Canadian Border Service is Resuming Regular Hours at 42 Ports of Entry Across Canada Date: 2023-03-28 10:01:39 Order: 0 The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) will be resuming regular hours at 39 land border crossings and three air ports of entry on 31MAR. The three airports affected are Whetstone... Canada.ca More News
French Protests Block Paris Tourist Attractions, Rail Stations and Airports Date: 2023-03-28 09:59:57 Order: 0 Strikes are continuing across France, disrupting travel and tourism in the country, the Washington Post is reporting. As many as a million people are expected to protest an increase to the... WashingtonPost More News
“A Threat To Safety”: Pilot Associations Team Up To Stop Single Pilot Ops Date: 2023-03-28 09:57:53 Order: 0 Several of the largest pilot organizations in the world, including the European Cockpit Association, the Federation of Airline Pilots' Associations and Air Line Pilots Association, are... SimpleFlying More News
Forget the Nightclub: Gen-Z Travellers Want to Sightsee and Try New Food Date: 2023-03-28 08:53:07 Order: 0 Gen-Z is starting to look a lot like their parents. A new study finds the 18 to 30 crowd has the highest propensity to travel and are keener on sightseeing than hitting nightclubs. More News Tourism
NEXUS is Nifty, But Leaders Tell Open Jaw Canada Needs Its Own Trusted Traveller Program Date: 2023-03-27 16:20:25 Order: 0 Destination Toronto president and CEO, Scott Beck, told Open Jaw a Canadian TTP would not replace but instead complement the NEXUS program. More News
Travel Embracing AI: ChatGPT In Play @ Expedia, Automation of AC Call Centre Functions Date: 2023-03-27 11:30:56 Order: 0 A top Air Canada executive recently told the Globe and Mail that the airline will start using an artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant instead of live agents to answer calls from... Byers Report More News
YYZ Sees Massive Rebound in 2022 Pax Traffic Date: 2023-03-27 11:11:16 Order: 0 Toronto’s Pearson Airport reports a huge comeback in 2022, with air passenger traffic jumping by a staggering 180.8% and an increase in generated net income of $422.7 million. More News
New Strikes to Paralyze German Airports 26, 27MAR Date: 2023-03-24 10:06:16 Order: 0 German unions are calling for another transport strike which would see thousands of workers walk off the job and disrupt travel Sunday and Monday. FRA is advising against travel to the... More News
How Much Support Can the Travel Industry Expect From the Upcoming Federal Budget? Date: 2023-03-24 09:46:35 Order: 0 The federal government releases its latest budget 28MAR. ACTA called on members to support its advocacy in Ottawa with a letter writing campaign last month, and tells Open Jaw what it's... More News
Electric Air Taxis Being Developed for the 2024 Paris Olympics Date: 2023-03-22 11:13:32 Order: 0 The world’s first electric air taxi network is being developed for the 2024 Paris Olympics, reports Britain’s The Guardian. The network will use VoloCity, a vertical takeoff and landing... The Guardian More News
Miami Beach Restricts Alcohol Sales, But Rejects Curfew Amid Spring Break Violence Date: 2023-03-22 11:13:03 Order: 0 Following two recent fatal shootings, Miami Beach officials are imposing restrictions on alcohol sales for the weekend of 24MAR. Liquor stores will be required to close at 6 p.m., reports... NBC News More News
US Tourist Fined $500 For Driving Ferrari Into Florence’s Famous Piazza Date: 2023-03-22 11:12:13 Order: 0 An American tourist has been fined USD $506 for driving a Ferrari into the Piazza della Signoria, the pedestrian square at the heart of Florence, reports CNN. According to police, the... CNN More News
Amtrak Restoring Service Between NYC, Montreal Date: 2023-03-22 11:11:32 Order: 0 Amtrak is restoring service between NYC and Montreal on 03APR, says Business Travel News. The line has been suspended since 2020 due to the pandemic. The train, which runs on the Adirondack... Business Travel News More News
Ottawa Claims Passport Backlog Cleared; Launches Online Application Status Checker Date: 2023-03-22 08:46:19 Order: 0 In addition to providing convenience to passport applicants, the government says that shifting status inquiries to an online tool will free up front-line staff, which in turn speeds service... More News
French National Strike Disrupting Travel this Week Date: 2023-03-21 10:57:38 Order: 0 A four-day national strike in France is creating significant travel disruptions, including delays and cancellations, according to airlines and French officials. Transportation workers... Business Travel News Europe More News
