The problem is increasingly common, with Canadian airlines cancelling hundreds of flights as hopes for a spike in demand fall flat, snarling plans for the few passengers who remain. (Rachel Farrell/The Canadian Press)"My travel agent has told me that even if I rebook next week, they might still push the dates further.... Air Canada and WestJet have cancelled at least 439 flights so far this month, according to figures from flight data firm Cirium. Now, airlines are cancelling the half-booked flights and consolidating passengers on remaining ones to cut costs. "The airlines in my opinion are taking advantage big time of this and stomping on the little people just because they can.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2020 16:02 UTC