Canadian Airlines Gear Up for Summer Travel, but Labour Shortages Pose a Risk for Passengers

Canada’s air carriers and airports may say they are prepared for the upcoming travel season, but industry experts and union officials are less confident, reports the Globe and Mail.

More passengers and flights mean airports and airlines will be stretched to capacity, especially with labour shortages, increased demand, airfare inflation and ambitious schedules plaguing the industry, they insist.

Some carriers have already trimmed their spring schedules, but for now, the industry has still scheduled increased summer capacity, which may be unsustainable, it reports.

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