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Air Transat flight attendants now the highest paid in the industry

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Transat's 2,100 flight attendants have a new collective agreement that makes them the highest paid in the industry in Canada.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Transat's 2,100 flight attendants have a new collective agreement that makes them the highest paid in the industry in Canada.
  • Following information meetings held from February 19 to 22, they voted by 62,7% to accept the recommendation of federal mediators.
  • The Air Transat Component encompasses two local unions based at airports in Montreal (YUL) and in Toronto (YYZ).
  • It is part of CUPE's Airline Division, which represents more than 18,500 flight attendants employed at Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing, WestJet, Encore, Calm Air, Canadian North, Pivot Airlines, Flair Airlines, PAL and Pascan.

Lynx Air takes off to Cancún starting today

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air (Lynx) is launching its inaugural flight to Mexico today, departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and arriving at Cancún International Airport (CUN).

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air (Lynx) is launching its inaugural flight to Mexico today, departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and arriving at Cancún International Airport (CUN).
  • Canada’s leading ultra-affordable airline will operate six direct flights per week between Toronto and Cancún, equating to more than 2,000 seats per week both ways.
  • “Lynx is connecting Canadians to sunny Cancún at an ultra-affordable price.
  • “We’re pleased to see Lynx continue to grow their network from YYZ and provide passengers with increased choice.”
    “Today is a day of great celebration for Cancun’s International Airport as we welcome Lynx Air into our family.

CUPE to present a recommendation from the mediators to its Air Transat members

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The Air Transat Component of CUPE will present it to members during upcoming information meetings, followed by a voting period.

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  • The Air Transat Component of CUPE will present it to members during upcoming information meetings, followed by a voting period.
  • The collective agreement for these flight attendants, based at airports in Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), expired on October 31, 2022.
  • On January 7, a second tentative agreement was reached, also turned down by members on February 1st by a vote of 81.9%.
  • The Air Transat Component is part of CUPE's Airline Division, which represents more than 18,500 flight attendants employed at Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing, WestJet, Encore, Calm Air, Canadian North, Pivot Airlines, Flair Airlines, PAL and Pascan.

New tentative agreement rejected by Air Transat flight attendants

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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MONTREAL, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - CUPE's Air Transat Component has announced that its 2,100 flight attendant members have rejected the tentative agreement reached on January 7.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - CUPE's Air Transat Component has announced that its 2,100 flight attendant members have rejected the tentative agreement reached on January 7.
  • The previous collective agreement for these flight attendants, based at airports in Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), expired on October 31, 2022.
  • On November 27, during general assemblies, the flight attendants adopted a strike mandate by a nearly unanimous vote of 99.8%, by far the highest tally in the history of CUPE's Air Transat Component.
  • The Air Transat Component is part of CUPE's Airline Division, which represents more than 18,500 flight attendants employed at Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing, WestJet, Encore, Calm Air, Canadian North, Pivot Airlines, Flair Airlines, PAL and Pascan.

Lynx Air adds Saskatchewan with the addition of Regina to its expanding network

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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REGINA, Saskatchewan, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air (Lynx), announced today the addition of Regina to its network starting June 20, 2024, marking Lynx’s first expansion into the Saskatchewan market and making the total number of North American destinations served by Lynx to twenty-three.

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  • REGINA, Saskatchewan, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air (Lynx), announced today the addition of Regina to its network starting June 20, 2024, marking Lynx’s first expansion into the Saskatchewan market and making the total number of North American destinations served by Lynx to twenty-three.
  • There will be six weekly flights on each route in and out of Regina to Vancouver and Toronto.
  • The sale will run until 11:59 PM CST on January 18, 2024, and is accessible with promo code: REGINA.
  • “We are excited to be adding Regina to the Lynx Air network in the lead up to summer.

/R E P E A T -- CUPE and Air Transat reach a tentative agreement/

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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General meetings of the members will be held in the next few days to reveal its content and submit it to their vote.

Key Points: 
  • General meetings of the members will be held in the next few days to reveal its content and submit it to their vote.
  • Until then, CUPE will not issue any comments on the subject.
  • The collective agreement for these flight attendants, based at airports in Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), expired on October 31, 2022.
  • The Air Transat Component is part of CUPE's Airline Division, which represents more than 18,500 flight attendants employed at Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing, WestJet, Encore, Calm Air, Canadian North, Pivot Airlines, Flair Airlines, PAL and Pascan.

/R E P E A T -- CUPE and Air Transat reach a tentative agreement/

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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General meetings of the members will be held in the next few days to reveal its content and submit it to their vote.

Key Points: 
  • General meetings of the members will be held in the next few days to reveal its content and submit it to their vote.
  • Until then, CUPE will not issue any comments on the subject.
  • The collective agreement for these flight attendants, based at airports in Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), expired on October 31, 2022.
  • The Air Transat Component is part of CUPE's Airline Division, which represents more than 18,500 flight attendants employed at Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing, WestJet, Encore, Calm Air, Canadian North, Pivot Airlines, Flair Airlines, PAL and Pascan.

CUPE and Air Transat reach a tentative agreement

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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MONTREAL, Jan. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - On Sunday evening, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) concluded another tentative agreement aimed at renewing the collective agreement for the company's 2,100 flight attendants.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Jan. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - On Sunday evening, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) concluded another tentative agreement aimed at renewing the collective agreement for the company's 2,100 flight attendants.
  • The collective agreement for these flight attendants, based at airports in Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), expired on October 31, 2022.
  • On November 27, the flight attendants adopted a strike mandate by a nearly unanimous vote of 99.8%, by far the highest tally in the history of CUPE's Air Transat Component.
  • The Air Transat Component is part of CUPE's Airline Division, which represents more than 18,500 flight attendants employed at Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing, WestJet, Encore, Calm Air, Canadian North, Pivot Airlines, Flair Airlines, PAL and Pascan.

Lynx Air announces summer network expansion, adding service to Boston and San Francisco from Toronto

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Lynx Air (Lynx) announced another summer network expansion, offering service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), providing new ultra-affordable options to these popular US destinations.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Lynx Air (Lynx) announced another summer network expansion, offering service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), providing new ultra-affordable options to these popular US destinations.
  • Lynx will add Boston as its newest US destination starting on March 28, 2024, followed by San Francisco on May 3, 2024.
  • At that point, Lynx will be operating more than 10,000 seats per week to and from the United States from Toronto.
  • “Adding Boston and San Francisco to our ever-expanding network is a significant milestone for our airline,” said Vijay Bathija, Chief Commercial Officer of Lynx.

Lynx Air launches service between Toronto and Fort Myers

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air’s (Lynx) inaugural flight to the Fort Myers area takes off today from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air’s (Lynx) inaugural flight to the Fort Myers area takes off today from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
  • Canada’s ultra-affordable airline will operate four flights per week between Toronto and Fort Myers, flying brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft.
  • We are proud to be the only low-cost carrier connecting Toronto and Fort Myers, and we are dedicated to making travel accessible and enjoyable.
  • “Today, Lynx launches its first nonstop flight into Fort Myers from Toronto, Canada (YYZ), a popular destination for residents and visitors coming to Southwest Florida, which will be a great new low-cost option for travelers to enjoy.”
    Fares between Toronto and Fort Myers start at $111*, one way, including taxes and fees.