Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Gippy Grewal Alleges Air Canada Downgraded Him Before Boarding
Gippy Grewal said he had a Business Class ticket on an Air Canada flight.
He said the airline moved him to Economy shortly before boarding.
He wanted to know why the change happened.
He also wanted the Business Class seat he had paid for.
According to Grewal, staff told him he could fly in Economy or leave the flight.
He said he was warned that he could be taken off the plane if he kept asking questions.
Grewal shared his complaint on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Air Canada’s response was not included in the article.
Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal said Air Canada moved him from Business Class to Economy on flight AC1504.
Grewal said he had paid for a Business Class ticket on the flight from Toronto to New Jersey.
He said airline staff told him he could take the flight or leave it when he asked about the change.
Grewal claimed staff threatened to remove him from the plane when he continued seeking an explanation.
He criticized Air Canada for not apologizing or restoring the seat he said he had paid for.
- Who
- Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal and Air Canada.
- What
- Grewal alleged that Air Canada downgraded him from Business Class to Economy and threatened to deboard him when he asked for an explanation.
- When
- Shortly before boarding; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- On Air Canada flight AC1504 from Toronto to New Jersey.
- Why
- Grewal said he was asking for the Business Class seat he had paid for and an explanation for the change.
- Passenger
- Gippy Grewal
- Airline
- Air Canada
- Flight
- AC1504
- Original cabin
- Business Class
- Assigned cabin
- Economy Class
- Route
- Toronto to New Jersey
- Complaint platform
- X, formerly Twitter