Strike Planned for End Of July at U.S. Caterer Gate Gourmet Date: 2024-07-10 09:05:50 Order: 0 A Gate Gourmet strike JUL24 would affect American, United, Delta, Alaska and some int’l airlines. It is not expected to significantly impact U.S. domestic flight schedules. Airline
Alaska Airlines Adds Kelowna to Los Angeles Date: 2024-07-10 09:00:43 Order: 0 Alaska Airlines is adding 18 new nonstop routes this winter, including a nonstop flight between Kelowna and LAX, starting the evening of 10JUL. Airline
Boeing Plane Loses Main Gear Wheel During Take Off Date: 2024-07-09 10:04:39 Order: 0 A 30 year old United Boeing 757-200 aircraft lost its main gear wheel while taking off from LAX yesterday, but the flight landed on time in DEN with no injuries reported. Airline
How & Why Strikes Are Such a Hot Topic in Commercial Aviation Date: 2024-07-09 10:02:28 Order: 0 Increasing strikes in commercial aviation are caused by high inflation, cost of living, protecting employee rights, pay, and working conditions, which are exacerbated by a surge in air... Airline
Impact of Sizzling Heat on Flights Around World Date: 2024-07-09 09:53:52 Order: 0 Experts say the heat that’s baking North America and Europe could render tarmacs unusable and impact aircraft air conditioning units. Sizzling temperatures are expected this week in... Airline Tourism
Boeing Agrees to Guilty Plea Over 737 Max Crashes, DOJ Says Date: 2024-07-08 09:59:32 Order: 0 Boeing’s guilty plea to a US criminal fraud charge stemming from two 737 Max crashes has angered families of those killed. The families wanted the case to go to trial. Airline
Air Canada, Air France Raise Revenue Target Concerns Date: 2024-07-08 09:58:32 Order: 0 AC raises concerns about meeting revenue targets as short sellers target their stock; Air France warns of revenue challenges due to tourists avoiding Paris during the Olympics. Airline
Thai Airports to Shut Inbound Duty-Free Shops to Drive Tourism Spending Date: 2024-07-08 09:57:11 Order: 0 While the date is TBD, the Thai government estimates the closure of duty-free shops will increase visitor spending at local merchants by 570 baht (CAD $22)pp per trip. Airline
Air Canada’s New Policy on Sacred Items in the Cabin Date: 2024-07-08 09:55:04 Order: 0 After an incident with a national chief’s headdress, AC pax can reserve space for sacred items through AC's call centre at least 24 hours in advance as of 10JUL. Airline
Calgary Airport Security Screeners Restricted from Water, Bathroom Breaks Date: 2024-07-08 09:53:36 Order: 0 Unifor held a rally at YYC on 05JUL to spotlight Paladin Security after the company allegedly refused to provide workers with bathroom breaks and water. Airline
WestJet Faces Customer Compensation & Complaints Post Strike Date: 2024-07-08 09:52:31 Order: 0 WestJet has reiterated its commitment to following the APPR guidelines for pax compensation after its recent labour strike, but complaints continue to mount for the airline. Airline
Aeroplan Marks 40th with Member Offers, Million-Point Prizes Date: 2024-07-08 09:50:26 Order: 0 Aeroplan is marking its 40th birthday with an Aeroplan-niversary celebration, offering its eight million+ members a chance to win one of 40 prizes worth 1 million points each and 10 days of... Airline Operators
New UK Government Expected to Bring Significant Changes to Airline Industry Date: 2024-07-05 09:58:11 Order: 0 UK’s new Labour gov’t plans to promote sustainable aviation, modernize air routes, reevaluate the third runway at Heathrow, and reassess the Air Passenger Duty. Airline
Aer Lingus to Cancel 80 more Flights as Dispute Continues Date: 2024-07-05 09:57:38 Order: 0 Aer Lingus will cancel an additional 80 flights “to protect as many services as possible." The move brings the total to 548 since Ialpa began action, hitting around 90,000 pax. Airline
One Flight Every 9.5 Minutes: U.K. to U.S. Travel Reaches All-Time High Date: 2024-07-05 09:53:23 Order: 0 U.K. to U.S. travel forecast to reach 4,674 one-way flights between the two countries in JUL24, exceeding pre-pandemic highs, and up 21% versus JUL14. Airline
