In 1982, the airline industry in Canada faced much turmoil. Some might argue there was more fierce competition than exists today.

Air Canada Industry Challenges 1982 – Air Canada faced competition from PWA and CP Air on trunk routes. While regional carriers like Eastern Provincial and Nordair provided competition in regional and charter markets, particularly in Eastern Canada. New, expensive Boeing 767s were coming on strength while turmoil in the US with the demise of Braniff saw further price competition on routes to the US. Largely the result of new entrants fostered by the deregulation of the industry in the US.