Air Canada Inaugurates Motorcoach Service Linking Hamilton and Region of Waterloo Airports with Toronto Pearson
Air Canada has begun offering residents of the Hamilton-Wentworth and Waterloo Region more convenient, one-stop access to the airline’s global network and a world of travel possibilities. With today’s launch of its new motorcoach service in collaboration with The Landline Company, Air Canada is connecting the Hamilton and the Region of Waterloo airports to Toronto Pearson. Customers can now […]
‘Canadian air travel is too expensive’: WestJet CEO
The CEO of WestJet (opens in a new tab)believes the reason the ultra low-cost airline model struggles to get off the ground in Canada is due to the country’s geography. Alexis von Hoensbroech visited Atlantic Canada this week and spoke with CTV’s Todd Battis about wide-ranging issues affecting WestJet and the larger airline industry on […]
SAS to join SkyTeam alliance
Today marks an exciting milestone as SkyTeam and SAS have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), serving as an important step toward SAS’ official entry into the global airline alliance. SkyTeam and SAS are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all customers. From 1 September 2024, SAS will officially become a part of […]
Air Cargo Posts Fourth Month of Double-Digit Growth in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 10.3% compared to March 2023 levels (11.4% for international operations). This is the fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Capacity, measured in available […]
IATA Disappointed with New US DOT Consumer Protection Rules
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is disappointed with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s two new broad consumer protection rules which by far exceed DOT’s authority to regulate the deregulated airline industry. The “Refunds and Other Consumer Protection Rule” will force airlines to provide automatic refunds for delays or cancellations, irrespective of the cause of […]
This summer, British Airways will introduce a third non-stop daily service from Chicago to London
Customers travelling from Chicago with British Airways are today heading to a different terminal, as the airline moves its departures* from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This move coincides with British Airways’ 70th anniversary of flying to Chicago, marking a significant milestone in the UK flag carrier’s longstanding history in […]
Japan and Brazil to sign decarbonization deal at May summit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to sign a cooperation deal on decarbonization with Brazil during a trip there in early May, including developing biofuel technologies and combating deforestation. Kishida and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will agree to the Green Partnership Initiative. He will be the first Japanese leader to visit […]
Pakistan and Bangladesh Blocking Over $720m of Airline Revenues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Pakistan and Bangladesh to immediately release airline revenues that are being held in contravention of international agreements. The situation has become severe with airlines unable to repatriate over $720 million ($399 million in Pakistan and $323 million in Bangladesh) of revenues earned in these markets. “The timely […]
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico celebrate new route between Boston and Mexico City
The Delta-Aeromexico Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) is expanding its operations between the United States and Mexico, marking a significant milestone in the aviation industry. Delta and Aeromexico recently celebrated the launch of their new service between Boston (BOS) and Mexico City (MEX) during a ceremony at Logan International Airport. This highly anticipated route, operated by […]
British Airways becomes the first UK airline to introduce two next-generation real-time weather apps
British Airways will become the first UK airline to roll out two next-generation weather apps, to provide pilots and the airline’s flight planning teams access to real-time weather data, allowing them to better plan and mitigate the impact of weather on any intended flight route, in the moment. Currently, teams rely on manually produced weather […]
