Source: Karla Cripps, cnn.com, February 06, 2021 “The Falcon’s Flight will also be the world’s tallest free-standing coaster structure, featuring a parabolic airtime hill allowing a weightlessness airtime experience,” said a press release. A roller coaster now under development in the Middle East is set to smash existing records for speed, height and track length.… Continue reading Record-Breaking Roller Coaster Will Go Over 155 Miles per Hour
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Indonesia Passenger Jet Carrying 62 People Goes Missing
Source: Niniek Karmini And Edna Tarigan The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, January 10, 2020 “The plane was carrying 50 passengers and 12 crew members, all Indonesian nationals, including six extra crew for another trip.” A jet carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on a domestic flight… Continue reading Indonesia Passenger Jet Carrying 62 People Goes Missing
WestJet Excludes Sask. Residents From New COVID Insurance
Source: Cally Stephanow, regina.ctvnews.ca, September 15, 2020 Saskatchewan residents are the only Canadians who do not qualify for WestJet’s new, no-fee COVID-19 related travel insurance. REGINA — WestJet is now offering a new, no-fee COVID-19 related travel insurance for its guests, but Saskatchewan residents are the only Canadians who do not qualify. The airline posted… Continue reading WestJet Excludes Sask. Residents From New COVID Insurance
WestJet Cancels Flight Due to Passengers Refusing to Comply With Mask Policy
Source: Ryan White, ctvnews.ca, September 09, 2020 WestJet has recently launched a zero-tolerance mask adherence policy. CALGARY — Officials with WestJet confirm a red-eye flight from Calgary to Toronto was cancelled early Tuesday morning after guests flying on employee travel passes refused to comply with the airline’s mask rules. But the father of the child… Continue reading WestJet Cancels Flight Due to Passengers Refusing to Comply With Mask Policy
Passengers With COVID-19 Continue to Arrive in Canada on International Flights
Source: Sean Davidson, ctvnews.ca, August 10, 2020 Both WestJet and Air Canada began selling the middle seats again on July 1. TORONTO — Eighteen flights arriving in Canada from international destinations since the start of August have had people on board with COVID-19. According to the federal government, the flights landed in Canada between Aug.… Continue reading Passengers With COVID-19 Continue to Arrive in Canada on International Flights
Refunds “Unlikely” for Passengers as Airlines End Physical Distancing
Source: Alexandra Mae Jones, ctvnews.ca, June 29, 2020 Airlines have said passengers can rebook for free. TORONTO — WestJet and Air Canada will soon begin selling every seat on their flights again, ending their attempts at physical distancing — a decision that has left many passengers demanding refunds. Starting July 1, passengers will no longer… Continue reading Refunds “Unlikely” for Passengers as Airlines End Physical Distancing
Westjet and Air Canada End Physical Distancing on July 1
Source: cbcnews.ca, June 25, 2020 Air Canada and WestJet conduct pre-boarding temperature checks, require masks on board, enhanced aircraft cleaning and cut out hot drinks and food. The country’s two largest airlines are ending their on-board seat distancing policies starting July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry. Air… Continue reading Westjet and Air Canada End Physical Distancing on July 1
NewLeaf to offer cheap Canadian flights through 7 cities next month
Airline will start offering flights between 7 cities at rock bottom prices A new airline set to take flight today is offering ultra-low fares between seven Canadian cities for as little as $89 for a one-way flight. NewLeaf revealed its flight plans at joint events in Kelowna, B.C., Winnipeg and Hamilton that started at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday. As… Continue reading NewLeaf to offer cheap Canadian flights through 7 cities next month