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Your cute cotton masks won't cut it on some flights.
You may want to keep your fancy bedazzled mask at home next time you hit the airport to hop on a plane or at least bring a few different mask options with you depending on where you're headed.
Various airlines have specific regulations as to which type of mask you must wear when flying with them, including Croatia Airlines, Air France, Finnair, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, and Vueling.
All the airlines mentioned above specify that while onboard, surgical masks must be worn. So the cute cotton masks your grandma made you last Christmas simply won't cut it.
Besides surgical masks, valveless FFP2 masks are accepted by these six airlines mentioned.
Since your flights to get to your destination and back to Canada could involve taking different airlines, it's important to check on each airline's website to see which masks they accept, as they can all differ slightly.
For example, the Government of Canada's website says that cloth masks are acceptable. Its website states that "you must have a non-medical mask or face covering that covers your mouth and nose during your travel through Canadian airports and during your flight."
In addition to remembering to pack the proper type of mask, don't forget that you need to fill out your form on ArriveCAN before your flight.
And finally, on the topic of flights and travelling, one should keep in mind that the federal government is advising Canadians to avoid non-essential international travel in light of the threat posed by the Omicron COVID-19 virus variant.
Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
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In November he boasted about living in Montreal without speaking French.
In a meeting of Parliament's Standing Committee on Official Languages on Wednesday, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was unanimously invited to share his thoughts on the importance of speaking French.
Conservative Quebec MP Joël Godin first presented the motion to invite Rousseau to speak to the committee at a two-hour meeting "on the place and importance of official languages" at the airline.
In November, Rousseau was under fire from all sides of the linguistic divide after boasting about how he didn't learn any French after living in Montreal for over a decade.
"I've been able to live in Montreal without speaking French and I think that's a testament to the City of Montreal," he told reporters.
His comments triggered swift criticism from politicians and pundits from across the country.
Quebec Minister of the French Language Simon Jolin-Barrette called Rousseau's comment "unworthy of the position he holds." Premier François Legault called it "insulting." Provincial Liberal party leader Dominique Anglade said it was "appalling and disrespectful."
In a statement after the incident, the Air Canada CEO apologized for the remark, saying he wanted to "make it clear" that he didn't intend to "show disrespect for Quebecers and francophones across the country."
"I pledge today to improve my French, an official language of Canada and the common language of Quebec, while tackling the serious commercial challenges facing Air Canada as we move from surviving the pandemic to rebuilding to normalcy."
"I reiterate Air Canada's commitment to show respect for French and, as a leader, I will set the tone."
Does anything sound better than being rewarded for eating and travelling? I think not. Thanks to Air Canada and Uber Canada's expanded partnership benefits, that dreamy question can become a reality to you.
In a press release, Air Canada announced that starting on December 15, Aeroplan members that live in Canada can cop the following benefits if they decide to link their Aeroplan and Uber Canada accounts:
Basically, you're getting potential money off your future flights around the world for choosing to order in UberEats instead of doing groceries and for being too lazy to walk so you decide to take an Uber instead.
And it doesn't stop there, here are some additional benefits for linking your two accounts:
Linking your Aeroplan and Uber accounts is simple. Go on your Uber or UberEats app in "Settings" find the "Aeroplan" option under the Rewards section, then press "Link Account" and it'll direct you to log into your Aeroplan account. And the benefits start swarming in right after that!
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Who's ready to escape the cold?
The snow has officially fallen and so many of us are already fed up with the cold. Since we all know we're going to have to endure it for months on end, many of us are already planning our escape to warmer climates.
No time to waste — now seems like the perfect time to book a trip because Air Canada's Black Friday sale is on and you can save up to 40% off on vacation packages.
One of the best vacation deals we've seen is a seven-day trip to Hotel Tukan & Beach Club in Cancun, Mexico that starts at $519 in April.
Other options for vacation package destinations from Montreal include various cities in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
And if you were hoping to hit up Hawaii, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando in 2022, the Black Friday sale is applicable on flight and hotel packages to these places.
The common denominator between all these destinations? Sunshine, sweet sweet sunshine, which we're all going to need a good dose of come February.
Air Canada Vacations' Black Friday up to 40% off sale works for trips anytime between February to October 2022, so you've got plenty of options for when to take your next vacation days.
The Black Friday sale goes until November 25, so you're going to have to make up your mind quickly if you want to reap these benefits.
And with Christmas coming up, what better gift to give someone than a trip to a sunny location?
Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
Quebec politicians condemned the comment.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau has issued a statement of apology to Quebecers and other francophone Canadians who were offended by his remarks about not speaking the language of Molière despite living in Montreal for over a decade.
"I want to make it clear that in no way did I mean to show disrespect for Quebecers and francophones across the country," Rousseau said. "I apologize to those who were offended by my remarks."
In response to a journalist's question at a conference on Wednesday, Rousseau said that he's "been able to live in Montreal without speaking French." He called that ability "a testament to the City of Montreal."
Unsurprisingly, the comment drew swift and fiery reactions from pretty much every name-brand politician in the National Assembly, from Premier François Legault to Liberal leader Dominique Anglade.
In his apology, Rousseau pledged "to improve [his] French, an official language of Canada and the common language of Québec, while tackling the serious commercial challenges facing Air Canada as we move from surviving the pandemic to rebuilding to normalcy."
"The fact that this iconic company is headquartered in Montreal is a source of pride for me and our entire executive team," he concluded. "I reiterate Air Canada's commitment to show respect for French and, as a leader, I will set the tone."