Transport Minister Marc Garneau said he would board 'without hesitation' the type of aircraft that crashed in the Ethiopian Airlines tragedy on Sunday, stressing his confidence in the new plane.
Last Updated Monday, March 11, 2019 5:27PM EDT
Amid questions on continued Max 8 flights in Canada, Garneau warned against jumping to conclusions about the cause of the crash, telling reporters it could be one of "dozens of different possibilities." Canada's major airlines have been inundated on social media with questions about the safety of their fleet in the wake of Sunday's fatal crash, which occurred after takeoff from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs said travellers aiming to change an already-booked flight have limited options. Air Canada said it has 24 Max 8 aircraft on routes that include Calgary to Vancouver and Montreal to Los Angeles.
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