Pacific Coastal Airlines says it is launching a partnership that will let customers book itineraries combining Pacific Coastal and Air Canada flights on a single ticket.
Two pilots are dead and at least 41 others were taken to hospital after an Air Canada Express flight collided with a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, officials said Monday.
The union did not give out many details on the agreement, but said it does guarantee ground pay for their members — something that's been a major sticking point in talks.
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.Â
Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.
The move comes after Air Canada declared talks with the union “at an impasse,” with what the airline describes as a “huge gap” between the two sides.
It has suggested binding arbitration, a move the union has rejected.
Flights to and from Prince George (YXS) under the Air Canada banner are operated by Jazz Aviation LP under the Air Canada Express brand.
Jazz has a separate union and contract and is not involved in the current labour discussions between CUPE and Air Canada.
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â
