Timeline: How the deadly Brussels attacks unfolded at the airport and subway
Explosions, at least one likely caused by a suicide bomber, rocked the Brussels airport and subway system Tuesday, prompting a lockdown of the Belgian capital and heightened security across Europe. Here's how the events unfolded.
World
Mar 22, 2016
Air traffic control services return to Mirabel International Airport
After a significant influx in flight volume, Nav Canada air traffic controllers will now return to the Mirabel International Airport near Montreal.
Traffic
Jan 30, 2020
Montreal airport refuellers to return to negotiating table on Thursday
Swissport Canada says it is eager to reach an agreement.
Canada
Jan 1, 2020
Vancouver airport workers issue strike notice, could impact flights out of YVR
On Wednesday Vancouver Airport workers issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning flights out of YVR could be impacted this weekend.
Nov 24, 2016
Labour board orders union back to table as Montreal airport refuellers’ strike continues
The main sticking points are salaries and work-life balance for the airplane refuellers.
Canada
Dec 31, 2019
Toronto Pearson Airport ground crew claim strike caused significant baggage delays Friday
Harjinder Badial, vice-president of Teamsters Local 419, says Friday's delays lasted anywhere from 20 minutes to three hours, because experienced ground crew were walking the picket line.
Canada
Jul 29, 2017
Striking Pearson airport ground crew workers vote overwhelmingly to reject offer from Swissport
A spokesman for Teamsters Union Local 419 says the workers employed by Swissport vote 98 per cent to reject a new contract after turning down an offer by a 95 per cent margin in late July.
Canada
Aug 23, 2017
Sunwing Airlines hit with nearly $700K penalty over ice-related delays in 2018
“Sunwing did not properly apply the terms and conditions of its Scheduled International Tariff, as required," the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled.
Consumer
Apr 8, 2019
Workplace death at Montreal airport; mechanic killed changing tire
MONTREAL - A workplace accident killed a young mechanic at Montreal's Trudeau airport Friday.
Canada
Aug 10, 2012
Montreal man crushed to death in work-related accident
A 21-year-old man has been killed in a workplace accident in Dorval near Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport.
Aug 10, 2012
Air Canada warns of possible disruptions after job action at Toronto airport
Some flights were cancelled and many others delayed on Friday as a result of an apparent protest by workers facing job losses when a refuelling contract changes hands later this year.
Canada
Jul 4, 2015
Brussels attacks: Death toll climbs to 34 from bombings
Explosions rocked the Brussels airport and the subway system Tuesday, killing at least 34 and injuring many others.
World
Mar 22, 2016
Toronto Pearson Airport baggage handlers on strike
The union representing 700 Swissport workers, who are contracted to service over two dozen of the airlines using Toronto Pearson International Airport, says its members are officially on strike. Workers walked off the job Thursday evening.
Canada
Jul 27, 2017
Problem with baggage scales causes delays at Toronto Pearson Airport
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) confirmed to Global News that baggage scales at Terminal 1 suffered a "technical issue."
Canada
Aug 8, 2017
Calgary airport to change up de-icing program; union fears layoffs, increased fees
Union representatives fear a switch to a centralized model will result in more than 100 layoffs and higher ticket prices for flyers.
Consumer
Mar 22, 2019
Striking ground crew at Toronto Pearson airport to vote on new offer
About 700 baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, and other ground crew have been on strike since late July.
Canada
Aug 22, 2017
‘We were held hostage’: Growing concerns by Sunwing passengers over treatment on weekend
Dozens of Sunwing passengers contacted Global News about experiences on flights over the last four days. Sunwing said it regrets what happened to passengers.
Consumer
Apr 17, 2018
Sunwing passengers furious after hours on Toronto airport apron
The plane landed at 10:20 p.m. EDT but passengers weren't allowed to deplane until 3:40 a.m., Sunwing confirmed.
Canada
Apr 17, 2018
Montreal airplane refuellers sit down with mediators as strike hits third day
Frank Saptel, a spokesman for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, says representatives sat down with mediators at 10 a.m.
Canada
Jan 2, 2020
Oil spill at Montreal’s Trudeau airport as refuelling workers’ strike continues
The company says the accident occurred around 7 p.m. when a tanker truck struck a cement pillar.
Canada
Jan 4, 2020
