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Passengers sue Air Canada after sleepy pilot plunges plane

Toronto - The class action lawsuit is claiming $20 million in damages after 16 people were injured when a trans-Atlantic flight went into a steep dive. It is also alleged that the airline misled all the passengers as to the cause of the sudden descent.

In the Media by Arthur Weinreb - 2 comments

Air Canada provider abruptly shuts down, 2,600 out of work

The sole aircraft- and engine-maintenance provider for Air Canada told employees Sunday evening not to show up for work on Monday, locking out about 2,600 employees as the company filed for court protection from creditors.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan

Cat escapes from carrier, found in plane cockpit

This morning an Air Canada flight from Halifax to Toronto was delayed for several hours after it was discovered a cat was missing from its carrier which was stowed in the cabin.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 5 comments

Air Canada loses constitutional challenge to class action Special

Vancouver - A BC Supreme Court judge dismissed yesterday Air Canada’s claim that provincial consumer law is inapplicable to Air Canada as a federally regulated undertaking. Other airlines are also affected by the decision in the fuel surcharge class action.

Digital Journal Report by Steffan Ileman - 1 comment

Obese passengers to file lawsuit against Air Canada

Obese passengers who were charged for two seats on Air Canada flights, prior to a 2008 ruling that allowed those disabled by obesity to have two seats and just pay for one, may now sue Air Canada to recover the costs they incurred.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas

Drunken RIM execs force emergency airplane landing

Research in Motion (RIM), known for their contributions to Blackberry smartphones have been in nothing short of a world of trouble lately. In the most recent turn of events, two executives forced a plane to land with drunken, disorderly conduct.

In the Media by Abigail Prendergast - 4 comments

Air Canada strike looming again

Air Canada flight attendants rejected the management’s contract offer for the second time and served a 72-hour strike notice. Government says no way, Jose.

In the Media by Steffan Ileman - 1 comment

Countdown To Air Canada Strike, Union Ad Seeks Public Support

Air Canada flight attendants served a strike notice on the airline yesterday. The union took out a newspaper ad to seek public support. Westjet announced Sunday it will be adding new flights to accommodate passengers affected by the strike.

In the Media by Steffan Ileman - 1 comment

Air Canada flight attendant strike looming Special

Air Canada’s flight attendants gave their union a strong strike mandate today. The union is still negotiating with management to avert a walkout after September 20. Retired inflight director accuses management of unfair remuneration.

Digital Journal Report by Steffan Ileman

Air Canada increasing baggage fees on US-bound flights

Travellers flying economy class to the US on Air Canada will soon have to pay a fee for every piece of baggage they check.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 3 comments

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Air Canada legislation OK'd by Ottawa

The House of Commons passed legislation early Wednesday to send a pair of labour disputes at Air Canada to binding arbitration.

Loose cat in cockpit delays Air Canada flight

An escaped cat kept an Air Canada flight grounded for several hours on Wednesday.

Ottawa moves to block Air Canada work stoppage

The federal government introduced back-to-work legislation today to ensure there is no work stoppage at Air Canada.

Air Canada could face March Break strike

Air Canada says it has been served a March 12 strike notice by the union representing its 8,600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents in Canada.

Air Canada strike effects felt into weekend

An illegal work stoppage by Air Canada baggage handlers and ground staff disrupted dozens of flight schedules across the country and threw Canada's largest airport into confusion and chaos.