TORONTO, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo®
(TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for
members, believes that 2018 is set to transform the way Canadians
live and travel, as the influx of new ultra-low-cost airlines this
summer is poised to disrupt the travel landscape. "Adding
ultra-low-cost airlines to the Canadian travel market is a turning
point in how we think about travel," says Lara Barlow, General Manager, Canada, of Travelzoo. "This is very good news
for Travelzoo members who are always looking for new experiences to
enrich their lives." Travelzoo members are known to go on trips the
moment airfares drop.
'Ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCC)' is a term coined by the
Canadian travel industry to describe value airlines that offer
price points at rarely-seen lows. Starting in late June, Canadians
will see the arrival of the Westjet-owned Swoop, the
independently-owned Jetlines, as well as the expansion of Air
Canada's discount brand Rouge. While service of these new carriers
will initially be domestic, both Swoop and Jetlines have plans to
expand internationally to destinations such as the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Flights within Canada and departing from Canada have always been notoriously
expensive—but this will now change with the arrival of new low
prices and many more flight options.
Given this diminished price barrier, ULCCs are widely predicted
to finally give Canadians the freedom to travel as frequently as
they would like to. An online poll of more than 2,800 Travelzoo
members in Canada found that in
the past year, the majority (64%) hadn't planned on flying but
changed their mind when they saw a deal on Travelzoo that was too
good to pass up. Also, more than half (56%) noted that price was
their primary motivator when deciding on flight travel
destinations.
Lara Barlow explains: "Price has
been such a significant barrier to travel that Canadians will often
take extreme measures such as driving hours south of the border to
catch a more economical flight from a U.S. airport. No longer do we
have to skip a close friend's wedding, or say no to grandparents'
anniversary, or even turn down an impromptu weekend getaway, simply
because of price. In Europe, where
ultra-low-cost airlines were pioneered, airfares under $100 are very popular. We expect the same to
happen in Canada."
To see how new flight options can change your life, become a
Travelzoo member today. Visit: www.travelzoo.com/signup.
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Media contact:
Candy Lee
+1 (604) 537-1207
clee@travelzoo.com
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