Flying
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Scared to fly after recent aviation incidents? How to combat your fearsA fear of flying is not uncommon, with the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health estimating up to 6.5 per cent of people have aviophobia — though some estimate it's even higher.WorldJan 9, 2024
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Camaraderie and sacrifice: Moose Jaw airbase pilots on RemembranceWing Commander Colonel Daniel Coutts said sacrifice and camaraderie part of the job when you join the armed forces.CanadaNov 11, 2023
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Air Canada, WestJet score below average in customer satisfaction: surveyCanada’s two biggest airlines scored below average for customer satisfaction for economy class service among major North American carriers, a new survey found.CanadaMay 10, 2023
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‘It’s a gamble with safety’: pilots slam industry push for solo flyingPilot unions say France-based plane producer Airbus is leading the drive toward "reduced-crew operations," while North American airlines are more reluctant to jump on board.CanadaMay 4, 2023
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Group promoting careers for women in aviation lands in New BrunswickAn event at the Saint John regional airport is looking to recruit more women into the aviation sector by talking to high school students.CanadaMar 21, 2023
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Transat says travel demand nearly on par with 2019 despite higher pricesThe travel company says the loss amounted to $1.49 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31. compared with a loss of $3.03 per diluted share a year earlier.EconomyMar 9, 2023
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Rates of runway incursions double over the past decade in CanadaRunway incursion is an aviation term for the improper positioning of vehicles, planes or people on any airport runway or its protected area that can result in close calls.CanadaJan 17, 2023
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Operations return to normal at Kelowna International AirportYLW has returned back to its normal operations, with the majority of flights departing and arriving on time. One issue still lingering is luggage left over at the airport.CanadaJan 3, 2023
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Kingston, Ont. airport receives $1.3 million in federal fundingThe federal government says the funding aims to help the airport adapt to a post-COVID travel environment.CanadaAug 30, 2022
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‘Huge for Manitoba’: New direct flight to Los Angeles from WinnipegStarting this fall, WestJet will offer three direct flights a week, year-round, from Winnipeg to Los Angeles.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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