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Displaying an operational alert with Air Canada refers to the process of informing the airline or understanding how they communicate broad issues affecting their network, such as system outages, fleet grounding, or major hub closures. Air Canada displays these alerts publicly on the "Travel Advisory" or "Flight Status" pages of their website. These pages provide real-time information on widespread issues. As a passenger, you "display" or report an operational alert by referencing it when you contact the airline. For example, you might say, "I am aware of the system-wide check-in outage mentioned on your travel advisory page, and it has affected my ability to board." To get personalized guidance related to a published operational alert, your best course of action is to call the airline's support line. Contact them at ☎️ +1 (888) 421-5617 and mention the specific alert to contextualize your situation for the agent.
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