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Tested: Air Canada Signature Class, from Montreal to Seoul

Tested: Air Canada Signature Class, from Montreal to Seoul

MONTREAL — Flying business class really comes into its own when you have to spend more than 14 hours sitting – or in this case, lying down. On Air Canada’s Montreal-Seoul route, as on many other ultra-long-haul flights, Signature Class makes the journey between two cities a much more comfortable experience, with opportunities to dine well, sleep, work or simply forget that you’re travelling in a confined space, 10,000 metres above the ground.

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Last-minute Jamaica family trip with direct flights ️

The Sunrise Club Hotel Restaurant & Bar keeps things simple -- a relaxed 3⭐ base right near Negril's beachfront, with its own restaurant and bar so you're never far from a cold drink or a plate of jerk chicken.Fourteen nights gives the whole family plenty of …

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Why airlines are upgrading premium offerings in bid to boost profits

Why airlines are upgrading premium offerings in bid to boost profits

Airlines are betting that more passengers will pay for an upgrade to their flight experience, with some carriers fitting roomier seats, bringing in Michelin-starred chefs to design onboard menus and also investing in elite airport lounges. Some airlines envis…

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Niagara Falls break with Sheraton hotel -- views of the falls

Ever tried to describe Niagara Falls to someone who hasn't seen it?Words tend to fall short, but staying at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel gets you about as close as you can come without a raincoat.Four nights in Niagara Falls, Canada, flights included, with th…

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Aviation’s Next Disaster Could Be In Your Carry-On

Aviation’s Next Disaster Could Be In Your Carry-On

Battery incidents are rising and airlines are tightening restrictions, with cabin crews the last line of defense. Is the industry doing enough to prevent the next fire, or simply getting better at putting them out?

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First look: United unveils gorgeous new Washington Dulles concourse, massive lounge

Confirmed

  • United Airlines is set to inaugurate the new E Gates at Washington's Dulles airport, the first piece in the airport's $20 billion redevelopment.

Not yet confirmed

  • Reported by one outlet so far — not yet corroborated by another.

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