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Air Transat Review: Is Air Transat Worth it?

There are a few airline options to choose from within Canada and it’s sometimes tough to know whether an airline is a good fit for you and your travel needs. On a recent trip to Peru, I flew with Air transat and was curious to see how it compared to other airlines. Known for its budget-friendly international flights, Air transat has a strong presence in leisure travel. Overall, I was pleased with my experience. If you’re considering booking a flight with them, keep reading for my full Air transat review. Related: Interested in Airlines reviews? Check out our Porter Airlines Review. About Air Transat Air transat has been around since 1986 and made its inaugural flight on November 14, 1987, …

Debbie Olsen
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Porter Airlines Review: Is Porter Air Worth It?

With several airline options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which airline to book your travels with. Often, when booking a flight, I opt for the least expensive direct flight as long as the airline is reliable. Recently, on a trip from Calgary, Alberta to Toronto, Ontario, Porter Airlines offered the best price. I had never flown with this airline before, but given the higher prices of other airlines, I decided to give Porter Airlines a shot. If you’re wondering what it’s like to travel with Porter Airlines, here is my review. Interested in flying with the budget airline called Flair Airlines? Check out our post: Flair Airlines Review? Is Flair Air Worth It? About Porter Airlines …

Kelsey Olsen
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Flair Airlines is an ultra low cost carrier. Read our Flair Airlines reviews to learn about our experience flying with Flair Air. Photo by Flair Airlines.
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Flair Airlines Review: Is Flair Air Worth It?

Are you thinking of booking a flight on Flair? Read our Flair Airlines review to learn what you need to know based on our experience travelling with Flair Air. You may already have heard of Flair Airlines. It’s an Edmonton-based, ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) that’s been flying since 2017. Their slogan is “Plane and simple” and it certainly is. As is the way with all ULCCs, including competitors like Lynx and the recently departed Swoop, this is bare-bones flying. Amenities you may be used to having included with your fare on airlines such as Air Canada or WestJet (for example, carry-on luggage, printed boarding passes or an in-flight glass of water) are all an extra charge on Flair. But with bargain …

Jen Mallia
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