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WestJet to use Bombardier planes for regional routes

Calgary-based WestJet airlines has announced the purchase of up to 45 Bombardier's Canadian built Q400 turboprop aircraft.

In the Media by Matt Cianfarani

Obese passengers to file lawsuit against Air Canada

Obese passengers who were charged for two seats on Air Canada flights, prior to a 2008 ruling that allowed those disabled by obesity to have two seats and just pay for one, may now sue Air Canada to recover the costs they incurred.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas

Air Canada strike looming again

Air Canada flight attendants rejected the management’s contract offer for the second time and served a 72-hour strike notice. Government says no way, Jose.

In the Media by Steffan Ileman - 1 comment

Countdown To Air Canada Strike, Union Ad Seeks Public Support

Air Canada flight attendants served a strike notice on the airline yesterday. The union took out a newspaper ad to seek public support. Westjet announced Sunday it will be adding new flights to accommodate passengers affected by the strike.

In the Media by Steffan Ileman - 1 comment

Canadian doctors group wants pets banned from airplane cabins

The Canadian Medical Association has voted to urge all commercial airlines in the country to ban passengers from bringing pets into airplane cabins in order to protect other travellers who suffer from allergies.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 1 comment

Consumer Reward Programs Still Proving Popular

Reward programs were initially developed to generate repeat business by offering loyal customers an opportunity to earn points that could then be converted into an array of valuable products and services.

In the Media by Bryen Dunn

AIDS Group Claim Security Guard Humiliated Them At Prince George Airport

Seven members of an AIDS support group claim that airline security humiliated there at the Prince George Airport Authority. They are thinking about filing a human rights complaint over the matter.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

WestJet Customers Can Use Paypal To Buy Tickets

Buying a plane ticket just got easier at WestJet. WestJet is now allowing consumers to use their paypal accounts to purchase tickets online.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

WestJet offers free flights for 'Valentines'

"Love birds are being courted to take wing for free, but the aero cupid says only the most romantic of names will win their hearts."

In the Media by Critical_Conformity - 2 comments

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WestJet, Porter traffic jumps in March

Both WestJet and Porter reported strong airline passenger traffic results for March.

WestJet, Porter take aim at New York

Calgary-based WestJet unveiled details of its new service into New York City on Friday and rival Porter Airlines countered by announcing increased service into nearby Newark, New Jersey.

Airlines' traffic improves in April

Flights at Canada's major airlines took off with fewer empty seats in April than a year ago as Air Canada, Porter, and WestJet reported improved operations Thursday.

Air Canada flies fuller planes in February

Air Canada saw its flights take off with fewer empty seats in February compared with a year ago, as rival WestJet reported the opposite trend last month, a key period for vacationing university and college students.