2026 trial date set for class-action lawsuit over Air Canada crash landing in 2015
Lawyers for the plaintiffs say the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has scheduled a 45-day trial starting Jan. 26, 2026.
Canada
May 21
Air Canada says post-COVID ‘revenge travel’ slowing as profits fall
Air Canada says it lost $81 million in its first quarter, falling below analysts' expectations even as revenue and capacity ramped up.
Money
May 2
Air Canada apologizes for mishandling national chief’s headdress on flight
Air Canada is apologizing after an incident this week involving the mishandling of a headdress belonging to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.
Canada
Apr 26
Regina airport announces summer plans, including direct flights to Montreal
For the first time at the Regina International Airport, travellers will soon be able to travel directly to Montreal and back via Air Canada.
Canada
May 2
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
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
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
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 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 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
Canada to contribute $76M to German-led air defence fund for Ukraine
Defence Minister Bill Blair and his German counterpart announced the contribution to Germany's Immediate Action on Air Defence initiative after a joint meeting in Ottawa.
World
May 10
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
Canada ranked 7th in foreign aid spending among richest nations
While Canada is one of the top contributors to foreign aid among some of the world's richest countries, a fifth of the spending never leaves Canada's borders.
Canada
May 23
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
Wildfires and air quality: How to check the reading in your area
As another wildfire season begins, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index.
Health
May 20
Canada is unblocking aid to Afghanistan but delay is ‘extremely frustrating’: advocate
Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year, but some are concerned about the time it will take to develop the system.
World
Apr 27
Changes coming to better inform people about wildfire smoke hazards. What to know
Environment Canada hopes several changes being made this year will improve how air quality-related health risks are communicated and understood by the public.
Canada
May 20
U.K. takes aim at allies like Canada, wants higher NATO targets
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron is urging allies, including Canada, to spend more on their militaries, warning the West needs a 'harder edge for a tougher world.'
Canada
May 9
Canadians filed fewer complaints over language rights in last year
Raymond Théberge says it's too early to say whether Canada witnessing a downward trend in complaints about violations of the Official Languages Act.
Canada
May 7
Wildfire smokes prompts Alberta air quality statement; Edmonton activates extreme weather response
Smoke from wildfires in northeastern B.C. prompted Environment Canada to issue a special air quality statement across Alberta on Saturday. Smoke is expected to continue Sunday.
Health
May 12