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Flair Airlines secures $76-million bailout from Ottawa as fuel costs soar

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Reynolds, C. (2026, September 14). Flair Airlines secures $76-million bailout from Ottawa as fuel costs soar. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/flair-airlines-secures-76-million-bailout-from-ottawa-as-fuel-costs-soar/article_dc618eb9-edc6-5357-a331-2f00ff01084f.html

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The Canadian government has granted Flair Airlines a $76 million emergency aid package due to escalating jet fuel costs. In response, Flair’s CEO Len Corrado expressed gratitude, stating that the support underscores the seriousness of the situation and aims to maintain competitiveness in the airline sector.

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Flair Airlines secured $76 million in emergency aid from the federal government as soaring jet fuel costs threaten the airline industry's profitability. The financial lifeline was approved by The Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corp., which provides loans to offset rising fuel expenses and help keep airfares affordable. Flair CEO Len Corrado noted that the loan demonstrates government recognition of the severity of the issue, aiming to maintain competitiveness in the sector.

In addition to Flair's aid, parent company of Air Transat, Transat A.T. Inc., has already received $430 million since February due to increased fuel prices resulting from the Iran war, which pushed jet fuel costs to double compared to a year earlier. The government also recently provided Porter Airlines with a $125 million bailout loan.

The Crown corporation stipulates that Flair's loan must be repaid within four years, with interest rates below market levels.

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The federal government has approved $76 million in emergency aid for Flair Airlines as the high price of jet fuel continues to bleed money from carriers. asserted

price → approve → carriers

Flair CEO Len Corrado said in an interview the financial lifeline shows that government officials “recognize the severity of the problem” and want to keep the industry competitive. asserted

officials → say → industry

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