by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 4:00 PM ET, Mon November 9, 2026
Flight Centre Travel Group Canada hosted its second annual Take Your Kids to Work Day at its Toronto head office.
The children, aged six to 15, joined their parents for a behind-the-scenes look at the travel industry, learning about everything from destination planning and geography to technology and operations.
The event introduced the young visitors to life as a “Flightie,” the nickname used by Flight Centre employees, while giving them a better understanding of what their parents do each day.
Kids put their geography skills to the test with a United Airlines “Around the World” quiz before exploring destinations through G Adventures brochures.
Getting inspired by G Adventures (Photo Credit: FCTG)
They also had the opportunity to select tours, create their own dream travel itineraries and illustrate how they would spend a day exploring their chosen destination.
“My daughter came along this year, which was a nice change. I spend a lot of time talking about work, but it's another thing for her to actually see what we do,” said Chris Lynes, Managing Director of Flight Centre Travel Group Canada.
How well do they know the world? (Photo Credit: FCTG)
“And I think that's what makes this day worthwhile. The kids get to see a different side of their parents and discover that there's a lot more to working in travel than booking holidays. We had a lot of fun, and who knows, maybe we've got a few future Flighties in the making.”
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