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By Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press
Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd. are joining a growing wave of companies that have cut ties to SeaWorld, in sync with the spirit of a bill to ban whale and dolphin captivity and in the wake of concerns raised by animal rights advocates.
The Senate passed legislation last Tuesday that would make keeping and breeding cetaceans such as dolphins and whales a criminal offence.
By The Canadian Press
MONTREAL — Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd. are raising fees for passengers to check their bags.
The country’s two largest airlines are raising the fee for the first checked bag to $30 from $25, and for the second bag to $50 from $30.
Air Canada’s Lockheed 10A vintage aircraft will touch down in Winnipeg this week in honour of the airline’s 80th anniversary.
The L-10A will be on public display at the Royal Aviation Museum from September 13-14.
WINNIPEG — A Princess Street eatery has been shortlisted as a nominee in Air Canada’s enRoute magazine.
Clementine Cafe is among 30 restaurant nominees for Canada’s Best New Restaurants.
By The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – An Air Canada flight made an unscheduled landing in Winnipeg after the airline says the cabin became too warm.
Airline spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick says in an email that the Airbus A321 was on its way from Toronto to Calgary on Monday night when it experienced trouble with the heating and air-conditioning system.
An unruly passenger forced a Toronto-bound plane to Winnipeg on Wednesday night.
At around 10:30 p.m., Air Canada flight 154 from Edmonton was diverted to James Richardson International Airport after a passenger became agitated and combative.
Flight staff, passengers and an off-duty RCMP officer were able to restrain the passenger until the flight landed.
By The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Passengers who were aboard an Air Canada plane that slammed to the ground at the Halifax airport last Sunday are receiving some financial assistance from the airline.
Air Canada has not divulged the amount, but various media reports say each of the 133 passengers on Flight AC624 are receiving $5,000.
The airline says the funds are meant to cover immediate and interim expenses, adding there is no requirement for passengers to sign any commitment to receive the money.
By Sarah Klein
Air Canada is increasing the capacity on some Western Canadian regional routes early next year, including an Edmonton-Winnipeg leg.
The airline announced Thursday the gradual introduction of new state-of-the-art Bombardier Q-400 Next Gen aircraft operated by Air Canada Jazz under the Air Canada Express brand on key markets from Calgary and Edmonton beginning next year.
The new ultra-quiet Q-400s will begin service in February to replace smaller Bombardier 50-seat CRJ aircraft. The planes will also include 74 all-leather seats with roomy overhead bins.
The upgraded Edmonton-Winnipeg route will begin service in May 2013.
