With gas prices ballooning, many B. C. residents might be planning to cut back on road trips this summer. According to a survey from the Tire and Rubber Association (TRAC), 65 percent of British Columbians said they will either cancel or limit road trips this summer, with nearly 70 per cent believing that high gas prices are the “new normal.”

As if travel wasn’t already expensive enough, recent changes will see Canadians paying even more to travel this year. Increasing travel costs aren’t just about the cost of flights or hotels — extra fees and taxes are adding up at almost every step as Canadians plan their vacations. From paperwork to immigration fees, there’s no escaping the rising costs.

Canadians buying Manulife travel insurance should be aware of recent changes that could affect their coverage. From rising flight prices to cancellations, fuel shortages have disrupted travel plans for many Canadians, and Manulife has now updated its policy in response. In a statement shared on the company’s website, Manulife stated that it has made changes to its individual travel insurance coverage as a result of the airline fuel shortage.

Air Canada continues to cut flights amid soaring fuel costs due to the conflict between the United States and Iran. Earlier this month, the carrier announced its first major flight route suspensions from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.

If you’re already planning an escape from the winter chill in Edmonton, Flair Airlines just announced the return of a direct Mexico flight this December.

Air Canada passengers now have to pay more to check their bags. The airline recently hiked its checked baggage fee for customers flying on Economy Basic, Standard, or Flex fares purchased on or after April 13, 2026.

Travellers in Canada dealing with unresolved airline complaints could soon see faster resolutions under a new federal plan.

Whether you travel for work or want to pass the time watching your fave show, in this day and age, in-flight Wi-Fi is a must.

Believe it or not, next week marks the 40th anniversary of Expo 86, an event that put Vancouver on the map in more ways than one, and the city is still benefiting from it in many ways.

Canadians will soon be flying in the redesigned Air Canada cabins that offer passengers a new type of seat — if you can afford them.

WestJet is increasing its checked baggage fees for the second time in less than a year. Canadians will have to pay $10 more to check their first and second bags at airport check-in, with a $50 increase to excess, overweight, and oversized bag fees. Prepaid fees will increase by $5 for the first and second checked bags.

Travel plans are top of mind for many British Columbians, and those ready to jet off to warm destinations from Vancouver are in for a treat from Flair Airlines.

Canadians looking to plan trips this summer or fall may want to keep upcoming Air Transat changes in mind. Montreal-based Air Transat is the latest Canadian airline to make changes to its operations this summer. On Wednesday, the airline stated that it’s revising its program, focusing on certain routes due to “the unprecedented aviation fuel crisis and exceptional volatility in energy markets.”

International flights from Canada are definitely getting way more expensive, but surprisingly, fares for some destinations have actually gotten cheaper.

Canadians planning getaways may need to be a little flexible as WestJet has announced changes that could affect flights this summer.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has introduced a brand-new additional lounge experience with the opening of its second Air Canada Cafe at the airport this week.

Air Canada customers still waiting for their complaints filed with the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) to be addressed may not have to wait much longer.

If the sight of rain in the weather forecast has you plotting your next beach getaway, there’s some good news for Vancouver travellers from Air Canada.