13 h. ago Air Canada lowers financial forecast as U.S. bookings fall sharply amid trade war

MONTREAL — Air Canada lowered its financial forecast for the year as travellers continue to shy away from trips to the United States amid cross-border tensions, pushing the country’s largest airline to hunt for demand elsewhere. The company’s transborder bookings have dropped at least 13 per cent — “in the low teens” — for the […]

Economics

14 h. ago In Calgary courts: Youth who murdered Calgary teen over expensive hoodie to face sentencing hearing next month

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 5-9, 2025

Events

15 h. ago Delta, Korean Air buy 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet in US$550 million deal

The 25% stake is being sold by Onex Partners and affiliated funds and co-investors of the group. The Onex group will continue to own and control WestJet

Economics

16 h. ago Teen suspect in Flin Flon, Man. stabbing turns himself in: RCMP

A 17-year-old is facing charges in connection to the stabbing of another teen in Flin Flon, Man., earlier this month. The 16-year-old victim suffered serious injuries.

Other

19 h. ago Air Canada lowers financial forecast amid declining travel to the U.S.

The country's largest airline cut flight capacity to the U.S. as Canadians cancelled trips and booked flights to spots outside America

Other

19 h. ago Air Canada’s U.S. bookings to drop by ‘low teens’ in next 6 months: CEO

Air Canada previously said its decline in U.S.-bound bookings over the next six months mirrored an industry-wide drop of roughly 10 per cent.

Other

21 h. ago Air Canada Lowers 2025 Outlook as Travel to US Cities Declines

Air Canada trimmed its profit forecast for 2025 as President Donald Trump’s trade war slows the economy and discourages some Canadians from traveling to the US.

Other

37 h. ago Air Canada, WestJet still ranking low on customer satisfaction, study shows

Air Canada and WestJet are showing signs of improving customer satisfaction, yet continue to rank near the bottom of the list for large North American air carriers.

Economics

39 h. ago Boost in Flights from Canada to The Islands of The Bahamas this Summer and Fall

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announces new and expanded airlift options from Canada making it easier than ever for Canadian travelers to experience the beauty and culture of the islands. Air Canada is introducing new, nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and […]

Other

65 h. ago Canadian airline named one of the most reliable in North America

Canadians who are tired of stressful flight delays and cancellations may want to consider flying with Flair Airlines for future trips.The Alberta-based low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday that it was one of the top airlines in North America for reliability in April, boasting a 99.8 per cent completion factor and just four cancellations.Flair took the first spot for flight completion across North America, WestJet followed closely behind at 98.6 per cent, and Air Canada and Porter tied for the third spot at 97.8 per cent."Completion rate is the most honest stat in aviation — either the plane flew, or it didn't," said Maciej Wilk, CEO of Flair, in a statement. "Why would you book with someone else if you're 11 times more likely to get cancelled?"Citing data from Cirium, Flair Airlines says its on-time performance record in Canada in April was 80.8 per cent, tying with Air Canada and landing just below Porter. WestJet topped the list wi...

Other

3 d. ago Air Canada, Porter offer service to LaGuardia, JFK amid Newark airport troubles

Disruptions at the airport peaked on Saturday as a shortage of air traffic controllers affected the airport's operations

Other

2 w. ago «C’est gênant»: Air Canada affiche l’érable de Norvège plutôt que l’érable à sucre sur tous ses avions

Le logo d’Air Canada, visible sur tous ses avions, affiche la feuille d’un érable de Norvège plutôt que d’un érable à sucre, selon des experts.

Other

2 w. ago Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in class action damages

Air Canada showed 'serious lack of concern and care for consumers,' says the ruling, which calls out the airline for 'ignorance and laxity'

Economics

2 w. ago Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages in class action

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered Air Canada to pay passengers more than $10 million in damages in a class-action lawsuit that alleged they were charged more than the ticket price advertised. In a ruling Tuesday, Justice Judith Harvie wrote that Air Canada showed “ignorance and laxity” when the airline concluded it […]

Economics

2 w. ago Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages after class action

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal is ordering Air Canada to pay passengers more than $10 million in damages in a class action lawsuit that alleged they were charged higher amounts than the ticket price advertised. In a ruling Tuesday, Justice Judith Harvie wrote that Air Canada showed “ignorance and laxity” when the airline […]

Economics

2 w. ago Action collective : Air Canada condamnée à payer 10 M$ pour l'affichage des prix de ses billets d'avion

Air Canada a été condamnée à payer 10 M$ pour avoir erré dans l’affichage des prix de ses billets d’avion.

Economics

2 w. ago OPINION: Earth Day reality check shows Canada’s air quality is excellent

On Dec. 1, 1962, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers met the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 50th Grey Cup at Toronto’s Exhibition Stadium. During the game, a mass of thick fog rolled ashore from Lake Ontario, severely limiting on-field visibility and forcing the CFL to suspend play with less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter (the game […]

Culture

3 w. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto diverted to Des Moines after smoke smell detected

Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 landed in Iowa as a precautionary measure after an acrid odour was noticed in the flight deck, Air Canada said

Other

3 w. ago WestJet halts bid to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots

WestJet says it’s walking back its bid to put temporary foreign workers in the cockpit. Spokesperson Julia Kaiser says in an email the airline it is halting its hunt for recruits at regional subsidiary WestJet Encore due to “economic uncertainty.” Air Line Pilots Association Canada president Tim Perry says the company has agreed to withdraw […]

Transport

3 w. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto makes emergency landing after reports of smoke on board

Nearly 200 people flying from sunny Las Vegas to a still-frigid Toronto were jolted back to reality with a little more than your average post-trip blues this week when their plane had to make an emergency landing before even making it back into Canada.Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 departed as usual from the U.S. party city shortly after 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, but did not make its scheduled 6:30 p.m. EDT arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a worrying smell of smoke in the cockpit.Out of an abundance of caution, pilots diverted to Iowa — perhaps the biggest contrast possible after the hustle and bustle of Vegas — landing safely at Des Moines International Airport at 4:10 p.m. local time.After the A321 aircraft was inspected on the ground (as is standard procedure), it was allowed to proceed to a gate, where passengers deplaned, only to face delays of more than eight hours until they could board a subst...

Other