Canada plans aviation bailout, so long as passengers get refunds
Canada is on the cusp of pushing serious funds into its aviation industry, a move necessary to keep the planes moving as COVID-19 continues to...
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A slimmed down Rouge returns to service
A slimmed down fleet and route network are in play for Air Canada's Rouge arm as it returns to operations this week.
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WestJet’s flagship Elevation Lounge set to open in Calgary
After two years of planning and construction WestJet's flagship lounge is set to open at Calgary International Airport. The Elevation Lounge offers a more than...
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Delta, WestJet receive DOT approval for joint venture
Delta and WestJet scored a big win late on Friday as the US DOT issued a tentative approval for their proposed transborder joint venture. But...
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Air Canada brings back inflight meals, lounges, middle seat passengers
Travelers on Air Canada flights will soon have a few more of the creature comforts they're used to when traveling. But they'll also be sharing...
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DLD 267: Shut down LaGuardia
Would the NYC aviation world be better served if LaGuardia shut down? For some reason that came up in this week's show.
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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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Is simulator time necessary for updated 737 MAX MCAS training?
The global aviation community has already seen one schism with respect to regulatory views on the 737 MAX. Is another brewing as training requirements are...
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WestJet Dreams of Europe: Initial 787-9 routes announced
London, Paris and Dublin are the first destinations for WestJet's new 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft will be based in the carrier's Calgary hub and...
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Swoop: A marketing machine that happens to fly planes
Canadian upstart Swoop, the ULCC arm of WestJet, aims to succeed as an airline mostly by not really acting like an airline. Sure, there are...
