Airline Industry

• Bunk beds in economy airlines? That dream may become a reality for jet-setters soon

  Air New Zealand has developed the "Skynest," a group of sleeping pods that economy class fliers can take advantage of to catch some shut-eye.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 29
  
• Flair is Canadian, but ‘not perfect,’ CEO admits. What’s next for the airline?

  Flair Airlines' licences are safe after the transportation watchdog ruled it is Canadian-owned, but the carrier still faces challenges ahead of the busy summer travel season.

  Consumer

  Jun 18
  
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• Desire for private flying amid COVID-19 still around: ‘If anything demand has accelerated’

  A shift toward private flying that more wealthy Americans saw as a necessary luxury during COVID-19 is now showing signs of becoming a mainstay.

  World

  May 2
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• Air Canada may raise fares to shore up net losses despite tripling revenue in Q1

  Air Canada's CEO said Tuesday that the year-over-year improvement in the airline's results is clear evidence that the COVID-19 recovery is underway.

  Economy

  Apr 26
• WestJet brings back former executive to helm budget carrier Swoop

  The WestJet Group says it has hired Bob Cummings to reprise his role as president of discount subsidiary Swoop.

  Money

  Apr 13
• Expect to pay more to fly amid skyrocketing fuel prices, analyst warns

  High fuel prices stacked on top of airlines' pandemic debt means the price for British Columbians is likely to climb this summer.

  Economy

  Mar 6
• Airlines, industry join together to spur sustainable jet fuel growth in Canada

  A new organization aims to spur Canadian development of sustainable aviation fuel, a technology advocate says is the industry's best shot at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• Travel industry in the Maritimes hopeful after feds ease COVID-19 restrictions

  The Moncton airport has had only about 20 per cent of normal activity over the past two years and is eager to be able to start reoffering international service.

  Canada

  Feb 16
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• Pandemic travel credits expiring: What are the rules?

  The rules governing travel credits vary from province to province.

  Consumer

  Jan 16
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• Air Transat and WestJet sign code-sharing deal for transatlantic travel

  Under the arrangement, WestJet's code will be placed on Air Transat flights to some cities in Europe, while Transat's code will be placed select WestJet flights in North America.

  Consumer

  Nov 19, 2021