Air Canada's move to cancel about 10,000 flights this summer has hit many British Colombian travel plans.
The news of cancellation is causing headaches for people like Nicole Rob who are planning a trip for a girl on the Ringett team under the age of 20.
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"This puts a lot of stress on our parents, the volunteers trying to get these kids to big tournaments," said Robb, executive director of Ringette BC. I told Global News.
Players, parents and coaches have booked flights to Monkton, North Carolina for major tournaments. But on Wednesday, Air Canada canceled their return to Vancouver.
While the team is currently rushing to find another game plan I'm holding my breath all at once. ..
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"If you can't get there, spend a lot of money and go there to compete I couldn't even do it, and I think it's a real devastation, "she said.
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Air Canada typically operates about 1,000 flights per day. But over the next few months, we're shortening our flight schedule by eliminating more than 150 flights daily.
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"These tickets haven't been sold in the first place," Gabor Lukacs, president of AirPassenger Rights, told Global News.
"It was irresponsible for Air Canada and other airlines to sell these tickets."
WestJet took a more aggressive approach and compared to 2019 levels And shortened the flight schedule by 25%.
This is an attempt to alleviate airport congestion and reduce the number of daily flight delays caused by the unprecedented surge of summer air travelers.
Why Everything Goes Back on the Domino Effect " Said Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure.
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The Federal Department of Transportation has never asked airlines or airports to cancel or reduce flights. Said.
However, according to some analysts, canceling a flight is a good start.
"Yes, it does have an impact, but things get a little better," said Duncandy, a former Air Canada COO. "But I don't think we'll see anything really good until the end of Worker's Day."
On the other hand, some experts are entitled to compensation for travelers. I insist that it should be.
We also warn those who haven't bought tickets yet, expecting higher airfares as a result of shorter ticket supplies.
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