Flying

• Scared to fly after recent aviation incidents? How to combat your fears

  A 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.

  World

  Jan 9, 2024
  
• Camaraderie and sacrifice: Moose Jaw airbase pilots on Remembrance

  Wing Commander Colonel Daniel Coutts said sacrifice and camaraderie part of the job when you join the armed forces.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2023
  
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• Air Canada, WestJet score below average in customer satisfaction: survey

  Canada’s two biggest airlines scored below average for customer satisfaction for economy class service among major North American carriers, a new survey found.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
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• ‘It’s a gamble with safety’: pilots slam industry push for solo flying

  Pilot 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.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• Group promoting careers for women in aviation lands in New Brunswick

  An event at the Saint John regional airport is looking to recruit more women into the aviation sector by talking to high school students.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
• Transat says travel demand nearly on par with 2019 despite higher prices

  The 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.

  Economy

  Mar 9, 2023
• Rates of runway incursions double over the past decade in Canada

  Runway 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.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2023
• Operations return to normal at Kelowna International Airport

  YLW 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.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont. airport receives $1.3 million in federal funding

  The federal government says the funding aims to help the airport adapt to a post-COVID travel environment.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
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• ‘Huge for Manitoba’: New direct flight to Los Angeles from Winnipeg

  Starting this fall, WestJet will offer three direct flights a week, year-round, from Winnipeg to Los Angeles.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022