Travel is steadily on the rise, with the number of Canadians returning by air nearly doubling in November 2022 versus. 2021 and the overall Canadian Air passenger count increasing by 82 per cent on January 1 compared to the same date in 2019! In fact, our friends at Best Buy Canada saw luggage sales double this holiday versus last year, and sales triple compared to two years ago. Clearly, even with tighter wallets and not-so-smooth holiday travel on Canadians’ minds, families and individuals are still gearing up to travel this March for spring break. Kayak has found that international flight searches are up 100% compared to last year, calling it the year of revenge travel! Whether you are planning mini road trips or are going big to make up for lost time, Best Buy Canada has several innovative new products and services, which we will present to you in a four-part weekly series leading up to March break, to make travel smoother. —Vita Daily
Reducing Stress at the Airport
With unpredictability, long lines, cancellations and lost luggage, air travel can be especially stressful these days. Best Buy Canada can help. Here are a few things to consider:
carrying on. Best Buy carries a large selection of luggage and has seen this category steadily climb to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Three-piece luggage sets, like this Samsonite option, represent the lion’s share of sales.
keeping an eye on your luggage. If you do need to check your bags, Best Buy carries an assortment of item trackers like the Samsung SmartTag to have peace of mind that your luggage will arrive safe and sound.
power up. Don’t be caught at the gate, in the air or on the road with a low battery on your phone or tablet. This Energizer Power Bank provides up to 72 hours of extra power for standard smartphones.
smart luggage, anyone? Get all three features listed above by considering the latest smart luggage from Swiss Digital; it includes GPS tracking, USB charging, a detachable power bank and a digital weight scale.
forgot something? Travellers can now take advantage of 17 brand-new Best Buy Kiosks at airports from coast-to-coast. They carry essential tech like chargers and headphones, as well as items you didn’t know you needed like portable massagers and sleep buds. The products are the same price as BestBuy.ca and items can be returned in-store. The best part? They are open 24-7, regardless of your flight time. Check them out in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Hamilton, Quebec City, Ottawa and St. Johns.
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