Air Canada Investigates Flight Service Manager Over Antisemitic Posts

Air Canada has suspended a flight service manager and launched a comprehensive investigation following allegations of antisemitic posts made by the employee on social media. The airline confirmed the suspension to the "National Post," stating the employee has been "removed from duty" while the probe is underway. The suspension follows the discovery of numerous posts on a Facebook account attributed to the manager, which allegedly contained anti-Israel sentiments and conspiracy theories.

Among the posts cited, one from August 6th reportedly described the conflict in Gaza as a "holocaust committed by Jews against people who refuse to let them steal their land," and equated Zionism with Nazism. Another post from late August allegedly promoted a conspiracy theory about Jewish control of the media, claiming it prevents "the truth about Israel" from being heard. The manager repeatedly characterized Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.

Further posts allegedly included criticism of Holocaust remembrance, with the manager stating on January 27, 2025, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, that his perspective had changed due to "Israel's actions in the last 15 months." He reportedly added that it was "disgusting" for "the people who pull the 'Holocaust card' or the 'antisemitism card' - their eternal 'victim' card - at every opportunity, are now executing people just because they are not Jewish," and expressed hope that "one day their actions will match their words."

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents Air Canada employees, is aware of the situation. A union spokesperson told the "National Post" that the union is in contact with the employee and will fulfill its legal obligation to represent him during the investigation. Air Canada reiterated its condemnation of "hate speech and the incitement of violence of any kind."

The investigation comes as Air Canada prepares to resume flights to Israel. The airline announced on Tuesday that flights are scheduled to restart on November 30th, having been suspended since March due to the "military situation in the Middle East."