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Airlines unleash April Fools jokes
Happy April Fools Day! If you’re gullible like me today can be a bit of a handful but it’s all in good fun. Some airlines wanted in on the fun too and decided to make some wacky announcements, guess which one I fell for. WESTJET WestJet today announced the easing of restrictions on pets in the cabin. All WestJet flights will now allow for any type of animal to travel in the cabin provided it fits safely on board the aircraft. “We recognize that a [Read more...]
Continue reading...Las Vegas reminds you to know the code
29. August 2012
Do you know the code? In light of Prince Harry’s recent naked jaunt in a Las Vegas hotel room the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority wants to remind travellers that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. To make sure people are familiar with the code the tourist board has a website where travellers can take an oath to ‘protect the moment’.
Continue reading...Celebrate dad with one of these unique vacations
17. June 2012
It's Father's Day. Today dad doesn't have to mow the lawn or take out the trash it's his day and to celebrate Amigo takes a look at some dad-centric vacations.
Continue reading...Heathrow preparing for Olympic effort
30. May 2012
With the Olympics fast approaching the staff at London’s Heathrow Airport have been training to handle the 100,000 athletes, officials, VIPs and sponsors expected to come through the airport for games time. Last week the airport's employees held a dress rehearsal of sorts with staff processing more than 3,000 bags in just two hours according to MSNBC.
Continue reading...Toddler and parents booted off plane after airline says child’s name on on-fly list
10. May 2012
Well here’s a weird one. An 18-month-old girl and her parents were removed from a JetBlue flight preparing to leave Ft. Lauderdale Airport Tuesday because the airline said the toddler’s name appeared on a no-fly list. The toddler, Riyanna and her parents were asked to leave the flight by an employee and then met with TSA officials.
Continue reading...TravelTST wants to send you to Mexico
17. April 2012
TravelTST wants to send you to Mexico. Head over to TravelTST's Facebook page and tell us why you love Mexico and you could win a trip for two to the Velas Vallarta resort in Puerto Vallarta. The grand prize winner will spend seven nights at the Velas Vallarta in a one bedroom suite complete with balcony and an ocean view. All the details are available on our Facebook page.
Continue reading...Amigo’s back
28. March 2012
Did I scare you? Yes I know it's been a few weeks since your old pal Amigo last posted and there is a good reason for that. Sadly it has nothing to do with being on an exotic adventure where Wi-Fi is a dirty word. No Amigo's computer has been in the shop and sadly he's not much of an iPhone typer.
Continue reading...Air Canada strike news update!
9. March 2012
On top of the airline’s current impasse with their baggage handlers, mechanics and cargo agents – who were poised to strike Monday – Air Canada threatened to lock out their pilots as of Monday after their union rejected their final contract offer. But fear not spring break travellers Canada’s labour minister Lisa Raitt has referred both disputes to Canada’s industrial relations board meaning neither the strike or lockout can go ahead while the board is reviewing the disputes. The airline and its pilots [Read more...]
Continue reading...Air Canada’s baggage handlers, mechanics and cargo agents has issued strike notice to the airline.
7. March 2012
The union representing Air Canada’s baggage handlers, mechanics and cargo agents has issued strike notice to the airline. Union members voted 78 per cent in favour of the strike mandate after turning down the airlines latest offer. The union will be in strike position March 12 “The lines of communication remain open and we are hopeful that there remains sufficient time to avoid a work disruption,” Air Canada Chief Operating Officer Duncan Dee said in a statement. We’ll keep you up to [Read more...]
Continue reading...Transat changes it up
18. May 2011
Transat is rolling out new logos for its family of brands. There isn't much difference in most of the logos, the big change being the movement of words but the Nolitours logo is getting a big facelift.
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- A lost and found fit for a king
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Asides 
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It’s summer time – well on Thursday it will be – and what better time of year is there to take a break and get away from it all?
There are so many options when it comes to summer getaways, be it camping or heading up to the cabin but if you really want to escape for a bit why not take a nice all-inclusive vacation?
Summer is one of the best times to get a great deal on all-inclusive sun vacations with lots of sales and tax discounts available.
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Sunquest can save customers up to $240 per couple in taxes on their sun vacations if they book by tomorrow (June 20) for travel between Sept. 1 – Oct. 27.
Meanwhile over at Transat/Nolitours there is a buy one get one half price sale on select properties if you book before June 25 for travel between Aug. 22 – Oct. 2.
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1. April 2013
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