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Canada says proposed labour rules will reduce strike interventions. History suggests a more complicated picture

The Canadian government has introduced legislation that would change how labour disputes are handled in federally regulated industries, including proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code that are intended to help unions and employers reach agreements sooner and reduce economic disruptions.

The Conversation · Sep 21

Travel bots are making decisions for us – convenient, but should we trust them?

Imagine telling your phone that you want a quiet boutique hotel near a city centre, below a certain price, with a decent breakfast and late checkout. A few seconds later, an AI assistant compares the options, explains why each one fits and helps complete the booking. This is no longer…

The Conversation · Sep 11

2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says

Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York’s LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway, killing both pilots

The Independent UK · Aug 28

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Bombshell Report Reveals Air Traffic Controllers’ Appalling Move Ahead Of AirCanada Crash That Claimed Pilots’ Lives

Two air traffic controllers are at the center of the latest developments related to the horrific Air Canada crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Bored Panda · Aug 28

Canada Beyond Niagara: British Columbia, the Rockies, and What Indian Travellers Actually Need to Know

Why the West Gets SkippedThe Toronto-Niagara circuit exists because it's easy to explain to a travel agent and easy to sell as a package. Flights from Mumbai or Delhi land in Toronto. The family WhatsApp group has already been to Niagara. The path of least resistance runs east to west…

Times Life · Aug 25

In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reef

A retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The Xihuw Reef attracts numerous fish and marine invertebrates. Divers explore the sunken jet, which serves as a popular dive destination. This human-made structure has become a thriving…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Canada lowered a retired Boeing 737 onto the seabed off Vancouver Island; the 100-foot jet now sits nearly 90 feet underwater as an artificial reef for marine life

In an innovative environmental initiative, a Boeing 737 from Canadian Airlines has been transformed into an artificial reef off the coast of Chemainus, British Columbia. Sunk in 2006, this aircraft has undergone a thorough cleaning by dedicated volunteers before its descent. Now known as Xihwu Reef, it has become a…

The Times of India · Aug 22

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Why Canadian airline strikes shut down the whole system — and how other countries avoid it

Over the August long weekend, roughly 250,000 WestJet passengers had their flights cancelled when the airline’s flight attendants walked out over pay, including compensation for ground duties performed before takeoff and after landing.

The Conversation · Aug 10

Flight attendants at Canada’s second-biggest airline go on strike

Over 300 flights had been canceled as of early Sunday, disrupting travel plans for many during a holiday weekend in Canada

The Independent UK · Aug 2

WestJet strike cancels more than 300 flights across Canada, leaving thousands of travelers facing major holiday weekend disruption — what passengers need to know

WestJet strike update today: The WestJet strike has canceled more than 300 flights across Canada, disrupting holiday weekend travel for thousands of passengers. With both sides willing to return to negotiations, travelers are now watching closely for updates on when the strike could end and when flights may return to…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

United Employee Threatens to Call ICE on US Citizen Family at SFO: 'You Don't Act Like a Citizen'

A ticketing error at San Francisco International Airport led to a viral confrontation involving a United Airlines employee threatening to call ICE, sparking fears among immigrant families about flying in the US.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Viral Video: Watch how Air Canada flight with over 150 people onboard veers off runway after landing at Montreal airport; airline issues big update

An Air Canada flight veered off the runway after landing at Montreal International Airport. The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft carried 156 passengers and six crew members onboard. No injuries were reported following the incident which occurred on Thursday afternoon. The runway closure caused operational delays at the busy Montreal airport.

The Economic Times · Jul 10

'It Was Horrifying': Five Passengers Restrained Pilot With Seatbelts on PAL Airlines AC7664 Flight

Five passengers used seatbelts to restrain an incapacitated captain on Air Canada Flight AC7664 as the first officer flew the diverted Q400 to Boston alone.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

'My boys instantly started praying': How passengers responded after Air Canada captain suffered mid-air seizure and dragged out of the cockpit

A harrowing Air Canada flight from New Jersey to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, reportedly a seizure. Passengers bravely stepped in to assist the cabin crew, helping to restrain the pilot for nearly 40 minutes while the first officer expertly landed the…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

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The Independent UK · Jun 25

Mid-air nightmare as passengers restrain pilot after terrifying plane emergency

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The Independent UK · Jun 25

Air Canada passengers started ‘praying’ after pilot’s medical emergency caused plane to swerve midair

"The moment the plane swerved, I knew something was wrong,” a passenger said

The Times of India · Jun 25

Air Canada flight swerves mid-air after pilot suffers seizure; passengers start 'praying'

Panic spread through an Air Canada-operated flight after the aircraft began swerving in mid-air when its captain suffered a medical emergency. The frightened passengers started to pray as the plane was diverted for an emergency landing in Boston, reports the New York Post.

We Got This Covered · Jun 25

Air Canada pilot suffers alleged mid-air seizure, needed to be restrained: ‘Instantly started praying’

"The pilot was out of control."

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Motor1 · Jun 25

Vancouver Woman Meets Seattle Man In Las Vegas. Then She Pays For His Hertz Rental: ‘Beware The Afterpay Runaway’

"You may have heard of The Tinder Swindler, but..."

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

Passengers stranded at Scottish airport as 'generator explodes covering plane in oil'

PASSENGERS have been stranded at Edinburgh Airport for more than seven hours after a power generator “exploded” and covered a plane in oil ...

We Got This Covered · Jun 12

Former Air Canada pilot faces fraud charges, accused of flying commercial flights under fake license scheme for 17 years

The airline says safety was "not compromised" in this case.

The Times of India · Jun 10

Air Canada pilot flew more than 900 flights over 17 years using fake licence; police call case 'movie script'

For nearly 17 years, an Air Canada captain flew hundreds of passenger flights without holding the licence required for the job, according to Canadian police.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Air Canada Pilot Flew More Than 900 Passenger Flights Without Proper Licence, Police Allege

A former Air Canada pilot is charged with flying over 900 flights without the required airline transport pilot licence, prompting a criminal investigation.

Euronews · Jun 10

Former Air Canada captain accused of flying for years without the correct license

"Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency," Air Canada said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10

Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper licence

Describing an elaborate ruse that “read like a movie script,” Canadian authorities accused a longtime Air Canada pilot of fraud on Tuesday, saying he had flown many hundreds of hours over 17 years despite not having the proper credential to sit in the captain’s seat.

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