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Canadian airlines hit with $45K in fines in first crackdown under passenger bill of rights
WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Air Transat were all hit with penalties in August. Continue reading
Air Canada’s Transat purchase faces review for impact on airline competition: minister
Transat AT shareholders voted in favour of Air Canada’s $720 million offer for the company last week. Continue reading
Pierre Karl Péladeau dangles offer for Transat if Air Canada deal can’t take off
The head of Quebecor is making a potential offer for Transat A.T. if the tour operator’s shareholders or regulatory authorities block Air Canada’s $720-million offer. Continue reading
Air Canada raises Transat purchase offer, secures support of largest stakeholder
The new deal sees Air Canada spending $18 per share, rather than $13, bringing the total offer to roughly $720 million, up from a previously announced bid worth $520 million. Continue reading
Blocking Air Transat sale to Air Canada: Group Mach offers $14 per share in bid
Group Mach is again offering Transat A.T. shareholders $14 per share to block its sale to Air Canada. Continue reading
Legal challenge to passenger rights bill should be dismissed: Attorney general
A legal challenge to Canada’s new passenger bill of rights from a group of airlines is “ill-founded” and should be dismissed, according to the country’s attorney general. Continue reading
‘It’s about stability’: Unifor union president supports Air Canada’s bid for Transat
Unifor president Jerry Dias argued in an open letter Wednesday that while takeovers can work against employees’ best interest, his union is backing the option that offers the most stability and job security. Continue reading
Air Canada to buy Transat for $520 million
The deal faces legal and regulatory scrutiny along with resistance from major Transat shareholders. Continue reading
Quebec developer outbids Air Canada in offer to purchase Transat
The offer from Group Mach Inc. comes after Transat announced last month it was in exclusive talks to be acquired by Air Canada Continue reading
It’s not all globetrotting, jet-setting and peanuts: Flight attendants dispel myths
On May 31, flight crew members celebrate International Flight Attendant Day to recognize the work, time and patience that goes into providing comfort, care and safety to travellers. Continue reading