Flair Airlines

CUPE postpones job action for Flair flight attendants

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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BURNABY, BC, Dec. 9, 2018 /CNW/ -Due to recent actions by Flair Airlines that have raised concerns for the job security of CUPE 4060 membersactions the union will be challenging at the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)the Canadian Union of Public Employees has called off job action by Flair's 139 flight attendants that was to begin at midnight on December 10.

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  • BURNABY, BC, Dec. 9, 2018 /CNW/ -Due to recent actions by Flair Airlines that have raised concerns for the job security of CUPE 4060 membersactions the union will be challenging at the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)the Canadian Union of Public Employees has called off job action by Flair's 139 flight attendants that was to begin at midnight on December 10.
  • CUPE regards these communications by Flair as contrary to Canadian labour law and will be launching a number of challenges with the CIRB.
  • "But Flair's threats of possible illegal actions could jeopardize our members' job security, and we can't allow that to happen."
  • Yee said that the union would first need to deal with Flair's unfair labour practices at the CIRB before continuing with any job action.

Modification - CUPE issues 72-hour strike notice to Flair Airlines

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Saturday, December 8, 2018
National Airports System, Tourism in Canada, Alberta, Flair Airlines, Calgary International Airport, Kelowna International Airport, Edmonton International Airport, Economy of Canada

Please note that a modification has been made to this press release which was disseminated at 6.40pm on December 7, 2018.

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  • Please note that a modification has been made to this press release which was disseminated at 6.40pm on December 7, 2018.
  • The sentence ''Flair bases in Canada are located in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna and Abbotsford.''
  • Union cites company's two-tier wage, benefit structure for breakdown in bargaining
    BURNABY, BC, Dec. 7, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Union of Public Employees has filed 72-hour strike notice for Local 4060, representing 139 flight attendants who work for ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines.
  • The 72-hour-strike notice expires at midnight on December 10, putting the local in a legal strike position.

Flair Adds Low Fare USA Routes

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Monday, August 20, 2018
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EDMONTON, Aug. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair Airlines (Edmonton, AB), Canada's only independent low fare airline today announced it is introducing non-stop flights to six popular U.S. destinations this winter.

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  • EDMONTON, Aug. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair Airlines (Edmonton, AB), Canada's only independent low fare airline today announced it is introducing non-stop flights to six popular U.S. destinations this winter.
  • The new routes will extend Flair's rapidly growing network to Florida's Orlando International Airport, St. Pete-Clearwater (Tampa Bay) and Miami as well as to Palm Springs, Las Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa Airport.
  • For the winter schedule, Flair has also announced increased domestic service with new routes between Toronto to Winnipeg (daily) and Calgary to Abbotsford.
  • "Flair Airlines is adding more options for our region, flying from or through Edmonton."

Flair Airlines Targets Toronto in New Domestic Schedule

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Friday, August 3, 2018
National Airports System, Tourism in Canada, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Economy of Canada, Flair Airlines, Edmonton International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Kelowna International Airport, Calgary International Airport, Kelowna, Edmonton, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

EDMONTON, Aug. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair, Canada's low-fare airline, today announced its domestic service for October 28 to April 2019.

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  • EDMONTON, Aug. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair, Canada's low-fare airline, today announced its domestic service for October 28 to April 2019.
  • The schedule release is the precursor to Flair's southbound, winter flying which will be announced early next week.
  • New direct routes include, daily service from Toronto to Winnipeg, with connections to Calgary and Vancouver; this is an addition to the current daily service from Toronto to Edmonton which connects to Kelowna and Vancouver.
  • In June, 2018 Flair began operating an expanded schedule, flying some 200 weekly domestic flights.

Flair Airlines Claims a New Hometown

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Aviation, Low-cost carriers, National Airports System, Geography of Alberta, Flair Airlines, Business, Flair, Edmonton International Airport, Airline, Edmonton

EDMONTON, June 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair Airlines: Flair, Canada's low-fare airline, today announced that after extensive analysis, it will build on the success of Edmonton International Airport as its Main Transfer Hub and officially establish itself as Edmonton's Hometown Airline.

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  • EDMONTON, June 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair Airlines: Flair, Canada's low-fare airline, today announced that after extensive analysis, it will build on the success of Edmonton International Airport as its Main Transfer Hub and officially establish itself as Edmonton's Hometown Airline.
  • Flair will also progressively relocate its operations and executive base in Edmonton.
  • "We congratulate Flair Airlines on its success," said Tom Ruth, President and CEO of Edmonton International Airport.
  • Cities from which Flair operates benefit with dramatically lower airfares as a direct consequence of the carrier's market presence.

Flair Airlines Expands Network

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Friday, June 15, 2018
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KELOWNA, BC, June 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair Airlines: Flair, Canada's only operating low-fare airline, today launches service from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Calgary International Airport and Victoria International Airport.

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  • KELOWNA, BC, June 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Flair Airlines: Flair, Canada's only operating low-fare airline, today launches service from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Calgary International Airport and Victoria International Airport.
  • This marks Flair's commitment to expanding its route network as was announced earlier this year.
  • Flair Airlines will increase its flights per week from 90 to 188 beginning today - effectively increasing its direct, one stop and connectivity throughout its entire network.
  • To consistently offer affordable air travel to Canadians, Flair is focused on key airports, building a main transfer hub in Edmonton, AB and building a network that supports seasonal demand.