Is it safe to fly during a solar eclipse?
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Is it safe to fly during a solar eclipse?
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Preparing for potential Air Canada pilot strike
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WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike
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Boeing discloses new problem with popular 787 Dreamliner jets
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Alaska Airlines announces deal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion
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WestJet reaches tentative deal with pilots
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WestJet pilots, airline avoid strike
04:29 | May 19, 2023
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The ripple effects of the PSAC strike: Is now the time to panic over passport renewals?
02:56 | April 24, 2023
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Airline compensation measures under scrutiny
02:29 | January 14, 2023
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No Canadian airlines make list of North America’s most punctual carriers
00:47 | January 13, 2023
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Aviation rebound expected to keep soaring in 2023
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What Canadians should expect with air travel this fall
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Flair Airlines could be grounded in Canada over foreign control concerns
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The Morning Show: March 15
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Is it safe to fly during a solar eclipse?
Description
April 4, 2024
The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 has prompted many concerns about the safety and dependability of flights on that day. Anne Gaviola has more on industry preparations and what air passengers can expect in Business Matters for Thursday, April 4.
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Is it safe to fly during a solar eclipse?02:32 | April 4, 2024 -
Business Matters: Ottawa offers loan program for airlines amid soaring costs02:19 | June 9, 2026 -
Airlines implement new surcharge amid fuel shortage triggered by war01:53 | April 6, 2026 -
Calgary Close-up: Prosperity, vibrancy inciting airlines to expand access to the city11:02 | February 1, 2026 -
WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash00:38 | January 16, 2026 -
Air Transat pilots vote to strike if contract talks fail02:18 | December 3, 2025 -
Air Canada strike risk: Flight attendants enter final day of voting00:22 | August 5, 2025 -
Business Matters: Canada-U.S. travel drops again in April02:06 | June 3, 2025 -
SpaceX’s Starship explodes in flight test, forcing airlines to divert due to debris01:04 | January 16, 2025 -
Business Matters: New fee proposal could see airlines fork over millions for resolved complaints02:24 | September 19, 2024 -
Preparing for potential Air Canada pilot strike05:09 | September 13, 2024 -
Could extreme heat delay your next flight? It’s possible01:35 | August 4, 2024 -
WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike00:40 | July 1, 2024 -
Canadian domestic flight prices are up, data shows04:26 | June 23, 2024 -
WestJet strike notice withdrawn as union, airline resume talks00:41 | June 20, 2024 -
Boeing discloses new problem with popular 787 Dreamliner jets02:12 | June 14, 2024 -
Air Transat flight dispatchers vote to strike. Will it affect flights?01:22 | April 30, 2024 -
Why reclining seats may soon be a thing of the past on airplanes06:25 | April 24, 2024 -
The Morning Show: April 2445:43 | April 24, 2024 -
How a potential plane shortage could impact summer travel05:57 | April 23, 2024 -
Alaska Airlines announces deal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion02:25 | December 4, 2023 -
Major airlines suspend flights to Israel after declaration of war with Hamas02:20 | October 9, 2023 -
WestJet reaches tentative deal with pilots01:58 | May 19, 2023 -
WestJet pilots, airline avoid strike04:29 | May 19, 2023 -
The ripple effects of the PSAC strike: Is now the time to panic over passport renewals?02:56 | April 24, 2023 -
Airline compensation measures under scrutiny02:29 | January 14, 2023 -
No Canadian airlines make list of North America’s most punctual carriers00:47 | January 13, 2023 -
Aviation rebound expected to keep soaring in 202302:05 | December 28, 2022 -
What Canadians should expect with air travel this fall02:12 | August 25, 2022 -
Flair Airlines could be grounded in Canada over foreign control concerns00:30 | April 12, 2022 -
The Morning Show: March 1545:41 | March 15, 2022
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Is it safe to fly during a solar eclipse?02:32 | April 4, 2024
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Business Matters: Ottawa offers loan program for airlines amid soaring costs02:19 | June 9, 2026
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Airlines implement new surcharge amid fuel shortage triggered by war01:53 | April 6, 2026
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Calgary Close-up: Prosperity, vibrancy inciting airlines to expand access to the city11:02 | February 1, 2026
-
WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash00:38 | January 16, 2026
-
Air Transat pilots vote to strike if contract talks fail02:18 | December 3, 2025
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Air Canada strike risk: Flight attendants enter final day of voting00:22 | August 5, 2025
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Business Matters: Canada-U.S. travel drops again in April02:06 | June 3, 2025
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SpaceX’s Starship explodes in flight test, forcing airlines to divert due to debris01:04 | January 16, 2025
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Business Matters: New fee proposal could see airlines fork over millions for resolved complaints02:24 | September 19, 2024
-
Preparing for potential Air Canada pilot strike05:09 | September 13, 2024
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Could extreme heat delay your next flight? It’s possible01:35 | August 4, 2024
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WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike00:40 | July 1, 2024
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Canadian domestic flight prices are up, data shows04:26 | June 23, 2024
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WestJet strike notice withdrawn as union, airline resume talks00:41 | June 20, 2024
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Boeing discloses new problem with popular 787 Dreamliner jets02:12 | June 14, 2024
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Air Transat flight dispatchers vote to strike. Will it affect flights?01:22 | April 30, 2024
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Why reclining seats may soon be a thing of the past on airplanes06:25 | April 24, 2024
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The Morning Show: April 2445:43 | April 24, 2024
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How a potential plane shortage could impact summer travel05:57 | April 23, 2024
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Alaska Airlines announces deal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion02:25 | December 4, 2023
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Major airlines suspend flights to Israel after declaration of war with Hamas02:20 | October 9, 2023
-
WestJet reaches tentative deal with pilots01:58 | May 19, 2023
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WestJet pilots, airline avoid strike04:29 | May 19, 2023
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The ripple effects of the PSAC strike: Is now the time to panic over passport renewals?02:56 | April 24, 2023
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Airline compensation measures under scrutiny02:29 | January 14, 2023
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No Canadian airlines make list of North America’s most punctual carriers00:47 | January 13, 2023
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Aviation rebound expected to keep soaring in 202302:05 | December 28, 2022
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What Canadians should expect with air travel this fall02:12 | August 25, 2022
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Flair Airlines could be grounded in Canada over foreign control concerns00:30 | April 12, 2022
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The Morning Show: March 1545:41 | March 15, 2022
Is it safe to fly during a solar eclipse?
Description
April 4, 2024
The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 has prompted many concerns about the safety and dependability of flights on that day. Anne Gaviola has more on industry preparations and what air passengers can expect in Business Matters for Thursday, April 4.
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