Air Canada flights

• Air Canada eyes 79% of pre-COVID flight capacity this summer amid staff shortage

  Air Canada, the country's largest carrier, also said it had recalled employees laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic and would hire additional workers. 

  Canada

  Aug 17
  
• Air Canada rejects passenger compensation claims, citing staff shortages and safety

  In a Dec. 29 memo, Air Canada instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a ``safety'' problem, excluding travellers from compensation.

  Consumer

  Aug 7
  
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• Air Canada cancels some summer flights amid travel chaos. Who’s responsible?

  Canada's national carrier said it is reducing its flight schedule in July and August to handle the ongoing flight delays and airport congestions.

  Canada

  Jun 30
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• Air Canada stock drops after carrier cuts summer schedule

  Air Canada's stock fell seven per cent in early morning trading after the carrier announced major cuts to its summer flight schedule.

  Canada

  Jun 30
• Air Canada to reduce July, August flights in response to travel congestions

  Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau said the airline's "ability to serve customers with its normal standards of care" have been affected by the travel surge.

  Consumer

  Jun 29
• Aeroplan-funded flights set to bring Ukrainians to Canada delayed until June

  U.S.-based organization Miles4Migrants said last month it had expected flights to begin as early as May using the new fund.

  Canada

  May 18
• Air Canada plans to double capacity this year as travel demand returns

  Air Canada in its outlook for this year says its capacity, measured by available seat miles, for 2022 will be up about 150 per cent compared with last year.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• COVID-19: Hong Kong bans Air Canada flights from Vancouver for 2 weeks

  Hong Kong is barring Air Canada flights from Vancouver until Oct. 29 amid COVID-19 concerns.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2021
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• Air Canada says easing travel restrictions increased bookings in Q2, loss narrowed

  Air Canada reported improving but still big losses in the second quarter as travel demand started to rise.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• U.S. seeks $25.5M from Air Canada over slow refunds amid COVID-19

  The U.S. department said that since March 2020 it has received complaints from more than 6,000 consumers.

  Money

  Jun 15, 2021