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Would more airline competition fix flying in Canada?

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The fallout of a recent Air Canada strike is amplifying calls for more domestic airline competition.

Breakdown
  • A strike by Air Canada flight attendants led to widespread flight cancellations and disrupted travel for thousands. 9s
  • Passengers and experts cite lack of airline competition as a factor in high prices and limited choices. 46s
  • The Competition Bureau recommends reducing foreign ownership restrictions and allowing foreign airlines to operate domestic routes. 1m 38s
  • Analysts warn that increased competition may not benefit smaller communities and could affect employee wages. 2m 40s
  • Experts suggest reviewing how Canada funds and regulates aviation infrastructure to support more regional competition. 3m 2s
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