Canada’s aviation regulator fined WestJet and Porter Airlines after investigations found passengers were not provided food, accommodation, and timely information during major flight disruptions.
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WestJet has converted six Boeing 737 MAX 10 orders into two 787-9 Dreamliners while revising its narrowbody cabin plans after passenger backlash over reduced legroom.
First officers at WestJet in 2026 receive a base annual salary that typically starts around CAD 120,000 per year for newer pilots on narrow-body operations.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has temporarily stalled a $4.5 million class action settlement involving 3,500 WestJet female flight attendants, citing concerns over review timelines and accountability measures tied to the airline’s anti-harassment policies.
Etihad Airways will start the first nonstop Abu Dhabi to Calgary flights in November 2026, expanding direct Middle East to Western Canada connectivity.
Emirates (EK) will introduce the Airbus A350 on its route to Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) beginning 1 February 2026, marking a significant upgrade to its Canadian operations.
French Bee will inaugurate direct flights between Paris Orly Airport and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport starting April 30th, 2025.
Air travel between Canada and India faces a challenging winter season as diplomatic relations between the two countries deteriorate.
A development has emerged in Toronto Airport, Canada’s largest gold heist case, with at least two Indian origin among the six arrested
On Thursday (November 9, 2023), Air Canada (AC) issued an apology to customers with disabilities, acknowledging shortcomings in providing “convenient and consistent service.”