Air Canada threw a lifeline, late Monday afternoon, to the bankrupt company that has done the majority of its heavy maintenance. Aveos announced the day before it was ceasing operations and laying […]
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. […]
Machinists reject Air Canada contract
Air Canada is facing more labour unrest, after members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rejected a tentative contract agreement. In the process, members gave the union a strike […]