An independent expert appointed by the Canadian government has found a lack of competition among the country's airlines. She suggests cabotage and relaxed foreign ownership. But transport minister David Collenette predicts that the growth of WestJet and several start-ups will push Air Canada's market share down to 55-60% without any changes.
Source: Airline Business
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking another 10 days to review Alaska Air Group’s proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, with the airlines now agreeing not to close their planned deal before the period ends on 15 August.
Air New Zealand has axed its interim climate targets, stating that measures needed to meet the target were unaffordable and not readily available.
Southwest Airlines will end its signature “open” seating model and offer premium seating options as it seeks new revenue sources to address concerns around the business’s performance.
