Boeing Agrees to Guilty Plea Over 737 Max Crashes, DOJ Says Date: 2024-07-08 09:59:32 Order: 0 Boeing’s guilty plea to a US criminal fraud charge stemming from two 737 Max crashes has angered families of those killed. The families wanted the case to go to trial. Airline
Mount Fuji Tourism Tax Sparks Discussion for Canadian Tourist Sites Date: 2024-07-08 09:59:01 Order: 0 Japan’s introduction of a tourism tax on Mount Fuji has Canadian tourism experts wondering if sites like Niagara Falls and the Bay of Fundy should be taxed. Tourism
Air Canada, Air France Raise Revenue Target Concerns Date: 2024-07-08 09:58:32 Order: 0 AC raises concerns about meeting revenue targets as short sellers target their stock; Air France warns of revenue challenges due to tourists avoiding Paris during the Olympics. Airline
Toronto Residents, Canadian Organizations Ramping up Hurricane Beryl Relief Date: 2024-07-08 09:57:51 Order: 0 Toronto-based GlobalMedic is working to get aid to the Caribbean. Team members are assembling emergency kits, which Air Canada will deliver as soon as 12JUL. More News
Thai Airports to Shut Inbound Duty-Free Shops to Drive Tourism Spending Date: 2024-07-08 09:57:11 Order: 0 While the date is TBD, the Thai government estimates the closure of duty-free shops will increase visitor spending at local merchants by 570 baht (CAD $22)pp per trip. Airline
Sicily Turns Away Tourists as There’s No Water Date: 2024-07-08 09:55:35 Order: 0 Aqueducts in Agrigento, Sicily, are running so dry that a toilet flush or shower is not guaranteed at hotels. Tourists are being turned away as hotels recommend other island spots. Tourism
Air Canada’s New Policy on Sacred Items in the Cabin Date: 2024-07-08 09:55:04 Order: 0 After an incident with a national chief’s headdress, AC pax can reserve space for sacred items through AC's call centre at least 24 hours in advance as of 10JUL. Airline
Viking Vesta Floats Out Date: 2024-07-08 09:54:16 Order: 0 Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard has floated out Viking Vesta, which is scheduled to debut in a year. The ship will spend its inaugural season in the Mediterranean and N. Europe. Cruise
Calgary Airport Security Screeners Restricted from Water, Bathroom Breaks Date: 2024-07-08 09:53:36 Order: 0 Unifor held a rally at YYC on 05JUL to spotlight Paladin Security after the company allegedly refused to provide workers with bathroom breaks and water. Airline
WestJet Faces Customer Compensation & Complaints Post Strike Date: 2024-07-08 09:52:31 Order: 0 WestJet has reiterated its commitment to following the APPR guidelines for pax compensation after its recent labour strike, but complaints continue to mount for the airline. Airline
Caribbean Cleanup Begins in Wake of Hurricane Beryl Date: 2024-07-08 09:50:36 Order: 0 Several areas of the Caribbean are in full cleanup mode as devastated islands recover from Hurricane Beryl. One Caribbean Canada’s website has information on how to help relief efforts. Tourism
Aeroplan Marks 40th with Member Offers, Million-Point Prizes Date: 2024-07-08 09:50:26 Order: 0 Aeroplan is marking its 40th birthday with an Aeroplan-niversary celebration, offering its eight million+ members a chance to win one of 40 prizes worth 1 million points each and 10 days of... Airline Operators
Hurricane Beryl Grounds 1,000-plus Houston Flights Date: 2024-07-08 09:49:34 Order: 0 Most flights have been cancelled in and out of Houston’s two major airports as Hurricane Beryl slides into Texas. Cruise ships also have been affected. More News Tourism
New UK Government Expected to Bring Significant Changes to Airline Industry Date: 2024-07-05 09:58:11 Order: 0 UK’s new Labour gov’t plans to promote sustainable aviation, modernize air routes, reevaluate the third runway at Heathrow, and reassess the Air Passenger Duty. Airline
Aer Lingus to Cancel 80 more Flights as Dispute Continues Date: 2024-07-05 09:57:38 Order: 0 Aer Lingus will cancel an additional 80 flights “to protect as many services as possible." The move brings the total to 548 since Ialpa began action, hitting around 90,000 pax. Airline
