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