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The Safest Airlines Of 2024 Were Ranked — Here's How Canadian Carriers Stack Up

When it comes to air travel, safety is paramount. AirlineRatings.com has unveiled its list of the Top 25 Safest Airlines for 2024, and the lineup offers insights into how major airlines stack up in terms of safety measures, innovation, and overall reliability.

Topping the list this year is Air New Zealand, followed closely by Qantas and Virgin Australia, showing a strong presence of Australasian carriers in the safety rankings.

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Canada Has A New Plan To Upgrade Air Passenger Rights — Here's What You Need To Know

The government is introducing new amendments to the Canada Transportation Act to strengthen air passenger rights and increase the accountability of airlines. The proposed changes would make compensation mandatory for most disruptions, establish mandatory standards of treatment for all flight cancellations or delays, and require airlines to have an internal process for handling claims.

The new amendments would also streamline the process for resolving air travel complaints by allowing the Canadian Transportation Agency to simplify its process to ensure quicker decisions. Airlines will have a greater burden of proof to show that compensation is not payable to a complainant, and the Agency will have more enforcement powers to impose penalties on non-compliant airlines.

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'Heartbeat Passports' & 3D-Printed Buffets Are In Your Travel Future, One Airline Predicts

In the face of rising airfare costs and high airport stress, the promise of self-driving luggage carts and biometric boarding gates sound like a dream come true. But they aren't a flight of fancy, according to a new easyJet report on the future of travel. You could be chowing down on 3D-printed meals or using your heartbeat to bypass security sooner than you think.

By 2070, the airline predicts technology will revolutionize the way we fly, making travel faster, more comfortable and more convenient than ever before.

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Airlines In Canada Are Warning Of Flight Disruptions & Changes As A Winter Storm Looms

An intense winter storm is slated to hit Quebec and Ontario this week, and Canadian airlines are bracing for impact. Air Canada, Porter, Sunwing and WestJet have posted travel alerts in preparation for the inclement weather.

Canadians with flights departing from Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto between February 22 and 24 are specifically advised to check with their carrier before heading to the airport, as some airlines are anticipating cancellations and offering easier rebooking options.

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A New Airline With Super Cheap Flights Has Launched In Canada

There's a new cheap way to fly across Canada, but if you're leaving from Montreal, you'll have to take another carrier first. Lynx Air launched last week as the country's new "ultra-affordable" airline with cheap flights starting at $39 for a one-way ticket — but nothing into or out of Quebec.

For those who do fly Lynx, food and drinks are not available to buy during flights. Customers are advised to stock up on drinks and snacks before boarding. There's no Wi-Fi on board, and the base ticket only includes one small personal item in the cabin. Customers can pay more for some additional amenities, including a standard carry-on or checked bag.

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