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Delta, WestJet scrap JV plans

20 November 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

LaGuardia is more important than the rest of the US-Canadian market for Delta Air Lines and WestJet. This is the message sent by the two carriers late Friday as they withdrew their application for antitrust immunity on their joint venture.

This story is about: antitrust imunity, ATI, Canada, Delta Air Lines, distribution, joint venture, LaGuardia, LGA, slots, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Distribution

Canada plans aviation bailout, so long as passengers get refunds

8 November 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Canada is on the cusp of pushing serious funds into its aviation industry, a move necessary to keep the planes moving as COVID-19 continues to suppress demand in the country. But Minister of Transport Marc Garneau added a caveat to the plan, one that could make passengers even happier than the airlines: Refunds must be issued for canceled flights.

This story is about: Air Canada, Canada, COVID-19, PaxEx, refunds, Transport Canada, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

A slimmed down Rouge returns to service

3 November 2020 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

A slimmed down fleet and route network are in play for Air Canada’s Rouge arm as it returns to operations this week.

This story is about: 2Ku, Air Canada, Canada, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Rouge, Streaming IFE, WestJet, Wireless IFE Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

WestJet’s flagship Elevation Lounge set to open in Calgary

27 October 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

After two years of planning and construction WestJet’s flagship lounge is set to open at Calgary International Airport. The Elevation Lounge offers a more than 9,300 square feet of space with panoramic views and Canadian-inspired details.

This story is about: business class, Calgary, elite status, Lounge, lounges, premium cabin, WestJet, YYC Filed Under: Ground Services

Delta, WestJet receive DOT approval for joint venture

23 October 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Delta and WestJet scored a big win late on Friday as the US DOT issued a tentative approval for their proposed transborder joint venture. But the approval comes with a catch, requiring a shift of capacity at New York’s LaGuardia airport.

This story is about: antitrust imunity, ATI, Delta Air Lines, joint venture, JV, LaGuardia, LGA, New York City, Toronto, WestJet, YYZ Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Air Canada brings back inflight meals, lounges, middle seat passengers

29 June 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Travelers on Air Canada flights will soon have a few more of the creature comforts they’re used to when traveling. But they’ll also be sharing them with more creatures. The carrier joins a growing list of airlines halting the process of blocking middle seats.

This story is about: Air Canada, American Airlines, business class, Canada, catering, dining, economy class, Lounge, lounges, Maple Leaf Lounge, middle seat, premium cabin, WestJet Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Air Canada, Transat finalize merger plans

27 June 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Air Canada’s plans to acquire Air Transat moved forward this week, with the two companies announcing conclusion of a definitive agreement for their combination.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, Air Canada, Air Transat, Canada, joint venture, merger, private equity, vacation packages, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Choose your own adventure: Air Transat edition

6 June 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Air Transat has a C$40 million decision to make. And far more than just investors will be affected. The company’s future will look significantly different, depending on which path it chooses.

This story is about: Air Canada, Air Transat, Hotels, merger, vacation packages, WestJet Filed Under: IFEC

Air Canada to acquire Air Transat

16 May 2019 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

An Air Canada 787-9 departing Vancouver; image courtesy of the airline

Air Canada wants to buy its LCC competitor Air Transat in a half billion dollar deal. But can it get past the regulatory hurdles along the way??

This story is about: Air Canada, Air Transat, Bombardier, Canada, LCC, LCCs, London, merger, Swoop, TATL, transatlantic, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

WestJet takes a $5 billion buyout from Onex

13 May 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Very little in the global commercial aviation world can be adjusted successfully in three month increments. Today’s buyout news from WestJet give the carrier the opportunity to take a longer-term view of the market.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 787, Air Canada, Asia, Boeing, Dreamliner, LCC, LCCs, private equity, routes, Swoop, WestJet, WestJet Plus Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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