Avoid new ‘ultra low-cost’ airline, passenger advocate warns
A new “ultra-low cost” Canadian airline is presenting a tempting new travel option, but one passenger advocate is warning travellers to avoid those tempting fares.
Canada
Jan 9, 2016
Okanagan tourism up thanks to low loonie and big powder
Skiers and snowboarders are a big reason why winter tourism is hot this year in the Okanagan.
Jan 10, 2016
Cheaper airfare for travellers as Air Canada, WestJet cut prices with NewLeaf arrival
Just as Canada's newest discount airline, New Leaf is preparing to take off, Canada's other two major airlines are slashing prices.
Jan 15, 2016
Calling all American tourists: WestJet wants you to see more Canada
Falling Canadian currency means 'we’re a much more attractive place to travel now,' airline exec says at a conference held in Whistler.
Canada
Jan 22, 2016
NewLeaf faced with lawsuit, dire predictions ahead of take-off
Documents obtained by Global News raise more questions about the finances of NewLeaf, a new company offering Canadian travelers ultra low-cost airfares.
Canada
Jul 20, 2016
First NewLeaf flight lands in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's first flight by discount airline NewLeaf landed on Wednesday morning in Saskatoon.
Money
Jul 27, 2016
NewLeaf launches defamation lawsuit against airline-passenger advocate
WINNIPEG — NewLeaf Travel is taking the offensive against what it calls “an unrelenting, aggressive and malicious attack” on social media, led by one of its biggest detractors. The Winnipeg-based air travel service is suing Gabor Lukacs, an airline passenger and consumer advocate, who runs Twitter and Facebook pages under “Air Passenger Rights”. The company...
Jul 29, 2016
Does Flair play fair? Experts weigh in on airline’s route ‘exclusivity’ deals
As the deadline nears for a decision on Flair Airlines' licence, some are concerned its exclusivity agreements at the Waterloo Airport go against competition in the industry.
Consumer
May 21, 2022
Here’s why low-cost airlines have a tough time surviving in Canada
The low-cost air carrier business model that works in Europe and the U.S. simply doesn't fly in Canada, experts say.
Canada
Apr 20, 2017
‘Ultra low fare’ travel company NewLeaf launches flights from YYC Saturday
The Winnipeg-based low-cost air travel company NewLeaf officially started flying out of Calgary Saturday. The first flight, with airline partner Flair, took off to Hamilton at 2 p.m. from YYC Calgary International Airport.
Canada
Dec 17, 2016
New flight service between Toronto and Niagara slow to take off
One month after launching its service to fly from Toronto to Niagara, Greater Toronto Airways is hitting some turbulence.
Consumer
Oct 12, 2016
Reality check: Will new foreign ownership rules make flights in Canada cheaper?
Canada's transport minister announced new rules for foreign investment in Canadian airlines. The move is expected to increase competition - but is it enough to lower the cost of flying?
Canada
Nov 3, 2016
Flight prices in Canada down 23% on routes served by low-cost carrier NewLeaf
Global News finds out if low-cost air carrier NewLeaf Travel is having any impact on Canada’s pricey domestic fares.
Canada
Nov 22, 2016
Flair airlines expands to Toronto, Vancouver and Kelowna; names Edmonton main transfer hub
Canadians will soon have more options for flights across the country — just in time for the holiday season.
Consumer
Sep 11, 2017
Kelowna based airline increasing the size of its fleet; Okanagan flights coming
Flair Airlines plans to expand service to Kelowna, Vancouver and Toronto in mid-December.
Consumer
Nov 7, 2017
Canadians still struggle with basic financial rules, rights: study
Canadians still don't have a firm grasp of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to credit cards and other financial matters, a government study reveals.
Canada
Feb 13, 2017
Consumer watchdog group issues warning against Winnipeg based NewLeaf
Travellers considering booking a flight with NewLeaf Airlines are being urged to think again by the Consumers' Association of Canada.
Feb 6, 2017
Lethbridge’s first cannabis retail store to open Saturday
NewLeaf Cannabis opens its doors Saturday, meaning cannabis consumers will no longer need to travel to get their products.
Cannabis
Nov 2, 2018
Miami-bound passengers can now fly direct from Edmonton
For the first-time, travellers flying out of Edmonton International Airport can now fly directly to Miami.
Consumer
Aug 20, 2018
NewLeaf Travel chooses Winnipeg for head office of low-cost airline
A new low-cost Canadian airline will have its headquarters in Winnipeg, officials announced at Richardson International Airport Monday morning.
Jun 8, 2015