By jason, 17 days ago

WestJet eliminates fuel surcharge - because we said we would

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WestJet today honoured its commitment to monitor the fuel environment and remove the fuel surcharge if and when the price of fuel subsided.

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By jason, 1 month and 2 days ago

50% Off - Today Only

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WestJet has announced a 50% off sale today! All you have to do is book by 2359 (Mountain Time) today for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays until 17 December 2008.

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By jason, 1 month and 2 days ago

Porter Airlines expands fleet

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Even while most carriers are looking to downsize their fleets and are grounding planes due to the high price of oil and economic uncertainty, Canadian full-service carrier Porter Airlines is doing precisely the opposite.

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By jason, 1 month and 3 days ago

Alitalia Unions Want Agreement On Rescue Plan

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Bankrupt Alitalia's nine major unions on Tuesday said they were willing to negotiate on the latest plan to salvage the airline but needed to be convinced of the plan's merits before discussing job losses.

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By jason, 1 month and 3 days ago

US Airways To Launch Flights To Israel

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US Airways will begin flying daily nonstop flights to Tel Aviv beginning next July in a move expected to boost US visitors to Israel, the country's tourism ministry said on Tuesday.

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By jason, 1 month and 6 days ago

Montreal ATC recording captures moment of Air France 747 runway excursion

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AF346 CDG to YUL Archived air traffic control transmissions have captured the moment an Air France crew reported to Montreal tower controllers that their Boeing 747-400 had come off the runway during a minor landing incident yesterday.

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By jason, 1 month and 6 days ago

NewAir flies with Boeing as it readies for launch

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Tim Morgan, a former WestJet Airlines Ltd. executive, has chosen Boeing 737 Next Generation planes for his fledgling company, opting for the same aircraft model flown by WestJet.

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By jason, 1 month and 7 days ago

Canada's Zoom Files For Bankruptcy, Grounds Fleet

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Zoom Airlines, a Canadian discount transatlantic carrier stung by high fuel costs, cancelled all flights and began bankruptcy proceedings on Thursday, stranding passengers at several airports.

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By jason, 1 month and 16 days ago

American now offers Aircell broadband service

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Passengers on some American Airlines flights can now surf the Internet as they soar through the clouds.

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By jason, 1 month and 16 days ago

Ottawa Names Arbitrator For Air Canada Layoff Talks

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Canada's labour minister has appointed an arbitrator to decide on exit package terms for Air Canada employees who lose their jobs in an upcoming round of cuts, the government said on Tuesday.

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By jason, 1 month and 16 days ago

India Not Considering Air India Stake Sale

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India is not currently considering selling stakes in state-run carrier Air India and helicopter services provider Pawan Hans Helicopters, the civil aviation secretary said on Wednesday.

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By jason, 1 month and 16 days ago

Emirates Says Oil Prices To Cost USD $500 Mln - Report

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The rise in oil prices is costing Emirates about as much as an expected USD$500 million rise in profits this year, the Dubai-based airline's president told Italian newspaper La Repubblica.

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