With their promise of cheaper fares and no unnecessary frills, a flurry of so-called 'discount airlines' have burst onto the Canadian scene in the last few years.
With their promise of cheaper fares and no unnecessary frills, a flurry of so-called"discount airlines" have burst onto the Canadian scene in the last few years.
The jury is still out on which, if any, of these upstart airlines will survive in a crowded field. However, experts say the rapid proliferation of new flights and routes is putting pressure on the aviation labour market — including for pilots. Last week, vacation airline Sunwing blamed its spate of holiday season flight disruptions and cancellations in part on a pilot shortage, telling the federal transport committee that the government's decision to deny the airline's recent application to hire 63 temporary foreign workers for pilot roles impacted its ability to deliver service.
"But those entry level jobs historically have not been career destinations. So those airlines end up with a higher training burden per unit of productive flying.”
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