Source: Morgan Modjeski, globalnews.ca, May 30, 2021 “The fact that we are getting these reports at all suggests we should be taking a closer look at what pilots are reporting,” said Chris Rutkowski, a science writer who specializes in UFOs. An unidentified flying object, or UFO, was reported over Saskatchewan earlier this month after a… Continue reading Delta Air Lines Pilot Reported UFO Flying Over Saskatchewan in Early May
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SaskTel investing $324 million in Saskatchewan
SaskTel has announced it will invest approximately $324 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2020-2021* and over $1.4 billion over the next five years. This investment will ensure SaskTel customers across the province will continue to enjoy some of the most advanced wireless, internet, television, data and, IP-based technologies and services available anywhere in the… Continue reading SaskTel investing $324 million in Saskatchewan
Delta Suspending Saskatoon Flights
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, May 13, 2020 Beginning today, Delta airlines is suspending services to Saskatoon’s airport, stations will remain closed at least until September 2020, as Delta continues to evaluate overall network needs. SASKATOON — Delta is suspending service to Saskatoon International Airport beginning May 13. The move comes in addition to… Continue reading Delta Suspending Saskatoon Flights
Reduced Demand Sees WestJet Extend Cancellations
Source: Staff, The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, May 11, 2020 Temporary transborder and international route suspensions have been extended through to June 25. WestJet says it is extending many flight cancellations into early July as it continues to deal with record-low passenger numbers due to COVID-19. In late April, the Calgary-based carrier said it was cancelling… Continue reading Reduced Demand Sees WestJet Extend Cancellations
Due to COVID-19, Air Canada reports $1.05B loss
Source: Amanda Connolly, globalnews.ca, May 01, 2020 In an additional effort reduce costs structure Air Canada is also retiring 79 older aircrafts. Air Canada says it lost $1.05 billion in its first quarter compared with a profit of $345 million in the same quarter last year as governments imposed travel restrictions around the world due… Continue reading Due to COVID-19, Air Canada reports $1.05B loss
How Google Flights could help you avoid overpaying for your next flight
By Nicole Bogart, Global News, October 18, 2016 Google might be able to help you avoid overpaying for your next flight. Booking a flight is arguably one of the most stressful parts of planning a trip, thanks to fluctuating prices that tend to spike just before you’re about to book. But a new Google feature… Continue reading How Google Flights could help you avoid overpaying for your next flight
Canada, US ban Samsung Note 7 from all flights
By Joan Lowy, The Associated Press, October 15, 2016 WASHINGTON – Passengers and flight crews will be banned from bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airline flights under emergency orders issued Friday by both Transport Canada and the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to reports of the phones catching fire. The orders, which… Continue reading Canada, US ban Samsung Note 7 from all flights
Air Canada takeoff in Calgary aborted after engine problem
By The Canadian Press, October 7, 2016 Big boom sound as we tried to take off. Shaking,’ tweeted passenger Beth Allan It was a scary moment for passengers aboard Air Canada flight AC130 headed from Calgary to Toronto. The flight had to abort takeoff Friday and some passengers reported hearing a large boom from one… Continue reading Air Canada takeoff in Calgary aborted after engine problem
Air Canada, WestJet 'colluded' to charge checked bag fee, proposed class action alleges
By Sophia Harris, CBC News, September 27, 2016 Suit aims to get money back for passengers who paid $25 checked luggage fee since October 2014 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Air Canada and WestJet “colluded to fix the price” and introduce a charge for a first checked bag fee within days of each other. The suit… Continue reading Air Canada, WestJet 'colluded' to charge checked bag fee, proposed class action alleges
Judge says EU-Canada air passenger deal infringes on rights
By The Associated Press, September 8, 2016 BRUSSELS — A European Union judge says an EU agreement to exchange air passenger information with Canada to combat terrorism should be revised because parts of it would infringe on people’s rights. Advocate General Paolo Mengozzi said in a legal opinion published Wednesday that the deal signed in… Continue reading Judge says EU-Canada air passenger deal infringes on rights