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WestJet improves on-time performance in April, leaping to second best in North America
Air Canada ranked second-last in the ranking by aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Is this a Boeing? How to find out what type of plane you’re flying on.
Boeing and Airbus are the world’s only major passenger aircraft manufacturers.
Inside Boeing's very bad week: Whistleblowers, nosedives and a DOJ investigation.
The Boeing Company has been the subject of growing controversy and scrutiny in recent years after two planes crashed in 2018 and 2019. Has anything changed at the airline manufacturer?
Ryanair warns of 10% fare rise this summer
Airline may have to trim schedules as it awaits delayed delivery of new Boeing planes.
The 'worst' and 'best' airlines revealed
Which? analysed more than 10,000 flights and customer data for its annual airline satisfaction survey.
Ryanair ticket prices experience turbulence after spat with booking websites
The move by sites such as Booking.com, Kiwi and Kayak led to Ryanair slashing prices on some flights in a bid to fill seats.
Southwest Airlines will start having naloxone on board in the event of an opioid overdose. Here's why health experts applaud the move.
Southwest is the latest airline to stock naloxone, sold over the counter as Narcan.
Southwest's 'customer of size' policy allows free seats — what is it and why are people talking about it?
Many praised the U.S. airline for its long-standing policy, but others call it unfair.
Canadians can expect 'lots of bargain options' for winter travel, says WestJet CEO
The leisure travel segment, primarily to sun destinations, is where Alexis von Hoensbroech sees opportunity for the airline.
Delta CEO expects holiday travel demand to set 'record for the company'
Air travel is finally catching up to pre-pandemic demand levels, leading Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian to believe the fourth quarter may set a new performance record.
Ryanair ticket fares to rise over winter
Ryanair’s profits top €2bn after surge in fares.
Air Canada shares fall despite profit beat, strong travel demand
"We're not seeing any major slowdown at this point in time," says Mark Galardo, Air Canada's executive vice-president of network planning and revenue management.
FTSE 100: British Airways owner IAG stock falls, despite posting record Q3 profit
IAG said pre-tax profit rose to €1.6bn (around £1.4bn) in the third quarter — up from €1bn.
WestJet to suspend flights between Toronto and Montreal amid shift to Western Canada
The move comes as it shifts focus to service the western part of the country following a strategic review.
Flight cancellations: What are your rights for a refund?
August is always fraught with potential travel glitches, but last weekend’s air traffic control failure took the word ‘glitch’ to new extremes – forcing the cancellation of 1,400 flights.
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Despite positive numbers for its first half, Ryanair sees uncertainty ahead for the winter.
Consultations over air passenger rights changes kick off in Canada
The Canadian Transportation Agency is seeking feedback from Canadian travellers on how to strengthen and simplify the country's Air Passenger Protection Regulations.
EasyJet cancels 1,700 flights during peak summer months
The cancellations affect the peak school holiday season.
Expect higher prices as WestJet integrates Sunwing Airlines: experts
"There’s going to be consolidation, there’s going to be a reduction in air service as a result of this consolidation, and there is going to be an increase in price," said one expert.
Oil prices: Should you book your Christmas flights now?
Less crude to the global markets is likely to boost oil prices, which could result in more expensive flight tickets for consumers.
Heathrow strikes: What you should know and how it may impact flights
The walkout by security staff will mean several airlines, including Virgin, Emirates, Delta, United, American, and Qatar, face delays and possible cancellations this summer.
Ryanair profit soars on higher air fares
Air fares jumped 50% on levels seen a year earlier, to an average of €41 (£36).
Air Canada, WestJet rank last for on-time performance in February
The low rankings for Canada's two largest airlines are still an improvement over delays seen in 2022.
Train tickets costing a third more than flights, study shows
The Edinburgh to Bournemouth route costs an eye-watering 239% more to complete by train than plane.
Airlines rack up £4.5m in unpaid refunds owed to passengers
Airlines have run up millions of pounds in County Court Judgments after failing to pay passenger expenses and refunds.
WestJet's takeover of Sunwing gets federal government approval
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says the decision "was not taken lightly, specially in light of everything that happened over the holidays for those who flew with Sunwing."