“Is this really necessary?” I asked the tour guide as he handed me an insulated full-body suit. We — that is, me and about a dozen of my fellow cruise ship passengers, most of them around retirement age — were about to embark on a 90-minute scenic boat ride around the coast of British Columbia’s…

La Compagnie has made a name for itself as the world’s only all-business-class airline. It has also become known for its annual “Blue Friday” sale, when it offers discounted fares during the busy Black Friday shopping weekend. Taking its cue from the carrier’s distinctive baby blue aircraft livery, the sale returns for another year, but…