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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

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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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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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14 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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