Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by Sunwing Vacations to suspend its flights from the Saskatoon and Regina airports for a month is irresponsible.
“This is a very irresponsible decision by Sunwing for everyone who has booked a vacation, particularly those who are currently at their destination and are uncertain how and when they will get home,” Moe said in a statement Friday.
“We have attempted to reposition Sunwing aircraft to support but have been unable to do so as a result of flight delays and cancellations brought on by recent weather disruptions, and heavy demand over the peak holiday period.Article content John Gradek, an aviation management lecturer at McGill University in Montreal, called the situation a “debacle” that signals a need for more government regulation of the airline industry.
“Mother Nature has a way of taking the biggest players in the field and wrestling them to the ground,” he said. “And this is exactly what happened.” He said it’s time for Ottawa to look at how it can ensure airline carriers can actually deliver on the schedules they promise and sell to the public.
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