The new head of Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Swoop sat down with Western Aviation News for a feature interview about his airline and his hopes for recovery.
Swoop approaches the pandemic one month at a time
Brett Ballah
Journalist based in Vancouver.
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Air Canada calls for science-based approach to border opening
Air Canada’s Chief Medical Officer is asking the federal government to scale back international travel restrictions that have seen foreign citizens generally banned from entering the country and 14-day quarantines for those who enter the country.
Toronto International cuts 512 jobs
Toronto’s Pearson International announced Tuesday 500 positions would be cut from its workforce, the largest Canadian airport to announce reductions due to the pandemic.
Westjet plans return to Europe, Caribbean in latest schedule update
Wesjtet said Monday it would increase its flying by 10% in August, including a return to Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean, though it’s still 75% less than it flew in 2019
Calgary International expects to pile on a quarter billion in debt to ride out the pandemic
“We need tailored government help to ensure the long-term viability of the airport Calgarians and Albertans rely on for the safe and secure passage of people and goods,” – YYC President and CEO Bob Sartor.
Canada’s airports racked up $15 billion in debt. Then the pandemic hit.
After decades of construction, refurbishment, and renovation, Canada’s airports racked up $15 billion in debt. Then the pandemic all but wiped out their income. What now?