A FIRST FOR CANADA Latest facial recognition tech rolled out at YVR TED DAVIS In a “first” for Canada, a new proprietary line of self-service, biometric-enabled kiosks, called BorderXpress, have been installed at Vancouver International Airport. These have been configured to meet the requirements...

WESTJET DREAMLINER TAKES OFF FOR MAUI WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner is now taking travellers between Calgary and Maui. “As the Canadian carrier with the most flights to Hawaii, we’re providing a superior experience for our guests flying across the Pacific this winter,” said Arved von zur Muehlen,...

HILTON PLAYA DEL CARMEN DEBUTS NEW CAFÉ The adults-only, all-inclusive Hilton Playa Del Carmen has completed renovations of its Café Aromas, offering guests a European-style tradition with coffee drinks, high tea, fresh breakfast pastries, or evening desserts, grilled veggies and meats....

NEW FLAVOURS ON BOARD AIR TRANSAT Air Transat will introduce new on-board meals for the winter 2019-2020 season, with the Gourmet menu by Chef Daniel Vézina available for pre-order by passengers flying in Economy Class as of Nov. 1. These include two breakfast options, the grilled ham and cheese...