TICO Shares Public Action Plan to Address Auditor General Recommendations Date: 2024-05-03 09:32:08 Order: 0 TICO’s CEO pledges its commitment to enhancing its policies and procedures, decision-making and use of data to improve business intelligence. More News
Five Days in Singapore: Air Canada’s Newest Destination is Tasty and Terrific Date: 2024-05-03 08:57:37 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Jim Byers was recently aboard AC's new Vancouver -Singapore flight, and shares his experience of the air service plus highlights of this fascinating Asian city and a review of... Airline On Location Tourism
WestJet CEO Commits to More Air Connectivity for Newfoundland Date: 2024-05-03 08:42:51 Order: 0 WestJet's CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech wrapped up his inaugural visit to Atlantic Canada, highlighting the airline's renewed commitment to NL, with more domestic, transatlantic, and sun... Airline
Mallorca: Spain’s Mediterranean Island Charmer Date: 2024-05-03 08:26:45 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Martha Chapman recently visited Mallorca, and she shares how the "small island with big personality" fringed by sandy beaches and colourful towns, "ticks all the boxes." On Location Tourism
Only a “Chance Encounter” Led to Canada's Boeing MAX-8 Grounding in 2019 Date: 2024-05-03 08:21:05 Order: 0 New reports say that, despite two crashes and a slew of countries taking action, Ottawa grounded Boeing 737 MAX-8 jets in 2019 only after a coincidental meeting revealed info that tied the... Airline More News
Air Canada Pilots React to Q1 Results as Contract Talks Continue Date: 2024-05-03 07:59:12 Order: 0 AC cited labour as one cost that was hurting its bottom line. But the airline's pilots' union notes that AC pilots earn 'on average half' of their peers in the US, and that's pulling pilots... Airline
Canada’s PAL Airlines Pursues U.S. Service Date: 2024-05-02 09:47:41 Order: 0 Seeking to expand its flying for Air Canada Express into the U.S., PAL Airlines applied to the U.S. DOT for exemption authority and a foreign air carrier permit. More to come. Airline
Consumer Groups Push U.S. Congress to Uphold Automatic Refunds for Airline Pax Date: 2024-05-02 09:47:14 Order: 0 Airlines sit on a tremendous amount of never-refunded money because nobody asks, say consumer groups pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for those whose flights are cancelled or... Airline
IATA Calls for More Research Into Climate Impact of Aviation Contrails Date: 2024-05-02 09:46:45 Order: 0 New IATA report highlights the complexity of contrail science, noting gaps in the understanding on climate impact. The report calls for more trials, data, improvement of climate models, and... Airline
Indonesia Volcano Eruptions Force Evacuations, Airline Cancellations Date: 2024-05-02 09:46:10 Order: 0 Over 20 flights have been cancelled following the eruption of the remote Indonesian volcano Mount Ruang. Smoke, lava and volcanic gases triggered evacuation orders and airport closures. Airline
Hyatt Adding Pelotons at 800 Hotels – and Giving Loyalty Points For Workouts Date: 2024-05-02 09:44:33 Order: 0 Hyatt has struck a deal with Peloton to feature its bikes and rowing machines at 800 properties. Members of the hotel group’s loyalty program can earn points for Peloton workouts. Hotels/Resorts
Radisson Collection Unveils Iconic Hotel in Parisian Landmark in Premium Location Date: 2024-05-02 09:44:07 Order: 0 The new Radisson Collection hotel is scheduled to welcome guests in 2027 and will be located just steps away from the Louvre Museum and Le Marais. Hotels/Resorts
88% of Women Have Felt Unsafe Travelling Solo Date: 2024-05-02 09:43:37 Order: 0 Solo women outnumber solo male travellers by 30%, but personal safety remains a factor. New research shows stays in monasteries and convents are seen as safe & affordable options. More News
‘Today We Are a Real Company,' CEO says as Viking Makes Public Debut Date: 2024-05-02 09:43:03 Order: 0 After becoming a publicly traded company, cruise company VIK traded as high as CAD$26.86 during the initial 01MAY session; many in the cheering crowd wore Norwegian sweaters. Cruise
Despite Solid Revenue, Higher Costs Lead to Air Canada Q1 Loss Date: 2024-05-02 09:40:50 Order: 0 Air Canada reported a loss of CAD $81 million in Q1 even though operating revenue was up 7% from a year ago. The quarterly loss compares with a profit of $4 million in the same quarter last... Airline
