A Canadian airline has introduced a new $1 base fare. Here’s why and what travellers should know

Flair Airlines has launched a new travel deal offering some direct flights for as low as one dollar.
The airline announced this week that travellers can now book northbound routes from Mexico, the United States, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic to Canada at a base fare of just one dollar.
The airline says it’s a gesture to give back to consumers. Some industry observers say they see it as more of a “gimmick” and question whether it’s sustainable.
Here’s what you, as a traveller, need to know.