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WestJet Shareholders Approve Onex Acquisition

July 27, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

During a special meeting held at WestJet’s headquarters in Calgary on Tuesday, airline shareholders and option holders overwhelmingly voted to approve the acquisition agreement reached by WestJet and Onex Corporation (Onex) on May 12, 2019.

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WestJet Expands European Network with New Barcelona Flight

May 27, 2019 Albert Kuan

Calgary-based WestJet launched seasonal nonstop flights to Barcelona’s El Prat Airport from its hub at Toronto on Friday, marking WestJet’s fifth transatlantic service. Joining the list of the airline’s mostly seasonal European operation, this is

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Air Canada Enters Talks To Finalize Air Transat Acquisition

May 17, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Thursday, Air Canada announced that it has commenced exclusive talks with fellow Quebec-based Transat A.T. Inc., owner of Air Transat, for a full takeover of the Canadian leisure carrier. The publically proposed transaction is

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777 Partners Sees Potential in Canadian Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier

April 5, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners has acquired a 25 percent equity piece in Canadian ultra-low-cost Flair Airlines, the maximum amount of a foreign entity that they can under Canadian federal regulations. Investments are not always

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Victoria Sees Continued Decrease in U.S. Connections Following Upcoming Delta Pull Out

March 26, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Victoria International Airport, serving the British Columbia capital city of Victoria, will see its number of nonstop connections to the United States continue to decrease as Delta Air Lines has decided to cease service to

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United States and Canada Follow Europe, Ban 737 MAX Operations

March 13, 2019 James Dinsdale

Canada announced the decision to ban the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on Wednesday. A short time later the United States made the same decision with President Trump announcing “all of those planes are grounded effectively

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WestJet Begins Service to Atlanta

March 6, 2019 Peter Biondi

A special celebration at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday marked the first WestJet flight to the capital of Georgia. The event included a special speech by the Atlanta Airport General Manager, John Selden,

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Photo Tour: Onboard WestJet’s New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

February 17, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

The delivery of WestJet’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in mid-January marked an exciting new chapter for the Calgary-based carrier. Known for its low-cost business model that’s only been partly rivaled in Canada, WestJet is transforming

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Crossing O’er: Why North American Travelers Trek Across International Borders for Cheaper Flights

February 15, 2019 Thomas Pallini

It’s not uncommon for the average person to go out of their way to save money. People will drive to a further gas station to save a few cents on gas, take indirect routes to

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Canada’s Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier Flair Announces Rebranding Strategy

February 14, 2019 Matthew Garcia

Canada’s ultra-low-cost carrier (ULC) Flair Air announced a rebranding strategy on Wednesday. The rebranding strategy includes new crew uniforms, a new aircraft livery, an all-new website, a new logo, and more. New flight attendant uniforms are designed

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Swoop’s U.S. Operations Still Awaiting Full Regulatory Approval, Forced to Cancel Flights

October 21, 2018 John Flett

Swoop, the ultra-low-cost subsidiary of Canada’s WestJet, has postponed the commencement of U.S. services until Oct. 27 as all regulatory approvals have not yet been granted to the airline. Under the “Advisories” section of its website,

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WestJet Outlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Routes

October 10, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Canadian low-cost airline WestJet announced on Wednesday its long-awaited plans for its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The widebody aircraft will serve London, Paris and Dublin from the airline’s main base in Calgary, Alta. Service will

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Air Canada to Operate 737 MAX Between Montreal and Bordeaux, France

October 7, 2018 Albert Kuan

Air Canada announced the introduction of new seasonal service to Bordeaux, France, the world’s wine capital, from their hub in Montreal Friday. The service commences on June 15, 2019, and will operate four days a

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Air Transat Announces European Expansion for Summer 2019

October 6, 2018 Connor Sadler

Montreal-based Air Transat recently unveiled its flight program for summer 2019 with a big emphasis on European expansion. The airline announced it will fly to 27 destinations across Europe and the Middle East, with the

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Emirates and Etihad Increase Flights to Canada as Visa Restrictions Ease, Further Expansion Expected

July 31, 2018 John Flett

Strengthening business ties announced in May between Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are seeing positive growth for Gulf carriers after years of stalled progress due to the restrictive bilateral air service agreements in

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Remembering the Gimli Glider Incident on Its 35th Anniversary

July 23, 2018 Daniel Morley

Today marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most significant and impressive feats in aviation to date. On this day in 1983, Air Canada flight 143 lost power from both engines while 41,000 feet

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WestJet Encore Celebrates its Five-Year Anniversary

June 22, 2018 Samuel Chen

WestJet Encore, the regional arm of Canadian low-cost airline WestJet, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The airline started in 2013 with two Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft. Since it’s inception, the airline has been serving Canada’s regional

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Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

June 22, 2018 Thomas Pallini

European low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it is expanding its overseas and long-haul operations to Canada. Already serving numerous cities throughout the United States under its Norwegian Long Haul, Norwegian Air UK and

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WestJet’s Swoop Unveils U.S. Plans in DOT Application

June 18, 2018 Daniel Morley

Swoop, Canada’s newest airline, has unveiled its intentions to start flights to the United States. In an application to the US Department of Transportation, the airline has stated intentions to begin transborder flights in October.

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Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

June 7, 2018 Jace Moseley

Wednesday marked the start of a new joint venture between Air China and Air Canada, two national carriers on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean. The signing took place in Beijing, Air China’s home base, and

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Canada

WestJet Shareholders Approve Onex Acquisition

WestJet Expands European Network with New Barcelona Flight

Air Canada Enters Talks To Finalize Air Transat Acquisition

777 Partners Sees Potential in Canadian Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier

Victoria Sees Continued Decrease in U.S. Connections Following Upcoming Delta Pull Out

United States and Canada Follow Europe, Ban 737 MAX Operations

WestJet Begins Service to Atlanta

Photo Tour: Onboard WestJet’s New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Crossing O’er: Why North American Travelers Trek Across International Borders for Cheaper Flights

Canada’s Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier Flair Announces Rebranding Strategy

Swoop’s U.S. Operations Still Awaiting Full Regulatory Approval, Forced to Cancel Flights

WestJet Outlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Routes

Air Canada to Operate 737 MAX Between Montreal and Bordeaux, France

Air Transat Announces European Expansion for Summer 2019

Emirates and Etihad Increase Flights to Canada as Visa Restrictions Ease, Further Expansion Expected

Remembering the Gimli Glider Incident on Its 35th Anniversary

WestJet Encore Celebrates its Five-Year Anniversary

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

WestJet’s Swoop Unveils U.S. Plans in DOT Application

Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

VivaAerobus to Serve Chicago From Five Cities in Mexico

Southwest Announcing Route Cuts From Major Hubs and Focus Cities

Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

Tigerair Taiwan Adding 15 New Airbus A320neo to Fleet

GoAir Potentially Seeking IPO