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Shrinking airfield: Canada's airline market consolidates, raising risk of fares hikes
March 13, 2024 - 6:29 PM

MONTREAL - After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is once again on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.
Why do so many discount airlines fold? Lynx Air is latest in a line of failures
February 27, 2024 - 1:32 PM

Lynx Air ceased to fly this week, the latest in a long line of discount carriers to bite the departures dust — brought down in part by stiff competition, high fees and Canada’s vast geography.
'Fiasco': Lynx passengers left scrambling after airline announces shutdown
February 23, 2024 - 2:06 PM

Passengers booked with Lynx Air were left scrambling to replace cancelled flights after the ultra-low-cost airline announced Thursday evening that it is ceasing operations after filing for creditor protection.
Airfares fall 14% in January as demand eases and competition ramps up
February 20, 2024 - 10:28 AM

OTTAWA - The price of a plane ticket fell more than 14 per cent on average in January compared with a year earlier, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
WestJet CEO apologizes for accessibility failures, defends airline's record
February 15, 2024 - 6:10 PM

WestJet chief executive Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized for incidents where the airline failed to accommodate people living with disabilities, saying he hopes to improve travel accessibility.
At least one Canadian airline will be gone within two years, Porter CEO predicts
December 13, 2023 - 2:01 PM

Porter Airlines CEO Michael Deluce says the travel market is too small to keep all of Canada's airlines afloat for two more years, even as several embark on swift expansion plans — Porter most of all.
Airline ticket prices fall 19 per cent amid less demand, more flights
November 21, 2023 - 9:47 AM

Statistics Canada says airfares have plummeted over the past year, as airlines shore up capacity even while consumers think twice about travelling in a world of higher costs.
FlightHub CEO sees early warnings signs of softer travel demand
November 16, 2023 - 1:57 PM

MONTREAL - Demand for air travel may be levelling off after climbing close to pre-pandemic levels over the summer, as the rising cost of living weighs on Canadians' wallets.
Airline industry claims traveller safety at risk with proposed passenger rights rules
September 29, 2023 - 4:48 PM

MONTREAL - Aviation companies are making the pitch to Ottawa that stricter rules designed to boost customer compensation and improve service could put passenger safety at risk — an argument consumer advocates reject as "ridiculous."
Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends
September 28, 2023 - 7:12 AM

MONTREAL - As higher inflation and interest rates continue to strain consumer pocketbooks, air travel may feel increasingly out of reach.
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Shrinking airfield: Canada's airline market consolidates, raising risk of fares hikes

Why do so many discount airlines fold? Lynx Air is latest in a line of failures

'Fiasco': Lynx passengers left scrambling after airline announces shutdown

Airfares fall 14% in January as demand eases and competition ramps up

WestJet CEO apologizes for accessibility failures, defends airline's record

At least one Canadian airline will be gone within two years, Porter CEO predicts

Airline ticket prices fall 19 per cent amid less demand, more flights

FlightHub CEO sees early warnings signs of softer travel demand

Airline industry claims traveller safety at risk with proposed passenger rights rules

Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends

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