Exploring Air Canada's AI Chatbot Dilemma Date: 2024-04-03 09:59:14 Order: 0 “Hallucinations” by AI chatbots can have legal implications. Air Canada is dealing with fallout of erroneous info provided by its chatbot, which is no longer available. Airline
United Asks Pilots to Take Time Off Due to Shortage of New Boeing Planes Date: 2024-04-03 09:58:37 Order: 0 Boeing manufacturing delays lead to voluntary short-term leave & unpaid time off for pilots to reduce excess staffing, says United Airlines spokesperson. Airline
KLM Launches AI Driven Destination Finder 'Ask Atlas' Date: 2024-04-03 09:58:10 Order: 0 KLM has introduced an AI driven destination recommender “Ask Atlas” which provides customized tips for 40 countries in 12 languages. Airline
Airlines Want Ottawa to Help Offset Cost of Sustainable Fuel Date: 2024-04-03 09:57:34 Order: 0 Airlines are sending a message to the federal government they will buy “every drop of SAF produced” but require financial incentives and support to do so. Airline
American Cruise Lines Purchases American Queen River Fleet Date: 2024-04-03 09:56:54 Order: 0 American Cruise Lines acquired American Queen, Empress, Countess & Duchess ships via auction for USD$5.5M following AQV’s bankruptcy. Cruise
A Chat With MSC World Europa Cruise Director Marco Cimbaro Date: 2024-04-03 09:32:53 Order: 0 As part of Open Jaw’s cruise on the MSC World Europa, we had a chance to chat with Cruise Director Marco Cimbaro. Here’s what he had to say on a variety of topics. Cruise On Location
Quintana Roo Authorities Warn About VISITAX Non-Payment, But Penalties Aren’t Clear Date: 2024-04-03 09:29:38 Order: 0 Visitors to the Mexican state of Quintana Roo who don’t pay the required VISITAX fee will be tracked as a way to enforce payments. The implication is those who do not pay the tax will... Tourism
NEXUS Application Fee More than Doubles Date: 2024-04-03 09:16:07 Order: 0 The Canadian Border Services Agency says the Nexus fee established more than 20 years ago no longer covers the cost and a price hike will help cover increased demand. Airline
97% of WestJet Encore Pilots Back Strike Authorization Date: 2024-04-03 09:11:39 Order: 0 WestJet Encore pilots have voted in favour of a strike authorization. Of the 89% of pilots who participated in the vote, 97% voted in favour of a strike, if necessary. Airline
The Canadian Conundrum For Low-Cost Carriers Date: 2024-04-02 11:05:53 Order: 0 Lynx Air is the latest of “notable flops” in Canada’s aviation history. Brent Jang offers his take on Canadian ULCC challenges. Airline
TSA PreCheck Program Adds Eight New Airline, Including Air Transat Date: 2024-04-02 11:05:25 Order: 0 U.S. based expedited screening program, TSA PreCheck, expands its global program to include Canadian carrier, Air Transat. Airline
Surge of Canadian Pilots Leaving for Higher Paying Jobs in the US Exacerbates Pilot Shortage Date: 2024-04-02 11:04:56 Order: 0 Unifor union president concerned exodus of Canadian pilots to the U.S. is creating significant staffing challenges leading to service cuts & reduced frequencies. Airline
Air Canada to Boost Casablanca Service with 6 Weekly Flights this Summer Date: 2024-04-02 11:04:28 Order: 0 AC will operate 6 weekly flights between Morocco's Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN) and Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL) starting 16JUN. Airline
Carnival's Weinstein On Why New To Cruise Up 30% In Q1 YOY Date: 2024-04-02 11:03:49 Order: 0 New customers are discovering cruising's value versus land vacations, says Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein. Searches & conversions are up by 30% in Q1. Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Some 2025 Sailings on Various Ships Date: 2024-04-02 11:03:14 Order: 0 NCL cancelled 20 departures across seven vessels for 2025, providing affected pax with the option to rebook for similar itineraries on alternate dates. Cruise
