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WestJet’s Seat Pitch U-Turn: What the Legroom Backlash Means for Your Next Booking

Flight News September 4, 2026 · 6 min read

WestJet’s Seat Pitch U-Turn: What the Legroom Backlash Means for Your Next Booking

A viral video of a passenger unable to straighten their knees on a WestJet flight set off a chain reaction this winter that ended with the airline pulling seats back out of dozens of jets. If you have booked, or are about to book, a WestJet flight on a Boeing

Cancún From Canada in November: Why the Cheapest Week of Winter Sun Lands Before the Holidays

Destinations August 25, 2026 · 8 min

Cancún From Canada in November: Why the Cheapest Week of Winter Sun Lands Before the Holidays

On August 17, 2026, WestJet announced what it calls its biggest sun schedule yet: up to 1,252 weekly flights across 88 nonstop routes to Latin America and the Caribbean, with capacity up 12 percent over last winter. Most of the coverage focused on the new Calg

Air Canada Just Sold a Quarter of Aeroplan for $2.5 Billion. Should You Worry About Your Points?

Flight News August 16, 2026 · 7 min

Air Canada Just Sold a Quarter of Aeroplan for $2.5 Billion. Should You Worry About Your Points?

The biggest Canadian travel story of the month is not a new route or a seat sale. On August 11, 2026, Air Canada announced it is selling a 25 percent stake in Aeroplan to an investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse, with PSP Investments and BCI also buyi

We Pay $798 a Year for the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege. Here Is the Family Math

Travel Rewards August 14, 2026 · 11 min

We Pay $798 a Year for the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege. Here Is the Family Math

A $599 annual fee looks absurd on paper, and adding a second cardholder for $199 makes it look worse. That is $798 before a single flight is booked. Our editor carries this card for a family of four, and the honest answer to "is it worth it" is that the points

Canada’s Winter Sun Map Grew for 2026-27. Here Is Where the New Nonstops Actually Go

Destinations August 11, 2026 · 11 min

Canada’s Winter Sun Map Grew for 2026-27. Here Is Where the New Nonstops Actually Go

A run of schedule announcements this year quietly redrew where Canadians can fly south without a connection. In April 2026, Air Canada added five new destinations and eleven new nonstop routes to its winter network. Porter and Air Transat followed within weeks

Flying From YHU: What Montrealers Need to Know About Saint-Hubert Airport

Travel Tips August 11, 2026 · 9 min

Flying From YHU: What Montrealers Need to Know About Saint-Hubert Airport

For decades, flying out of Montreal meant one thing: YUL. You fought traffic on the 20 or the 40, paid whatever the parking garage demanded, and shuffled through a terminal built for 20 million passengers a year. That monopoly just cracked. On June 15, 2026, a

Cancun or Playa del Carmen for First-Timers: What Canadians Need to Know Before They Go

Destinations August 11, 2026 · 9 min

Cancun or Playa del Carmen for First-Timers: What Canadians Need to Know Before They Go

Every winter, tens of thousands of Canadians land at Cancun International (CUN) for the first time, most having decided on autopilot where to sleep. Cancun and Playa del Carmen share an airport, a coastline and a currency, but they are genuinely different trip

The WestJet Strike Is Over. What It Taught Canadian Travellers About Booking Smarter

Flight News August 10, 2026 · 7 min

The WestJet Strike Is Over. What It Taught Canadian Travellers About Booking Smarter

For one chaotic weekend at the start of August, Canada's second largest airline nearly ground to a halt. Roughly 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, represented by CUPE Local 8125, walked off the job on August 2, 2026 after overnight contract talks collapsed. Mor

Same-Day Flights in Canada: How to Get on an Earlier Plane, and What It Actually Costs

Travel Tips August 8, 2026 · 9 min

Same-Day Flights in Canada: How to Get on an Earlier Plane, and What It Actually Costs

Your meeting ends three hours early. The wedding you flew in for wrapped up at noon. Or you simply got to the airport at 11am for a 7pm flight and realized there are four earlier departures sitting on the board. The question is always the same: can I just get

WestJet’s Big Europe Push Landed This Summer. Here’s How Canadians Can Cash In

Flight News August 7, 2026 · 7 min

WestJet’s Big Europe Push Landed This Summer. Here’s How Canadians Can Cash In

While one Canadian airline spent the spring trimming its map, another was quietly drawing new lines across the Atlantic. Between May and late June 2026, WestJet launched eight new nonstop routes to Europe, the largest transatlantic expansion in the airline's h

How Many Points Do You Actually Need for a Free Flight from Canada?

Travel Rewards August 6, 2026 · 7 min

How Many Points Do You Actually Need for a Free Flight from Canada?

Every points program promises free flights. Almost none of them tell you, in plain numbers, how far away that free flight actually is. The answer depends on which currency you collect, and in 2026 the three big Canadian options price flights in completely diff

Porter Airlines Review 2026: Is It Actually Better Than Air Canada and WestJet for Economy Flyers?

Airline Guides August 5, 2026 · 9 min

Porter Airlines Review 2026: Is It Actually Better Than Air Canada and WestJet for Economy Flyers?

Porter used to be the quirky little airline with the raccoon mascot that only flew turboprops out of a tiny island airport in Toronto. That version of Porter is gone. In 2026 it operates a jet fleet bigger than some national carriers, flies to Mexico, the Cari

WestJet vs Air Canada: The 2026 Numbers That Actually Decide Your Booking

Airline Guides August 4, 2026 · 7 min

WestJet vs Air Canada: The 2026 Numbers That Actually Decide Your Booking

Ask ten Canadians which airline they prefer and you'll get ten stories about a delayed flight, a helpful gate agent, or a sandwich that cost eleven dollars. Stories are fun, but they don't help you book. Numbers do. So this guide sticks to what changed in 2026

Canada’s Flight Map Is Shifting Again: What Air Canada’s Fuel-Driven Route Cuts Mean for 2026 Travellers

Airline News May 16, 2026 · 6 min

Canada’s Flight Map Is Shifting Again: What Air Canada’s Fuel-Driven Route Cuts Mean for 2026 Travellers

Airline news usually sounds abstract until it changes the flight options on your screen. One week a route has a nonstop flight at a reasonable hour; the next week it is a connection through Toronto, a longer layover, or a price that suddenly looks out of line

How to Find Last-Minute Flight Deals from Canada in 2026

Blog May 9, 2026 · 4 min

How to Find Last-Minute Flight Deals from Canada in 2026

Waiting until the last minute to book a flight is one of those travel myths that needs a proper reality check. Sometimes it works beautifully — you catch a distressed inventory sale and save hundreds. Other times, you wait too long and pay twice the going rate for the last seat on the plane. The...

Best Places to Fly to from Canada This Summer 2026

Blog May 5, 2026 · 4 min

Best Places to Fly to from Canada This Summer 2026

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be a strong travel year for Canadians — and despite rising base fares on some routes, there are still standout destinations where you can get excellent value. Whether you're looking for beach time, city exploration, or an adventure in a completely different climate, here's where to point your search...

Why Canadians Are Paying More to Fly in 2026: The Fuel and Tariff Effect

Blog May 1, 2026 · 4 min

Why Canadians Are Paying More to Fly in 2026: The Fuel and Tariff Effect

If you've tried to book a flight in Canada lately, you've probably noticed: prices are up. And not just slightly. Routes that cost $350 CAD round-trip last year are now closer to $420–$500. What's driving this? Two forces are colliding at once — fuel costs and trade disruption — and Canadian travellers are caught in...

Best Credit Cards for Flight Rewards in Canada (2026)

Blog April 23, 2026 · 4 min

Best Credit Cards for Flight Rewards in Canada (2026)

Travel credit cards in Canada are genuinely valuable — if you know which ones to use and for what. The market has gotten more competitive over the past few years, with higher welcome bonuses, better earn rates, and more redemption options. Here is a practical breakdown of the leading options for 2026. This post does...

Flying with Pets from Canada: Rules, Costs, and What Airlines Actually Allow

Blog April 20, 2026 · 5 min

Flying with Pets from Canada: Rules, Costs, and What Airlines Actually Allow

Flying with a pet is possible, but the rules vary significantly by airline, aircraft type, destination, and the size of your animal. Before you book, confirm you can bring your pet on that specific flight — rules often apply per aircraft type, per season, and per route. In-cabin pets: Small cats and dogs that fit...

How Canadian Airport Security Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Guide

Blog April 17, 2026 · 5 min

How Canadian Airport Security Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Guide

Most first-time flyers underestimate how long security takes, and experienced flyers underestimate how often a simple mistake slows everything down. Here is exactly what happens at a Canadian airport security checkpoint, what to expect, and how to get through quickly. Security screening at Canadian airports is operated by CATSA — the Canadian Air Transport Security...

Flair Airlines: An Honest Review for 2026

Blog April 14, 2026 · 4 min

Flair Airlines: An Honest Review for 2026

Flair is Canada's primary ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). It launched in its current form in 2017 and has had a turbulent history — regulatory scrutiny, fleet changes, financial difficulties, and route cuts. But it still flies, it is still the cheapest domestic option on several routes, and many Canadians use it without issue. Here is what...

Air Canada vs. WestJet: An Honest Comparison for 2026

Blog April 11, 2026 · 4 min

Air Canada vs. WestJet: An Honest Comparison for 2026

These are the two dominant carriers in Canada. Between them, they cover the vast majority of domestic routes and a large share of international flying from Canadian cities. If you are booking a flight in Canada, one of them is likely on the shortlist. Here is how they actually compare. Air Canada is the larger...

Direct vs. Connecting Flights: When the Layover Is Actually Worth It

Blog April 8, 2026 · 4 min

Direct vs. Connecting Flights: When the Layover Is Actually Worth It

The conventional advice is simple: direct flights are better. They are shorter, lower-risk, and easier. That is true for most situations. But connecting flights are not always the wrong choice — sometimes the gap in price, or the lack of a direct option, makes a layover the obvious answer. Here is how to think through...

Flying in Winter from Canada: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Blog April 5, 2026 · 4 min

Flying in Winter from Canada: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Canada's winters are tough on air travel. From November through March, delays, de-icing queues, ground stops, and cancellations are a regular part of the experience at most Canadian airports. If you know how the system works, you can reduce how badly it affects you. The obvious answer is snow and ice — but the mechanics...

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