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Passengers removed from Air Canada flight for refusing to sit in vomit-covered seats

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2 years ago

September 8, 2023

Two passengers on an Air Canada flight bound from Seattle to Montreal faced an unsettling dilemma when they were asked to occupy seats that were still wet and tainted with vomit residue from a previous flight.

Susan Benson, a fellow passenger on the August 26th flight, shared the incident on Facebook, which has since gone viral, aiming to hold the airline accountable for the situation.

The unpleasant ordeal began when passengers noticed a foul odor in their vicinity, ultimately realizing it was emanating from the unsanitary seats. Air Canada had attempted a hasty cleanup after the previous flight, but it fell short of providing a thorough cleaning.

After raising concerns with a flight attendant, the passengers conveyed their inability to endure a five-hour flight under such conditions. Despite their calm and firm insistence, the flight attendants explained that it was a miscommunication with the cleaning crew, but all seats were occupied, leaving them with no alternative.

Subsequently, the pilot presented the passengers with two choices: disembark voluntarily and arrange their own alternative flights or be escorted off by security personnel and placed on a no-fly list. The latter option was chosen, and the passengers were escorted off the plane.

The flight experienced a 31-minute delay but eventually reached Montreal safely. Susan Benson’s Facebook post aimed to prompt Air Canada to address the issue and ensure a better passenger experience.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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13 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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14 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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14 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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