Travel Industry

• Canadian airports, airlines brace for spring travel surge

  Airports and airlines are preparing for a surge in passengers ahead of spring break after the industry has struggled to meet explosions of demand at peak times over the past year.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023
  
• Air Canada to reduce July, August flights in response to travel congestions

  Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau said the airline's "ability to serve customers with its normal standards of care" have been affected by the travel surge.

  Consumer

  Jun 29, 2022
  
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• Travel industry in the Maritimes hopeful after feds ease COVID-19 restrictions

  The Moncton airport has had only about 20 per cent of normal activity over the past two years and is eager to be able to start reoffering international service.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2022
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• Omicron COVID-19 variant sparks concerns for Canada’s travel industry

  With little known about the new variant and how vaccines will fare against it, the hospitality industry worries some will cancel travel plans.

  Economy

  Nov 29, 2021
• WestJet not seeking financial aid from federal government

  WestJet said Tuesday it is not seeking financial aid from the federal government after months of talks between Ottawa and the airline.

  Money

  Jul 20, 2021
• Edmonton, but better: 10-year plan unveiled to make city destination spot

  Edmonton's tourism industry tanked during the pandemic. How do we make up for lost time?

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2021
• COVID-19: Transat plans to offer flights to nearly 50 destinations this winter

  The airline says it will fly to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America and other starting in November.

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2021
• Air Canada says top executives returning COVID-19 bonuses after ‘public disappointment’

  In a statement, the company confirmed that its executive vice-presidents and president and CEO volunteered to return their bonuses and share appreciation units.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2021
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• COVID-19: Travel industry struggles with new federal ban but optimistic for future

  COVID-19 safety restrictions have continued to wreak havoc on the travel industry over the past 11 months.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 8, 2021
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• How this once high-flying Canadian travel exec is riding out COVID-19 turbulence

  One embattled travel executive's outlook could give hope to an industry hit hard by COVID-19, Mike Smyth says.

  Commentary

  Nov 17, 2020