News Releases Archives – Page 8 of 23 – National Airlines Council of Canada

Dec 30, 2020 • News Releases

Canada’s Major Carriers React to New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for International Arrivals – New Measures Must Lead to Further Policy Changes

Ottawa, December 30, 2020 – Mike McNaney, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada which represents Canada’s largest national and international carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation and WestJet), issued the following statement in response...

Dec 23, 2020 • News Releases

Canada’s Airlines Call on Federal and Provincial Governments to Move Quickly on Rapid Testing

Ottawa, December 23, 2020 – During his press conference today concerning COVID-19, Prime Minister Trudeau noted the federal government is engaged with provincial authorities in support of rapid testing at Canada’s major airports. The industry is encouraged to hear...

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Clear Support Plan Needed for Canadian Airlines

Ottawa, December 23, 2020 – As countries around the world continue to provide financial assistance to their aviation sectors, Canadian airlines and their employees are still waiting for meaningful sectoral support from the federal government. Since the onset of...

Dec 12, 2020 • News Releases

Canada’s Major Airlines Welcome Report by Industry Strategy Council Calling for Concrete Action to Re-start Aviation Sector

Ottawa, December 11, 2020 – The National Airlines Council of Canada, representing Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), welcomed today’s report by the Industry Strategy Council, an economic advisory group created by...

Nov 30, 2020 • News Releases

Canada’s National Airlines React to the Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement

Ottawa, November 30, 2020 – The National Airlines Council of Canada, representing Canada’s largest air carriers, (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), issued the following statement by President and CEO Mike McNaney, in response to the...

Nov 26, 2020 • News Releases

Canada’s Aviation Sector Remains in Crisis – Action Required in Economic Statement

Ottawa, November 26, 2020 – Numbers released today by Statistics Canada continue to show the depth of the crisis facing the aviation sector in Canada, and the need for the federal government to provide financial support and move forward...

Nov 24, 2020 • News Releases

Canada’s Major Airlines Welcome UK Government Change to Quarantine Measures

Ottawa, November 24, 2020 – The National Airlines Council of Canada, representing Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), welcomed today’s announcement by the United Kingdom that as of December 15, passengers arriving...

Nov 8, 2020 • News Releases

National Airlines Council of Canada Comments on the Canadian Government’s Decision to Begin Discussions with Major Airlines on Pandemic Support

Ottawa, November 8, 2020 – The National Airlines Council of Canada, representing Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), commented on today’s announcement by Transport Minister Marc Garneau that the federal government will...

Oct 22, 2020 • News Releases

National Airlines Council of Canada Welcomes New COVID-19 Testing Program at Calgary International Airport

Ottawa, October 22, 2020 – On behalf of the member airlines of the National Airlines Council of Canada (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), we are pleased with the work and collaboration of the Canadian Federal...

Oct 1, 2020 • News Releases

National Airlines Council of Canada Supports Call by Major Unions for Sectoral Assistance – Latest Statistics Canada Data Underscores Depth of Crisis Facing the Sector / Urgent Need for Concrete Plan

Ottawa, October 1, 2020 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), representing Canada’s largest carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet) welcomed today’s statement by labour leaders from Unifor, the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA),...