John Gradek
John Gradek is a lecturer in supply networks and aviation at McGill University, recognized for his expertise in airline operations and travel behavior. He has recently commented on the significant decline in Canadian travelers heading to the United States, attributing this trend to heightened border checks and the resulting shift in travel preferences, with many opting for routes through Canada instead.
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John Gradek, who teaches aviation management, commented on the anxiety caused by the violence in Mexico.
Mexico the latest flashpoint in travel upheaval linked to U.S. policy
Canada· 2026-02-24
John Gradek, who teaches aviation leadership at McGill University, said Gulfstream is upset Bombardier is outselling it in the U.S.
Trump’s threat to decertify Canadian-made jets could hamper U.S. operators, analytics company saysCanada· 2026-01-30
John Gradek, who teaches aviation leadership at McGill University, called Mr. Trump’s description of the matter nonsense.
Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian planes sold in U.S.Canada· 2026-01-30
John Gradek, who teaches aviation leadership at McGill University, called Mr. Trump’s description of the matter nonsense.
Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian planes sold in U.S.Canada· 2026-01-30John Gradek, who teaches aviation management at McGill University, has some bad news about the golden age of travel.
When it comes to the golden age of air travel, ‘the genie is out of the bottle’Canada· 2026-01-29
John Gradek teaches aviation leadership at Montreal’s McGill University.
Weekend storm hobbles airports with flurry of flight cancellations and delaysCanada· 2026-01-26John Gradek, who teaches aviation leadership at McGill University, stated that Air Transat cannot afford to match the pay of Air Canada's pilots.
Air Transat, union reach deal to avert pilot strikeCanada· 2025-12-10
John Gradek teaches aviation leadership at McGill University and commented on the flight cancellations.
Air Transat begins suspending flights, works to bring customers homeCanada· 2025-12-09
John Gradek, who teaches aviation leadership at McGill University, commented on Flair's market strategy.
Planes leased to Flair were bought with money from fraud scheme, U.S. prosecutors allegeCanada· 2025-11-19
John Gradek is a McGill University lecturer in aviation management.
Canadians’ travel plans could be disrupted as government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. historyCanada· 2025-11-05
John Gradek, a McGill University lecturer, commented on Air Canada's response to Porter Airlines' expansion.
Air Canada adds four U.S. routes from Toronto’s Billy BishopCanada· 2025-10-23
John Gradek commented on the decision, noting that airlines create an impression of getting more by paying extra for what they already have.
Авиакомпания введет плату за возможность откинуть спинку кресла
Belarus· 2025-10-12
John Gradek, a business professor and aviation management expert, said that introducing ground pay for Air Canada workers could trigger a 'tsunami' in the industry.
Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike
United Kingdom· 2025-08-23
John Gradek, a lecturer in supply networks and aviation at McGill University, said people are trying to avoid complications at U.S. airports.
Travellers change plans to avoid intense U.S. border checks as Canadian airlines rethink routesCanada· 2025-05-13
