Economic climate in Western Canada right for low-cost airlines: report

According to a new report by the Conference Board of Canada, Western Canada's strong economic growth could provide the right conditions for low-cost air travel.

The report, published this week, cites a combination of healthy economic conditions and a larger market of air travellers related to that increased level of business.

While ultra-low cost carriers are virtually unknown in Canada, other markets such as Europe and Asia are no strangers to the concept.