Finnair connects Toronto & Singapore

Just got word from my friends at Finnair that they're launching a flight to Singapore via Helsinki from Toronto.

That means you can visit two great parts of the world on one trip. Price of the round trip ticket from Toronto: $1,069 return!

That's an amazing price and one that will be hard to pass up.

I just got back from Singapore and I can tell you there's so much to see and do in Asia's loveliest city - and I strongly suggest you stay at the St. Regis Hotel; one of the best in the city. I've never been to Helsinki but from what I hear, it's one of Europe's best places to visit.

Finnair will be flying out of Toronto five days a week from May 26 to Sept. 11, 2011.

Finnair, which operates one of the youngest fleets in Europe, is the only airline offering a daily connection between Singapore and Northern Europe.

Helsinki’s compact terminal is designed especially for transfer traffic so making your connecting flight from Toronto to Singapore won't be a problem.

Finnair offers a comprehensive route network via Helsinki to over 50 destinations in Europe and 10 cities in Asia. 

For more information, go to www.finnair.com

No-fly zone ordered over France!

French President Sarkozy and wife Carla demand privacy!

Here’s some news items from today that I thought might interest you:

- First French President Nicolas Sarkozy imposed a “no-fly” zone over Libya and now he’s added one over the French Rivera – more precisely the retreat where he and his wife Carla Bruni will be spending the Easter holidays. Who does this guy think he is – Napoleon? An official decree threatens pilots with a fine of up to 40,000 euros or six months in prison for descending below 3,000 feet above Sarkozy's large seaside villa at Cap-Nègre, Lavandou. The decree came a year after France's first couple irked locals by declaring beaches surrounding the residence off limits.

- Dubai tourism officials are on full damage control alert and scrambling to reassure travelers that the Disneyland of the Desert is still a safe place after reports surfaced early today that a British holidaymaker was beaten to death while in police custody. Reports surfaced today in the British media about Lee Bradley Brown, who was on holiday at the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai. It is alleged the holidaymaker was beaten up by police officers in his cell after being arrested for assault, intimidating behaviour and using abusive language on April 6. He died in custody. The claims are now being investigated by the British embassy in Dubai.

- Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew have ordered their members to hold off from strikes over the Easter and Royal Wedding holidays, raising hopes of a final settlement in the long-running dispute. The two sides said that a 28-day extension had been agreed to allow for further talks, and that lasting peace was essential for the good of both parties.

- Icelandair will commence seasonal flights from Toronto – starting today - with flights from Pearson International to Keflavik, Iceland. Finnair is also offering flights from Toronto to Helsinki. Suddenly, Toronto has become the centre of the aviation world and that's great news for Canadians looking for competition when it comes to air deals.