Travel

Canadian airlines push back against court challenge on passenger complaints

Canada’s biggest airlines are opposing a court challenge to rules that advocates say muzzle travellers. In a filing Wednesday, Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat and Jazz Aviation asked to intervene in...

January 23, 2026 8:31 am PST PST

As Las Vegas deals with decline in visitors from Canada, some businesses turn to incentives

Recent statistics show a large drop in the number of visitors from Canada flying to Las Vegas and it's prompting some to offer new incentives.

January 23, 2026 5:16 am PST PST

Vancouver city councillor motions to dim bright headlights

On Wednesday, COPE Coun. Sean Orr presented a motion in Vancouver City Hall to address the dangers of bright headlights.

January 22, 2026 9:33 am PST PST

Bridge to Westham Island closed after barge strike; Delta running shuttle

The only road access to Delta's Westham Island has been shut down after the operators of a barge struck the connecting bridge from the water Tuesday night.

January 21, 2026 8:07 pm PST PST

Two Metro Vancouver bridges to close for a week

If you need to get to or from Surrey and often take the Pattullo or stal̕əw̓asəm bridges, you'd better figure out an alternate route.

January 21, 2026 11:44 am PST PST

Porter Airlines, union representing dispatchers reach tentative collective agreement

A joint statement from Porter Airlines and the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association said a ratification vote is being scheduled soon.

January 17, 2026 5:23 am PST PST

WestJet reversing move to install tight seating layout

WestJet is cancelling a new seat configuration that squeezed an extra row on board many of its planes and left passengers with less legroom.

January 16, 2026 12:52 pm PST PST

Richmond travel agency has licence cancelled after investigation

In a rare move, provincial authorities have pulled the licence of a travel agency in Richmond.

January 13, 2026 7:59 pm PST PST

Air Canada flight forced back to gate after worker trapped below aircraft, airline says

Air Canada says it has reinforced its ground‑handling procedures after a baggage crew member became trapped inside the cargo hold of a departing aircraft, forcing the plane to return to the gate in mid‑taxi. The...

January 12, 2026 8:22 am PST PST

Pattullo Bridge to close southbound overnight

If you use the Pattullo Bridge to travel from New Westminster to Surrey, you'll have to find a different route Thursday night.

January 8, 2026 12:02 pm PST PST