#flair-airlines

#flair-airlines

A Flair Airlines plane's windshield was shattered by a birdstrike shortly after takeoff, but pilots returned safely to the airport.

Flair Airlines is offering $1 base fares to attract more travelers, while additional fees apply for a complete travel package.

Flair Airlines offers permanent $1 flights from select sun destinations to Canada to boost passenger numbers.

The airline aims to fill return flights that are often empty, increasing operational efficiency.

Flair Airlines is the only ultra-low cost carrier left in Canada, confident despite challenges.

Challenges for ultra-low cost carriers in Canada include population size and fees.

Flair Airlines hopes to add some Lynx Air planes to its fleet, despite the failed merger.

Flair's CEO is concerned about being excluded from the bidding process for Lynx's assets, citing potential unfairness and anti-competitive outcomes.

Flair Airlines owes the federal government $67.2 million in unpaid taxes related to import duties on their Boeing 737 Max jetliners. The Canada Revenue Agency obtained an order for the seizure and sale of the carrier's property.

Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones says they have a payment plan with CRA and are current with the plan, but the terms are confidential. The CRA looks to make arrangements with companies before seizing property or assets for collection.

A $30-million lawsuit has been filed against Flair Airlines by plane-leasing firms over claims of missed payments.

Flair Airlines launched a $50-million court action of its own against the three leasing firms and Airborne Capital, which manages their planes, last year.

Canada needs viable low-cost carriers to compete with dominant airlines like Air Canada and WestJet.