Air Canada Wins Right to Test Flight Attendant's Hair for Pot Use Date: 2024-05-30 09:38:37 Order: 0 A federal labour arbitrator allowed AC to test a flight attendant's hair for drugs after employees report he was smoking "a bong," joking about hijacking. Airline
Canadian North, Feds Criticised over New Baggage Fees Date: 2024-05-30 09:38:16 Order: 0 Nunavut Senator accuses Canadian North and federal government of “predatory monopoly pricing” as baggage fees as much as triple, up 500% since April 2023. Airline
Black Pax Sue American Airlines, Alleging Discrimination Date: 2024-05-30 09:37:50 Order: 0 American Airlines has a lawsuit filed against them by three Black men alleging “blatant and egregious race discrimination” when they were removed from a flight. Airline
Ooh La La: Air France’s Glam Airport Lounge for The Olympics Date: 2024-05-29 10:21:57 Order: 0 Air France’s La Premiere Lounge includes access to three 45-square-meter suites, a menu from Alain Ducasse and exclusive Sisley spa services. Airline
Airplane Seats Double Down with Stacked First Class Seats Date: 2024-05-29 10:21:27 Order: 0 The double-level economy airplane seat gets an upgrade as a first-class version is now available, featuring couch seating on top and single seat perched awkwardly below. Airline
Air Canada To Introduce Immersive Video Screens in 2025 Date: 2024-05-29 10:20:50 Order: 0 Air Canada has selected Panasonic Astrova for inflight entertainment, offering hi def screens suitable for high speed gaming, hifi audio via Bluetooth and fast-charge USBs (2025). Airline
Air Canada Pilots Hold “Picketing Event” in Toronto Date: 2024-05-29 10:18:30 Order: 0 Air Canada pilots held an informational picket reiterating their value as AC releases aggressive growth plans and mediation talks stall. Airline
Porter Launches Daily Roundtrips Between Montreal and Calgary Date: 2024-05-29 10:16:16 Order: 0 Porter Airlines is starting its second Alberta route from Quebec, with daily roundtrip service between YYC and YUL. Airline
PLAY Airlines Live in All GDS, for Travel Across Iceland, Europe & North America Date: 2024-05-29 08:32:38 Order: 0 PLAY, Iceland’s largest low-cost carrier, joins G07, gaining access to GDS global ticketing network, broadening routes across Iceland, Europe and North America via KEF. Airline
U.S. Customs Preclearance at YTZ: Details Arriving Shortly Date: 2024-05-29 08:19:33 Order: 0 U.S. Customs preclearance is coming to Billy Bishop YTZ. A press conference will reveal details and timelines. Airline
KLM Celebrates 75 Years of Connecting Canada and the Netherlands Date: 2024-05-29 07:18:16 Order: 0 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is marking the 75th anniversary of its inaugural flight from Amsterdam to Montreal. Airline
Porter Adds Daily Nonstop Flights from Toronto to Phoenix Date: 2024-05-28 11:32:22 Order: 0 Porter will begin offering daily, round-trip flights between YYZ and PHX on 03OCT. Airline
Air Canada May Be Considering Long Haul to Vietnam Date: 2024-05-28 10:23:01 Order: 0 Air traffic between Canada and Vietnam is increasing rapidly, and Air Canada apparently has flights to Ho Chi Minh City on its radar. Airline
Competition Bureau: Feds Want More, Airlines Say There’s Plenty Date: 2024-05-28 08:51:21 Order: 0 The Canadian Competition Bureau says it’s worried about airline prices, rising complaints and market competition. The airlines are already sharpening their arguments for what could be... Airline
Competition Bureau Formally Announces Airline Hearings Date: 2024-05-27 12:53:42 Order: 0 The federal government has formally announced Competition Bureau hearings of air passenger service in Canada looking into domestic airfares, complaints and barriers to entry for new... Airline Breaking
