in Europe is a dream for many Americans, and...
- INSIDER
I had a private island to myself for 2 days. I felt awkward, but the nearly $6,000 price tag was worth it.
I spent nearly $6,000 for an all-inclusive Wakaya Island Resort and Spa stay. I was the only guest at the hotel, and I thought the money was worth it.
- HuffPost
OOPS! Kayleigh McEnany Gets Quick Math Lesson After Awkward Trump Blunder
The former White House press secretary gets a blunt reminder on social media.
- HuffPost
'Couldn't Have Said It Better': Biden Team Taunts Trump Over 'Bone Crushing' Claim
The president's rapid response team mocked the latest fundraising appeal from Trump.