Air Canada CEO Apologizes for English-Only Message

0:00Air Canada's president and CEO, Michael Russo, has apologized for his limited friend's skills after backlash over an English-only video message. The three-minute 45-second clip came after a tragic crash involving Air Canada Express flight 8-6-46. The fly from Montreal to New York hit a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport Sunday 9, killing the two pilots and injuring others, among the 72 passengers and four crew members. Russo explained in a statement Thursday that despite years of lessons, he still struggles to speak French fluently. He started and ended the video with a simple Bonjour MRC, but stuck to English otherwise. Many Canadians express disappointment, pointing out that Air Canada has a duty to use both official languages in a bilingual country. Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney called it a fair reason to be upset, especially amid the grief. Russo said the uproar has overshadowed the sorrow of the pilot's families, Antoine Forrester from Quebec and Mackenzie Gunther, and the strong support.

1:03From Air Canada staff, he renewed his condolences to those affected and pledged to keep working on his French. As the airline focuses on recovery from the incident, stay informed with Vancouver News today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.