TSA Admits New Machines Are Slowing Security to a Crawl—Won’t Improve Until 2040 Date: 2024-08-12 09:35:32 Order: 0 Glitches in 3D imaging carry-on bag screening machines lead to increased manual interventions, slowing the process and requiring the reinstatement of 3-1-1 liquid rules. Airline
Canada’s Airlines Leave Smaller Cities to Fend for Themselves Date: 2024-08-12 09:05:46 Order: 0 Canadian air traffic is near pre-COVID levels, but airlines have severely trimmed service to smaller cities, pushing up fares and leaving parts of the country disconnected. Airline
As Biz Travel Rebounds, So Do Traveller Headaches Date: 2024-08-12 09:04:25 Order: 0 A Corporate Traveller study says Canada is set to see biz travel increase by 11% this year. But 70% of travellers say their business plans are affected by increasing disruptions. Airline Retail
American Airlines Adds Quebec City-Charlotte for Fall Date: 2024-08-12 08:50:03 Order: 0 In a move that Air Canada will surely take note of, American Airlines is adding flights between QC and Charlotte from now until 02NOV, 2024. AA already flies YQB to PHL and ORD. Airline
The Low-Down on Inflight Raw Dogging Date: 2024-08-12 08:45:40 Order: 0 "Raw dogging" a flight is a social media inspired travel trend which encourages a "bareback" approach to the air travel experience. Despite its provocative connotation, its unrelated to the... Airline
Abu Dhabi on Path to Become World’s First Document-Free Airport Date: 2024-08-09 09:28:29 Order: 0 In a race to be fully document-free, Abu Dhabi’s airport is launching its Smart Travel Project, installing biometric sensors at every identification checkpoint. Airline
What Will Happen When the World's Airlines Run Out of Flight Numbers? Date: 2024-08-09 09:26:11 Order: 0 Flight numbers are nearing their limit, prompting carriers like American Airlines to extend numbering and consider solutions such as abbreviations and alphabetic codes. Airline
Many Airlines Scale Back Flights to Increase Fares, Profitability Date: 2024-08-09 09:24:52 Order: 0 U.S. airlines are losing money amid stiff competition resulting in capacity reductions among many carriers in a bid to increase airfares. Airline
Air Canada Vacations Intros Year-Round Tours in Colombia Date: 2024-08-09 09:12:57 Order: 0 Air Canada Vacations has launched seven Colombia guided tours program in destinations such as Bogotá, Cartagena de Indias, Medellín, Salento, Mesetas, Múcura Island, Barichara, Guasca,... Airline Operators
Hail Fallout: Canadian Airline Capacity Affected “For Foreseeable Future” Date: 2024-08-09 09:08:41 Order: 0 Airfares may rise after the destructive Calgary hailstorm on 05AUG as Canada’s second largest carrier is forced to decommission 10% of its fleet during the peak summer season. Airline
Citizens Group Raises Alarm Over Air Canada’s Role in Rail Bid Date: 2024-08-08 09:31:17 Order: 0 A citizens group is sounding alarm bells over Air Canada’s involvement in the Cadence consortium’s bid to operate a high-frequency rail system between Windsor and Quebec City. Airline
International Traffic Up, Domestic Down, at Toronto & Montreal Airports Date: 2024-08-08 09:17:14 Order: 0 International traffic at YUL grew by 12.4% for the first six months of this year, while international pax out of YYZ grew 10.4%. Both airports report slight drops in domestic travel for the... Airline
Air Canada Pilots Could Strike as of Sept. 17 Date: 2024-08-08 09:02:36 Order: 0 Air Canada pilots will be in a legal strike position on 17SEP, following a cooling-off period. With AC reporting profit in its latest financials, they’re demanding better compensation and... Airline More News
WestJet Cancels Flights After Hailstorm Damages 16 Planes Date: 2024-08-08 08:48:15 Order: 0 An unprecedented hailstorm at YYC led to dozens of flight cancellations, particularly from WestJet, as the airline grounded 16 aircraft for inspections and repairs. YYC's website lists over... Airline More News
Why Air Canada Wants More Canadians to Take the Train Date: 2024-08-07 08:59:50 Order: 0 AC's membership in the Cadence consortium, led by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and AtkinsRéalis, intends to bring European-style intermodal travel to Canada. Airline
