Emirates Takes Off From Montreal Date: 2023-07-05 11:17:40 Order: 0 Emirates operated its inaugural non-stop Montreal service from Dubai on 05JUL, reports Emirates. YUL is Emirates' second Canadian gateway, following YYZ, with direct flight service by... Emirates Airline
Thousands of Flights Delayed, Cancelled in Canada Over Long Weekend Date: 2023-07-05 10:36:01 Order: 0 Nearly 2000 Air Canada flights - over half of its schedule - were delayed or cancelled over the holiday weekend; Canada's other airlines experienced disruptions, too. Airline
“We Will Not be Successful Without the Trade:” Canada Jetlines' New CCO, Charles McKee Date: 2023-07-05 10:05:06 Order: 0 Open Jaw Exclusive: Newly-minted Canada Jetlines CCO, Charles McKee, speaks to Nina Slawek on Pink Couch about the continued importance of advisors. Airline Pink Couch
It’s Time for Transparency about Flight Delays in Canada: Op/Ed Date: 2023-07-04 11:24:51 Order: 0 Recent air delays in Canada suggest that Transport Minister Omar Alghabra's prediction of a smooth summer travel season may have been premature, reports the Toronto Star in an op/ed. On... The Toronto Star Airline
United Airlines Blames Last Week’s Meltdown On The FAA, Weather And… Canada Date: 2023-07-04 11:24:23 Order: 0 United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby played the blame game while acknowledging the airline’s recent operational challenges, reports View from the Wing. In a letter to employees, Kirby said... View from the Wing Airline
United CEO Apologizes for Flying Private as Airline Cancels Thousands of Flights Date: 2023-07-04 11:23:56 Order: 0 Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, found himself in the hot seat for taking a private jet while the airline was cancelling numerous flights and inconveniencing thousands of pax last week,... CTV News Airline
FAA Called Out for Role in Major Flight Disruptions in U.S. Last Week Date: 2023-07-04 11:23:01 Order: 0 Flight cancellations and delays have surged in the U.S. with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) receiving blame for amplifying the situation due to understaffing, reports SFGATE.... SFGATE Airline
Southwest Airlines Pilots Ask U.S. Government For The Right To Strike Date: 2023-07-04 11:22:32 Order: 0 Southwest Airlines pilots have asked the U.S. federal government’s National Mediation Board to release them from negotiations, which would initiate the countdown for them to strike,... View from the Wing Airline
U.S. Transatlantic Flights Top Pre-Pandemic Levels Date: 2023-07-04 11:22:07 Order: 0 Transatlantic flights between the U.S. and the U.K. are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the Fourth of JUL holiday, reports TravelMole. Aviation analytics firm Cirium reports that... TravelMole Airline
Predicted Problems from New 5G Wireless Towers Around Airports Failed to Materialize 01JUL Date: 2023-07-04 11:21:38 Order: 0 Airline passengers were relieved as fears of disruptions caused by new wireless 5G systems near major airports didn't materialize on 01JUL, as some had predicted, reports CBS News. As a... CBS News Airline
Lynx Air Seeks Government Funding as CEO Announces Departure Date: 2023-07-04 09:37:24 Order: 0 The ULCC has reportedly hired lobbyists to pursue support from Ottawa for its expansion at the same time it's announced president and CEO, Merren McArthur, is scheduled to resign in SEP. Airline
Air Canada’s Mark Nasr Spells Out The Why, What & When of NDC Date: 2023-06-29 10:56:27 Order: 0 Mark Nasr, Executive VP, Marketing and Digital joins Open Jaw’s president, Nina Slawek, taking a deep dive into the reasons for NDC and how all channels benefit from the advanced... Airline Pink Couch
Another Canadian Airline’s Pilots Send Notice to Open Labour Negotiations Date: 2023-06-29 09:22:07 Order: 0 On Monday, 26JUN, the union representing over a hundred Lynx pilots sent notice to the ULCC of its intentions to open negotiations for the pilot group’s first collective agreement. ALPA... ALPA Airline
Op/Ed: In Canada’s Airline Industry, Real Competition Means Fewer Competitors Date: 2023-06-29 09:21:20 Order: 0 “Given the small size of the Canadian market and the critical importance of hub-and-spoke networks, there will never be room for many airlines in Canada's airline industry,” opines Fred... Financial Post Airline
The End of the 100mL Rule Gets a Bit Closer as Helsinki Airport Now Permits 2L of Liquids in Carry-ons Date: 2023-06-29 09:20:28 Order: 0 The trend towards relaxing limitations on passengers with hand luggage going through airport security continues, as more airports implement new screening technologies. As Simple Flying... Simple Flying Airline
