Canadian Competition Bureau Probes Airline Industry with Court Orders

Air Canada and WestJet are required to provide detailed information for a comprehensive market study on domestic airline competition.

The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders compelling Air Canada and WestJet to share information for a market study on airline competition in Canada.
This marks the first use of new information-gathering powers granted to the Bureau under federal legislation enacted in June.
The study will focus on competition dynamics, barriers to entry, and agreements with airports and other airlines.
Air Canada and WestJet control approximately 75% of the domestic market, highlighting the significance of their data for the study.
The Bureau aims to address consumer concerns about flight costs and quality, with passenger complaints reaching record levels.