Air Canada, Transat merger approved, with notable conditions attached
Air Canada and Air Transat received approval from the Canadian government this week to close on their merger, though not without some additional conditions covering...
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Jilted travelers get aggressive in seeking airline refund enforcement from the DOT
Do the rules even matter when there is no enforcement action? For many travelers the answer appears to be a resounding "no" as they seek...
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DLD 294: It’s Electric!
Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn...
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DLD 293: Turn around or a turnaround??
An airport closes, possibly forever. Another was already closed when the plane showed up. And airlines are still planning their financial turnarounds as demand starts...
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Air Canada ups its bid for Transat by 38%
Air Canada's C$13/share offer for competitor Transat faced a tough challenge. A C$5 boost in the offer price appears to have changed the situation sufficiently...
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Air Canada, Transat conclude merger plans
Air Canada's plans to acquire Air Transat moved forward this week, with the two companies announcing conclusion of a definitive agreement for their combination.
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Aimia set to sell Aeroplan back to Air Canada, banks
In the end the difference was a couple hundred million or so. That's the sweetener added by Air Canada and its banking partners to buy...
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Norwegian sets its long-haul sights on Canada
Wondering when European long-haul LCC Norwegian will bring its fleet to Canada? the smart money is on 23 July 2018 based on recent regulatory filings.
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Non-stop, direct, or fraudulent marketing??
Why dispatch a plane you know cannot fly the route as advertised? Turns out it saves the airline money and they can blame it on...
