Air (or Error?) Canada. Our National Carrier…
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In a statement, Air India said the flight from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23 experienced a last-minute delay due to the incident, adding that an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight. The airline said Canadian authorities raised concerns about the pilot's fitness for duty but did not provide details.
Air India has been under intense scrutiny since the June 12 crash of a Boeing Dreamliner killed 260 people. India's aviation regulator has flagged multiple safety lapses at the airline, which was previously owned by the government until 2022.
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Air India has been under intense scrutiny since the June 12 crash of a Boeing Dreamliner killed 260 people. India's aviation regulator has flagged multiple safety lapses at the airline, which was previously owned by the government until 2022.
Air India pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol; Canada seeks investigation — Reuters
Canada's transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot who was removed from a plane before it was due to take off and found to be under the influence of alcohol, a person familiar with the matter said.
Gábor Lukács, founder of Air Passenger Rights, told Global News that WestJet is not following the law. “The law requires WestJet to rebook passengers on competitor airlines at its own dime in such situations,” he said.
“If the airline is unable to re-book a passenger on its own or partner airlines departing within 48 hours of the original departure time, they have to buy the passenger’s seat ticket on the next available flight of any carrier. And that means including competitors. That’s what the law says, that’s what WestJet has to do. The problem is that WestJet is flouting the law. WestJet treats the law as if it was just friendly recommendations.”
Lukács also said this situation could lend itself to a class action lawsuit. “I think the only question is why WestJet feels that they can get away with it and the reason is because the federal government is not enforcing passengers’ rights,” he added. “What we see here is not so much a failure in the drafting of the regulations as much as a failure of the government to enforce the law as written.”
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“If the airline is unable to re-book a passenger on its own or partner airlines departing within 48 hours of the original departure time, they have to buy the passenger’s seat ticket on the next available flight of any carrier. And that means including competitors. That’s what the law says, that’s what WestJet has to do. The problem is that WestJet is flouting the law. WestJet treats the law as if it was just friendly recommendations.”
Lukács also said this situation could lend itself to a class action lawsuit. “I think the only question is why WestJet feels that they can get away with it and the reason is because the federal government is not enforcing passengers’ rights,” he added. “What we see here is not so much a failure in the drafting of the regulations as much as a failure of the government to enforce the law as written.”
'Ghosted': Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta say they are abandoned by WestJet — Global News
British Columbians who were stuck in Mexico after violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta say they feel abandoned by WestJet with no help to get home.
Good to keep up the pressure, but it's a fart in a hurricane. They'll amend their ways when customers start fleeing in droves.Gábor Lukács, founder of Air Passenger Rights, told Global News that WestJet is not following the law. “The law requires WestJet to rebook passengers on competitor airlines at its own dime in such situations,” he said.
“If the airline is unable to re-book a passenger on its own or partner airlines departing within 48 hours of the original departure time, they have to buy the passenger’s seat ticket on the next available flight of any carrier. And that means including competitors. That’s what the law says, that’s what WestJet has to do. The problem is that WestJet is flouting the law. WestJet treats the law as if it was just friendly recommendations.”
Lukács also said this situation could lend itself to a class action lawsuit. “I think the only question is why WestJet feels that they can get away with it and the reason is because the federal government is not enforcing passengers’ rights,” he added. “What we see here is not so much a failure in the drafting of the regulations as much as a failure of the government to enforce the law as written.”
'Ghosted': Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta say they are abandoned by WestJet — Global News
British Columbians who were stuck in Mexico after violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta say they feel abandoned by WestJet with no help to get home.
The irony is…. Out of our two national carriers it might be the better of the two choice wise. Sad to say….
I'm not so sure. I have rarely had issues with Air Canada. People in my social circle who fly WestJet have had lots of issues.
Used to be the other way around, but, here we are today.
Don’t worry you may soon be able to take high speed rail between Ottawa and Gatineau . On time and budget .
Canada's airline regulator to probe recent flight disruptions in Puerto Vallarta — CBC News
Canada's airline regulator says it will probe the recent flight disruptions that occurred in the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
There are reciprical use laws. They used to change from time to time. Air Canada and Lufthansahad a deal to use each other's facilities.