Long lines. Flight delays and cancellations. Lost and missing luggage. 

Airports in Canada have been a mess, for weeks now. And it'll likely stay this way until September, experts warn. 

One way to avoid travel disappointment at airports in Canada and elsewhere, is simple: just don't take flights. Explore your own backyard! 

But, if you must travel by airline, we've got you covered with a survival guide. 

Guest: Jennifer Foden is a travel writer and editor based in Toronto. She was previously the editor of EnRoute, Air Canada’s travel magazine.

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