A number of Canadian politicians have been caught flouting public health advice by going on vacations over the holidays, and Air Canada is now facing scrutiny for trying to convince regular Canadians to do the same. But leisure travel during a pandemic is at odds with the message of public health experts who say avoiding non-essential travel can help stop the spread of COVID-19. In a statement to CBC News, an Air Canada spokesperson explained that social media influencers help the airline reach audiences that don't follow traditional media. 1:10The airline industry has been walloped by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has wiped out much of the demand for travel. "There's no need to create demand for air travel.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2021 09:00 UTC