Air Canada in talks to purchase Air Transat for $488 million
Transat AT Inc. is in exclusive talks with Air Canada, which is offering roughly $488 million to buy the travel company. Continue reading
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WestJet: Onex takeover could bring more business-class choice, flights to Asia
The proposed deal speaks to a metamorphosis of the airline that was already underway. Continue reading
Toronto Public Health investigating 2 new confirmed cases of measles
Toronto Public Health is investigating two lab-confirmed cases of measles and warning that some people may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. Continue reading
Air Canada says financial impact of Boeing groundings ‘expected to increase’
The country’s largest airline has prolonged leases for three Airbus A320s and three Embraer E190s — both fuel-guzzlers compared to the MAX 8. Continue reading
Air Canada finds ‘solution that works’ on early morning flight between Penticton and Vancouver
Company had plans to change 6 a.m. flight to 9:45 a.m., but changed after pushback from the community. Continue reading
Air Canada to ground Boeing 737 MAX jets until at least the start of August
Air Canada is keeping the Boeing 737 MAX on the ground in an effort to provide passengers with more certainty on their summer travel plans. Continue reading
Air Canada pilots review Boeing 737 MAX systems amid global flight ban
Air Canada said on Thursday its Boeing Co 737 MAX pilots were reviewing aircraft systems and alternative flight conditions for the grounded planes, and the carrier would decide on further training pending final recommendations from regulators. Continue reading
Smoke from onboard oven forces Vancouver to Winnipeg flight to divert to Regina
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Air Canada says a replacement plane is on the way, and that passengers will arrive at their destination about six hours late. Continue reading
Air Canada flight cancellations could impact business at Penticton airport
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Air Canada announced changes to Penticton routes starting May 1. Continue reading
Owner has questions after Air Canada doesn’t allow her dog to board flight
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
A small dog and his owners were denied boarding on an Air Canada flight from Quebec City to Toronto in April even though the Shih Tzu was less than half the maximum weight allowed by the airline. Continue reading