Covid-19 Flights

• ‘Uneven playing field’: Kelowna airport still waiting to resume international flights

  'It’s been somewhat frustrating for us, in terms of why Kelowna has not been opened up to accept international flights,' airport director Sam Samaddar told Global News.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2021
  
• Edmonton family stranded in Morocco in wake of COVID-19 surge

  An Edmonton family is stuck in Morocco after commercial flights from that country were restricted by the Canadian government.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2021
  
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• U.S. flight attendants facing high frequency of unruly passengers, survey finds

  Some said they were cursed or yelled at, and some said they were followed through the airport and harassed after the flight ended, according to a union that carried the survey.

  Economy

  Jul 29, 2021
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• Flair Airlines to add non-stop service between Ottawa and Kelowna

  A new non-stop route will connect Ottawa and Kelowna for flights twice a week this summer according to an announcement from Flair Airlines.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2021
• 2 travellers fined over $7,000 for ‘false’ COVID-19 tests, Transport Canada says

  The transport agency said that in both cases, the two knowingly boarded a flight to Canada from Mexico after having tested positive for COVID-19 a few days before their flight.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
• Another COVID-19 warning posted for U.S. flight to B.C.

  Anyone arriving in B.C. from outside of Canada is required to self-isolate for 14 days.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2020
• Calgary businessman battles to get $15,000 refund from WestJet

  A Calgary businessman is demanding WestJet refund the $15,000 it has credited him for cancelled flights

  Consumer

  Jul 27, 2020
• Saskatoon airport lays off workers due to ‘devastating’ COVID-19 impact

  Skyxe Saskatoon Airport has reduced its workforce by 15 per cent while scaling back operating and capital spending.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2020
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• Major U.S. airlines want temperature checks for passengers during coronavirus pandemic

  The airline group said having temperature checks performed by the TSA "will ensure that procedures are standardized."

  Consumer

  May 9, 2020