Air Canada cancels Tel Aviv flight due to Gaza conflict
Air Canada has cancelled Wednesday night’s flight to and from Tel Aviv from Toronto’s Pearson airport. In a tweet, the airline said it will “continue to evaluate going forward and update.” This is the...
View ArticleWestJet plane lands safely in Toronto after reporting engine trouble
WestJet plane lands safely in Toronto after reporting engine trouble A WestJet plane landed safely at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Thursday morning on an unscheduled stop due to an engine problem,...
View ArticleExecutive committee discussing Scarborough subway, Pearson night flights
The Scarborough Subway extension, night flights out of Pearson airport and parking tickets are just a few of the topics being discussed at Wednesday’s executive committee meeting. This is Mayor Rob...
View ArticleUnruly passengers charged after Sunwing flight returns to Toronto
Two Toronto-area women have been charged after a disturbance forced a Sunwing flight bound for Cuba to return to Pearson International Airport under a military escort. Peel regional police said Lilia...
View Article2 women charged after Sunwing flight forced back to Pearson
Two women were arrested and both face five charges on Thursday after a disturbance on a Sunwing flight that was halfway to Cuba when it was forced to return to Toronto on Wednesday.
View ArticleAir Canada international flight lands safely at Pearson after mechanical issue
An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Hong Kong landed safely after being forced to turn around due to a mechanical issue. AC015 had to return to Pearson International Aiport shortly after takeoff...
View ArticleDelays at Pearson after power outage
An earlier power outage caused delays for travellers landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Saturday. CityNews reporter Shauna Hunt speaks with those who were left waiting.
View ArticleAvoiding baggage fees may cost travellers more in the long run: Maclean’s
As GTA families get set to head to Pearson International Airport for March break getaways, many will try to avoid baggage fees to save some money. Some travellers are over-stuffing their carry-on bags,...
View ArticleMore than 100,000 travellers kick off March break early
The March Break exodus is on at Pearson airport. It’s one of the busiest times of the year for air travel with more than 115,000 eager travellers who can’t wait to get out of dodge. Happy Friday!...
View ArticleUnion pickets Pearson over threats to workers serving special needs passengers
As families start returning from March break, there could be delays at Pearson International Airport on Friday. Unifor is staging an information picket on Friday at Terminal 3 to protest a change to...
View ArticleTechnical glitch with baggage scales at Pearson causes backlogs
A technical glitch with the baggage scales at Pearson International Airport’s terminal 1 caused a major backlog on Tuesday morning. The Greater Toronto Airport Authority told CityNews there was a...
View ArticleBaggage system glitch resolved, operations ‘running well’ at Pearson
A glitch with the baggage system at Pearson International Airport’s terminal 3 that caused delays for departing passengers has now been resolved. Early on Thursday morning, a tweet from the airport...
View ArticleToronto public health officials confirm measles case in GTA
Public health officials in Toronto are dealing with a case of the measles and they’re focusing on a British Airways flight that arrived on Aug. 19. Toronto Public Health says it’s possible passengers...
View ArticleStrike ends at Toronto’s Pearson airport
Striking ground crews at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport have accepted a tentative contract. Employees at Swissport voted 63 per cent in favour of the new agreement reached earlier this month...
View ArticleRecord holiday travellers could cause delays at Canadian airports
Canadian holiday travellers should brace for crowds and delays as a record number of passengers are expected to pass through the country’s largest airports and highways are filled with Christmas...
View ArticleTravelers flying to Jamaica stranded at Pearson Airport
A large group of travelers headed to Jamaica are reportedly stranded at Pearson Airport without their bags on Wednesday morning. The Fly Jamaica flight they were supposed to board has been delayed...
View ArticleAir Canada check-in counters back online after massive outage
Air Canada’s check-in counters were back online Monday after a massive network outage snarled travellers who were trying to board their flights. It is not yet known what time the outage occurred, but...
View ArticleComputer issues persist at Air Canada following massive system outage
Air Canada passengers may encounter delays for a second day due to lingering issues with Monday’s massive computer outage. “Air Canada and Air Canada Express operations are being impacted by ongoing...
View ArticleUP Express to offer earlier service starting in April
Early birds will soon be able to make their way to the airport using the city’s express train. Metrolinx said the UP Express, which runs from Union Station to Pearson International Airport, has become...
View Article100 kg of methamphetamine and 4 kg of heroin seized at Toronto airport: CBSA
Canada Border Services Agency says it has made a “significant” drug seizure at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The agency says 100 kilograms of methamphetamine and four kilograms of heroin was...
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