WestJet Mechanics Strike Averted as Labour Minister Imposes Arbitration Date: 2024-06-27 17:38:39 Order: 0 A potentially painful Canada Day weekend strike by WestJet mechanics was averted 27JUN after the Trudeau government ordered binding arbitration. Airline Breaking
Whistleblower Warned Boeing of 787 Flaws, Stating Possible ‘Devastating Consequences’ Date: 2024-06-27 08:58:35 Order: 0 Boeing whistleblower alleges he witnessed improperly drilled holes in the bulkhead of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner - crucial for keeping the structure of the plane intact. Airline
Retiring Flair CEO Warns Ottawa of ‘Predatory Behaviour’ by Air Canada and WestJet Date: 2024-06-27 08:58:03 Order: 0 Outgoing Flair CEO says Air Canada and Westjet are ‘very entrenched’ in airport positions and government dealings, which makes it ‘tough’ for new airlines to establish a foothold. Airline
Porter More Than Doubles Winter Capacity to Five Florida Destinations, Adds West Palm Beach Date: 2024-06-27 08:55:31 Order: 0 Porter is blanketing Florida this winter with 126 departures across 14 routes from Eastern Canada to FLL, MIA, PBI, RSW, MCO and TPA. Airline
New International Connections Facility Planned for Halifax Airport Date: 2024-06-27 08:54:48 Order: 0 Ottawa will provide up to $8.3M towards the $18M upgrade to the international connections facility at YHZ. Airline
Boeing Blames Missing Paperwork for Alaska Air Incident Date: 2024-06-27 08:53:09 Order: 0 The investigation into the Alaska door plug incident on a 737 Max was delayed by missing paperwork. Boeing is in even more hot water for revealing this. Airline
ALPA Critical of Airbus Plan to Cut Number of Pilots in Flight Deck Date: 2024-06-27 08:52:23 Order: 0 ALPA’s whitepaper criticized Airbus’ extended minimum crew operations (eMCO), stating that technology cannot replace the need for two pilots inside the cockpit. Airline
Taylor Swift Fans Scrambling as Aer Lingus Pilot Strike During Dublin Concert Date Date: 2024-06-27 08:51:55 Order: 0 Taylor Swift's concert dates in Dublin coincide with an Aer Lingus pilots’ strike that has resulted in more than 200 cancelled flights. Swifties don't want to miss her like this. Airline
Delta Opens its First Premium Airport Lounge at JFK Date: 2024-06-27 08:51:24 Order: 0 Delta has opened its largest premium lounge, the 39,000-square-foot Delta One Lounge, at JFK International Airport, featuring fine dining and spa-like treatments. Airline
3,300 Pax Impacted as WestJet Cancels Flights Date: 2024-06-27 08:50:46 Order: 0 With a potential mechanics strike in the wings, WestJet has cancelled more than two dozen flights on the eve of the Canada Day weekend. The airline says the strike could be... Airline
WestJet CEO Says “Flight Cancellations Can Be Expected For Tomorrow” Date: 2024-06-26 17:12:32 Order: 0 With a potential mechanics strike looming, WestJet says it will likely have to start cancelling flights on 27JUN. Airline Breaking
Lufthansa Hikes Ticket Prices By Up to $77 Due to Environmental Costs Date: 2024-06-26 10:06:56 Order: 0 Lufthansa will soon implement an "environmental cost surcharge" of 1 to 72EU on most flights departing from Europe to cover costs related to environmental regulations. Airline
TDC Rewards Top-Performing Owners with ‘Dream Cruise’ Date: 2024-06-26 10:05:43 Order: 0 Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) invited 25 owners of franchised and affiliated agencies from across Canada for a seven-night reward cruise aboard the Seabourn Encore in the Eastern... Airline Operators
Aer Lingus Pilots Start Work to Rule; Nearly 300 Flights Cancelled Date: 2024-06-26 08:48:43 Order: 0 Aer Lingus pilots have launched a work to rule protest demanding a 24% salary raise forcing the airline to cancel 270 flights to and from Dublin over the weekend. An eight-hour strike is... Airline
Air Canada Boosts Sun Routes to Caribbean, Mexico and Florida Date: 2024-06-26 08:45:29 Order: 0 Air Canada will operate up to 50 flights departing Canada every day, to a total of 55 Caribbean and US sun destinations. Airline
