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Air Transat Grounds Flights as Pilot Strike Looms, Focuses on Repatriating Passengers

  An Air Transat plane is seen as an Air Canada plane lands at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Air Transat has begun suspending flights and arranging special services to bring customers home as contract negotiations with its pilots remain unresolved. The move comes after the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing 750 pilots, issued a 72-hour strike notice, raising the possibility of a work stoppage as early as December 10, 2025. The Montreal-based leisure airline, which typically operates more than 500 weekly flights to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe, announced that it would gradually wind down operations between December 8 and 9. To prevent passengers from being stranded abroad, the company scheduled additional repatriation flights ahead of the strike deadline. Negotiations between Air Transat and the union have been ongoing since last winter, but no agreement has been reached. Pilots are seeking a ...

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Maximizing Fun and Memories on Your Vacation




Having fun on your vacation is all about embracing new experiences and immersing yourself in the destination's unique offerings. Start by planning activities that align with your interests, whether it's exploring historical landmarks, basking in the beauty of nature, or indulging in local cuisine.


 Allow yourself to be spontaneous and open to unexpected opportunities, such as joining local festivities or making new friends. Capture memories through photographs, but also take moments to appreciate the present without distraction. 


Embrace relaxation by lounging on the beach, reading a book, or simply doing nothing at all. The key to a truly enjoyable vacation is finding the right balance between planned activities and moments of serendipity, ensuring you return home with a heart full of cherished memories and a refreshed spirit.

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