Canada’s air passenger bill of rights: What travellers won’t see until December
Travellers will have to wait five more months to see the full picture. Continue reading
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Canada’s air passenger ‘bill of rights’ comes into effect Monday. Here’s what it means for you
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The new regulations are already facing criticism from travellers’ advocates and from airlines. Continue reading
Flair Airlines trains flight crew to be ‘autism aware’
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s a first in Canada. Flair Airlines is the only carrier in the country to have its in-flight crew trained to assist its guests with autism. Continue reading
Here’s how Canadian airlines are dealing with the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
With the Canadian government grounding Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft citing safety concerns, 41 Canadian airline-owned jets have been taken out of service. Continue reading
Flair Airlines suspending flights to Florida, Palm Springs: ‘Expect the unexpected’
Ultra-low-cost carrier Flair is ending flights earlier than expected to Miami, Tampa Bay and Palm Springs, and reducing flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa. Continue reading
WestJet aims for turnaround after turbulent year that saw profits plummet
Westjet says it aims to lift its lagging profits over the next four years, after soaring fuel costs, labour unrest, and steep competition saw profits plunge. Continue reading
Swoop cancels dozens of flights to U.S., leaving passengers scrambling
The airline’s first flight to the States was supposed to start taking off this week, but were cancelled at the last minute as Swoop awaits “one final regulatory approval required to operate to the U.S.” Continue reading
Swoop to launch transborder service in October to five tourist destinations
Swoop will become Canada’s first ultra low cost airline to fly to the United States when it launches service this fall to five popular tourist destinations in Florida, Nevada and Arizona. Continue reading
WestJet CEO says soaring fuel prices to result in fare increases
Airline passengers should expect to face higher fares later this year to compensate for rising fuel costs that contributed to WestJet Airlines posting its first quarterly loss in 13 years, its chief executive said Tuesday. Continue reading
Flair Airlines moving headquarters from Kelowna to Edmonton
After making the Edmonton International Airport its main transfer hub, ultra-low cost carrier Flair Airlines is also moving its headquarters from the Okanagan to the Alberta capital. Continue reading