Executives at Transat, one of the world’s largest tour operators, tied the company’s willingness and ability to refund passengers to government aid for the industry.
Transat ties COVID refunds to a government bailout
Analysis: A pandemic casts a shadow on Transat’s merger with Air Canada
A microscopic virus is raising questions about a business deal that would reshape the future of Canada’s aviation industry.
Transat plans to resume operations July 23
One of the world’s largest integrated tour operators has been grounded since April 1 Canada’s Transat, one of the world’s largest tour operators said it plans to resume operations July 23, 15 […]
Europe orders in-depth review of Transat – Air Canada merger
The European Commission wants to take a closer look at the proposed merger between Air Canada and Air Transat.
Transport Minister backs airline voucher policies
Canada’s Transport Minister backed airlines over frustrated passengers, Tuesday, supporting their decision to offer vouchers for cancelled flights during the pandemic, instead of refunds.
Minister urged to approve Air Canada-Transat merger despite competition concerns
Canada’s Minister of Transport is being urged to approve the merger of Air Canada and Air Transat, despite concerns about the harm it would to air air service between Canada and dozens of popular holiday destinations.
Canadian aviation layoffs surpass 20,000
The number of layoffs announced in the Canadian aviation industry passed a grim milestone this week – more than 20-thousand people furloughed from their jobs keeping Canada moving.
Air Canada, Transat face class action lawsuit over COVID policies
A passenger from Quebec is asking a court to certify a class action lawsuit against Air Canada and Air Transat over policies they brought in to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.