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
European Tourism Recovering Thanks in Large Part to Canadians Date: 2024-02-14 09:29:27 Order: 130 An ETC report says two-thirds of European destinations have reported growth in arrivals and/or overnights from the US, while more than one-half have seen the same for Canada. Tourism
Transat Distribution Canada Announces 'TDC 2024: Ignite Your Inner Athlete’ Date: 2024-02-14 16:51:59 Order: 0 Transat Distribution Canada announced the theme of its next annual conference. "TDC 2024: Ignite Your Inner Athlete" will be held at the Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Center on... Operators
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
Tourism Revenue in Mexico in 2023 Worth Record U.S. $30.8B Date: 2024-02-14 10:34:09 Order: 0 The tourism sector continues to boost the Mexican economy. International visitors spent a record high of USD$30.8 billion in 2023. Tourism
Brazil Travel Warning on Dengue Fever Hits at Carnival Time Date: 2024-02-14 10:33:34 Order: 0 Health officials in Brazil are warning about widespread cases of dengue fever reaching 10,000 cases just as thousands of people gather in Rio de Janeiro for Carnival. Cruise
Three Celebrity Chefs to Join 2024 MSC World Cruise Date: 2024-02-14 10:32:29 Order: 0 Celebrity chefs Riffel, Vila Espejo, and Ekstedt will join MSC Poesia's 2024 world cruise, offering passengers South African, Brazilian, and Scandinavian cuisines. Cruise
Princess Cruises Cancels Delayed Sun Princess Inaugural for Second Time Date: 2024-02-14 10:31:49 Order: 0 Technical issues have resulted in the second cancellation of the maiden voyage of the Sun Princess. Full refunds are being issued, and agency commissions are protected. Cruise
Cunard to Host ‘Record-Breaking’ Number of Agents on 2024 Ship Visits Date: 2024-02-14 10:31:15 Order: 0 Cunard will host its largest-ever ship visit program in 2024, inviting 450 advisors to events from July to December, including visits on its newest ship, the Queen Anne. Cruise
Hotel Superyachts: The Ritz Carlton Did it, Now Accor Plans Orient Express Yacht and Four Seasons Yachts are in the Offing Date: 2024-02-14 10:30:36 Order: 0 Luxury hotel groups as the Ritz-Carlton investing in ultra-luxurious superyachts as an extension of their brands, including Four Seasons Yachts, Orient Express Silenseas, and Aman at Sea. Cruise
Privatization Ahead for VIA’s Most Travelled Route Date: 2024-02-14 10:30:06 Order: 0 Critics slam federal government plans to privatize VIA Rail long-distance passenger trains linking Montreal, Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver. More News
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
