Ottawa warned airline deal may hit rivals
May 10, 2001, 5:26 am
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Ottawa warned airline deal may hit rivals
Ottawa warned airline deal may hit rivals
Air France is warning Ottawa to beware of Air Canada's proposed partnership with Skyservice Airlines Inc., saying the deal could "seriously undermine the survival of some airlines."
The proposed deal will hurt Air France because it has already led to the demise of Roots Air, a Skyservice subsidiary. The French national carrier was about to announce a deal with Roots Air to shuttle its passengers on to their final destinations.
"Air Canada's latest move does nothing but raise more obstacles in the way of our attempts to increase our presence and enhance competition in the Canadian market," said Pascal Briodin, executive vice-president for Air France Canada.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/gam/R...510/RAIRC.html
Air France is warning Ottawa to beware of Air Canada's proposed partnership with Skyservice Airlines Inc., saying the deal could "seriously undermine the survival of some airlines."
The proposed deal will hurt Air France because it has already led to the demise of Roots Air, a Skyservice subsidiary. The French national carrier was about to announce a deal with Roots Air to shuttle its passengers on to their final destinations.
"Air Canada's latest move does nothing but raise more obstacles in the way of our attempts to increase our presence and enhance competition in the Canadian market," said Pascal Briodin, executive vice-president for Air France Canada.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/gam/R...510/RAIRC.html
May 16, 2001, 5:37 am
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AC chief Robert Milton is confident the airline will get clearance to buy 85 per cent of a proposed low-cost carrier, despite concerns from regulators and Air Canada's pilots.
Mr. Milton said he believes Air Canada already has the green light from the Competition Bureau to participate in the no-frills market. And he said he expects to reach a quick resolution with the airline's pilots, who say the proposed deal with Skyservice Airlines Inc. violates their contract
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...anp&date=20010 516&archive=RTGAM&site=Business&ad_page_name=break ingnews-business
Mr. Milton said he believes Air Canada already has the green light from the Competition Bureau to participate in the no-frills market. And he said he expects to reach a quick resolution with the airline's pilots, who say the proposed deal with Skyservice Airlines Inc. violates their contract
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...anp&date=20010 516&archive=RTGAM&site=Business&ad_page_name=break ingnews-business