Ultra-low Cost Airline

• Calgary-based Enerjet aims to take off in crowded budget carrier market next year

  The discount airline market is set to become even more crowded, as charter flight company Enerjet aims to relaunch itself as an ultra-low-cost carrier in 2019 after a decade of transporting oilsands workers and tour passengers.

  Consumer

  Dec 20, 2018
  
• Flair CEO says ‘David and Goliath’ battle prompted predatory pricing probe into WestJet

  Flair Airlines chief executive Jim Scott says predatory pricing and scheduling by rival WestJet Airlines Ltd. placed his budget carrier in jeopardy, as a "David and Goliath'' battle over the past six months has culminated in an investigation by Canada's competition watchdog.

  Consumer

  Dec 12, 2018
  
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• Competition heating up for price sensitive passengers as Swoop set to launch

  Competition is heating up for Canada's most price-sensitive travellers as WestJet Airlines gears up to launch the country's second ultra-low cost airline Wednesday.

  Consumer

  Jun 19, 2018
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• Canada Jetlines becomes third low-cost airline to come to Abbotsford

  The airline will introduce service between Abbotsford and Hamilton next summer, with plans to expand the network beyond that route soon afterwards.

  Nov 1, 2017
• Westjet’s new ultra-low-cost airline to be called Swoop

  Swoop, Canada's newest ultra-low cost airline, will have more seats per plane, less legroom, and extra costs for things like snacks, checked baggage, and in-flight entertainment.

  Consumer

  Sep 27, 2017
• New ‘ultra-low’ airline hoping to launch in Vancouver

  You may have a cheaper option to fly around western Canada if the plans of a group of aviation veterans works out. The group want to launch a new ultra-low cost airline in Vancouver.

  Nov 28, 2013