Over the last five years, there has been a rising concern by
consumers about the cost of goods and services linked to the
transportation industry. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply
chains, resulting in increased cost of goods, and also affected
services such as air transportation. Air passengers have seen
rising costs of air travel. However, there is a rising concern that
the increased costs are not solely the result of the pandemic but
of anti-competitive behaviour of some players in the transportation
industry.
On July 29, 2024, the Competition Bureau launched a market study
of competition in passenger air travel service in Canada. Market
studies allow the Bureau to look at the state of competition in a
market and identify laws, regulations, policies or other factors
that may affect competition. Through market studies, the Bureau
makes findings and provides evidence-based recommendations on how
to increase competition in a sector.
