By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

EU Bans More Than 90 Airlines

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The European Union on Wednesday banned more than 90 airlines from operating in
the 25-nation bloc, targeting mostly African carriers as it seeks to boost
air security and reassure travellers that European skies are safe.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

IATA Sees USD$7.2 Bln Sector Profit In 2007

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The International Air Transport Association said on Wednesday it expects the
industry to post a larger profit in 2007 than it previously anticipated as
demand grows and carriers benefit from leaner, more efficient operations.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

Air France Unions Call Strike Over Jobs Law

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Trade unions at Air France urged their members on Wednesday to join a national
strike planned for next Tuesday to protest the government's new youth jobs
law.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

Royal Jordanian To Expand Network

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Royal Jordanian Airlines will add seven Brazilian Embraer 195 aircraft to its
fleet to expand its regional network and tap booming air passenger demand in
the Middle East, its CEO said on Wednesday.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

EU To Investigate Cyprus Air Restructuring

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The European Commission said on Wednesday it was launching an investigation into
a restructuring plan proposed by Cyprus to prop up its ailing carrier Cyprus
Airways.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

WestJet CEO says high fuel prices, lack of planes should deter startups

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The high price of jet fuel, combined with a shortage of new and used aircraft,
will make it difficult for new airlines to enter the Canadian market, WestJet
CEO Clive Beddoe predicted Tuesday.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

Labour Woes at Air Canada Jazz

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If you're taking an Air Canada Jazz flight over the next few days, you may be
facing some delays because of a labour dispute.


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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

1% of lost luggage never found: Study

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Lost and delayed luggage — the source of much frustration for travellers everywhere — is not something airlines, especially Canadian ones, like to discuss.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

Revenue may rise one-fifth this year: WestJet

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WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s revenue could jump one-fifth this year as it expands
its seat capacity to stave off competition from Air Canada, WestJet chief executive
officer Clive Beddoe said yesterday.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 7 months ago

CanJet flight attendants join CUPE

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CUPE has been certified to represent about 125 flight attendants at CanJet, a
Halifax-based carrier that flies throughout Canada and to Florida.


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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 8 months ago

US Airport Screeners Fail Bomb Tests - Report

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Security screeners at 21 US airports failed to find bomb-making materials during
recent government tests, a US TV network reported on Thursday.


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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 8 months ago

Court Paves Way For New Berlin Airport

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A German court gave the long-awaited green light on Thursday for a new airport
in Berlin that would open in 2011 and consolidate the capital's three existing
airports into a single hub.



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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 8 months ago

British Airways To Cut 400 Sales Jobs

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British Airways will cut 400 jobs by shutting its high street travel agent business
and a call center as it concentrates on online bookings, the airline said Wednesday.


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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 8 months ago

Northwest Turns Over Pension Documents

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Northwest Airlines said on Wednesday it had turned over documents, some of them
sensitive, to government investigators probing the carrier's pensions.


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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 8 months ago

Transat Makes Small Profit In First Quarter

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Transat AT, owner of leisure airline Air Transat, said on Wednesday it returned
to profit in the first quarter as a stronger Canadian dollar helped ease the
pressure from higher fuel costs.



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