Significant Salary Bonus Paid Out to Singapore Airlines Staff Date: 2024-05-16 11:38:07 Order: 0 Record profits for Singapore Airlines have led to the remarkable step of giving airline staff bonuses equaling eight months’ salary. Airline
New Airline Legislation Sparks War of Words in the U.S. Date: 2024-05-16 11:22:01 Order: 0 It’s a mess. U.S. airlines and travel advisors are angry about new refund and airline fee rules passed by Congress. A top Biden administration official says he’s speechless. Airline
WestJet Inaugurates Non-Stop Flights Between Calgary and Iceland Date: 2024-05-16 10:43:07 Order: 0 With the departure of the sold-out WestJet Flight 38, WestJet marks its seventh direct connection to Europe from its global hub in Calgary this summer. Airline
Flair to be Investigated for Canadian Ownership Compliance Rules Date: 2024-05-15 12:35:08 Order: 0 As longtime U.S.-based Flair backer, 777 Partners, transferred part of its stake to a Flair affiliate, the CTA is once again investigating the carrier’s ownership structure. Airline
Matthew Lau: The Competition Bureau Should Leave Airlines Alone Date: 2024-05-15 12:34:17 Order: 0 Opinion Piece: Ottawa’s market study of Canada's airline sector is criticized as government meddling and bureaucratic intervention. In other words, mind your own tray table. Airline
Boeing Breached 2021 737 Max Criminal Prosecution Deal, Says U.S. DOJ Date: 2024-05-15 12:33:37 Order: 0 In a bold move, the U.S. DOJ now seeks to prosecute Boeing for failing to implement a compliance and ethics program which prevents violations of U.S. fraud laws. Airline
Air Canada Aeroplan eUpgrade Expiry Change + Credit Card Benefit Date: 2024-05-15 12:33:11 Order: 0 On 01JUL, Aeroplan eUpgrade credits will expire after 12 months from date of issue (previously 18 months). Aeroplan Premium credit card holders will have 24 months. Airline
U.S. Airlines Say Disclosing Bag and Change Fees Will Only Confuse Travellers Date: 2024-05-15 12:32:37 Order: 0 A group of US airlines is pushing back against rules that would force carriers to disclose bag charges and other fees up front claiming pax don’t get it. Airline
Error in FAA Bill Could Let Airlines Put Travel Agents Out of Business Date: 2024-05-15 12:31:53 Order: 0 A recent FAA bill in the U.S. that requires agents to provide airline refunds could force them into bankruptcy. ASTA is fighting that portion of the bill. Airline
Porter Unveils Expanded Porter Pass Program Date: 2024-05-15 12:21:52 Order: 0 Porter Airlines is enhancing its Porter Pass program, offering customizable options for frequent travelers to purchase up to 100 flight credits at a fixed price for travel within a year. Airline
Canadian Border Services Expected Strike Mandate Vote 15MAY Date: 2024-05-14 10:35:34 Order: 0 Border service workers at Canadian airports and land crossings are expected to vote for a strike mandate this week. A walkout could occur in June. Airline
How Airlines are Revolutionizing Passenger Travel with AI Date: 2024-05-14 10:30:42 Order: 0 Airlines are using AI tools to help with flight connections, locate gates and explain delays to travellers to ease the pax experience. Airline
Travelport GDS to Distribute WestJet NDC Content Date: 2024-05-14 10:18:20 Order: 0 WestJet and Travelport have renewed their distribution agreement to include New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and services. Airline
Air Transat Expands Winter 2024-2025 Flights in ON, QC, Maritimes Date: 2024-05-14 10:17:12 Order: 0 Air Transat's winter schedule includes nearly 300 nonstop flights from seven Canadian cities per week at the peak of the season. Airline
WestJet's Winter 787 Schedule Features More Europe, Mexico and Hawaii Date: 2024-05-14 10:16:03 Order: 0 WestJet's winter 787 schedule features more flights to Japan, better connections to Paris and London, and improved service to Cancun and Honolulu. Airline
