Airports Archives - The GTA Patriot

So what is the Bombardier #C-Series anyway?

Posted by [email protected] | Apr 10, 2013 | Airports, Canada, Economy, GTA Issues, GTA News, Hamilton, Markham, News, Technology, Toronto |

It’s a nice looking jet and it’s great to see that a #Canadian company may possibly...

Qatar Airways keen to expand in Canada

Posted by [email protected] | Apr 14, 2012 | Airlines, Airports, Canada, Economy |

Qatar Airways keen to expand in Canada

The CEO of Qatar Airways has said he is struggling to secure more landing rights to boost services to Canada.
Akbar Al Baker said in a speech in Montreal that Canadians deserved a better airline service to the Middle East but government restrictions were hindering progress.

“Qatar is of course interested in forging even closer ties with Canada but we are struggling with being granted additional landing rights,”

Is it time to open the skies in Canada and allow U.S carriers?

Posted by [email protected] | Apr 13, 2012 | Airlines, Airports, Canada, Economy, Emergencies, Hamilton, London, News, Ontario, Oshawa, The United States of America |

Is it time to open the skies in Canada and allow U.S carriers?

Despite the issues pilots have with their employer, Air Canada, the issues today are showing the serious flaws in Canada’s transportation system. There are alternatives for trips to Montreal, Ottawa and other locations; using Porter or WestJet, however other remote and specific locations are leaving Canadians hanging. People are upset and rightly so. There is a dependency in Canada, on Air Canada. However, there are a not a full list of choices. I am sure Buffalo Niagara is seeing an increase and maybe it’s time to get other carriers in Canada. Our Federal policies prevent an American, or other carrier, from flying within Canada. Air Canada is taking a big hit and Canadians are angry. The Conservatives, now with a majority, may take notice. What do you say?

The little airline that could!

Posted by [email protected] | Apr 7, 2012 | Airlines, Airports, Toronto |

Amazing as it seems but Porter has become the little darling airline of the skies. Who would have thought that The Toronto Island airport could be revitalized and we now talk about Porter in the same sentence as Air Canada and...

Wildcat strike has now hit Montreal

Posted by [email protected] | Mar 23, 2012 | Airlines, Airports, News |

The wildcat strike, which started in Toronto’s Pearson Airport has now started to affect Montreal. Just heard the news and if you already have not started, please check with Air Canada before heading out. The issue started...