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'On the brink': Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the country

From his office overlooking the runway at Gander International Airport, Reg Wright can see all flights in and out of his corner of Newfoundland. But in recent years, those plane spottings have been fewer and farther between.

Air Canada court ruling sees former Aveos maintenance workers aim for $100M in compensation

Air Canada could have to pay more than $100 million in compensation to workers who lost their jobs at maintenance centres more than a decade ago, say lawyers in a class-action suit.

'Meltdown': A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout

The two-day work stoppage that began on June 28 forced the airline to cancel more than 1,000 flights before the end of the Canada Day long weekend, one of the busiest travel windows of the year.

Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during mechanics' strike

Travellers expressed frustration this week over WestJet's response after the airline cancelled more than 1,200 flights due to a strike by plane mechanics.

The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

In a country traditionally dominated by two national airlines, a new set of aviation rivalries has emerged.

Thousands affected after WestJet cancels flights in anticipation of mechanics strike

Thousands of WestJet customers are scrambling after the airline cancelled about 40 flights ahead of a possible strike by its plane mechanics this Thursday.

WestJet Encore averts pilot strike with tentative deal

WestJet president Diederik Pen says the new agreement comes as a "relief" for all parties as well as for travellers.

Defunct Lynx Air selling off life-jackets, oxygen masks in bid to recoup losses

Lynx Air hopes to sell off everything from life-jackets to oxygen masks as it tries to recoup a portion of the losses it suffered before filing for creditor protection earlier this year.

WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025

WestJet is pushing back its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, which the Calgary-based carrier acquired last year.

Defunct Lynx Air blames contractor for delayed passenger refunds

Lynx, which ceased operations and filed for creditor protection in late February, claimed in court filings that the firm hired to handle bookings, Texas-based Sabre Corp., has hampered passenger reimbursements.