American Airlines buying 260 new planes to meet demand
The package of orders includes 85 Boeing 737 Max 10s — a larger version of the Max that has not yet been certified by U.S. regulators.
U.S. News
Mar 4
Flyers can travel from Regina to Minneapolis again on direct flights
For the first time in over 9 years, the Regina International Airport now has direct flights to Minneapolis that have many passengers excited.
Canada
Apr 28
Is flying safe? What to know amid all the news of plane problems
It has been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you would never know that by reading about a torrent of flight problems in the last three months.
Canada
Mar 23
Air Canada diverts plane as baby born on Toronto-bound flight
In an eventful Air Canada flight last week, a baby was born mid-air as the plane was forced to divert after a passenger went into early labour.
Canada
Mar 12
U.S. airlines will be required to give automatic refunds for disrupted flights
The U.S. Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays.
U.S. News
Apr 24
Food service strike: Air Canada, WestJet refine menus at Toronto Pearson
More than 800 workers responsible for providing food and beverages on flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport are on strike.
Canada
Apr 16
Canada grounded Boeing MAX-8s after chance encounter led to new data: docs
The data that the Canadian government relied on to ground Boeing MAX-8 jets in 2019 was the result of a chance encounter at a European aviation conference, documents suggest.
Canada
Apr 29
Air Canada says post-COVID ‘revenge travel’ slowing as profits fall
Air Canada says it lost $81 million in its first quarter, falling below analysts' expectations even as revenue and capacity ramped up.
Money
May 2
Flair Airlines is now Canada’s lone low-cost carrier. Can it rise to the moment?
Flair Airlines is Canada's sole ultra-low-cost carrier after Lynx Air's collapse. Here's what the airline's CEO and experts say about its prospects in the tough Canadian market.
Money
Mar 29
B.C. woman says WestJet kicked her off plane for using bathroom too much
The woman, travelling back to Canada from Mexico, claims WestJet's crew was less than helpful once she deplaned.
Canada
Feb 14
Air Canada ranks least punctual among large North American airlines
Air Canada ended the year 2023 at the bottom of the list for its punctuality among large North American carriers, a new report says.
Canada
Jan 2
Toronto’s Pearson Airport to get multibillion-dollar renovation: GTAA
Toronto’s airports authority has announced a multibillion-dollar plan to update and modernize Toronto Pearson Airport. Here's what you can expect.
Canada
Apr 12
Air Canada CEO, advocates clash at meeting on accessible travel
Advocates and Air Canada's CEO served up opposing views of on-board accessibility for passengers on Tuesday, though both sides agree that consistency remains a problem.
Canada
Mar 20
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1
Travelling this spring? How to save money on your next trip
As March break kicks off in parts of Canada, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are set to hit the roads and airports this week in one of the busiest travel times of the year.
Canada
Mar 12
Taylor Swift threatens to sue student for tracking her private jet online
Jack Sweeney said he received a cease-and-desist letter from Taylor Swift that accused him of 'stalking and harassing behavior' to do with his tracking of her private jet.
Entertainment
Feb 7
Air Canada, WestJet raise fee for check-in baggage
In a statement to Global News on Friday, an Air Canada spokesperson said the baggage fee raise was 'in line with other North American carriers.'
Canada
Mar 1
‘Lack of awareness’ of safety guidelines at Boeing: FAA report
After a series of high-profile incidents, an FAA panel says it couldn't find evidence Boeing has a 'foundational commitment to safety' matching the company's stated goals.
Economy
Feb 27
Boeing pulls MAX 7 exemption request as safety scrutiny intensifies
Boeing said on Monday it was withdrawing a request for a key safety exemption that could have allowed U.S. regulators to speed up certification of its coming 737 MAX 7.
U.S. News
Jan 30
Porter Airlines to offer Saskatoon-Toronto Pearson route starting in May
Saskatoon Airport will have another travel option available starting in May with Porter Airlines starting a Toronto route.
Canada
Feb 20