<p>When COVID hit, the airlines were sitting with billions of dollars in cash that Canadians paid for flights that were all canceled. How much of that money was refunded? Why were vouchers offered instead? And why did the transport regulator that’s supposed to uphold the rules bend them to the advantage of Air Canada and other carriers?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Reporter Cherise Seucharan has obtained newly-unearthed communications from March 2020 that show airline industry execs,&nbsp; credit card companies,&nbsp; and the transportation ministry, cooperating - perhaps <strong>collaborating</strong>, to pressure Canada’s airline watchdog to bend the rules.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Jesse Brown</p><p><strong>Credits:</strong> Cherise Seucharan (Reporter) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor/ Mixer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher), Caleb Thompson (additional production assistance)</p><p><strong>Featured guests: Gabor Lukacs</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Additional music by Audio Network</p><br><p><a href="https://www.canadaland.com/?post_type=episode&amp;p=37822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Further Reading on our Website</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://drinkag1.com/partner/partnerships-onthego-general?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=partnerships&amp;utm_campaign=canadaland_d35ct__a5817__o27&amp;utm_term=cac__a5817__o27&amp;utm_content=Education__a5817__o27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AG1</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://canadaland.oxio.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oxio</a>: Canadaland listeners get their first month of internet free at <a href="https://canadaland.oxio.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://canadaland.oxio.ca</a>, use the promo code “Canadaland”</p><br><p><a href="https://policyme.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PolicyMe</a>: Head over to <a href="https://policyme.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://policyme.com</a> and secure your Health and Dental coverage in just 5 minutes – no medical questions needed!&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://betterhelp.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a>: Canadaland listeners head to <a href="https://betterhelp.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betterhelp.com/canadaland</a> to get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “canadaland” will be automatically applied.</p><br><p><a href="https://article.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Article</a>: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim this offer, visit <a href="https://article.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://article.com/canadaland</a> and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.</p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode features the audio short, “The Boat Blow-Up” by Sophie Woodrooffe (Gibsons, B.C.), one of the finalists from the 2024 Local Correspondents Audio Competition, a CanadaLabs initiative. </p><br><p><a href="https://www.labs.canadaland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CanadaLabs</a>, a hub for the next generation of audio journalists, is made possible with the support of Amazon Music, The Perspective Fund, and Canadaland Supporters. </p><br><p>Be part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis. Go to <a href="http://canadaland.com/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">canadaland.com/join</a> to become a yearly Canadaland Supporter today and get 3 months of perks and benefits for free.&nbsp; </p><br><p><br></p><p>You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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CANADALAND

This is How the Airlines Screwed Us During the Pandemic

NOV 4, 202439 MIN
CANADALAND

This is How the Airlines Screwed Us During the Pandemic

NOV 4, 202439 MIN

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<p>When COVID hit, the airlines were sitting with billions of dollars in cash that Canadians paid for flights that were all canceled. How much of that money was refunded? Why were vouchers offered instead? And why did the transport regulator that’s supposed to uphold the rules bend them to the advantage of Air Canada and other carriers?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Reporter Cherise Seucharan has obtained newly-unearthed communications from March 2020 that show airline industry execs,&nbsp; credit card companies,&nbsp; and the transportation ministry, cooperating - perhaps <strong>collaborating</strong>, to pressure Canada’s airline watchdog to bend the rules.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Jesse Brown</p><p><strong>Credits:</strong> Cherise Seucharan (Reporter) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor/ Mixer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher), Caleb Thompson (additional production assistance)</p><p><strong>Featured guests: Gabor Lukacs</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Additional music by Audio Network</p><br><p><a href="https://www.canadaland.com/?post_type=episode&amp;p=37822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Further Reading on our Website</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://drinkag1.com/partner/partnerships-onthego-general?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=partnerships&amp;utm_campaign=canadaland_d35ct__a5817__o27&amp;utm_term=cac__a5817__o27&amp;utm_content=Education__a5817__o27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AG1</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://canadaland.oxio.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oxio</a>: Canadaland listeners get their first month of internet free at <a href="https://canadaland.oxio.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://canadaland.oxio.ca</a>, use the promo code “Canadaland”</p><br><p><a href="https://policyme.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PolicyMe</a>: Head over to <a href="https://policyme.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://policyme.com</a> and secure your Health and Dental coverage in just 5 minutes – no medical questions needed!&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://betterhelp.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a>: Canadaland listeners head to <a href="https://betterhelp.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betterhelp.com/canadaland</a> to get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “canadaland” will be automatically applied.</p><br><p><a href="https://article.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Article</a>: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim this offer, visit <a href="https://article.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://article.com/canadaland</a> and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.</p><br><p><br></p><p>This episode features the audio short, “The Boat Blow-Up” by Sophie Woodrooffe (Gibsons, B.C.), one of the finalists from the 2024 Local Correspondents Audio Competition, a CanadaLabs initiative. </p><br><p><a href="https://www.labs.canadaland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CanadaLabs</a>, a hub for the next generation of audio journalists, is made possible with the support of Amazon Music, The Perspective Fund, and Canadaland Supporters. </p><br><p>Be part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis. Go to <a href="http://canadaland.com/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">canadaland.com/join</a> to become a yearly Canadaland Supporter today and get 3 months of perks and benefits for free.&nbsp; </p><br><p><br></p><p>You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>