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Air Canada Business Class Basic: Is It Worth the Savings?
Air Canada announced a couple of new fare types at the end of July, and we are here to spill the beans on what you can expect from these fares! The new fares are: Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic. Jenn will break down what these fares include, what they don’t include, and what you can expect in savings. These fares bring Air Canada in line with other airlines with similar fares, but are they worth the savings, or would it make more sense to pay the full fare with all the perks? We give you the information, and you decide!
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You Can Still Have Summer Fun In September
Yes, it is early September, but also, the calendar has not yet flipped its pages from summer, so what can you do about it? What could you be spending this time doing? Even if you have kids or are a teacher, meaning back to school, or if you have not gotten to do everything you wanted to this summer, there is still time. Tune in to this quick-hit episode where we share great ideas and inspiration for things you can still accomplish while the weather is nice and the sun is still fairly high in the sky. Hint: could involve sunsets, picnics, random road trips and device-free days…let us tell…
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Get Travel Perks from Owning Stock With Shareholder Benefits
Shareholder benefits? We can see you wondering: “What the heck does that mean?” We all come across new information from many sources, and Jenn recently learned about Shareholder Benefits from a co-worker and how this applies to travel, including hotels, airlines and cruise lines! We had no idea! Tune in to find out how having some shares in certain companies can lead to benefits and discounted prices, which I think we could all benefit from in this economy! Looking for new ways to save without spending a ton to be eligible? This Travel Tip Tuesday is for you! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love…
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Why You Should Get an Extra Driver on Your Car Rental
Peter and Meggan recently went to Portugal and rented their car from ‘Sicily by Car’ and overall had a great experience, and for the first time, they added a second driver. The price for a second driver was very reasonable, plus Meggan had a bit of intuition, something that said – yes add the second driver so they did! There are four major benefits we cover in the episode to help you see why it could be important if you are able to afford it and have other drivers with you who have licenses. And luckily for Meggan, her intuition paid off, and for the first time ever, adding a…
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Should You Travel With Your Wedding Rings?
Traveling begs the question: is it better to leave valuables at home, including your wedding rings? We cover reasons why it might be a good idea to leave those rings at home, with a lot of it being based on personal choice, but also, what kind of trip are you taking and where are you going? Silicone rings are a great option, or just leaving them home altogether; we talk it through, and you decide!
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WestJet and Icelandair Announce a Codeshare Agreement
Codeshares allow for smoother travel between airlines and who doesn’t want that!? Recently, WestJet and Icelandair announced a new codeshare agreement. This new codeshare will benefit anyone travelling from Canada to Europe or from Europe to Canada and open new gateways for travellers to expand their travel and explore deeper. Tune in to hear about what this new agreement could mean for your future travel plans!
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Is Air Travel Getting More Turbulent?
Jenn recently went to a wedding in Montreal and had a great time. What wasn’t so great was her flying experience to Montreal due to turbulence. This experience and a conversation about her experience led her to do some research: Is turbulence getting worse? Tune in to hear what she found in the research and what we can potentially expect as climate change worsens…yes it is real!
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New Currency Conversion Trap to Avoid
Meggan recently returned from Portugal and had a great time; tune in to the next full episode to hear all about it. In the meantime, she wanted to share about a new option to look out for on some POS machines when paying with a credit card.We have talked before on the podcast about declining conversion or choosing local currency and how that can save you money. Well, on this trip, there was another option to choose after choosing local currency that she hadn’t seen before, and that is essentially there to trick you! So tune in to hear about this new (well, new to us since our last trip…
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Your Last Chance to Fix 4 Things Before Summer
We cannot believe it is already May. Winter seemed so long, and yet here we are! What May means besides rebirth and bird migration is that the summer travel season is nearly upon us. Join us on this Travel Tip Tuesday as we dive into four things you should do NOW to ensure you are ready for your upcoming travels. As a teaser to get you started, make sure you go to that special spot you keep your passport and do a quick expiry date check; you never know what you might find. Tune in to hear what else you should be doing and safe travels this summer, friends!
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Can Airlines Add a Fuel Surcharge After You Book?
There is a lot going on right now, and so much of it has to do with the talk of oil, including jet fuel, so Jenn wanted to know – can airlines add a fuel surcharge once you have already bought your ticket? Tune in to find out, but one thing we do know for sure is that airline prices and fees are rising, and while it is unfortunate, it is also a reality. If you have summer or fall travel plans, you may want to seriously consider booking your flights as soon as possible and tune in to find out if your ticket is safe from extra charges once…
