Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.
Category: Air Canada
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Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
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Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away
Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.
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Michael Rousseau, Air Canada’s CEO, to Step Down Amid Backlash Over Comments After Crash
Michael Rousseau’s mostly English statement after a fatal runway collision drew sharp criticism. The airline said it would emphasize French fluency in its search for a successor.
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.