Montréal–Trudeau International Airport

• MONTRÉAL, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Lynx Air (Lynx) announced another summer network expansion, adding a route between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), providing an ultra-affordable option to this popular U.S. destination.
• Tickets are already on sale, and the fares are truly ultra-affordable, starting from $149* one way between Montréal to/from Los Angeles, including taxes and fees.
• By this summer, Lynx will serve four destinations from Montréal flying more than 11,700 seats to or from Montréal each week,” said Vijay Bathija, Chief Commercial Officer of Lynx Air.
• "We are thrilled to welcome this new flight to Los Angeles and thank Lynx Air for choosing to expand their network at our airport."

• MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. closes new funding round from Montréal internet entrepreneur Berge Garabedian, CEO and founder of the 25-year-old popular internet movie destination JoBlo.com as well as its massive YouTube network.
• NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. brings a unique, modern take on the Amusement operation business, bringing digital savvy, high brand values and high touch customer service to the new burgeoning era of arcade amusements.
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• The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the causes of flight disruptions before and after the pandemic.
• The report also outlined the challenges airlines faced managing and responding to these flight disruptions.
• The report was the result of requests made by the U.S. Congress to the GAO to examine key changes in the U.S. passenger airline industry resulting from the pandemic.

Canadian airline reforms

• The meeting focused on the need to better protect air travellers’ rights in the face of such events.
• At the end of April, Alghabra announced reforms for the Canadian Transportation Agency’s appeal-handling process and the Canadian Transportation Act.
• In particular, the amendments will increase the maximum fine for violations to $250,000 and charge carriers with the regulatory cost of complaints.

U.S. airline reforms

• The U.S. Department of Transportation has recently initiated passenger protection regulation development similar to the ones Canada has had in place since 2019.
• An intriguing element of the GAO report is its review of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s awareness of airline scheduling practices and how such practices have impacted flight delays and cancellations.
• The Department of Transportation indicated it will make an effort next year to build and sustain its oversight and analysis of airline scheduling practices.

Lessons for Canada

• But it is equally — if not more — important to address the underlying causes of such disruptions.
• Should Transport Canada step into this oversight role?
• It might be time to seriously consider establishing a distinct civil aviation authority, separate from Transport Canada.

• MONTREAL, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air (Lynx), today announced the addition of Montreal to its network from June 5, 2023, taking the total number of North American destinations served by Lynx to fifteen.
• Tickets go on sale today, and Lynx is launching a limited-time seat sale with up to 50 per cent off all base fares to and from Montreal.
• "We are delighted to be adding the vibrant city of Montreal to the Lynx Air network in the lead up to summer.
• While Montreal is a very popular destination, it is currently under-served by low-cost carriers, and Lynx aims to change that,” said Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx.