Flight Safety
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WestJet fights back against passenger compensation ruling in court filingWestJet is arguing it shouldn't have to compensate a passenger that filed a complaint about a last-minute flight cancellation prompted by a lack of staff.CanadaAug 23, 2022
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Tens of thousands of passengers connect from international to domestic flights before quarantineGlobal News has learned tens of thousands of passengers take connecting flights after arriving in Canada from an international destination, before quarantine begins.PoliticsOct 17, 2020
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Boeing’s 737 Max 8 not allowed to fly in Canada until all issues resolved, Garneau says"Canada is the first international regulator to complete validation testing activities of the aircraft," the agency said.CanadaAug 28, 2020
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FAA mulls ordering 4 safety fixes to Boeing 737 MAX as fleet remains groundedSafety flaws put in spotlight after two deadly crashes forced international grounding in 2019.CanadaAug 3, 2020
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2017 was the ‘safest year’ for commercial airlines — and Donald Trump takes creditDonald Trump did not elaborate on how exactly he contributed to making aviation safer.WorldJan 2, 2018
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Small knives to be allowed on flights, but not baby powder: Transport CanadaTransport Canada says knife blades up to six centimetres will be allowed on domestic and most international flights.CanadaNov 9, 2017
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New U.S. international flight regulations could lift the ban on laptopsThe ban applies to nonstop flights to the United States from several Middle Eastern and African countries.WorldJun 28, 2017
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Canadian aviation inspectors warn of ‘impending disaster’ due to lax regulationsThe current state of aviation safety in Canada is leaving travellers at serious risk, according to a new report.CanadaApr 4, 2017
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Why leaving seatbelt sign on for too long could compromise flight safetyAn airline safety expert says plane crews may be unwittingly compromising flight safety by leaving seatbelt signs on too long.CanadaMar 26, 2017
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Flight report shows what happens if you don’t wear your seatbelt during turbulence on an airplaneThe Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is warning air passengers about the risks of ignoring safety instructions on flights, citing a December 2015 turbulence incident that sent 21 people to hospital.CanadaFeb 20, 2017
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