Jim Byers

Air Canada is betting big on business and high-yield leisure markets by expanding premium offerings by over 130%. During the investor presentation, AC execs also touched on the relationship with travel advisors.

The holiday travel season is known for bad weather and weird relatives coming for dinner. But what bothers Canadians the most are the things we hate about travel all year long.

Just call him "Captain Jim." Open Jaw Senior Writer on board a Le Boat craft on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Carnival Corp. has posted better than expected profits for the fourth quarter of this year and says it’s already booked two-thirds of next year’s capacity.

It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel. What we don’t yet know is whether it will be naughty or nice.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on 24DEC briefly ordered all American Airlines flights grounded in the U.S. after the airline reported a technical issue affecting its entire system.

Air Canada, the National Airlines Council and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce say proposed government passenger protection rules will lead to higher fares, threaten regional connectivity and don’t take ‘operational realities’ into account.

Hyatt Hotels has reached a deal to manage Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-branded properties and own the Bahia Principe brand. There’s also talk of Hyatt acquiring Playa Resorts.

Lisa Nucci went from marketing the NBA's Chicago Bulls to marketing the entire city of Chicago. It's a big change, but she seems some similarities. She also talks to Open Jaw about great hotels and restaurants and things to do in Chicago.

Hawaii has some beautiful — and expensive — golf courses, but if you look beyond brochures, you’ll find a bunch of fun plays for little pay.