Flights

• ‘On the brink’: Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the country

  While Canada’s total domestic passenger numbers now hover at around pre-COVID levels, air travel to smaller communities and even medium-sized cities has withered.

  Canada

  Aug 11
  
• Direct flights to Seattle from Kelowna International Airport start in 2025

  Starting in January 2025, Kelowna and Seattle will be as close as a direct flight - part of WestJet's winter schedule and one of 20 international routes.

  Canada

  Jul 28
  
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• Passenger’s attempt to open door diverts Vancouver-Toronto flight to Winnipeg

  WestJet says in an email that Flight 710 diverted to Winnipeg after a passenger attempted to open a door during a flight from Vancouver to Toronto on Friday.

  Canada

  Feb 17
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• Flight cancellations from storm cause travel heartache for family ahead of holidays

  Many passengers have been stranded with their flights delayed or cancelled due to the storm earlier this week — even when time is running out for some families.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2023
• Possible return to normal air travel, says Winnipeg Airports Authority

  It's been a busy summer for the Winnipeg Airports Authority, as it sees a return to pre-pandemic travel levels and a gradual recovery.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
• Flair Airlines announces new routes, more flights out of Winnipeg

  New routes were announced as part of Flair Airlines winter schedule, allowing Manitoban flyers to fly down to Las Vegas, Cancun and Orlando-Sanford, Fla.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
• More Saskatchewan travellers pushed to airlines as gas prices remain steady

  According to Gas Buddy Canada, wholesale price of gasoline "touched its highest level since April, and the price of oil has touched $79/bbl, also the highest since April."

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2023
• Sask. airports hopeful of WestJet Sunwing merger, other experts concerned

  Saskatchewan's airports are optimistic about WestJet's merger with Sunwing, regardless of other groups sounding alarm bells.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Air Canada delays continue amid ‘rollover effects’ from technical issue

  Air Canada is facing another 'technical issue' resulting in some flights being cancelled or delayed. Here's what to know about the airline's service and your compensation rights.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Halifax airport tells passengers to look into options ahead of possible WestJet, Swoop strike

  WestJet pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline's management and the federal government Monday night, which could mean a walkout ahead of the long weekend.

  Consumer

  May 16, 2023