Air Transat's 2,100 Flight Attendants Called to Vote a Third Time Date: 2024-02-15 09:36:24 Order: 0 Air Transat's 2,100 flight attendants in Montreal and Toronto will vote on a mediators' recommendation, not on a tentative agreement, with no plan to strike. Airline
Why Infotainment-Focused Airline Safety Videos Pose a Safety Concern Date: 2024-02-15 09:35:42 Order: 0 The use of infotainment in airline safety videos, with non-essential filler and distracting elements, can pose a safety concern for passengers, especially those who struggle to follow... Airline
Update on Potential ULCC Merger: “Flair Would Absorb Lynx” Date: 2024-02-15 07:13:15 Order: 0 Published reports say Flair and Lynx are talking about a merger, a move that would drastically alter the Canadian aviation landscape and solidify each carrier’s survival chances. The... Airline
Wild Weather Continues to Hamper Airport Ops in Eastern North America Date: 2024-02-14 10:11:51 Order: 150 Toronto, Halifax, New York, Washington, and other Northeastern airports have all cancelled multiple flights today and are encouraging passengers to check flight status before heading out. Airline
Canada's Air Traffic Union: “We Can't Demonstrate That We're Safe” Date: 2024-02-14 09:24:52 Order: 140 The Canadian Air Traffic Controllers President Nick von Schoenberg has expressed frustration over a lack of transparency regarding a UN agency audit, revealing Canada's significant decline... Airline
Lessors Sued for Seizing Flair Airlines Planes Seek Dismissal of Claims Date: 2024-02-14 10:35:56 Order: 0 Lessors that seized four Flair planes want a lawsuit against them declared “frivolous” and have asked a judge to strike out most of the claims. Airline
NTSB Pushes FAA to Require 25 Hours of Storage for Voice Recorders Date: 2024-02-14 10:35:10 Order: 0 The NTSB is advocating cockpit voice recorders be capable of storing 25 hours, citing overwritten audio has obstructed at least 14 investigations in the last six years. Airline
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Exclusive Lounge in Honolulu Date: 2024-02-14 10:34:37 Order: 0 Hawaiian Airlines opened an exclusive lounge at HNL, with perks such as priority baggage handling, concierge, meals, and access to the lounge Apartment 1929 for USD$500 per couple. Airline
WestJet Refinancing, $2B Liquidity, Forges Robust Competitor Date: 2024-02-14 10:05:38 Order: 0 WestJet has bolstered its financial footing by extending the maturity of term loans to 2031, backed by its loyalty program and brand. Along with liquidity in excess of $2B, the resultant... Airline
Canada Jetlines to Launch Toronto-Halifax, Halifax-Orlando 01JUN Date: 2024-02-13 10:11:22 Order: 140 Canada Jetlines has announced its second Canadian destination with the launch of service from Toronto to Halifax. The flight continues onward from YHZ to MCO, offering Haligonians the... Airline
Total Cost of ArriveCan 'Impossible to Determine' Due to Poor Record-Keeping, AG Report Finds Date: 2024-02-13 10:37:22 Order: 0 The Auditor General's report reveals “omissions everywhere," making it impossible to determine the final cost of the ArriveCan App. AG Karen Hogan said she is “deeply concerned by what... Airline
Airlines Issue Waivers, Cancel Over 1,000 US Flights as Winter Storm Hits the Northeast Date: 2024-02-13 10:36:43 Order: 0 Severe winter weather in the Northeast has led to over 1,011 flight cancellations, prompting airlines to offer waivers and advising travellers to reconsider travel plans. Airline
Flair CEO Says Passengers Can “Confidently Book” for Years to Come Date: 2024-02-13 10:36:08 Order: 0 Flair CEO Stephen Jones says travellers “can confidently book with Flair,” - chiding the media for creating “a level of sensationalism” with the headlines surrounding the CRA... Airline
Boeing Employee Reveals Manufacturer Has Taken Shortcuts Date: 2024-02-13 10:35:41 Order: 0 An anonymous Boeing employee has raised concerns about non-compliance issues at Boeing’s Everett manufacturing facility, including ignored policies and procedures and management's... Airline
As Airline Passenger’s Weight Increases, So Do Airline Costs Date: 2024-02-13 09:38:58 Order: 0 Despite the indignity, there’s a good reason for the movement to weigh passengers prior to boarding. People weigh more and for airlines, added weight means added cost hence the reliance... Airline
