Canada Airport Delays

• As Canada tweaks its air passenger rights, U.S. set to change its own

  The 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. News

  May 8, 2023
  
• House of Commons transport committee to investigate Pearson’s airport delays

  Airlines and airports have been grappling with a surge in travel this summer, compounded by staffing shortages affecting both carriers and federal agencies.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2022
  
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• In-person service for mail-in passports now available at 300 Service Canada sites

  The change comes after months of stressful waits for Canadians to renew their passports and long, hectic lines at passport offices as workers try to expedite needed documents.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2022
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• Majority say Canadian airport delays ‘a national embarrassment,’ avoiding travel: poll

  The Ipsos poll conducted for Global News found Canadians believe there's plenty of blame to go around for the delays between airports, airlines and the federal government.

  Economy

  Jul 15, 2022
• Canada’s airlines, airports saw worst delays globally over long weekend

  Canadian airlines and airports claimed top spots in flight delays over the July long weekend, notching more than nearly any other around the world.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2022
• 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, 2022
• Canadians tangled in passport backlogs delaying summer travel plans

  Some aspiring travellers expressed concern that their summer vacation plans could be scrambled as pent-up pandemic wanderlust fuelled a backlog in passport processing times.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
• COVID-19 border measures to stay until at least end of June: PHAC

  The Public Health Agency of Canada made the announcement on Twitter a day after Parliament voted down a Conservative opposition motion to revert to pre-pandemic rules for travel.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
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• Feds ‘must act quickly’ to address issues ‘plaguing’ airports, Mississauga officials and GTAA say

  "From staffing shortages to onerous pandemic policies, the federal government must act quickly to address issues plaguing airports."

  Canada

  May 30, 2022
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• ‘Pack your patience’: What to expect as you book summer travel this year

  After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, there is pent-up travel demand, but long airport delays and rising fuel prices could deter many from travelling this summer, experts say.

  Canada

  May 23, 2022