Airfares

• U.S. airfares are coming down, and at a faster clip: government report

  Travelers got some welcome news in Wednesday's inflation report from the government: Airfares are coming down, and at a faster clip.

  Economy

  Aug 10, 2022
  
• As airfares surge, here’s how Canadians can find cheaper flights

  Flexibility is helpful when looking to save cash, since the times you choose to book and travel – and which airport you take off from – can play a key role in the cost.

  Consumer

  Jul 7, 2022
  
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• Airfares expected to fall further in 2016

  Cheaper flights could be in store for travellers this year, thanks to lower fuel prices.

  Consumer

  Mar 14, 2016
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• U.S. airlines restore tiny perks, like pretzels, to pacify fliers

  After years of austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach.

  Consumer

  Feb 1, 2016
• WestJet won’t be beat on airfares by new discount carrier: exec

  A top exec from WestJet Airlines says the carrier won’t “concede” to being beaten on airfares by a discount upstart that plans to launch service next month.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2016
• No-frills airline NewLeaf faces ‘dogfight’ with Air Canada, WestJet

  Upstart airline can expect country's incumbent carriers to respond to its discount airfares, experts say. And that’s a good thing for travellers.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2016
• Canadians can expect more bargains on base airfares next year: report

  Believe it or not, base ticket prices in Canada were a relative bargain this year if you could manage to sidestep new fees. Expect more of the same in 2016.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2015
• Canadian airfare discounts won’t last — but fees will, experts say

  While airline customers are seeing ticket fares drift lower, for many, those savings are being drained by new fees on luggage and new in-flight perks like wireless Internet.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2015
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• WestJet to start charging baggage fees on international flights

  Despite posting record profits, WestJet Airlines says its is eliminating free checked bags on all economy fares to Europe and sun destinations.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2015
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• Air Canada, WestJet turn to ‘unusual, creative’ promos on airfares

  Canada's two biggest airlines look to bolster ticket sales as economic conditions remain soft in many regions, while each carrier carries on with plans to ramp up the number of seats they offer.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2015