Air Travel

• Canadians may be impacted as Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’

  Spirit Airlines has cancelled all flights and begun winding down operations, citing soaring fuel costs; a move that could ripple into travel plans for Canadians.

  Canada

  May 2
  
• Aircraft runway incursions rise in Canada, but one key metric levels off

  So-called runway incursions — when a plane, vehicle or person winds up on or near a runway when they shouldn’t be — hit a record in Canada in 2024.

  Canada

  Apr 6
  
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• Dozens of flights cancelled, delayed amid storms in Eastern Canada, U.S

  Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed Tuesday, one day after powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and upended air travel in multiple cities.

  Weather

  Mar 17
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• Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions

  One of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has impacted air travel.

  Consumer

  Mar 13
• What to know if you’re stuck or have an upcoming flight to Puerto Vallarta

  Canadian travellers impacted by escalating tensions in Mexico may be able to get a refund or modify their upcoming bookings as airlines offer more flexibility.

  Consumer

  Feb 23
• WestJet will reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash

  The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats.

  Consumer

  Jan 16
• Angry over cramped WestJet seats? How backlash shows a regulation gap

  The airline has said its reconfigured cabins underwent 'an extensive safety and certification process' and were signed off by Transport Canada.

  Consumer

  Jan 15
• U.S. may soon help airlines avoid paying consumer protection fines

  The Trump administration's proposed guidance says "civil penalties should be reasonable and proportional to the violation and its impacts."

  U.S. News

  Jan 7
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• European airlines cancel hundreds of flights as snow chaos worsens

  Authorities in the Netherlands told people to plan to stay at home if at all possible on Wednesday, with a fresh blizzard expected to arrive overnight.

  World

  Jan 6
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• WestJet wheelchair weight limit frustrates passengers, advocates

  Advocates say a policy by WestJet capping the weight of mobility aids like power wheelchairs at 300 pounds is unfair and potentially unlawful.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2025