Air New Zealand’s Long-Awaited Skynest Bunk Beds Are Now Available for Booking – ARAR.com, April 16, 2026
https://www.afar.com/magazine/air-new-zealand-is-bringing-lie-flat-beds-to-economy
Laura Dannen Redman takes a look at a brand, new air, travel innovation, just launched by Air New Zealand. “‘sleep pods’ located between coach and premium economy cabins, … an add-on to passengers’ existing ticket fares. Prices start at $495 for a four-hour session.”
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for ETIAS – etias.com, 2026
https://etias.com/etias-application#updates
For everyone who is travelling to Europe in the near future. The new ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) security program is definitely being implemented this year. Read about the application procedure here.
Canadians aren’t spending as many years in retirement as they used to – Globe and Mail, April 14, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-canadians-retirement-age-time-spent/
Frederick Vettese has created another chart. This new “chart is about “retirement period” – the length of time from when we retire to when we die. You might think that this period is constantly rising as our life expectancy increases. But that’s not the case.”
What Canadian women regret most about money—and how Gen Z can avoid it – MoneySense.ca, April 9, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/moneyflex/what-canadian-women-regret-most-about-money/
Alicia Tyler reflects on how “From investing too late to lacking an emergency fund, many Canadian women share similar regrets. Here’s what Gen Z can do now to get ahead.” And perhaps, older generations of women can do something about these regrets as well.
Reluctant to ‘rough it,’ retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways – Globe and Mail, April 13, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-reluctant-to-rough-it-retirees-are-trimming-travel-costs-in-other-ways/
Kelsey Rolfe looks at how some retirees are trimming travel costs, while maintaining a comfortable travel experience.
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