Airlines Suspend Middle East Service as Tensions Put Region On Edge Date: 2024-08-01 10:03:43 Order: 0 The delicate balance of the travel industry is once again affected by global events a world away as airlines pause flights to parts of the Middle East amidst fears of a wider regional war. Airline
Appeals Court Blocks Biden Airline ‘Junk Fees’ Rule Date: 2024-07-31 10:11:28 Order: 0 A U.S. federal court temporarily blocked Biden’s rule requiring airlines to disclose extra fees.“DOT will continue defending our rule that protects consumers from surprise fees.” Airline
Delta Expects USD $500M Hit From CrowdStrike Outage Date: 2024-07-31 10:10:15 Order: 0 Delta says it has "no choice" but to sue after the CrowdStrike outage cost the airline millions in revenue and passenger compensation. Airline
JetBlue’s Bold Move: Stop Chasing Biz Travellers, Cut Costs, And Downsize to Profits Date: 2024-07-31 10:09:08 Order: 0 JetBlue is reducing plans to buy planes, deferring orders past 2030, and dropping 50 routes. It says it will focus on the “core franchises” of leisure customers. Airline
U.S. Airlines Cut Growth Plans in Bid to Stem Profit-Eating Fare Discounts Date: 2024-07-30 09:45:09 Order: 0 U.S. airlines are cutting capacity to address oversupply and lower fares, possibly leading to higher ticket prices. Airline
Air New Zealand Scraps 2030 Climate Goal, Will Other Airlines Follow? Date: 2024-07-30 09:40:51 Order: 0 Air New Zealand is abandoning its 2030 carbon target but aims to achieve net-zero by 2050. Other airlines, like EasyJet, face criticism for phasing out carbon offset schemes. Airline
Sandals and Beaches Offer up to $1000 Off ACV Bookings Date: 2024-07-30 09:39:56 Order: 0 There are major savings to be had with new ACV bookings made by 18AUG, 2024 for travel through 31DEC, at nine featured Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Airline Hotels/Resorts Operators
Porter Increases Capacity to Vegas from Ottawa and Montréal Date: 2024-07-30 09:39:37 Order: 0 Porter has added winter service from Eastern Canada to Las Vegas with nonstop flights from YOW and YUL to LAS beginning 01NOV. Airline
It Begins! Airline Competition Investigation Takes Off Date: 2024-07-30 09:31:39 Order: 0 Ottawa is officially stepping into the role of arbiter of domestic airline competition. The subtext is the dominance of AC & WS and repeated failures of Canadian LCCs. We can only hope... Airline
WestJet and Air North Announce Codeshare Date: 2024-07-30 09:10:03 Order: 0 A new interline agreement between WestJet and Air North allows travel on a single ticket, single point check-in, through-checked bags, connecting WestJet pax to remote communities in the... Airline
Interview with Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Date: 2024-07-29 09:56:42 Order: 0 Air France-KLM’s CEO discusses Paris Olympics benefits, sustainability in aviation, industry consolidation, and tourism trends influenced by climate change. Airline
Airlines Suspend Lebanon Flights as Fears of Israel-Hezbollah War Grow Date: 2024-07-29 09:55:04 Order: 0 Airlines are cancelling flights to Beirut amid fears of war. Lufthansa suspended five routes until 05AUG, and some U.S. carriers are “considering temporary alterations.” Airline
$25,000 Retro Pay and 28% Raises: American Airlines Flight Attendants Score Big with New Contract Date: 2024-07-29 09:54:14 Order: 0 American Airlines flight attendants have tentatively agreed to a new contract including boarding pay, 28% raises, and $25K retro pay for time spent in negotiations. Airline
Negotiators Reach a Deal, Avoiding Strike at Airline Caterer Gate Gourmet Date: 2024-07-29 09:50:34 Order: 0 Negotiators have reached a last-minute deal in the U.S., averting the possibility of a strike at airline caterer GateGate Gourmet. With “a few critical issues to work out.” Airline
Epic Safety Videos Date: 2024-07-29 09:49:59 Order: 0 Quirky airline safety videos set in the world of pop culture "take a scenic route" to safety. "A decent price to pay to get people to look at the screen." Experts are split on efficacy. Airline
