Source: CBC News, March 14, 2019 Westjet says about 1,200 passengers have been affected so far The impact of Boeing 737 Max jets being grounded is likely to last a while yet as one airline is telling its pilots it expects the disruption to last into April at least. Transport Canada grounded all 737 Max… Continue reading Expect flight disruptions to last — Air Canada says its 737 Max jets will be grounded 3 weeks at least
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Air Canada, Bombardier finalize deal for at least 45 CSeries jets
By CBC News, June 28, 2016 Plane manufacturer will deliver 1st round of jets to carrier starting in 2019 Air Canada and Bombardier have finalized the details of a previously announced plan for the airline’s purchase of 45 CSeries jets for an undisclosed sum. At list prices, the jets cost as much as $3.8 billion US,… Continue reading Air Canada, Bombardier finalize deal for at least 45 CSeries jets
New budget airlines to keep WestJet, Air Canada on their toes
Cheap new competition is ‘very good for consumers,’ transportation expert says NewLeaf Travel and other discount airlines are shaking up Canada’s air travel industry, and that’s good news for all passengers, analysts say. NewLeaf, which bills itself as an “ultra low-cost airline,” will start Flying between seven “underserved” Canadian cities on Feb. 12 with tickets as cheap as $79. Icelandic… Continue reading New budget airlines to keep WestJet, Air Canada on their toes