WestJet buyout, Air Transat-Air Canada talks — how they could impact prices and travel
But what does all this news mean for Canadian consumers? Here’s a look at what will stay the same — and what could change. Continue reading
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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
List of Quebec business leaders interested in buying Transat AT continues to grow
Dominik Pigeon, whose firm specializes in management buyouts, has confirmed his group’s interest in the tour operator. Continue reading
‘I will continue to fight for Quebec companies to stay here’: Quebecor mulls Transat acquisition
The head of Quebecor Inc. says he is exploring a possible acquisition of Montreal-based tour operator Transat A.T., but another prospective buyer is already a step ahead. Continue reading
Air Transat flight from Montreal makes emergency landing in Newark, prompts runway shutdown
Runways at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J. were shut down for over half an hour after an Air Transat flight from Montreal was forced to make an emergency landing. Continue reading
Quebecers stranded in Haiti amid violent protests expected back in Canada Saturday
Helicopter evacuations began Saturday morning to transport travellers from a resort hotel on the Caribbean country’s Côte des Arcadins to the airport in the capital of Port-au-Prince. Continue reading
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Passengers fall ill, flight evacuated at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Multiple people were taken to hospital from Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport after about a dozen passengers started feeling ill just before takeoff. Continue reading
Kelowna woman wants apology after helping sick airline passenger
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Okanagan woman says she was traumatized by what happened to her on flight from Mexico to Kelowna. Continue reading
Westjet flights to Gatwick Airport cancelled as drone-related shutdown continues
The airport south of London closed its runway Wednesday evening after two drones were spotted. It reopened briefly at about 3 a.m. Thursday, but shut down 45 minutes later after further sightings. Continue reading
Ontario boy diagnosed with liver cancer gets wish granted and trip to the North Pole
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
A four-year-old Ontario boy was granted a trip of a lifetime by the Children’s Wish Foundation. Thanks to the organization and Air Transat, he’ll now get a chance to embark on a North Pole adventure. Continue reading