Concerns are being raised about airline price-gouging, as British Columbians wanting to see loved ones for the holidays face fewer options due to flood-damaged highways.
Significant flooding in November washed out highways and infrastructure meaning there are now only a few options to drive, so travellers are turning to flying as an alternative.
However, travellers are finding high prices. Read more: B.C. floods: No timeline on when Highway 3 may open to recreational vehicles For example, flying from Vancouver to Kamloops on Dec.
21 and returning on Dec. 28 is currently on sale for $1,144 on Air Canada and $1,298 on WestJet. That includes a stop in Calgary.