West Kelowna traveller pushing for airline to improve its pet policies
Devyn Plett now travels with three different-size pet carriers when flying with his pomeranian/chihuahua mix, after two run-ins with Air Canada where he was almost denied boarding.
Canada
Mar 29
Food service strike: Air Canada, WestJet refine menus at Toronto Pearson
More than 800 workers responsible for providing food and beverages on flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport are on strike.
Canada
Apr 16
Air Canada CEO, advocates clash at meeting on accessible travel
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.
Canada
Mar 20
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1
Air Canada diverts plane as baby born on Toronto-bound flight
In an eventful Air Canada flight last week, a baby was born mid-air as the plane was forced to divert after a passenger went into early labour.
Canada
Mar 12
Airline industry weighs ‘heightened’ concerns amid Iran-Israel tensions
Air Canada has joined a slew of international airlines that have halted their flights to Israel following an attack by Iranian missiles and drones.
Canada
Apr 15
Video captures moment Air Canada plane struck by lightning
The flight was leaving the Vancouver Airport on Sunday night, just before 7:30 p.m., when it was struck during a rare winter thunderstorm.
Environment
Mar 5
Air Canada, WestJet raise fee for check-in baggage
In a statement to Global News on Friday, an Air Canada spokesperson said the baggage fee raise was 'in line with other North American carriers.'
Canada
Mar 1
Air Canada plane leaving Halifax receives mid-flight threat, lands safely in U.S.
American officials are investigating after a threat was made against an Air Canada flight from Halifax to Newark, New Jersey, on Monday.
Canada
Feb 20
Air Canada to offer ‘luxury’ bus service to Toronto Pearson Airport from Hamilton, Waterloo
Air Canada is launching a service to allow travelers to check in at Hamilton and Waterloo Region airports before before being whisked off to Toronto Pearson Airport in a bus.
Canada
Feb 21
Air Canada sees 11% revenue increase amid resilient international demand
North American carriers with major international operations are benefiting from a rise in demand, as consumers choose to spend on experiences over goods.
Canada
Feb 16
Air Canada must pay B.C. man hundreds for chatbot error
After researching flights following the death of a loved one, a B.C. man used a chatbot on Air Canada's website that suggested they could apply for bereavement fares retroactively.
Canada
Feb 15
Air Canada flight forced to return to Toronto after several failed landings in Newfoundland
An Air Canada flight leaving Toronto was forced to return without landing in St John's after severe weather made several attempted landings impossible.
Canada
Feb 8
Air Canada CEO grilled by MPs over accessibility services
Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.
Canada
Feb 6
Flair Airlines is now Canada’s lone low-cost carrier. Can it rise to the moment?
Flair Airlines is Canada's sole ultra-low-cost carrier after Lynx Air's collapse. Here's what the airline's CEO and experts say about its prospects in the tough Canadian market.
Money
Mar 29
Ukraine faces Russian ‘meat storms,’ military chiefs warn as U.S. aid stalls
Top generals in Canada and the U.S. say Russia could overtake Ukraine within weeks if further U.S. aid doesn't break through a legislative logjam.
World
Apr 11
Wildfire smoke means Canada’s air quality worse than U.S., according to report
Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.
Health
Mar 19
Thousands of Insignia air fryer products recalled in Canada, U.S.
The recall of several Insignia air fryer and air fryer ovens is a joint effort by Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Best Buy Canada.
Canada
Mar 14
Canada pledges $132M in aid for Sudan as conflict hits 1-year mark
The conflict has killed thousands of civilians, forced millions of people to flee within Sudan and to neighbouring countries and created one of the world's worst hunger crises.
Canada
Apr 12
Toronto Pearson gold heist: Multiple people charged in historic $20M theft
Multiple people have been arrested in connection with the largest gold heist in Canadian history at Toronto Pearson airport last year, Peel Regional Police say.
Crime
Apr 17