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New York airports reopen after Irene
Happy Monday everyone. Over the weekend Hurricane Irene caused problems on the east coast and as a result travel to or from the New York City area was disrupted. New York's JFK airport resumed operations this morning but is warning passengers coming through the airport to check the status of their flight as cancellations and delays are still possible.
Continue reading...Live@YVR kicks off
16. August 2011
It's moving day for Jaeger Mah. The winner of Vancouver International Airport's Live@YVR video competition will spend the next 80 days and nights living at the airport.
Continue reading...Air Canada employees hit the picket lines
14. June 2011
Air Canada's airport customer service and call centre staff hit the picket line this morning after the Canadian Auto Workers union and the airline failed to come to an agreement. Air Canada continues to remind passengers that flights will go ahead as scheduled. The airline recommends that passengers utilize their self-serve options such as online check-in and if possible to not check bags.
Continue reading...Need something for the plane? Try MDMA
27. May 2011
For anyone who's been forced to toss out a nail clipper or pour out a drink when going through airport security this story is going to make you mad. On May 9 Canadian Border Services guards stopped what I guess was a man acting suspicious after he had cleared security at Vancouver International Airport.
Continue reading...King Kong: Hong Kong International named world’s best
4. April 2011
Vancouver International Airport took the title as the best airport in North America at the 2011 Skytrax World Airport Awards. But YVR couldn’t even crack the top 10 when it came to the world’s best airports category at the airport Oscars.
Continue reading...Girls love airports
10. March 2011
Next time your stuck at an airport waiting for your flight take a look around an see if Cyndi Lauper is there. Yeah...Cyndi Lauper.
Continue reading...New airport screening procedures hope to increase convenience and security
8. February 2011
Change is coming to screening procedures at Canadian airports, hopefully for the better. The government has announced new regulations which they say will make screening smarter and more efficient.
Continue reading...Man proposes in most unusual place
3. January 2011
Let's start of 2011 with some good news. The past couple of weeks we've heard stories about poor passengers left stranded at airports due to chaotic winter weather. Well this story is about time spent at an airport which is unforgettable but for good reason.
Continue reading...Air Canada resumes Heathrow schedule
22. December 2010
There's hope on the horizon for customers stuck due to snowy conditions in London. Air Canada was able to resume full service from Heathrow last night. However due to the backlog of passengers it may take more than a week to move everyone through said Air Canada COO Duncan Dee.
Continue reading...Winter conditions continue to plague Heathrow
21. December 2010
London's Heathrow Airport continues to be plagued by delays and cancellations thanks to snow. Winter weather also continues to cause problems for Paris's Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airports, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and Frankfurt Airport. Some flights in Brussels have also been affected.
Continue reading...
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Asides 
You may not see summer as the ideal time to take a vacation to a sun destination but if you’re looking for good value in a getaway it’s one of the best times of year to go.
One way you can save some coin on an all-inclusive getaway this summer is by taking advantage of WestJet Vacations price drop guarantee.
If you book a vacation of three nights or more before May 31 and the price of that trip drops (a minimum $25) WestJet will refund you the difference. The price guarantee is valid between the time you book up to 21 days prior to your departure date.
This deal is good for any vacation between now and Oct. 31.
Call TravelTST to book.
Paris' iconic Eifel Tower. Photo Credit Wikipedia.
Paris is lovely in the springtime and you can see for yourself for less with TravelTST.
TravelTST still has specially priced Paris packages available departing from Vancouver and Calgary on May 10 and 24 but act fast because by 5pm (pacific time) Apr. 4 this special price will expire.
You don’t want to let that happen.
For $899 plus tax travellers get round trip airfare from Vancouver or Calgary to Paris, seven nights at the 3.5 star Hotel All Season Paris Bercy where a bottle of wine will be waiting for you upon your arrival and a one hour cruise on the Seine River.
But wait…there’s more.
Because we want our customers to experience Paris in all of its glory TravelTST and Transat Holidays are throwing in some extras. Every traveller gets a two day Paris hop on hop off bus pass to explore the city at their own pace and a ticket for the Illuminations of Paris Tour, a nighttime bus tour that takes passengers through the city to show off why it’s called the City of Lights.
This deal isn’t available online and has to be booked over the phone or in person at TravelTST.
Remember there isn’t much space left and sold out or not by 5pm pacific time Wednesday this special pricing is gone so call TravelTST at 1-888-665-4541 or drop on by to secure your spot.
TravelTST is open from 9am-5:30pm pacific time Wednesday.
29. August 2011
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