Tag: holiday travel

Sunwing ‘Incredibly Sorry’ After Holiday Travel Disruptions Leave Customers Stranded

Sunwing has issued an apology to passengers left stranded after winter storms upended operations but says “most of our customers enjoyed their holidays with minimal disruption.” In a joint statement on Thursday, Sunwing Travel Group CEO Stephen Hunter and Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado said they are “incredibly sorry for letting our customers down.” “We…


Holiday Travel Mess Shows Why Canadian Air Travel Industry Needs Competition: NDP

New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says the holiday travel woes that left thousands of passengers stranded at airports or struggling to find flights home show why there should be more competition in Canada’s airspace. He says the lack of choice for passengers is also making flying less affordable, and he’s calling on the Liberal government…


US Family on Ski Trip Finds Lost Bag at Vancouver’s Airport on Their Way Home

Robyn Fant and her family found their final missing suitcase among a sea of unclaimed bags at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday, just as they were to board a flight home to North Carolina after an annual ski trip to Whistler, B.C. Their bag was one of 1,500 that officials said remained at the airport…


Southwest Airlines Targets Dec. 30 for Return to Normal Operations

After canceling more than 15,000 flights over the last week, Southwest Airlines has announced that it aims to return to normal operations “with minimal disruptions” by Friday. On Thursday, the Dallas-based airline was still only operating about one-third of its schedule, with more than 2,300 flights canceled. “We are encouraged by the progress we’ve made…


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By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Chill out during festive celebrations of winter. Here are five gatherings to consider: Rockefeller Center Ice Rink, New York City It’s a small rink in a big city. Surrounded by glittering lights and in the shadow of the center’s iconic Christmas tree, the merry skating scene attracts locals and…


Winter Storm Delays, Cancels Holiday Flights at LAX

LOS ANGELES—Some Holiday travelers can expect some unwanted gifts as flight cancellations and delays greet them at Los Angeles International Airport Dec. 23. A freezing winter storm moving across the country is creating a travel nightmare before Christmas on one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season. There were 85 flight cancellations and…


NTD Good Morning (Dec. 22): Winter Storms Across US Threaten Holiday Travel; China Covid Out of Control

States from the East Coast to the Rockies feeling the bite of winter. We have more on the cold streak before Christmas that could make holiday travel more difficult. So many pages, so little time. Critics are berating the $1.7 trillion spending bill and the short deadline to approve it. We’ll hear from some lawmakers. And…


NTD Good Morning (Dec. 22): Winter Storms Across US Threaten Holiday Travel; China’s COVID Outbreak Gets Out of Control

States from the East Coast to the Rockies are feeling the bite of winter. NTD has more on the cold streak before Christmas that could make holiday travel more difficult. With so many pages to go over in such a short time, some lawmakers are berating the $1.7 trillion spending bill and the short deadline…


4 Ideas to Frame Your Holiday Travel Around Washington State

By Gregory Scruggs From The Seattle Times Seattle–While summer travel gets lots of love in Washington, the holiday season also brings many time off work and school, making the end of the year a prime time to travel — beyond the usual rounds for family, friends, turkey and presents. You can roam far and wide…


Airbnb Bans Some New Year’s Eve Bookings

LOS ANGELES—Airbnb is putting in place policies to prevent disruptive parties over New Year’s Eve weekend, continuing an effort to encourage safe and responsible travel during a time when some people are more inclined to throw unauthorized parties, the company announced Dec. 8. The ban on certain one-night bookings during New Year’s Eve for home…