Canadian North Signs Deal to Develop Airships Date: 2023-07-11 11:37:40 Order: 0 Canada North has signed a memorandum of understanding with France-based company Flying Whales to develop airships for the Arctic and Canada’s North, reports CBC News. Because airships use... CBC News Airline
Airline NDC Integration Varies, Creating Challenges for Agencies Date: 2023-07-11 11:37:15 Order: 0 According to IATA, NDC implementation would be smoother and travel advisors would encounter fewer challenges if airlines adhered more closely to the airline trade group’s programming... Travel Weekly Airline
The U.S. FAA ‘Lacks A Plan’ For Air Traffic Control Shortage, Says a Government Report Date: 2023-07-11 11:36:53 Order: 0 According to a recent government audit, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), lacks a plan to address critical air traffic control (ATC) staffing challenges, reports Forbes. About 77... Forbes Airline
Airlines Need to Prepare for More Extreme Weather Events Date: 2023-07-11 11:36:26 Order: 0 Airlines face increasing challenges due to extreme weather events caused by global warming, reports FlightGlobal. In JAN, United Airlines’ CEO, Scott Kirby, acknowledged the need for... FlightGlobal Airline
JetBlue Ends AA Alliance, Focuses on Spirit Merger Date: 2023-07-11 11:35:57 Order: 0 JetBlue has decided not to appeal the court’s decision to block its Northeast airline alliance with American Airlines, reports TravelMole. Although a representative at JetBlue said they... TravelMole Airline
Delta, Southwest Airlines Ban TikTok for Employees Date: 2023-07-11 11:35:34 Order: 0 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have imposed bans on TikTok use by employees, reports TravelMole. The ban applies to company-issued devices and personal devices if they are connected... TravelMole Airline
Transat to Sell Land Property in Mexico, Focus on Airline Business Date: 2023-07-11 11:35:03 Order: 0 Transat has announced the sale of property in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, to Finest Resorts, part of The Excellence Collection, for USD $38 million, and use the proceeds to pay down debt. Airline Hotels/Resorts Operators
Aeroplan Providing Additional Rewards to Members on Amazon Prime Day Date: 2023-07-11 11:30:18 Order: 0 Aeroplan is offering members bonus rewards via partner Amazon on this year's Prime Day, including bonus point earning and redemption. Airline
Dutch Court Ruling Approves Government Capping Flights at AMS to Reduce Noise Date: 2023-07-11 11:08:51 Order: 0 Sounds like trouble for aviation at AMS, with a Dutch court ruling the government can reduce take-offs and landings by over 10 per cent in the coming year to reduce noise. Airline
Update: European Air Traffic Controllers Strike Could Begin This Week Date: 2023-07-10 11:03:22 Order: 0 Air traffic controller strikes across the EU could commence with just a five-day notice period and take place as early as this week, say new reports, adding uncertainty to summer flight... Airline
Canada's Transport Minister Cornered by Air Customer Complaint - From WestJet's Own CEO Date: 2023-07-10 10:39:22 Order: 0 Canada's Transport Minister found himself on the receiving end of blame for air industry performance when WestJet's CEO tweeted from his own delayed flight - held up by a lack of air... Airline
PAL Airlines Operates Inaugural Air Canada Flight in the Maritimes Date: 2023-07-06 10:18:00 Order: 0 On 01JUL, PAL Airlines began operating select Air Canada Express flights in the Maritimes. AC says that will not affect Express flights in the region operated by current supplier, Chorus... Airline
IATA: Global Air Traffic Hits 96% of 2019 Levels in MAY Date: 2023-07-06 09:43:12 Order: 0 Air traffic demand continued to grow in MAY, reports IATA, inching closer to full industry recovery. Total traffic rose by 39.1 per cent compared to MAY 2022. Globally, air traffic has... IATA Airline
Aviation Finally Catching up with Other Consumer-Centric Industries Date: 2023-07-06 09:42:52 Order: 0 The airline industry is undergoing a transformation towards “consumer centricity” as airlines recognize the importance of treating passengers as consumers, reports PhocusWire. At an... PhocusWire Airline
“Code Red” Storm Grounds Flights, Other Transportation in Netherlands Wednesday Date: 2023-07-05 11:18:04 Order: 0 Hundreds of flights have been cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and ground transportation has been brought to a standstill due to Storm Poly, the strongest summer storm on record to... IamExpat Airline
