DLD 332: I always feel like somebody’s watching me
Maybe we went a little too far off the rails talking about privacy and ad tech and where they intersect. Including on board JetBlue's newest...
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Regulators squash Transat/Air Canada merger plans
Questions about the impact to competition hampered the proposed Air Canada/Transat merger from its announcement. Ultimately they killed the deal.
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DLD 330: Aya and Avi’s Airplane Adventure
We've got a special guest on the show this week, talking about a very special topic. There's a new aviation-themed children's book out, Aya and...
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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...