flying

• COVID-19: Kelowna International Airport seeing increase in passenger traffic

  'On a daily basis, we were down to about 300. We're seeing now at least our outbound numbers are up 1,000.'

  Traffic

  Jun 22
• Bombardier sees profit jump as wealthy travellers return to flying

  Canada's Bombardier reported a 43 per cent increase in quarterly adjusted profit on Thursday, helped by a recovery in business aviation.

  Canada

  May 6
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• Royal Canadian Air Force wrapping up helicopter training in Okanagan Valley

  "It's an exercise where we practice mountain flying techniques," Lt.-Col. Alex Dubois told Global News. 

  Canada

  Mar 25
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• Saskatchewan snowbirds grounded due to COVID-19 pandemic

  The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many snowbirds to alter their travel plans to warmer climates such as the United States and Mexico this year.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2020
• How do geese know when to fly south for winter?

  Have you seen any geese fly south for Winter? Here's how the geese know when it's time to go.

  Science

  Nov 21, 2020
• Porter Airlines extends suspension of flights until August 31

  Porter chief executive Michael Deluce says the ability to successfully relaunch service is directly tied to the lifting of travel restrictions.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2020
• WestJet, Air Canada will end physical distancing on flights starting July 1

  Transport Canada listed physical distancing among the ``key points'' in preventing the spread of the virus as part of a guide issued to the aviation industry in April.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
• Kelowna International Airport gears up for more flights, passengers

  Airport officials said passenger numbers dropped by 96 per cent in April and May. They expect it will take several years for YLW to fully recover.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2020
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• New rules in effect at Toronto Pearson Airport starting June 1

  Toronto Pearson Airport says that in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, new policies including mandatory face masks will be in effect starting June 1.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 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