Avianca Inaugurates Montreal-Bogotá Service Explore Date: 2024-04-05 10:29:09 Order: 0 Avianca launches service from Montreal to Bogotá, Colombia, offering four weekly flights; this marks the airline’s second gateway from Canada after YYZ. Airline
WestJet Introduces Extended Comfort with Early Access to Overhead Bins Date: 2024-04-05 10:28:43 Order: 0 Starting April 10, WestJet will offer Extended Comfort seat option including extra legroom, priority boarding & inflight alcoholic beverage. Airline
Boeing Pays Alaska Airlines $160 Million In Compensation for In-Flight Panel Blowout Date: 2024-04-05 10:27:43 Order: 0 Alaska received $160 million from Boeing for the January mid-flight incident. This payout covers Q1 losses and Max 9 grounding expenses. More to come. Airline
Transat Launches "Rookie Camp" for New Advisors Date: 2024-04-04 10:20:25 Order: 0 Transat introduced a 'Rookie Camp' training program for new-to-the-industry advisors, gathering 102 advisors with <3 years' experience alongside partners at Paradisus Playa del... Airline Operators
Air Canada Inaugurates Vancouver to Singapore Service Date: 2024-04-04 08:19:18 Order: 0 Air Canada's new route from Vancouver (YVR) to Singapore (SIN) took off 03APR and landed 04APR, marking the airline's longest international flight spanning 12,818 km. Airline
If it’s Tuesday..JetBlue’s New Checked Bag Fees Depend On The Day Date: 2024-04-03 09:59:43 Order: 0 JetBlue has introduced dynamic pricing for baggage. Ranging from $35-$50 USD, the new fee structure varies daily by peak travel. Airline
Exploring Air Canada's AI Chatbot Dilemma Date: 2024-04-03 09:59:14 Order: 0 “Hallucinations” by AI chatbots can have legal implications. Air Canada is dealing with fallout of erroneous info provided by its chatbot, which is no longer available. Airline
United Asks Pilots to Take Time Off Due to Shortage of New Boeing Planes Date: 2024-04-03 09:58:37 Order: 0 Boeing manufacturing delays lead to voluntary short-term leave & unpaid time off for pilots to reduce excess staffing, says United Airlines spokesperson. Airline
KLM Launches AI Driven Destination Finder 'Ask Atlas' Date: 2024-04-03 09:58:10 Order: 0 KLM has introduced an AI driven destination recommender “Ask Atlas” which provides customized tips for 40 countries in 12 languages. Airline
Airlines Want Ottawa to Help Offset Cost of Sustainable Fuel Date: 2024-04-03 09:57:34 Order: 0 Airlines are sending a message to the federal government they will buy “every drop of SAF produced” but require financial incentives and support to do so. Airline
NEXUS Application Fee More than Doubles Date: 2024-04-03 09:16:07 Order: 0 The Canadian Border Services Agency says the Nexus fee established more than 20 years ago no longer covers the cost and a price hike will help cover increased demand. Airline
97% of WestJet Encore Pilots Back Strike Authorization Date: 2024-04-03 09:11:39 Order: 0 WestJet Encore pilots have voted in favour of a strike authorization. Of the 89% of pilots who participated in the vote, 97% voted in favour of a strike, if necessary. Airline
The Canadian Conundrum For Low-Cost Carriers Date: 2024-04-02 11:05:53 Order: 0 Lynx Air is the latest of “notable flops” in Canada’s aviation history. Brent Jang offers his take on Canadian ULCC challenges. Airline
TSA PreCheck Program Adds Eight New Airline, Including Air Transat Date: 2024-04-02 11:05:25 Order: 0 U.S. based expedited screening program, TSA PreCheck, expands its global program to include Canadian carrier, Air Transat. Airline
Surge of Canadian Pilots Leaving for Higher Paying Jobs in the US Exacerbates Pilot Shortage Date: 2024-04-02 11:04:56 Order: 0 Unifor union president concerned exodus of Canadian pilots to the U.S. is creating significant staffing challenges leading to service cuts & reduced frequencies. Airline
