Airport Delays
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Vancouver Airport flights delayed, cancelled as winter storm pummels regionAll travellers are being urged to check with airlines about the status of their flights before heading to the airport as dozens of trips have been cancelled or delayed.TrafficJan 17
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Inflation, flight delays impacting summer holiday plans for Canadians: pollAlmost half of Canadians surveyed by Leger said they think airlines aren't reliable when it comes to their departures and arrivals.ConsumerJul 19, 2023
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Canada’s air travel woes aren’t fixed yet. Will this summer be better?Responding to a question about the WestJet CEO's complaints, Omar Alghabra admitted that there were staffing issues but said there were many factors behind the continued delays.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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Travellers delayed at U.K. airports due to ‘nationwide border system issue’Travelers arriving in the U.K. faced hourslong delays Saturday after a technical problem shut electronic border gates at airports across the country.WorldMay 27, 2023
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As Canada tweaks its air passenger rights, U.S. set to change its ownThe Transportation Department says it is working with the airlines to reduce cancellations and delays this summer, when air travel could exceed pre-coronavirus pandemic records.U.S. NewsMay 8, 2023
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Delays clog Canadian airports, airlines ahead of summer travel seasonToronto's Pearson airport saw 61.2 per cent of flights leave on time - that is, within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure - versus 73 per cent four years earlier.CanadaApr 25, 2023
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Southwest Airlines flights delayed in U.S. after technical issue grounded planesThe airline urged customers to check on their flight status ``and explore self-service options'' for travel as the airline worked on restoring its operation.U.S. NewsApr 18, 2023
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Budget 2023: Feds plan to spend $1.8B over 5 years to reduce airport delaysThe federal government has air travel on its radar after laying out plans in its budget to speed up airport security screening and reduce flight delays.CanadaMar 29, 2023
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Air passenger complaints triple in 1 year as backlog continues to growLast week, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra pledged $76 million over three years to chip away at the backlog by hiring 200 more employees,CanadaMar 20, 2023
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‘The future of air travel’: Facial recognition might make airports a breeze — at a costWould you let an airline scan your face for a quicker trip through the airport? A pilot program in Vancouver has implications for privacy and the future of air travel, experts say.CanadaFeb 22, 2023
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