Podcast appearances and mentions of john gradek

It is one of the worst airline disasters in decades in India. On Thursday, an Air India passenger plane bound for London, England, crashed minutes after takeoff. 242 people were onboard, including one Canadian, a woman from the Toronto area. Officials confirming only one surviving passenger at this point. On the ground, dozens more casualties after the plane crashed into a residential area and burst into flames near the airport in Ahmedabad. Host Melanie Ng speaks with aviation expert John Gradek about early indications of what may have went wrong and next steps in the investigation. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Aviation expert John Gradek talks about the Air India Crash that took place June 12, 2025.

It's been an usually bad start to 2025 for air travel accidents.  Monday's crash at Pearson International Airport that saw a Delta airlines flight come to rest upside down has a lot of people wondering: is commercial air travel safe? Host David Smith gets answers from aviation expert John Gradek with McGill University. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Canadians and those watching beyond were stunned to hear of a plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport on the weekend. John Gradek, aviation expert from McGill University, joins Evan to review the information we have from the crash and what it means for air travel.

Kevin Brosseau, Trudie Mason, Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, John Gradek, Pattie Lovett-Reid

John Gradek is a Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University.

John Gradek, McGill University’s Aviation Management Program

Taking a flight can be expensive, and you could be facing new fees in the new year.  Air Canada has announced new charges for passengers picking their lowest fare option, so if you want to bring a carry on bag, or pick your seat, then you'll have additional charges.  The federal government says it's disappointed by this news, but hasn't said what action it will take.  Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with John Gradek, an aviation management lecturer at McGill University about why airlines are charging you more, what options the government has, and whether increased competition in the airline industry can bring you some airfare relief.  We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Area Coordinator in Supply Chain Management at McGill University on the Canada Post strike and what it means for you Marieke Walsh, Senior Political Reporter, The Globe and Mail on what Trump's cabinet appointees mean for Canada J. Paul Nadeau, Conflict Resolution expert and former hostage negotiator for Durham Regional Police on a recent crypto related kidnapping and the growing trend Eric Alper, Music Expert and Publicist, on the first night of the Eras Tour in Canada   Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs and Siri Agrell, CEO of Betakit and Former Advisor to John Tory and Kathleen Wynne. Topic 1: Canada Post workers go on strike Friday morning, disrupting deliveries – Is the government likely to intervene here, and should they? Do you have concerned about potential medium and long-term impacts? Is Canada Post becoming obsolete? Topic 2: Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada – What was your reaction to these choices? Do you have concerns about what they mean for Canada? How do you want to see the federal government prepare? Topic 3: The Taliban is there, Putin picked the venue — Canada at COP29: Are large climate conferences like these working? Is it time to get rid of these and try something else? Topic 4: Trump's transition team plans to kill Biden's EV tax credit, sources say: Should we take a beat on EV/emission caps given US or do we forge ahead? Topic 5: Toronto couple fights over Taylor Swift tickets in divorce settlement

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor, about preparations ahead of the US election and what it means for Canada and his border city with those connections. On today's show: Elliot Tepper, Professor of International Relations at Carleton University, on how the Canadian federal government can prepare for the election CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos live from Washington with an update Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Caring Society, on the life and legacy of Murray Sinclair The Daily Debrief with Garry Keller, Shachi Kurl, and Saeed Selvam Carmi Levy, Tech Journalist and Analyst, on the spread of online mis- and disinformation during the US election John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Area Coordinator in Supply Chain Management at McGill University, on the lockout at BC ports

Anthony Durocher, deputy commissioner of the Federal Competition Promotion Branch and John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with aviation expert John Gradek about what the Air Canada pilot dispute illuminates about broader turbulence on our transportation landscape, The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh sets up the top concerns and challenges facing MPs as Parliament returns, musicologist Walter Frisch explores the enduring power of the classic song "Over the Rainbow", economists Armine Yalnizyan and Mikal Skuterud weigh the stakes of changes to Canada's immigration policy, and author Ben Yagoda charts the rise of Britishisms in North American English.Discover more at https://cbc.ca/sunday

Free For All Friday -- Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: John Gradek, aviation industry expert and professor at McGill University, on the potential of a looming Air Canada strike or lockout Mike Flannigan, BC Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, Faculty of Science as well as the Science Director of the Canadian Partnership for Wildland Fire Science, on Canada's wildfire season which was down compared to 2023 but still severe Robert Wittman, Former Senior Investigator and Founder of the FBI's National Art Crime Team and Security and Recovery Consultant, on the recovery of an iconic Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Ottawa's Chateau Laurier Free For All Friday -- Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Bob Richardson, President at Hammersmith Consulting and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff and Tim Powers, Chair, Summa Strategies and Managing Director, Abacus Data Topic 1: Let's unpack the Liberal and NDP caucus meetings? What do you make of what we heard from leaders/ministers? How big of a factor is Poilievre's inevitable non-confidence vote? Topic 2: What did you make of the US presidential debate? Who's carrying momentum into the final six weeks of campaigning? Is Canada well prepared for a new administration? Topic 3: Canadian Army says new military sleeping bags not suitable for 'typical Canadian winter' + Canada plans to use AI in military, but minister says it won't replace humans Topic 4: This zoo let their Gen-Z staff write the marketing script and here's how it went – what do you think? Topic 5: It's Friday the 13th… are you superstitious?

Air Canada is preparing for a strike. What does this mean for air travellers in Newfoundland? We spoke with John Gradek, an aviation specialist and a lecturer at McGill University.

Vassy Kapelos, Trudie Mason, John Gradek, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Anne Lise Nadeau, Pattie Lovett-Reid

John Gradek, a lecturer at McGill University's Aviation Management Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TUNE INTO THE TOWN:  ASSAULT ON POLICE DURING PARKING DISPUTE IN TORONTO Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Toronto City Councillor Brad Bradford for Ward 6 Beaches-East York, and Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village. It's Thursday - time to talk about all things municipal- and today we have to talk about parking! A bylaw officer and the police officer he called for backup were assaulted by a driver who had just been ticketed for parking in a bike lane - the fine for that offense had just gone up on the first of the month. Then we were treated to that viral video of a cop being called out for parking illegally to get coffee. The only physical part of the argument was the finger that was given... by the cop. Both the head of the Toronto Police Association and Premier Doug Ford think this constitutes harassment. So the question is: if you park illegally to get a cop a coffee, will you get a ticket? TERROR PLOT TARGETING TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERTS IN VIENNA FOILED  Libby Znaimer is joined by Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, and a former Senior Strategic Terrorism Analyst at CSIS. Mega popstar Taylor Swift has had to cancel her concerts in Vienna after authorities there foiled a planned terrorist attack on the concert venue and arrested two individuals. Phil reacts to the latest. AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS LAWSUIT AGAINST WESTJET Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights, and John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University and a former executive with Air Canada. Air Passenger Rights has filed a lawsuit against WestJet over their cap policy when it comes to compensation of hotel and food costs for customers facing flight disruptions, arguing that it is illegal. Meanwhile, Flair Airlines was ordered to compensate two passengers after a B.C. tribunal found it had lied about the reason for the cancellation. The airline said it was a  bird strike but there was no evidence of that. Gabor highlights a Transport Canada database here in Canada called CADORS where all kinds of air occurrences like bird strikes are reported. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Moshe Lander, economics professor at Concordia University joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss his piece that examines the economic benefits of hosting large scale events such as the Olympics or the World Cup. On todays show: Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss his new study that examines the rise of Canadian families tax bills and the impact that has.  Marc De La Bruyere, Owner of the Tekarra Lodge which was affected by the Jasper wildfire joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss the experience, and to go over what the future may look like for the Tekarra Lodge.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Geoff Turner, Tim Powers, and Shachi Kurl. John Gradek, aviation analyst and lecturer in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill – previously held senior roles at Air Canada joins Robin to discuss The Competition Bureau launching a study of the aviation industry in Canada.

Erin Real, Trudie Mason, Dr. Maurice Anidjar, Dr. Rafael Sanchez-Salas, John Moore, Maggie Lamothe Boudreau, Dr. Mitch Shulman, John Gradek, Dan Riskin

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about a widespread IT outage that grounded flights around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about a widespread IT outage that grounded flights around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Gradek, who teaches aviation management at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University about the WestJet mechanics strike that disrupted more than 1,000 flights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University about the WestJet mechanics strike that disrupted more than 1,000 flights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss how far-right parties have made big gains at the European Parliament as the Greens took a major hit at Sunday's European elections, according to a first projection provided by the European Union. On todays show:  Richard Painter, Former Chief White House ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush and professor of Law at the University of Minnesota joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss yesterdays ruling from the Supreme Court.  Jason Bellaire, Windsor Police Chief joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss the difference this project has been making on the streets of Windsor and where they hope to see this project go.  John Gradek, aviation analyst and lecturer in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss the impacts of the recent WestJet cancellations.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Cam Holmstrom and Sabrina Grover. 

A strike by Westjet aircraft maintenance workers has been averted, but WestJet had already cancelled 40 flights in anticipation of the possible strike action. We get the latest on the labor talks and any impact that may be felt due to the cancellations from John Gradek, Former Air Canada Executive and current Faculty Lecturer of ‘Supply Networks' at McGill University.   So, you haven't showered in a few days, you're letting it ‘mellow' and doing your part to help conserve water during the ongoing state of emergency in Calgary. But, maybe you feel other people in your household aren't doing enough? How can we keep each other accountable without being confrontational? We get some suggestions from Mental Health Advocate & Social Worker, Karen Gallagher-Burt.   Finally, how can your business take advantage of the warm weather, long summer days and the busy ‘festival season' including, of course, ‘The Calgary Stampede'? We get some tips to get your business noticed over the coming months with Ellen Parker, CEO & Owner of “PARKER PR”.

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about Virgin Atlantic returning to Toronto after two decades with flights from Toronto to Heathrow. Why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about Virgin Atlantic returning to Toronto after two decades with flights from Toronto to Heathrow. Why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian border workers could begin job action at 1 p.m. PT today if a deal isn't reached. We bring you the latest on the mediation talks. WestJet has announced a new "UltraBasic" fare that excludes carry-ons, seat choices and points. Our guest John Gradek, McGill University aviation lecturer and our callers weigh in on what this means for airline travel in Canada. Then, gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to answer your questions, and shares advice on how to make the best of the warmer, drier weather forecast in the week ahead.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHO WERE THE MPS WHO "WITTINGLY" ASSISTED FOREIGN ACTORS FOR THEIR OWN GAIN? Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker,  a  former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister. It's Tuesday - time to talk politics and today is jam packed! We begin with the auditor general report on the government's use of consultants -without competitive bids. This even though the federal Liberals added about 100,000 public service workers to their payrolls - workers who are now fighting not to go into work! Meanwhile, yesterday we learned that some federal politicians are knowingly working with foreign governments to advance their own interests while subverting our democracy. The foreign governments involved: China and India, but the politicians themselves are not named. And federal Minister of Health Mark Holland made a head-scratching comment about Canadian families taking road trips. Our panel reacts to the latest. BIDEN'S PEACE PLAN FOR ISRAEL: WHERE ISRAEL STANDS ON IT Libby Znaimer is now joined by Jon Allen, former Canadian Ambassador to Israel and Spain and currently a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy , and Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza. The latest proposal outlined by President Joe Biden is being called an Israeli proposal, but there's a big question about whether the Netanyahu government will accept it. Our guests try to explain that apparent contradiction. COST OF FLIGHTS TO CONTINUE RISING:  HOW CAN CUSTOMERS FIND THE BEST DEAL? Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada and Janet Radley with St. Clair Travel Agency. Why are flight costs continuing to rise?  Our travel panel reacts to what the International Air Transport Association is saying about this.

John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE CITY'S APPROACH TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS & NEW BIKE LANES FOR EGLINTON AVENUE? Libby Znaimer is now joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, and David Crombie, a former Mayor of Toronto. They are everywhere...or so it feels like...if you live in Toronto you've likely stumbled across a homeless encampment at the local park or public space. And, this week, City staff produced a report about how City Council (which has not passed it yet) might go about addressing the problem. Will it work? REACTION TO CHARGES BEING DROPPED AGAINST SOME INVOLVED IN ANTI-ISRAEL VANDALISM OF INDIGO Libby Znaimer is joined by Richard Robertson, Director of Research and Advocacy at B'nai Brith Canada. This week we learned that charges have been dropped against four of 11 accused individuals involved in the red paint splattering vandalism of an Indigo bookstore in Toronto--a company that is owned by Jewish businesswoman, Heather Reisman.  Richard reacts to the latest. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIRLINE BAGGAGE FEES Libby Znaimer is now joined by travel journalist and copywriter Doug Wallace as well as John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada. An American airline is planning to introduce cheaper fare for flying customers who don't bring on a carry-on. But is it really a good deal for the customer and can we see this becoming a wider trend among other airlines? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

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You want to book a flight with Flair, but you just aren't sure whether you can rely on budget airlines. John Gradek is a lecturer in aviation management at McGill University. He gave us his advice on dealing with low-cost carriers.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by John Gradek, head of McGill University's aviation management program to talk about Air Canada suspending a new fee for seat selection only days after rolling it out. Why, well it looks like we complained enough, but is it going to make air travel any cheaper. Listen in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TUNE INTO THE TOWN:  THE MISSISSAUGA MAYORAL RACE IS ON! Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, and Toronto Councillor James Pasternak,  Ward 6 York Centre. This week: the Mississauga mayoral race kicked off with candidates signing up for the top job including Peter McCallion, the son of the late Hazel McCallion. And, Florida is banning homeless people from sleeping on public property. Should Toronto follow suit? BILLING PRACTICES IN PRIVATE CLINICS & A CASE OF SEVERE STREP THROAT Marissa Lennox and guests discuss what Ontario patients need to know when they are going through the private healthcare clinics to undergo procedures like Cataract surgeries. She is joined by Dr. John Mastronardi who is an optometrist that practices in Windsor, Ontario where cataract surgeries are done mostly in private facilities, and Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research. MARCH BREAK IS COMING UP: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU ARE TRAVELING Hoping for smooth March Break travel? Well, buckle up! But don't worry—Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure Inc., and John Gradek, a former Air Canada executive, are joining us to navigate through the travel chaos.

The latest on the heli-skiing crash north of Terrace, we speak with aviation safety expert John Gradek, lecturer and the coordinator of the Aviation Management Program at McGill University. Our CBC Vancouver Municipal Affairs Reporter Justin McElroy explains what's behind the transit strike in Metro Vancouver. And we chat with Sonya Cressman, adjunct professor with Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences about her research into the cost of getting treatment for depression, and take your thoughtful calls on the subject.

Investigators say loose bolts led to the door of a Boeing jetliner blowing out at 16,000 feet last week. We ask aviation expert John Gradek what happened — and whether you should be worried about boarding your next flight.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S SKATE PARTY DISRUPTED BY PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier and Andrew Cash, Former NDP MP, Toronto-Davenport district. This week: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's skating party at Nathan Phillips Square was disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces criticism for his latest vacation to Jamaica. TORONTO COUNCILLORS CALL ON OTTAWA TO INVESTIGATE ARSON OF JEWISH BUSINESS AS ACT OF TERRORISM Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillors James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre, and Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence. Both City Councillors on the program today are calling on Ottawa to investigate the vandalism of a Jewish-owned business in North York, International Delicatessen Foods (IDF for short), as a potential act of terrorism. Both of their wards are home to a large Jewish community. They also react to the situation whereby a Toronto Police Officer handed over a coffee to a pro-Palestinian protester which drew plenty of backlash including from some of our elected politicians like Councillor Pasternak and Liberal MP Marco Mendicino. HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS CANCELED DUE TO BOEING PLANE ISSUES Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada and Dr. Karl Moore, an Airline Industry Analyst and Professor at McGill University. Some Airlines have had to ground their planes in the U.S. Here's why. 

Seg 1: Limited evidence exists for the existence of mermaids, and their origins are mostly based on speculation and folklore. But could they be real? Guest: Monica Cull, Assistant Digital Editor for Discover Magazine Seg 2: What is Elon Musk trying to do with twitter? After changing the name to X, and getting rid of all former twitter references, is he trying to rebuild the internet in his image? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View from Victoria: The website was showing a nine sailing wait for a ferry to the island, but that wasn't the case. The problem is it took half a day to correct records emerging from BC Ferries own website. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: The federal Conservatives attribute Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison to a law passed by the Liberal government in 2019, which they claim is to blame for Canadians' anger over the decision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Seg 5: The Canadian health-care system is facing challenges due to declining service levels and escalating costs, with drugs being one of the major expenditures. Guest: Dr. Sandra Sirrs, Clinical Associate Professor of Endocrinology at UBC and Medical Director of the Adult Metabolic Diseases Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital Seg 6: Canadian airline carriers have adopted flexible pricing for baggage fees based on factors like demand, flight routes, and time of purchase. This approach is known as dynamic pricing, and it allows airlines to charge variable rates for baggage and other add-on services. Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic program coordinator at McGill University, heading Supply and Aviation Management Seg 7: At least seven ministers are expected to be moved out of cabinet portfolios. In a significant shuffle to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's front bench, new faces will be brought on board. Guest: Jeni Armstrong, Instructor of the Political Management Graduate Program at Carleton University and Former Lead Speechwriter for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Seg 8: Making Cents of the Market: Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian airline carriers have adopted flexible pricing for baggage fees based on factors like demand, flight routes, and time of purchase. This approach is known as dynamic pricing, and it allows airlines to charge variable rates for baggage and other add-on services. Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic program coordinator at McGill University, heading Supply and Aviation Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto, Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto and Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician and former president of the Ontario Medical Association. Today: we kick things off with a discussion about Tick season. According to Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, there is an increase in cases of three types of tick borne illnesses in the province in addition to Lyme disease. So, what are the factors contributing to this increase (hint: climate change is a big one)? And, Dr. Razak recently published a piece in The Globe and Mail about why Canada needs a serious long COVID-19 strategy. Do you or someone you know suffer from the symptoms of long COVID? If so, we would love for you to share your story about it. ---- NEARLY 2,000 AIR CANADA FLIGHTS DELAYED OR CANCELLED OVER LONG WEEKEND  Liz West is joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights and John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University's Aviation Management Program and a former executive with Air Canada. Air Canada cancelled or delayed almost 2,000 flights during Canada Day long weekend. How did this happen and what rights do we have as air passengers? ---- WEDDING SEASON IS UPON US: WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Liz West is joined by Jessica Lisi, Owner of Jessica Lisi Events. Wedding season is upon us and it appears that more and more couples attending wedding ceremonies are dropping traditional dress codes and changing things up in other ways. Jessica weighs in! Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Westjet strikes might be looming, how will that impact travelers and the aviation industry  Guest: John Gradek, a lecturer with McGill University's aviation management program  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Trade with China following expulsion retaliation  Guest: Andreas Schotter, associate professor of international business at Western University's Ivey Business School. Breast Cancer Screening  Guest: Dr. Mojola Omole. General Surgeon and Breast Surgical Oncologist Westjet strikes might be looming, how will that impact travelers and the aviation industry  Guest: John Gradek, a lecturer with McGill University's aviation management program How “Momfluencers” ruined Mother's Day  Guest: Sara Peterson, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture. --------------------------------------------- Host – Arlene Bynon     Executive Producer – Kelsey Campbell     Content Producer – Demi Knight Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Canada's Transport Minister unveils new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, the proposed changes leave both travellers and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, about the new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 April 2023. RAK Economic Zone saw the number of new companies signing up more than double in Q1. Ramy Jallad joined us to explain what's driving up the numbers. Plus, as the UAE Minister of State for Finance Mohamed Al Hussaini heads to Washington for the IMF Spring Meeting, we ask Masood Ahmed about the UAE's role in the meeting. And, we discuss more flights between UAE and Canada with John Gradek of McGill University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government has pledged $75.9 million to address the backlog of passenger complaints related to lost luggage and delayed or cancelled flights. Guest host Mark Kelley discusses how to address the root problems with Christine Waugh, who has filed three small court claims against WestJet; Tom Oommen, director general of the analysis and outreach branch of the Canadian Transportation Agency; and John Gradek, an aviation management professor at McGill University and a former Air Canada executive.

Porter Airlines, the Toronto based airliner, is set to receive new Embraer E-195 jets, but they won't be flying out of Billy Bishop. The company announced that they will now be offering flights out of Pearson Airport, allowing them to compete side by side with the likes of Air Canada, WestJet, Flair, and more. Will Porter pose a threat to the other airliners? We asked John Gradek, a Faculty Lecturer of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about this expansion and whether or not this would be a good move for the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been to an airport in Canada recently, there's a good chance you've dealt with more than your average level of chaos. Some of the issues include hours-long security lineups, delayed or cancelled flights, passengers stuck on the tarmac and major congestion at border security. Many say most of the blame falls on two short-staffed government security entities, but some have also pointed fingers at COVID-19 testing rules, airlines and even out-of-practice travellers. Today on Front Burner, we will try to get a better understanding of the mess in Canada's airports right now with the help of two guests. Rosa Saba is a business reporter with the Toronto Star who has been following this story over the past couple of months, and John Gradek is a faculty lecturer and program coordinator for the aviation management program at McGill University.