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BREAKING - Westjet Flights are on STRIKE - Here's what you need to know, what your rights and travel options are, if you're stuck. A (daily) updated thread:
August 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
BREAKING - Westjet Flights are on STRIKE - Here's what you need to know, what your rights and travel options are, if you're stuck. A (daily) updated thread:
Airline executives are now preparing for oil to hit $175/barrel
& forecasting > $100/barrel not until the end of 2027. Red eyes (cheaper overnight flights) on Tues/Wed/Night will likely be cancelled. Air Canada has hedged their own fuel by 20% but that can only buffer so much. Expect higher fares
& forecasting > $100/barrel not until the end of 2027. Red eyes (cheaper overnight flights) on Tues/Wed/Night will likely be cancelled. Air Canada has hedged their own fuel by 20% but that can only buffer so much. Expect higher fares
March 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Airline executives are now preparing for oil to hit $175/barrel
& forecasting > $100/barrel not until the end of 2027. Red eyes (cheaper overnight flights) on Tues/Wed/Night will likely be cancelled. Air Canada has hedged their own fuel by 20% but that can only buffer so much. Expect higher fares
& forecasting > $100/barrel not until the end of 2027. Red eyes (cheaper overnight flights) on Tues/Wed/Night will likely be cancelled. Air Canada has hedged their own fuel by 20% but that can only buffer so much. Expect higher fares
🚨Air Canada Travel Alert 🚨 March 17: "We’re not 'clover-ing' it up—the winds are too high! If your flight is feelin' less than 'lucky' today, Canada's flag carrier is waiving change fees for Calgary, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, & St John's, so you can 'Dublin' back on a better day, or leave earlier 🍀✈️
March 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🚨Air Canada Travel Alert 🚨 March 17: "We’re not 'clover-ing' it up—the winds are too high! If your flight is feelin' less than 'lucky' today, Canada's flag carrier is waiving change fees for Calgary, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, & St John's, so you can 'Dublin' back on a better day, or leave earlier 🍀✈️
BREAKING: JetBlue Airlines has grounded their entire fleet due to a software/IT issue, & asked the government to enforce this order. Expect travel chaos if you are flying them today. For those on an international itinerary article 19 of the Montreal Convention protects you ,for re-booking & costs.🧵
March 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM
BREAKING: JetBlue Airlines has grounded their entire fleet due to a software/IT issue, & asked the government to enforce this order. Expect travel chaos if you are flying them today. For those on an international itinerary article 19 of the Montreal Convention protects you ,for re-booking & costs.🧵
⚠️ Middle East Travel Update - March 4: People headed to Oman via the land border to connect with flights from Muscat are strongly advised to arrive at the border crossing at least 12 hours prior to their scheduled departure, as traffic volumes remain high and processing times may be extended. 1/
March 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
⚠️ Middle East Travel Update - March 4: People headed to Oman via the land border to connect with flights from Muscat are strongly advised to arrive at the border crossing at least 12 hours prior to their scheduled departure, as traffic volumes remain high and processing times may be extended. 1/
“Thanks for making the time,” - B.C. moving to permanent daylight time effective March 8.
This brings the southern part of the province into alignment with the North East part of the Province
The change means when people in other parts of Canada “fall back” this November, B.C. will not.
This brings the southern part of the province into alignment with the North East part of the Province
The change means when people in other parts of Canada “fall back” this November, B.C. will not.
March 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
“Thanks for making the time,” - B.C. moving to permanent daylight time effective March 8.
This brings the southern part of the province into alignment with the North East part of the Province
The change means when people in other parts of Canada “fall back” this November, B.C. will not.
This brings the southern part of the province into alignment with the North East part of the Province
The change means when people in other parts of Canada “fall back” this November, B.C. will not.
Monday March 2 - Travel UPDATE on Middle East War🧵
Over 4,000 flights cancelled today, affecting approx 2 million passengers
Air Canada has extended travel waivers for the Middle East until March 17
Dubai & Abu Dhabi have begun a limited restart of operations, but 80%+ of flights remain cancelled
Over 4,000 flights cancelled today, affecting approx 2 million passengers
Air Canada has extended travel waivers for the Middle East until March 17
Dubai & Abu Dhabi have begun a limited restart of operations, but 80%+ of flights remain cancelled
March 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Monday March 2 - Travel UPDATE on Middle East War🧵
Over 4,000 flights cancelled today, affecting approx 2 million passengers
Air Canada has extended travel waivers for the Middle East until March 17
Dubai & Abu Dhabi have begun a limited restart of operations, but 80%+ of flights remain cancelled
Over 4,000 flights cancelled today, affecting approx 2 million passengers
Air Canada has extended travel waivers for the Middle East until March 17
Dubai & Abu Dhabi have begun a limited restart of operations, but 80%+ of flights remain cancelled
Sunday March 1 - Travel UPDATE on Middle East War🧵
1. 1,800+ flights on Sunday alone, have been cancelled.
2. Flights between Europe/North America & Asia are being rerouted, leading to significant delays & potential fueling stops in cities like Vienna or Rome.
3. Waivers in place till March 17
1. 1,800+ flights on Sunday alone, have been cancelled.
2. Flights between Europe/North America & Asia are being rerouted, leading to significant delays & potential fueling stops in cities like Vienna or Rome.
3. Waivers in place till March 17
March 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Sunday March 1 - Travel UPDATE on Middle East War🧵
1. 1,800+ flights on Sunday alone, have been cancelled.
2. Flights between Europe/North America & Asia are being rerouted, leading to significant delays & potential fueling stops in cities like Vienna or Rome.
3. Waivers in place till March 17
1. 1,800+ flights on Sunday alone, have been cancelled.
2. Flights between Europe/North America & Asia are being rerouted, leading to significant delays & potential fueling stops in cities like Vienna or Rome.
3. Waivers in place till March 17
🚨 Air Canada Travel Alert🚨 March 1 - Middle East: Air Canada is now waiving change fees to / from / connecting (incl. partner airlines) through Dubai, Abu Dhabi (UAE), tel aviv, Beirut (Lebanon), Amman (Jordan), Erbil (Iraq - AC does not fly there bit has partners), & Damman (Saudi Arabia )
March 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
🚨 Air Canada Travel Alert🚨 March 1 - Middle East: Air Canada is now waiving change fees to / from / connecting (incl. partner airlines) through Dubai, Abu Dhabi (UAE), tel aviv, Beirut (Lebanon), Amman (Jordan), Erbil (Iraq - AC does not fly there bit has partners), & Damman (Saudi Arabia )
Iran has struck Oman for the first time. At least two Iranian attack drones hitting the port of Duqm, wounding one worker in their residence. 2nd drone fell near fuel tanks with no further damage.
Reports say that Muscat International Airport has shut down as of Sunday (air space had remain open).
Reports say that Muscat International Airport has shut down as of Sunday (air space had remain open).
March 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Iran has struck Oman for the first time. At least two Iranian attack drones hitting the port of Duqm, wounding one worker in their residence. 2nd drone fell near fuel tanks with no further damage.
Reports say that Muscat International Airport has shut down as of Sunday (air space had remain open).
Reports say that Muscat International Airport has shut down as of Sunday (air space had remain open).
🚨 Stranded by the Middle East war? Don’t let "Act of War" be an excuse for Air #Canada to leave you hanging. If your flight to/from the Dubai, Qatar, or tel aviv was delayed/cancelled, you have powerful rights under International Law. A🧵 #AirCanada #TravelRights #law #war
March 1, 2026 at 8:46 AM
🚨 Stranded by the Middle East war? Don’t let "Act of War" be an excuse for Air #Canada to leave you hanging. If your flight to/from the Dubai, Qatar, or tel aviv was delayed/cancelled, you have powerful rights under International Law. A🧵 #AirCanada #TravelRights #law #war
Puerto Vallarta Travel ALERT: Attention Canadians trying to leave Puerto Vallarta & have confirmed tickets to do so. Puerto Vallarta airport is open - but, it is mainly domestic ✈️ leaving. Federal APPR law requires all 🎟️ flights to/from #Canada, to rebook you on the next available flight leaving. 1/
February 24, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Puerto Vallarta Travel ALERT: Attention Canadians trying to leave Puerto Vallarta & have confirmed tickets to do so. Puerto Vallarta airport is open - but, it is mainly domestic ✈️ leaving. Federal APPR law requires all 🎟️ flights to/from #Canada, to rebook you on the next available flight leaving. 1/
BREAKING: a #Westjet flight from south of the border, attempted 3 times to land at #Toronto Pearson Airport today, to what is being said were challenging conditions. While a go around does not raise an alarm on its own, serious questions need to be raised on why Westjet chose not to divert #ONstorm
January 19, 2026 at 12:13 AM
💡One of the challenges that this case will have is that the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has already determined that the flight delay codes (used throughout the industry) were deemed credible, as the main factor for the delay. Courts often defer to agencies findings, in cases like this
January 15, 2026 at 10:59 PM
💡One of the challenges that this case will have is that the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has already determined that the flight delay codes (used throughout the industry) were deemed credible, as the main factor for the delay. Courts often defer to agencies findings, in cases like this
💡Small claims courts across Canada are now awarding way larger compensation figures, than what is available at the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) for multi day delays, where airlines neglect to rebook passengers, on the next available✈️ . This decision reaffirms travellers right to self rebook.
Air Canada ordered to compensate Ottawa man $15K after losing appeal
Ontario Superior Court rejects airline's appeal of earlier small claims decision
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Ontario Superior Court rejects airline's appeal of earlier small claims decision
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Air Canada loses appeal, ordered to compensate Ottawa man $15K | CBC News
Roughly three and a half years after an Ottawa man’s flight to Portugal was delayed by over 24 hours, the Ontario Superior Court has ordered Air Canada to pay Rejean Landry $15,000 in compensation.
www.cbc.ca
January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
💡Small claims courts across Canada are now awarding way larger compensation figures, than what is available at the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) for multi day delays, where airlines neglect to rebook passengers, on the next available✈️ . This decision reaffirms travellers right to self rebook.
🚨 #Toronto Travel Alert 🚨As of 20 minutes Nav Canada has started an air traffic control initiative for Toronto Pearson Airport. This means arrival & departing flights will be delayed due to ☃️ . Expect delays all day. Air #Canada & #Westjet & Porter Airlines are all waiving change fees #ONstorm #ONwx
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
🚨 #Toronto Travel Alert 🚨As of 20 minutes Nav Canada has started an air traffic control initiative for Toronto Pearson Airport. This means arrival & departing flights will be delayed due to ☃️ . Expect delays all day. Air #Canada & #Westjet & Porter Airlines are all waiving change fees #ONstorm #ONwx
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For those looking to understand their #travel rights, in a logical & coherent fashion including flying on Flair Airlines & damaged luggage (no 🔨 required), you can find that info here. #Canada rppa-appr.ca/eng/know-you...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
For those looking to understand their #travel rights, in a logical & coherent fashion including flying on Flair Airlines & damaged luggage (no 🔨 required), you can find that info here. #Canada rppa-appr.ca/eng/know-you...
⚠️ #Westjet Strike Alert: Why Canadian airlines will continue to face labour disruptions into 2026, why it keeps happening, and what do to about to understand your travel rights. A 🧵
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
⚠️ #Westjet Strike Alert: Why Canadian airlines will continue to face labour disruptions into 2026, why it keeps happening, and what do to about to understand your travel rights. A 🧵
Airlines in #Canada, have to follow strict rules to ensure the luggage compartment is not only secured, BUT that all ground staff, are accounted for. Similar to how surgeons have to account for all the medical instruments, before closing up an operation.This is a controllable ✈️ delay under APPR law.
‘Screaming and banging’ from cargo hold alerted Air Canada passengers to trapped worker
‘Screaming and banging’ from cargo hold alerted Air Canada passengers to trapped worker
"It was obvious that something was wrong, we just didn't know what yet," Mark Leblanc told the Star in an interview on Monday.
www.thestar.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Airlines in #Canada, have to follow strict rules to ensure the luggage compartment is not only secured, BUT that all ground staff, are accounted for. Similar to how surgeons have to account for all the medical instruments, before closing up an operation.This is a controllable ✈️ delay under APPR law.
Air #Canada Travel Alert - Jan 13: Change fees waived for #Newfoundland airports due to strong winds of up to 100 km/h that will continue into Tuesday. Possible power outages on the Rock as well. Passengers can rebook their flight free of charge irrespective of delay status incl. moving to nonstop ✈️
January 13, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Air #Canada Travel Alert - Jan 13: Change fees waived for #Newfoundland airports due to strong winds of up to 100 km/h that will continue into Tuesday. Possible power outages on the Rock as well. Passengers can rebook their flight free of charge irrespective of delay status incl. moving to nonstop ✈️
💡Expect to see a ~30% price drop on flights to/from Costa Rica. Some call it the Porter effect. This may also lower flight prices out of surrounding airport like Hamilton, Kitchener/Waterloo, or even London (YXU) who may fly to Costa Rice via connections.
Porter Airlines has marked its first entry to Central America with a new service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR).
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#PorterAirlines #Liberia #CostaRica #Toronto #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews
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#PorterAirlines #Liberia #CostaRica #Toronto #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews
Porter Airlines Inaugurates New Service to Costa Rica from Toronto
Porter Airlines has inaugurated a new service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR).
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January 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM
💡Expect to see a ~30% price drop on flights to/from Costa Rica. Some call it the Porter effect. This may also lower flight prices out of surrounding airport like Hamilton, Kitchener/Waterloo, or even London (YXU) who may fly to Costa Rice via connections.
Reports coming in that #Vancouver duty free staff reported the uniformed Air India Boeing 777 pilot being impaired (either by taking free sample or smelling of alcohol prior to purchasing alcohol), to the Canadian authorities who conducted a breath analyser test which showed registered a fail.
Pilot found drunk before flight, police stopped Air India flight in Canada
Air India flight. Air India pilot drank alcohol before flight at Vancouver International Airport, Canada. This incident took place on December 23, 2025 on flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi. It is being told that the…
Air India flight. Air India pilot drank alcohol before flight at Vancouver International Airport, Canada. This incident took place on December 23, 2025 on flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi. It is being told that the…
Pilot found drunk before flight, police stopped Air India flight in Canada
Air India flight. Air India pilot drank alcohol before flight at Vancouver International Airport, Canada. This incident took place on December 23, 2025 on flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi. It is being told that the pilot was offloaded just before the flight due to the smell of alcohol. Due to this incident, the flight was delayed by about two hours. It is fortunate that the local airport took cognizance of this in time, due to which the lives of the passengers were saved. According to media reports, an employee at the airport's duty-free store saw the pilot drinking wine while purchasing alcohol or during festive offers.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Reports coming in that #Vancouver duty free staff reported the uniformed Air India Boeing 777 pilot being impaired (either by taking free sample or smelling of alcohol prior to purchasing alcohol), to the Canadian authorities who conducted a breath analyser test which showed registered a fail.
🚨Aug 16 Air #Canada Lockout / Strike UPDATE #5: AC sources say that 408 Air Canada flights have been CANCELLED for Sat Aug 16, along with some long haul operations for Aug 17. AC Express Flights (regional flights) will continue to operate that make up 20% of Air Canada's traffic. #aircanadastrike
August 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
🚨Aug 16 Air #Canada Lockout / Strike UPDATE #5: AC sources say that 408 Air Canada flights have been CANCELLED for Sat Aug 16, along with some long haul operations for Aug 17. AC Express Flights (regional flights) will continue to operate that make up 20% of Air Canada's traffic. #aircanadastrike
⚠️ Aug 16 #AirCanada Lockout / Strike UPDATE #1: CUPE has declined AC's request for binding arbitration. @aircanada.bsky.social has cancelled 195 mainline flights (30% of its fleet). delayed 200 flights(30% of its fleet). Rouge has cancelled 31 flights (23% of its fleet) & delayed 38 28% of fleet).
August 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
⚠️ Aug 16 #AirCanada Lockout / Strike UPDATE #1: CUPE has declined AC's request for binding arbitration. @aircanada.bsky.social has cancelled 195 mainline flights (30% of its fleet). delayed 200 flights(30% of its fleet). Rouge has cancelled 31 flights (23% of its fleet) & delayed 38 28% of fleet).