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A third of Canadians have changed travel plans due to airport delays: poll

People line up before entering the security at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Lined up for security at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Friday, August 5, 2022. Photo by NATHAN DENETTE /THE CANADIAN PRESS

Canadian Airport Routes, Flight Delays, Lost Baggage How serious is the problem?

Now, according to a new Canadian study conducted by Leger on behalf of RATESDOTCA and BNN Bloomberg, 35% of air travelers experience airport delays. I changed my plan because of the ongoing

A poll says 78% of those who have had to change their travel plans due to airport delays plan to purchase travel insurance in 2022. Delay says he doesn't normally buy travel insurance, but has had a second thought due to recent issues.

According to the survey, 57% of those planning to travel by air said they would purchase additional travel insurance, while those planning to travel by car said 34% Only % answered the same.

"Canadians have waited a long time to be able to travel again, but as airline networks around the world struggle to keep up with demand, many are We have noticed delays and cancellations," Editor-in-Chief John Shmuel RATESDOTCA said in a statement.

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"Travel insurance is one way consumers can protect themselves from losing money on long-awaited flights."

An online survey of 1,516 Canadians was conducted between July 15th and 17th using Leger's online panel.

But for comparison, the margin of error for a probability sample of 1,516 respondents is ±2.5%, 19 out of 20.

jstevenson@postmedia.com

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