Sustainable Aviation Initiatives May Lead to Higher Fares, Warns WestJet CEO Date: 2023-09-20 11:55:47 Order: 0 Even as WestJet's CEO expressed the airline's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, he noted that decarbonization would lead to higher fares without government support. Airline
Due to Pilot Shortage, Air Canada Pulls Out of Penticton; Community Concerned about Maintaining Air Connectivity Date: 2023-09-18 11:54:45 Order: 0 Air Canada has announced its decision to discontinue service to Penticton, B.C., starting in 2024, due to a regional pilot shortage, reports Global News. Local leaders are expressing... Global News Airline
Ripple Effect of Canadian Pilot Shortage Crippling Small Airlines Date: 2023-09-18 11:54:25 Order: 0 According to CBC News, Perimeter Aviation, the owner of Bearskin Airlines, is finding itself unable to attract and retain pilots willing to work in northern Ontario due to a national pilot... CBC News Airline
Skift Experts on the Pilot Shortage Date: 2023-09-18 11:54:00 Order: 0 The U.S. is experiencing a pilot shortage due to pandemic-era retirements and an exit from the industry, followed by a surge in travel demand, resulting in a greater need for pilots, even... Skift Airline
U.S. Air Travel Could Be Disrupted This Holiday Season as Crew Demand Share of Soaring Profits Date: 2023-09-18 11:53:24 Order: 0 The 2023 holiday season could see labour action disrupting flights during one of the busiest times of the year. Flight attendants at major US airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American... The Guardian Airline
Disruptive Air Traffic Controller Shortage to Get Worse Before it Gets Better Date: 2023-09-18 11:53:00 Order: 0 The U.S. currently needs more than 3,000 air traffic controllers, and the void is significantly impacting flights and airport operations, particularly during inclement weather, reports... Recommend Airline
JetBlue CEO: We’re Selling Flights We Can’t Fly Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage Date: 2023-09-18 11:52:40 Order: 0 JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes is exposing startling realities about how the ongoing air traffic controller shortage in the U.S. is affecting airlines and air travel, reports Airline Weekly. Hayes... Airline Weekly Airline
Transat's Record Q3: First Net Profit Since Pandemic, with "Sustained Customer Demand" Date: 2023-09-15 11:50:43 Order: 0 Record Q3 profitability. Its first net profits since the end of 2019. And customer demand that appears to remain unaffected by economic headwinds. Transat has a lot to celebrate in its Q3... Airline
KLM Unveils New Crown Lounge at Pearson Date: 2023-09-13 11:38:10 Order: 0 One of Open Jaw’s founders and ex-KLMer, Suzanne Christie attended the unveiling of the new KLM Crown Lounge at Pearson’s T3, reflecting the spirit of Dutch hospitality and modern... Airline
Breeze Airways Pitches USD $80 Flights from Plattsburgh to Florida to Quebecers Date: 2023-09-13 11:00:32 Order: 0 U.S. discount airline Breeze Airways is targeting Quebeckers with flights to Orlando from Plattsburgh, N.Y., costing USD $80 one-way (plus baggage fees), reports the Globe and Mail.... Globe and Mail Airline
Passenger Traffic Through Hamilton Airport Expected to be Strong, Despite Loss of Swoop Date: 2023-09-12 11:50:20 Order: 0 With Swoop shutting down 28OCT, YHM airport CEO Kathy Puckering says the airport will see the elimination of some low-cost leisure fares, thus a loss of flyers who gravitated to the cheap... GlobalNews Airline
Jetlines’ McKee: Success Dependent on Agency Partners Date: 2023-09-11 12:55:48 Order: 0 Jetlines COO, Charles McKee, joins Nina Slawek on the Pink Couch to affirm the carrier is committed to new destination sked and that, unlike ULCCs, partnering with the trade is key. Airline Newsroom Pink Couch
Canadian Airlines: Players, Competition and the Quest for Survival Date: 2023-09-11 12:54:30 Order: 0 With the proliferation of new entrants, Canadian aviation competition is reaching a head. According to the Canadian Press, the ramp-up in airline competition is setting the stage for a fare... Airline More News
Flair’s VP: Defending Canadians against “Price Gouging” Date: 2023-09-08 11:35:32 Order: 0 Flair's still 'mum' on paying advisors, but VP Network Planning and Revenue Mgmt, Eric Tanner, made a strong case for the strategy of ultra-low fares to Open Jaw president Nina Slawek. Airline Newsroom Pink Couch
Ontario Man Wins Seven-Year Crusade for Air Pax in Motorized Wheelchairs Date: 2023-09-08 11:00:55 Order: 0 After a global viral campaign, an Ontario man has gotten a CTA ruling that airlines must accommodate pax with mobility devices or provide an alternate plane, a decision expected to affect... Airline More News
