Air Canada inaugurates non-stop flights to Cartagena
Air Canada’s inaugural flight, AC1872 from Toronto to Cartagena departed this morning, marking the airline’s newest destination in its ongoing international expansion. «We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network,» said Benjamin Smith, President "“ Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. «Air Canada is continuing its strategic international expansion with a diverse […]
British Airways signs codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines
British Airways customers are set to gain access to even more Chinese cities thanks to a new codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines. As part of the new agreement, customers can book seats on China Southern Airlines flights to four destinations in China "“ Shenyang, Harbin, Changchun and Dalian. Seats are available for sale on […]
IATA to UK Transport Select Committee: Cut APD on domestic flights
In comments to the UK Transport Select Committee, IATA Regional Vice President for Europe, Rafael Schvartzman, called for Air Passenger Duty to be cut on UK domestic return journeys, in order to encourage the regional connectivity that an expanded Heathrow airport could offer. «Airlines in Europe are operating on a 5% margin, so any additional […]
Power Outage Shut Down America’s Busiest Airport
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport experienced a power outage around 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday afternoon, stranding thousands of travelers and grounding as many as 100 flights, reports ABC News. An underground fire caused extensive damage to Georgia Power"™s electrical facilities that serve the airport, but the exact cause of the outage has not been officially confirmed […]
United Airlines will fly to Tahiti
Those dreaming of a vacation to the South Pacific just got a new option to fly non-stop from the mainland United States. United Airlines is turning to Tahiti for its latest overseas route, part of an recent international expansion at the carrier that shows no signs of letting up. United will begin flying to the […]
Copa Airlines Begins Nonstop Service Between Panama City and Denver
Copa Airlines began nonstop flights Dec. 12, between Panama City and Denver, marking its 13th destination in the United States. The new nonstop flight connects Coloradoans to more than 55 destinations in Latin America through Copa"™s Hub of the Americas in Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama, and creates great opportunities for tourism and […]
Rosario airport new terminal – first phase
The project calls for building a new terminal measuring 11,500m2, which will be used for international flights. It is part of a wider plan to upgrade and expand the airport. The terminal building will have three floors and two passenger bridges. It will incorporate energy-efficient design technology such as high-performance thermal glass and heating systems […]
Air Canada Announces U.S. Expansion to Three New Destinations
Canadian flag carrier Air Canada has announced six new international routes for its regional division, Air Canada Express, which will be serving three new destinations. The new routes include new service to America cities such as Omaha, San Francisco, Sacramento, Baltimore, Providence, and Pittsburgh. The first of the new service will begin May 1, 2018, […]
FAA pushed to protect airspace from rogue drones
As private and commercial drones take to the skies in increasing numbers, legislators want the Federal Aviation Administration to improve air safety without stalling commercial innovation. Incidents involving unmanned aerial systems and larger aircraft have become more common. At a Nov. 29 hearing of the House Transportation Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, Chairman Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J) […]
American Airlines working to fix glitch that left thousands of holiday flights without pilots
American Airlines is rushing to ensure that thousands of December flights aren"™t affected by a scheduling error that left the nation"™s largest carrier without enough pilots assigned to work during the busy holiday season. As many as 15,000 flights between Dec. 17 and the end of the year could be affected by the issue, according […]
