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Air Canada has awarded a Hong Kong company a major contract to perform heavy maintenance on 56 of its wide-body jets, sparking concerns about Chinese spies bugging the planes and aircraft becoming trapped in China if a military conflict erupts with Taiwan. The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air …
Read More »West Kelowna traveller pushing for airline to improve its pet policies
A frequent West Kelowna, B.C., flyer is pushing for Air Canada to change its pet policy after the airline told him he couldn’t fly with his small dog, even with the proper carrier. The traveller says Air Canada is inconsistent with its policy, as he was able to get on …
Read More »Air Canada CEO, advocates clash at meeting on accessible travel – National
Advocates and Air Canada‘s CEO served up opposing views of on-board accessibility for passengers on Tuesday, though both sides agree that consistency remains a problem. Michael Rousseau, who heads Canada’s largest airline, told a House of Commons transport committee an overwhelming majority of the 1.3 million passengers who requested special assistance last …
Read More »Air Canada plane leaving Halifax receives mid-flight threat, lands safely in U.S.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size American officials are investigating after a threat was made against an Air Canada flight from Halifax to Newark, New Jersey, on Monday. In a statement, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Newark Airport Police received a report around …
Read More »Air Canada see 11% revenue increase amid resilient international demand
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Air Canada AC.TO lifted forecast for its 2024 core profit on Friday, as Canada’s largest carrier benefits from resilient demand for international travel. North American carriers with major international operations are benefiting from a rise in demand, as consumers choose to spend …
Read More »Air Canada passenger tries to open aircraft door on London-Toronto flight
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A passenger on an Air Canada flight from London, England, to Toronto allegedly tried to open the aircraft doors midflight on Sunday, according to the airline and police. In a statement, Air Canada said there was an incident involving a “disruptive passenger” …
Read More »Air Canada passenger opens cabin door, falls out of plane before takeoff at YYZ – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A passenger aboard an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Dubai opened a cabin door and fell to the tarmac before takeoff Monday evening, injuring themselves and causing lengthy delays. The plane, a Boeing 777, was sitting on the tarmac at Toronto …
Read More »Alberta teen arrested for assault after flight from Toronto to Calgary diverted to Winnipeg
An Air Canada flight en route from Toronto to Calgary was diverted to Winnipeg after a teenage passenger from northern Alberta assaulted a family member, RCMP said. News Source link
Read More »Unruly passenger leads to Air Canada flight diverting to Winnipeg: RCMP – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A flight heading to Calgary was diverted to Winnipeg after Manitoba RCMP say a passenger became unruly on board. Officers received a report of the flight diversion on Jan. 3, at approximately 12:20 p.m. Air Canada Flight 137 had left Toronto, when …
Read More »Travelling this winter? What to expect at the airports after chaotic 2022 – National
After a chaotic 2022, Canada’s air travel sector says it is “winter ready” as travellers will be hoping for a less turbulent time over the holiday period this year. Last winter, a major snowstorm disrupted travel plans for thousands of Canadians, cancelling or delaying flights around Christmas, with the addition …
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