MONTREAL, March 18, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada advises travellers that as a result of a fire that affected utilities at Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto and reduced the airport's operating capacity, Air Canada and Air Canada Express are experiencing flight delays and cancellations.

Due to the expected high volume of calls at our call centres, wait times may be long. To avoid waiting, Air Canada advises customers to consult aircanada.com or the Greater Toronto Airport Authority website torontopearson.com for flight information before going to the airport.

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