Air Canada Plans to Increase Capacity by 23% this Year — Can Airports Cope? Date: 2023-05-17 09:28:27 Order: 0 In its recent 2023 Q1 report, Air Canada announced plans to increase capacity by 23 per cent this year, and the Star is asking if Canadian airports can handle the extra traffic... The Star Airline
Reaching "Key Milestones:" Jetlines Reports Growth in Q1 Results Date: 2023-05-17 08:02:46 Order: 0 Jetlines' revenues increased by nearly 60 per cent in Q1 2023 over last quarter, but the airline says it will need to raise more financing in the coming year to "support its business plan."... Airline
Flair Announces it's Adding Flights in Anticipation of a WestJet Strike Date: 2023-05-16 07:52:05 Order: 0 "Flair Airlines is preparing contingency plans in the event of a strike action by WestJet pilots," the airline announced, adding it has seen an "increase in bookings" with reports of a... Airline
WestJet Responds to Pilots' Strike Notice with Lockout Notice Date: 2023-05-16 07:45:50 Order: 0 In response to a strike notification by its pilots' union Monday, WestJet issued its own lockout notice. A work stoppage could occur as early as the Friday of the upcoming long weekend. Airline Breaking
WestJet, Swoop's Plans in Case of Pilot Work Stoppage Date: 2023-05-16 07:41:38 Order: 0 A "significant reduction" in flight schedules, "proactively" managing and communicating cancellations, and flexible policies are among WestJet Group's preps for a pilot work stoppage as... Airline
WestJet Pilots Issue 72 Hour Strike Notice Date: 2023-05-15 22:51:03 Order: 0 The union representing Westjet Pilots issued a 72 hour strike notice to the airline at 10:00pm on Monday evening. The notice allows the union to begin job action as soon as early Friday... Airline Breaking
AC Pilots Pressing for 'Historic' Gains Could Trigger Contract Escape Clause in MAY Date: 2023-05-15 11:34:49 Order: 0 Air Canada pilots are pressing for higher salaries and better scheduling following successful negotiations between their American counterparts and Delta Air Lines recently, reports Reuters.... Reuters Airline
After Chaotic 2022, How is Canada’s Air Travel Sector Shaping Up for Summer? Date: 2023-05-15 11:34:45 Order: 0 Canadian airports and airlines are rolling out a series of measures ahead of the upcoming travel season as they attempt to bounce back after the ‘chaos’ seen across the industry last... Global News Airline
As 16MAY Legal Strike Deadline Looms, WS Vows Deal Can be Made with Pilots Date: 2023-05-15 11:12:11 Order: 0 One day before a 16MAY deadline, neither WS pilots' union nor the airline has given 72-hour notice of a strike or lock out. WestJet issued a statement Friday that it's confident a deal can... Airline
Canada’s Airlines Propose Joint Fund with Non-Airline Players to Compensate Pax for Flight Disruptions Date: 2023-05-15 10:59:31 Order: 0 The National Airlines Council of Canada has asked Ottawa to spread out accountability for flight disruptions, including compensating pax from a pool jointly funded by all players that... Airline
Not Only in Canada - U.S. Air Pilots Take Labour Action Date: 2023-05-15 09:34:54 Order: 0 Air industry labour woes aren't just affecting Canada - Southwest Airlines pilots voted to strike on 11MAY, while United Airlines pilots began picketing airports across the U.S. on 12MAY. Airline
WestJet Launches New YWG-ATL Service - Subsidized by the Manitoba Gov’t Date: 2023-05-12 10:10:46 Order: 0 WestJet has announced new, nonstop service between YWG and codeshare partner Delta's hub ATL, guaranteed by a $5-million fund Manitoba created last year when it helped the airline launch... Airline
Air Canada Sees Record Revenues in Q1 Date: 2023-05-12 09:35:04 Order: 0 Good news from Air Canada as the airline reported its 2023 Q1 results: record passenger and operating revenues, high demand, and lower-than-expected fuel costs are painting a rosy financial... Airline
Looming WestJet Pilot Strike Part of a Broader Issue of Lack of Flight Instructors Date: 2023-05-11 10:26:55 Order: 0 The impending WestJet pilot strike is shedding light on a wider issue of a scarcity of skilled flight instructors within the aviation sector, BCIT News reports. Pilot shortages have been an... BCIT News Airline
Proposal to Privatize Air-Traffic Control in the U.S. Date: 2023-05-11 10:26:13 Order: 0 Privatizing air traffic control in the U.S. could lead to a more efficient and innovative system, says an op/ed in The Washington Post. Advocates argue that a private entity could introduce... The Washington Post Airline
