Charter carrier Sunwing has issued layoff notices to hundreds of unionized employees as the effects of COVID-19 ravage the airline industry.
Sunwing to suspend operations, lay off crews
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COVID will mean 30 – 46 million fewer passengers in Canada: airports
The COVID-19 pandemic will costs Canadian airports anywhere between 30 and 46 million passengers in 2020, according to a new data compiled by the Canadian Airports Council. The bleak analysis was presented […]
Westjet to suspend international service
Westjet will suspend its international operations as of Sunday as the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic exact their toll on air operations between Canada and the rest of the world.
ATAC warns some airlines won’t survive Covid-19 crisis
Canada’s smaller airlines are asking Ottawa for “immediate government financial support” as the industry deals with a downturn like no other.
Air Canada sees 50% capacity cut due to Covid-19
Air Canada said Monday its available seat kilometres would be half what they were a year ago, as the effects of Covid-19 cause air traffic to plummet around the world.
Westjet warns of 40-60% capacity cut to “secure the financial viability of our airline”
Canada’s Westjet is preparing for a 40 to 60 per cent capacity cut as it copes with a drop off in demand due to Covid-19.