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Air Canada’s new low-cost carrier will begin flying to European and Caribbean vacation spots next year under the name “Rouge”, the airline said on Tuesday of the service it hopes will provide a springboard for sustained profitability. … Rouge will offer cheap flights to tourists visiting the Caribbean and Europe, starting July 1, 2013—not June, as was previously announced. … The fight for share of the vacation market has become more important for Air Canada as main rival WestJet prepares to launch Encore, its Canadian regional airline. Encore promises to undercut Air Canada fares on domestic short-haul flights. …

The uncrowded concourse at Akron-Canton Airport belies the fact that it's one of the fastest growing airports in the country. Akron-Canton and some other small to midsize airports are taking business from larger hubs with a formula for success that starts with a discount airline. Add in proximity to a big metro area, light traffic and short lines and the passengers seem to follow. "I love this airport," said Elaine Smolka of suburban Chicago after taking a United Express flight to Akron-Canton this week. Smolka was drawn to Akron-Canton by its low fares, but uses it exclusively when visiting...