Commentary I know the world is awash with conflict, anxiety, mad leaders, bad leaders, economic turmoil—huge crises of every sort. As Hamlet’s Claudius said of sorrows, we may say of the desperate troubles of our time: they come not single spies, but in battalions. Most of these are out of the range of most people…
Rex Murphy: The Miseries and Indignities at Canada’s Airports When Things Don’t Go as Planned
Workers Protest at 15 Major US Airports Demanding Higher Wages, Benefits
Demonstrations or strikes were seen in many U.S. airports on Thursday as airport employees sought better wages and conditions. Worker unions held demonstrations or formal strikes at 15 major airports. Employees protesting held jobs such as cabin cleaners, baggage handlers, janitors, and security guards. On-site rallies were held in Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York…
Mass Cancellation of Flights Across China, Reasons Unclear
Nearly 60 percent of flights across China were canceled Wednesday, according to state media. Flight Master said 9,583 flights had been canceled nationwide as of 22.35 p.m. on Sept. 21, accounting for 59.66 percent of those total scheduled journeys of the day, reported China.com. Based in Shenzhen, Flight Master provides information on flights and ticketing…
Toronto’s Pearson Airport Ranks Low in Customer Satisfaction, Again: Survey
A survey has found Toronto Pearson International Airport ranked among the lowest in customer satisfaction of all major North American airports for the second year running. The J.D. Power airport satisfaction survey found Pearson ranked 16 out of 20 in the mega airports category, which includes airports that see more than 33 million passengers a year. The ranking was based on a 1,000-point scale where Pearson received a score of 755, down 25 points from last year…
Canadian Passport Ranks Among Top 10 Globally for Travel Freedom: Report
The Canadian passport ranks among the top 10 in the world for global travel access, according to a new report by London-based immigration consulting firm Henley & Partners. Released on July 19, the quarterly report ranks each country’s passport according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Canada, Australia, the…
Questions Raised About Value of Random COVID-19 Tests for Travellers
Infectious disease experts are at odds over how valuable it is to randomly test travellers arriving in Canada for COVID-19, as the federal government relaunched its mandatory testing program. The government put a pause on random testing at airports in June as long customs delays caused chaos at Canada’s airports, but relaunched the program on…
Taking the Kids: 10 Ways to De-stress Summer Travel
Take a deep, cleansing breath. Even if you’ve never been to a yoga class, you are going to need all the relaxation techniques out there to get through the hurdles (read that aggravation) that you must endure to travel this summer. What happened to just hopping on a plane or jumping in the car to…
Cory Morgan: Behind Ottawa’s Fixation on Maintaining Mandates for Travellers
Commentary Canada’s government is addicted to control and uses COVID-19 to get its fix. While nations around the world are dropping all pandemic control requirements at airports, from checking vaccination status to random testing, Canada refuses to back down on entrance requirements. With the pending return of random testing requirements for visitors entering Canada, one…
New Poll Suggests More Than Half of Canadians Are Worried About Issues at Airports
Most Canadians believe the country is in a recession and that prices are going to continue to rise for the foreseeable future, according to a new poll. A wide-ranging survey by Leger asked Canadians and Americans about issues including travel plans, airport delays and inflation. More than 80 percent of Canadian respondents said they believe…
Canadian Airlines, Airports Top Global List of Delays Over the Weekend
Canadian airlines and airports claimed top spots in flight delays over the July long weekend, notching more than nearly any other around the world. Air Canada ranked No. 1 in delays on Saturday and Sunday as two-thirds of its flights—717 trips in total—landed late, according to tracking service FlightAware. At 67 percent on Sunday, it…
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