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Delta Increases Flights to Canada

July 26. As Canada reopens, Delta is ramping up operations to its most popular destinations. The airline is adding more than 1,000 seats to the country's biggest markets. Travelers can…

North America, Restrictions by countryCANADA, USA

Canada Set to Open Borders to Vaccinated Visitors from U.S. on Aug. 9

July 20. Canada will reopen its border to visitors from the U.S. effective Aug. 9 and hopes to allow other foreign nationals in by early September. But the country is…

North America, Restrictions by countryCANADA, Tourism

Oh Canada! Lifting Cruise Ban Arrivals on Nov. 1

July 15. Canada plans to reopen its waters to cruise ships on Nov. 1. The date effectively means that cruising won't begin in Canada until spring 2022 since the summer…

North America, Restrictions by countryCANADA, USA

The Canadian “Iron Curtain”: We Will Be Closed to Tourism for ‘Quite a While’

July 9. Despite easing restrictions on travel from the United States for fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents earlier this week, Canada has no plans to reopen its border to…

North America, UpdatesCANADA, MEXICO, Tourism

Swoop In for Low Fares from Canada to Mexico

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop is expanding in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will kick off service from Victoria, British Columbia to Puerto Vallarta this fall. The introduction of…

North America, Restrictions by countryCANADA, COVID

Canada to Begin Easing Border Measures in July

June 22. Canada will ease some border measures as part of a phased reopening that begins next month, the country’s government announced Monday. As of July 5, 2021 at 11:59…

North America, UpdatesCANADA, COVID

Ontario Prepares to Reopen After a Punishing Third COVID-19 Wave

May 20. Ontario will permit outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people and allow non-essential retail to operate at 15% capacity starting the week of June 14, contingent on certain…

North America, UpdatesCANADA, Tourism

SunWing Is Relaunching Canada-Cuba Flights This Winter

Canadian travel giant SunWing is relaunching more flights to vacation destinations in Cuba this winter. Sunwing will be returning to Windsor International Airport in Ontario for the upcoming 2021-2022 winter…

North America, UpdatesCANADA, COVID, Tourism

Air Canada to Offer Refunds for Flights Affected by COVID-19 since Feb. 1, 2020

April 15. In a first for the industry, Air Canada said it will refund eligible customers who purchased non-refundable tickets for travel on or after Feb. 1, 2020 and did…

North America, UpdatesCANADA, Tourism, USA

Cabotage Waiver Bill Introduced to Save the Alaskan Cruise Season

March 7. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) have introduced a bill that would waive U.S. cabotage requirements for cruise ships operating between Washington State and Alaska. If enacted,…