Articles tagged “westjet”

Airline Weekly

Transat Completes Transformation to an Airline as Canada’s Market Heats Up

Quebec-based Transat has completed its metamorphosis from an integrated travel company into a national airline. But is it enough to survive a changing Canadian market hot with new airlines, proposed mergers, and changing business plans?

1 year ago

Airlines

Canada’s WestJet to Buy Sunwing Airlines

WestJet is bullish on leisure travel making a significant rebound, and the Sunwing acquisition would deepen WestJet's foothold in the sector.

Aishwarya Nair and Allison Lampert, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airline Weekly

Canadian Budget Airline Swoop to Grow Fleet 60 Percent on Strong Summer Demand

Canada's Swoop will fly more than 300 percent more capacity this summer compared with last summer, now that the country has rolled back most of its pandemic travel restrictions. The airline is adding five new destinations and 11 new routes aimed at Canadian vacationers.

1 year ago

Airlines

Air Canada Will Match Perks of U.S. Frequent Flyers to Boost Tourism

Destination Canada is behind the promotion, giving away points to entice Americans to visit. Expect an imminent counterattack from U.S. carriers.

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 2 years ago

Tourism

Canada Sets Out Vaccine Requirement For Federal Workers and Air Travelers

No surprise that Air Canada and Westjet have welcomed this news, which will help passengers feel more confident when flying. Next stop, a vaccine passport for international travel.

Julie Gordon and Steve Scherer, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airline Weekly

Air Canada, Porter Take Flight Again as Canada Reopens

2 years ago

Airline Weekly

WestJet Joins Cargo Frenzy With First Dedicated Air Freighters

2 years ago

Airline Weekly

Canada’s Transat Walks Away From Hotels to Refocus on Airline

2 years ago

Airline Weekly

Canada Stops Short of Direct Airline Aid in Federal Budget

2 years ago

Airline Weekly

More Help for Canada’s Airlines Is on the Way After Air Canada’s $5 Billion in Aid

2 years ago