Summary Flair Airlines reportedly left passengers stranded in the Dominican Republic after a storm canceled their flight to Toronto. The airline rebooked passengers on alternative flights but faced backlash for delays, communication, and additional expenses. Passengers should be aware of their rights when flights are disrupted by factors like weather or mechanical issues.
Flair Airlines, a Canadian carrier, has reportedly been accused of leaving passengers stranded in the Dominican Republic. The incident occurred after a flight back to Toronto was canceled due to severe weather conditions. Details of the incident According to a report by CTV News Toronto , a woman and her husband from Ontario traveled to Punta Cana (PUJ) on August 10, 2024, to accompany a group of four graduates.
The flight to Punta Cana went smoothly, but issues emerged when they were scheduled to return to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) after their seven-day trip in the Dominican Republic. The flight, scheduled for August 17, 2024, was canceled due to a storm in Toronto. The passenger in question told the local news publication that the 123 people onboard were informed that the next available Flair Airlines flight to Toronto wouldn't depart until two weeks later.
Deanne Trinka, the passenger in question, who says she is a former Flair Airlines flight attendant, told CTV News Toronto: “What really bothers me is we were all initially told that we had to wait until August 31.” According to Tri.