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State of Air Travel: Best and Worst Airports 2012

Posted by Stephanie Spencer on May 7th, 2012 @ 3:33 AM

Airports are usually the first and last stops on a vacation and they can set the tone for an entire trip. A bad experience at the airport can sour an otherwise pleasant vacation, or that smooth-sailing feeling of a great airport experience can make you feel like you’ve escaped the rat race before your flight even leaves the gate.

FlightNetwork’s latest State of Air Travel poll on the subject of Best and Worst Airports shows the travelling public’s views on airports in Canada and around the world. Respondents were asked to name the best and worst airports among major airports in Canada, the USA, and internationally, and select the top three factors that influenced their choice.

The same poll was conducted in 2010 and comparing the two reveals some interesting insights. The public’s views have largely stayed the same, with most of the same airports appearing in the Best and Worst categories, however the depth of passengers’ love or hatred for specific airports seems to have deepened over time.

Vancouver International Airport was singled out once again as the fan favourite, while Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport continues to be the object of both love and loathing among travellers. Internationally, passengers have a similar love/hate relationship with travelling through Heathrow airport, yet airports in the AsPac region, such as Hong Kong and Sydney got high marks.

Having to wait for security is a major pain point for travellers and factors heavily into their choices of best and worst airports. The quality of service and dining options available in the terminal were also among the top criteria among those polled.

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Poll Reveals Canadians Are Cheap Dates

Posted by Stephanie Spencer on February 10th, 2012 @ 5:20 PM

Love is on everyone’s lips as Valentine’s Day approaches and FlightNetwork’s latest poll examined Canadians’ opinions on low-cost ways to romance one’s sweetheart. It turns out Canadians are both ingeniously frugal and hopelessly romantic.

For most, it was all about saving, snuggling, and skating. From free walks in the snow to home-cooked dinners, for participants, showing their love is all about the company over the cash. Walks through parks and skating on free outdoor rinks were the top suggestions for celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget.

Respondents ranked romantic activities in different cities across Canada:

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Booking Vacations Just Got Easier with Price Drop Protection™

Posted by Stephanie Spencer on November 22nd, 2011 @ 11:23 AM

Vacations are always worth the trouble, but there’s no denying that it takes some effort to make one happen. Finding dates when you and your travel companions are able to take time off work can be no easy feat, then there’s getting approval from bosses, setting a budget, taking  kids out of school, and making sure everything’s taken care of at home. On top of that there’s the angst of determining the optimal time to book the trip to get the best price.

We can’t convince your boss to give you the time off, but FlightNetwork® has just eliminated the need to worry about when to book by adding Price Drop Protection™ to vacation packages.

Our recent State of Air Travel poll showed that price drops are a major concern for Canadians when booking vacation packages – 79.9% of respondents admitted to going back to check on the price of their trip after booking, and 53.9% claimed that they had seen the price drop after booking.

The poll revealed interesting insights into travellers’ habits and views. Price is by far the top consideration when choosing a vacation.

The majority (59.6%) book vacation packages more than three months in advance, yet most (34.4%) believe that last minute vacations booked less than two weeks in advance are the cheapest. A significant number of respondents (21.8%) believe that 3-6 months in advance is when the best deals are to be had.When to Book for Best Prices

Now there’s no need to feel conflicted, as you can book a vacation package whenever you think is best, and having Price Drop Protection™ means that you can get in on the deal if the base price drops between booking and departure.

Another fascinating fact is that an overwhelming 67.2% of travellers chose Price Drop Protection™ as their preferred incentive over other freebies such as a gas card, car rental,  or travel points.

Having heard that, we were happy to oblige by expanding our free Price Drop Protection™ plan to include vacation packages as well as flights.

We might not be able to look after your houseplants while you’re on vacation, but we’re here to help take the worry out of booking travel.

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Canada’s Spookiest Travel Destinations

Posted by Stephanie Spencer on October 26th, 2011 @ 6:13 PM

As Halloween approaches, Canadians begin to channel their ghoulish side, and Canada’s travellers are no different. Our poll about haunted travel destinations is now complete and the results are quite eerie.

Banff Springs Hotel
Perhaps the scariest finding of all is that a majority of respondents – 57.3% – said they believe in ghosts, versus 42.7% of skeptics. Regardless of belief in the phantasmal, Canadians are either  fearless or foolish; when asked what they would do if they saw a ghost, 38.5% of respondents claim they would try to engage it in conversation, while another 27.4% would try to snap a photo. Only a third of respondents, 33.8%, said they would run or hide.

Asked about the country’s most haunted destinations, The Banff Springs hotel in Alberta earned top honours with 29.6%. Old Montreal came second with 20.9%, followed closely by Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British Columbia with 20.1%.

The future hideout of Torchwood Canada?
While respondents were given a list to choose from, many supplied their own ghostly tourist hangouts, including the Keg Mansion in Toronto, and Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass. One particularly knowledgeable respondent informed us that the entire city of Kingston, Ontario, ‘is built on limestone and is a conductor for paranormal activity.’  Spooky!

Congratulations to Helaine B. from Ontario who is the lucky winner of a $100 Petro Canada gift card, and thanks to all you fearless folks who participated in the poll.

Have you ever visited a haunted attraction? Did you go there because it was haunted or in spite of it?

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Win $100 in Free Gas – If You Dare!

Posted by Stephanie Spencer on October 20th, 2011 @ 11:11 AM
Craigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle
Some destinations are downright spooky but, whether we admit it or not, it’s fun to be scared silly once in a while. Many folks are not only undeterred, but travel to destinations specifically because they are haunted or have a hint of the macabre about them. And these travellers don’t seem to be among the minority, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of attractions such as Jack the Ripper tours in London, or gawking at the Amityville Horror house on Long Island.

Canada has its share of ghost stories and reported hauntings, and our latest State of Travel poll asks travellers to share their views on the most haunted tourist destinations in Canada and other spooky topics. To steel your nerves, everyone who responds to the poll will be entered into a lucky draw for a $100 Petro Canada Gas Card. Act now because the poll closes in a few days and, like an eerie spectre, your chances of winning could vanish!

Old_Montreal
Old_Montreal
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