WestJet Airlines strike set to continue
MONTREAL: A strike by WestJet Airlines’ mechanics that has led to hundreds of cancelled flights over Canada’s long holiday weekend will continue until a deal is reached, the union’s president…
SIA to move out of Airline House to new corporate hub in Upper Changi
SINGAPORE AIRLINES will move out of Airline House from H2 2025, under a multi-year plan to relocate its corporate headquarters. The group’s new corporate headquarters will be in the SIA Training…
Japanese airlines clamp down on abusive travelers – NBC Connecticut
Japan's two largest commercial airlines are toughening their stances against travelers who verbally or physically abuse airline staff. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways updated their websites Friday with "customer…
Four Major International Airlines Just Joined TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck is expanding once again. On Monday, the expedited security screening program added four new airlines to its line-up of participating carriers.Among the four newly minted carriers are Air…
Aeromexico and Delta Launch New Routes Linking Mexico City To Raleigh-Durham, Tampa Bay, and Washington D.C
Summary Aeromexico inaugurates three new US routes, increasing connectivity between Mexico City and North Carolina, Tampa Bay, and Washington, DC. The new routes are part of Aeromexico's Joint Cooperation Agreement…
Ravn Alaska names new CEO, loses mileage sharing agreement with Alaska Airlines
Ravn Alaska has a new leader: Southern California businessman Tom Hsieh will take over the regional airline and replace former CEO Rob McKinney. Hsieh is the president of FLOAT Alaska…
The Runway That Contains Gravestones
In terms of airports, the US state of Georgia is perhaps best known for the presence of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). This was the world's busiest by passenger traffic for…
2024 to confirm pre-covid levels for airlines: IATA
Muscat: Most regions are expected to climb above 2019 levels in 2024, and most countries will experience continuous growth, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its recent…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Says US Needs To Catch Up With UAE’s Airport Check-In Technology
Summary Elon Musk agrees with the need for US airports to catch up with global tech. Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport uses facial recognition for check-in. US has no equivalent…
Hong Kong Airlines launching direct flight to Xining
Hong Kong Airlines announced that it will launch a new route to Xining in Qinghai Province, offering two flights weekly from 9 July 2024. This direct flight service will further…