Recently, Europe’s aviation safety regulator, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), made an announcement regarding the requirement for airlines to conduct a one-time fleet inspection of fuel hoses on certain Airbus A350 aircraft. This decision came in the wake of an in-flight engine fire that occurred on a Cathay Pacific flight, powered by a Rolls
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Turkish Airlines made a significant announcement that starting September 1st, their fares will no longer be available for booking in the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS). This decision has sparked a debate between the airline and Sabre regarding their inability to come to a content agreement. Both parties seem to be pointing fingers at each
Scandinavian airline SAS has successfully exited U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, signaling a fresh start for the airline. This move, hailed as “a new era” for SAS, follows the approval of the carrier’s restructuring plan by the European Commission. The plan involves Air France-KLM acquiring a 19.9% stake in SAS, and SAS joining the SkyTeam
In a recent development, United Airlines flight attendants have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. This move came after more than 90% of union members in United’s chapter of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA participated in the vote, supporting it nearly unanimously. While this indicates strong support for a potential strike, it is important to
Southwest Airlines is currently under pressure from Elliott Investment Management to make major changes within the company. Elliott has expressed concerns about the airline’s declining performance in recent years and is calling for the removal of chairman Gary Kelly and CEO Bob Jordan. The investment firm has made it clear that it will move forward
Lost or delayed luggage can easily turn a dream vacation or a crucial business trip into a nightmare. Such fears have even led prominent figures in the airline industry, such as IATA director general Willie Walsh, to avoid checking in bags altogether. However, the reality is that mishandled baggage remains a persistent problem in the
As the deadline of Sept. 17 approaches, Air Canada is facing the possibility of a strike by its pilots. The Air Line Pilots Association and Air Canada are currently in a three-week cooling off period as mandated by Canadian law, starting from Aug. 27 and ending on Sept. 17. The pilots’ strike-authorizing vote on Aug.
JetBlue recently announced a significant change in its service to London Gatwick Airport. The airline will be transitioning from year-round flights to a summer seasonal schedule for its routes from both Boston and New York. This decision means that the service between Boston and Gatwick will temporarily pause on October 1, while the New York-Gatwick
Southwest Airlines has recently taken a proactive approach to understanding customer sentiment regarding the potential implementation of fees for checked bags. The airline, which currently does not charge for checked bags, conducted a survey to gauge how customers would feel about such a policy change. This survey included questions about various scenarios, such as offering
Alaska Airlines has recently achieved a significant milestone in its goal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, with antitrust regulators declining to challenge the merger as anticompetitive. The Department of Justice decided not to impose any conditions on the merger, providing a best-case scenario for the Alaska-Hawaiian merger. Despite this positive development, the deal is not finalized
Boeing has recently faced safety concerns with its 787 Dreamliner jets, as Federal safety officials are now requiring inspections of cockpit seats after an incident where the captain’s seat lurched forward, causing a sudden dive in the plane. This incident, which led to the disconnection of the autopilot system, occurred during a flight by Chile-based
Delta Airlines recently announced new distribution agreements with the three major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) that will benefit travel advisors by providing access to full content without any surcharges on legacy systems. This move aims to streamline the booking process and enhance the overall user experience for travel advisors and their clients. During the Delta
Alaska Airlines’ proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has successfully passed antitrust review by the Department of Justice. The merger, valued at $1.9 billion, has been given the green light by regulators, allowing the two airlines to proceed with the deal. While the DOJ’s approval is a significant milestone, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines still need
Recently, the FAA awarded $291 million in grants to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and related technologies. This funding, made possible by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, is a significant step towards achieving the Biden administration’s ambitious goal of producing 3 billion gallons of domestic SAF annually by 2030. The focus of these grants is
The recent opening of the first phase of the new main terminal at Portland International Airport has brought about a significant transformation to the airport’s infrastructure. With a total cost of $2.15 billion, the terminal boasts a range of new features and amenities aimed at enhancing the passenger experience. The new terminal at Portland Airport
In the aftermath of the software update by CrowdStrike that caused chaos for major U.S. airlines, each carrier faced its own unique set of challenges. American Airlines, for instance, was quick to recover from the disruption. According to FlightAware data, American had largely restored its operations by the evening of the incident, with only 51
When it comes to managing groups as a travel advisor, it is important to consider the size of the group that can be effectively handled. For example, rather than trying to accommodate a large number of people on a trip, it may be more beneficial to cap the group at a manageable size. By doing
Elliott Investment Management’s recent move to publicly identify 10 nominees to Southwest Airlines’ board of directors signifies a significant escalation in their demand for changes within the airline’s senior management. This move is a clear indication that Elliott is determined to press forward with the proxy battle it has been threatening. Southwest Airlines, on the
