More passengers flew to and from the United States from Edmonton in February than at any point in the airport’s history. The airport posted its preliminary passenger figures on Tuesday. 108,062 passengers […]
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Labour minister steps in to prevent strike
Federal Labour minister Lisa Raitt intervened, Thursday, to keep Air Canada flying during the busy March Break travel period. The airline had been served strike notice by 8,600 ground crew, to take […]
Air Canada ground staff serve strike notice
Air Canada announced, Tuesday, it had received strike notice from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. More than 8,000 baggage handlers, mechanics and cargo agents could go on strike as […]
Edmonton waits for flight growth
As reported earlier, growth has resumed at Edmonton International Airport, with passenger numbers hitting their highest level since 2008, and second highest number ever. The airport has opened a massive expansion of […]
YYC-Tokyo service to go year-round
Air Canada has followed through on its commitment to increase service from Tokyo to Calgary year round. The airline announced yesterday flights to Japan will operate three times a week next winter. […]
787 visits Canada
Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner will make its first stop in Canada in early March. Air Canada has scheduled a news conference for Friday when the 787 arrives in Toronto. The airline has […]