Can Flair Airlines survive as Canada's only remaining ultra-low-cost carrier?

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Can Flair stay afloat when all others have shut down?

Flair Airlines is now Canada's last remaining ultra-low-cost carrier — but travellers have expressed concerns about the airline's viability.

In March 2023, the federal Competition Bureau greenlighted WestJet's merger with Sunwing Airlines. The airline plans to wind down the Sunwing brand over the next two years. "Swoop by design was meant to quell competition and keep companies like Flair down and ultimately got wrapped back into WestJet...no surprises there."

The CEO adds: "The future will be what the future will be but I'm here to tell you that Flair will be here." Under Canadian law, large airlines must pay passengers more compensation than small ones. For example, large carriers must pay them $400 if passengers arrive late at their destination by over three hours but under six, while small ones must pay out $125.

 

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