Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Flair has become the second airline, after Air Canada, to rehire staff laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move is in response to a […]
U.S. carriers must refund passengers for COVID cancellations
Unlike in Canada, the United States Department of Transportation has told carriers they must refund passengers when flights are cancelled or significantly delayed.
Airports take more forceful action to deal with COVID pandemic
Airports across the country are stepping up measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. All have increased cleaning, while some are going as far as banning access to their terminal except for […]
Westjet releases reduced COVID schedule
Westjet released its reduced domestic schedule as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It plans 1,522 weekly flights to 33 cities across Canada.
Sunwing to suspend operations, lay off crews
Charter carrier Sunwing has issued layoff notices to hundreds of unionized employees as the effects of COVID-19 ravage the airline industry.
Westjet doubles down on Calgary hub
Canadian carrier Westjet is reinforcing its Calgary hub this summer, adding 90 new flights each week, including its first service to Dawson Creek, British Columbia.