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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Iran’s attack against Israel, while re-affirming Canada’s support for Israel. The Canadian government has warned against travelling to Israel, as Air Canada cancelled its Toronto to Tel Aviv flights — just a few days after the airline reinstated the flight after a six-month hiatus. Mackenzie Gray has more on Canada’s...

Air Canada has resumed flights to Israel after suspending service to the region following the Oct. 8 Hamas attack in southern Israel, and ensuing war between Israel and Hamas. The airline says flights between Toronto and Tel Aviv resumed Tuesday and flights from Montreal will resume next month.

Air Canada says a baby was born mid-air on Flight AC Rouge 1879 from St. Lucia headed to Toronto on March 6. The plane was forced to divert after the passenger went into early labour.

Prepare to pay more if you’re an airline traveller, especially if you don’t travel light. York University Economics Professor Fred Lazar discusses the move by Air Canada and WestJet to hike their checked baggage fee.

American officials are investigating after a threat was made against an Air Canada flight from Halifax to Newark, New Jersey, on Monday. The plane landed safely at its destination without incident or injuries.

American officials are investigating a threat made against an Air Canada flight from Halifax to New Jersey on Monday. According to a statement by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Newark airport police received a report regarding a “threat made towards Air Canada flight 8547” on Monday around noon.

Air Canada will be reimbursing a B.C. man over misinformation given to him by the airline’s chatbot.

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau has been taken to task over the airline’s services for Canadians with disabilities by members of a House of Commons committee. The grilling comes after several high-profile incidents. Anne Gaviola has that story and more in Business Matters for Feb. 6, 2024.

Two Kelowna residents are preparing to ride across the country in support of mental health. As our Taya Fast reports the pair is in the final stages of preparation before the trip.

One year after thieves stole $20 million in gold from a warehouse at Pearson airport, Peel police announced half a dozen arrests. They included one Air Canada employee and another is being sought. But as Sean O’Shea reports, almost all of the gold is gone.

Hundreds of thousands of Insignia air fryer products have been recalled in Canada and the U.S. over concerns of overheating, the possibility of melting or breaking handles, and a potential fire or burn risk. The recall is a joint effort by Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Best Buy Canada.

A frequent West Kelowna 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. As Victoria Femia reports – the traveler says Air Canada is inconsistent with its policy, as he was able to get on other...

Canadian federal air passenger protection regulations are meant to compensate travellers for flight disruptions. But, some airlines often ignore those rules, so for passengers, the only option is to take those companies to court. Our Heidi Petracek spoke to one couple that took on Canada’s biggest airline.

Three tenants are out of their home after a house fire in Penticton, long weekend travel is underway and conditions can be unpredictable, and a West Kelowna man wants Air Canada to change its pet policy.

In the Middle East, Israel is weighing its response after an unprecedented attack by Iran. Now the focus is on what Israel will do next. The United Nations (UN) Security Council convened emergency talks on Sunday, where Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for maximum restraint. For decades, Tehran’s official policy has been the...

Defence Minister Bill Blair announced on Tuesday that Canada would provide Ukraine with a $40-million military aid package through an initiative organized by the Czech Republic, amid their war with Russia. “Our $40 million contribution is going to enable the rapid delivery of several thousand rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine, and most importantly, the...

Travel expert Claire Newell updates us on the passenger who attempted to open a plane door mid-flight. Plus, what we know about the last-minute cancellation of a New York-bound flight after a passenger spotted missing bolts on the aircraft. We also take a look at the future of Boeing 737. And, why a growing number...

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.

Canada has been supporting Ukraine’s war effort by training 39,000 Ukrainian troops and equipping soldiers in Poland. The Canadian delegation met with top government officials to discuss how Canada could provide further assistance to Ukraine. While the work done by Canadians has been acknowledged, Canada has been criticized for not delivering aid fast enough.

Lynx Air’s decision to cease operations Monday leaves passengers stranded and people with travel plans in limbo, scrambling to make alternate arrangements. It comes in the midst of reading week travel and just ahead of March Break plans. Anne Gaviola has more on what this means for discount air travel as one more competitor will...