The federal Competition Bureau has formally announced its hearing into domestic air passenger services in Canada.
- Domestic airfare in Canada appears to be relatively high;
- New airlines appear to face challenges entering the Canadian market.
The Bureau is seeking public feedback on the terms of reference in the draft market study notice. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by 17JUN, 2024, through its feedback form or by emailing airlinemarketstudy-etudemarcheaerien@cb-bc.gc.ca.
Following the consultation, the Bureau will publish its final terms of reference and officially launch the market study. The final terms of reference will include details on how to provide submissions to the market study.
"The airline industry is important to Canadians and the Canadian economy," said Matthew Boswell, Canada's Commissioner of Competition. "Since the Canadian population is spread out over vast distances, other modes of transportation may not be feasible replacements for air travel. More competition in the industry will mean lower prices, better services, and improved productivity."
