Stats Can: 2024 Air Travel Could Beat Pre-Pandemic Levels Date: 2024-05-31 10:00:48 Order: 0 In April, seven out of eight Canadian airports reported higher yearly volumes of traffic since the start of the pandemic, according to Stats Can findings released Wednesday. Airline
Travel Advisors Celebrate American Airlines Points Decision Date: 2024-05-31 10:00:05 Order: 0 The annual ASTA conference saw travel advisors celebrating the AA reversal on the decision not to award loyalty points to non-preferred NDC distributors. Airline
Jazz Buys Lightweight Seats to Realize Emission Reductions Date: 2024-05-31 09:59:31 Order: 0 Jazz Aviation is investing in its emissions reduction initiative with the purchase of lightweight seats for its Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 aircraft. Airline
IATA Sets Dubai for JUN 2024 AGM Date: 2024-05-31 09:58:42 Order: 0 Aviation leaders gather for IATA’s 80th AGM 02JUN - 04JUN, to be held in Dubai and the first time in the UAE. With past sparks between US carriers and EK, should be interesting. Airline
YUL Launches Sunflower Program for Passengers with Hidden Disabilities Date: 2024-05-31 09:58:12 Order: 0 Montreal-Trudeau International Airport has joined Sunflower Program 30MAY 2024, which identifies passengers with hidden disabilities to facilitate more accessible travel. Airline
FAA Deadline for Boeing Solutions Results in More Max Production Delays Date: 2024-05-31 08:31:00 Order: 0 Airlines waiting for Boeing Max planes will have to be patient, as the U.S. FAA says it won’t let any more planes leave the line until it’s happy with Boeing’s safety program. Airline
Air Canada Unveils New Olympic Livery & Extends COC Commitment to 2030 Date: 2024-05-31 08:00:55 Order: 0 Air Canada unveiled a special livery for the Paris Olympics, and has extended their relationship with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees through to 2030. Airline
Strikes Averted as WestJet Reaches Deal With Encore Pilots, Machinists Union Date: 2024-05-31 07:22:18 Order: 0 WestJet says it has reached a tentative deal with Encore pilots, who had been in a position to strike on 01JUN. It also reached a deal with a machinists union. Airline
WestJet Regional Carrier Pilots Threaten Work Stoppage Again Date: 2024-05-30 11:57:33 Order: 0 A work stoppage at WestJet Encore is once again in the offing and could come as early as 1JUN, a move that could be disruptive for travel in Western Canada. Airline
Billy Bishop Airport Announces U.S. Pre-Clearance Date of Fall 2025 Date: 2024-05-30 11:50:24 Order: 0 Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) has announced their US CBP pre-clearance date set in late 2025, selecting Pomerleau for construction and Alstef Canada for baggage handling. Airline More News
American Airlines Backs Down on Loyalty Plan; Promises to Work With Agents (sort of) Date: 2024-05-30 11:30:10 Order: 0 American Airlines says it will work more closely with advisors after walking away from a proposal to change its loyalty plan. But it says it hasn’t given up on direct distribution. Airline
Air Canada Vacations Unveils First Travel Agent Toolkit for Asia and Australia Date: 2024-05-30 10:33:08 Order: 0 Air Canada Vacations announced the launch of its first Travel Agent Toolkit highlighting Asia and Australia. “We’re thrilled to introduce our first Asia and Australia Travel Agent... Airline Operators
Canadian Airports Face Privatisation, New Business Models, to Lower Fees Date: 2024-05-30 09:39:49 Order: 0 McGil’s John Gradek summarises airport costs in Canada, “The airlines are pressuring the government and I think it's working. They're rethinking the business model.” Airline
Flight Attendants Hold Day of Action on Parliament Hill 30MAY Date: 2024-05-30 09:39:29 Order: 0 Canadian flight attendants are on Parliament Hill today with a message to airlines to avoid further job action by ending “unpaid work”. Airline
Air Canada Sees Strength of Sixth Freedom Potential Date: 2024-05-30 09:39:04 Order: 0 Build-up of sixth freedom traffic from the U.S. has been a pillar of AC's strategy for a decade. The airline's enthusiasm for capturing that traffic shows no signs of waning. Airline
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