WestJet Announces Accessibility Improvements for Pax with Disabilities Date: 2024-06-04 09:39:38 Order: 0 WestJet has implemented accessibility improvements on its fleet, including updates to wheelchair policies, enhanced handling of mobility devices, and new identification codes. Airline
WestJet Vacations Hosts Off-Site Advisor Think Tank Date: 2024-06-04 09:38:24 Order: 0 WestJet Vacations hosted its Travel Agent Advisory Board in the Riviera Maya, gathering valuable insights, including the frustration with marketing overload, and transitioning to a more... Airline
ACTA Welcomes Domestic Competition Bureau Study, Seeks Member Input Date: 2024-06-04 09:25:53 Order: 0 ACTA is seeking input from its members in response to the Competition Bureau of Canada's plan to conduct a market study on competition within the domestic air passenger services sector. Airline Retail
WestJet Adds Capacity with Three Additional Boeing 737 MAX 8s Date: 2024-06-04 09:18:10 Order: 0 As part of its "ambitious growth strategy," WestJet will integrate three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft into its expanding fleet in 2024. WestJet said pax will benefit from the additional... Airline
IATA Warns of Rising Air Fares: Canadian Infrastructure Fees 'Unacceptable' Date: 2024-06-04 09:09:23 Order: 0 High jet fuel costs, global inflation and other issues are contributing to a projected increase in air fares, IATA warned at its AGM in Dubai. Delegates were also briefed on Canadian... Airline
WestJet Announces Largest Edmonton Schedule, Up 20% Date: 2024-06-04 09:01:16 Order: 0 As part of its western show of strength, WestJet released its largest winter schedule for YEG, with four million seats in and out of Edmonton this year. Airline
Air Canada Pilot Union Seeks Conciliator in Negotiation Talks Date: 2024-06-03 09:40:09 Order: 0 The Air Canada Pilots’ Union is seeking a conciliator as the wage gap issue continues to keep the two parties far apart; pilots claim they are undervalued. Airline
Air North and Canadian North Want Federal Intervention for Costs Date: 2024-06-03 09:39:32 Order: 0 Air North and Canadian North cite unique challenges operating an airline in extreme weather conditions, asking federal government to help with costs and conditions. Airline
Boeing’s Largest Plant in ‘Panic Mode’ Date: 2024-06-03 09:38:51 Order: 0 Boeing’s largest plant is in ‘panic mode’ amid safety crisis, says union, as managers rumoured to be “hounding” employees to keep quiet about concerns. Airline
IATA’s Willie Walsh Delivers Annual Report on Industry from Dubai Date: 2024-06-03 09:38:15 Order: 0 Airlines will connect nearly five billion people over 22,000 routes on 39 million flights, reports President Wille Walsh at the 80th IATA AGM. Airline
IATA Announces Projected Profits Exceeding $30B Date: 2024-06-03 09:37:47 Order: 0 Airline Profitability outlook improving for 2024 but an aggregate return above the cost of capital, continues to elude the global airline industry. Airline
Airbus Beluga Transport Launches Oversized Cargo Airline Date: 2024-06-03 09:37:11 Order: 0 Whale-shaped Airbus Beluga Transport launches a new stand-alone airline for freight transport to move oversized items, expanding beyond shipping of large airline parts. Airline
Air Canada Boosts India Capacity, Introduces Non-Stop Toronto-Mumbai Date: 2024-06-03 09:30:29 Order: 0 Air Canada is boosting capacity to India by 40% this winter, including direct flights between Toronto and Mumbai and between Montreal and New Delhi. Airline
Canada Jetlines' Eddy Doyle Announces Retirement, Search for New CEO Begins Date: 2024-06-03 09:30:09 Order: 0 Canada Jetlines' CEO Eddy Doyle is retiring, and the company has initiated a search for a new CEO, with current board chair Brigitte Goersch temporarily assuming the role. Airline
Boeing Designs Anti-Icing Fix But Delays Certification Date: 2024-05-31 10:01:20 Order: 0 Boeing has moved forward with designing a fix for its anti-icing issue, but it means delays for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 certification. Airline
