Air Canada due to cancellations and various flight delays, it is temporarily suspending the transport of animals in the hold of aircraft until at least the month of September.
Both Canada and the US are experiencing a shortage of airport staff as well as flight crew, and this is causing numerous flight delays across the continent.
The number of complaints against Air Canada grew this month, the company had to cancel at least 15% of its flights to try to organize its network. Complaints are also about luggage, where there were reports that there were piles of bags at airports.
As the transport of animals in the hold of aircraft requires increased attention, the company informed that the measure that suspends the transport of animals is in effect as of today (07).
With the suspension, the loading of luggage and other cargo will be faster to try to mitigate the impacts on operations that are already delayed.
Until September 12, animals will no longer be able to travel in the hold of the aircraft. Find out if your animal can travel with you in the cabin: https://t.co/xOnAMPDAiw pic.twitter.com/tPNsy9mFxh
— Air Canada (@AirCanada) July 6, 2022
“Due to current airport delays, for the safety and comfort of pets, we will not be accepting new requests for pets traveling in the baggage compartment until September 12, 2022 ”, reads a statement from Air Canada.
“All current pet bookings will be honored. This does not affect trained service animals or smaller pets traveling in the cabin.” concluded.
The suspension is being applied only to large animals that need to be transported in the hold of the aircraft. Air Canada allows engers to take their pets on board the enger cabin, following transport protocols for the safety and comfort of the animal.
With information from Simple flying
