Articles tagged “air canada”

Airlines

Air Canada Pilots Want Much Bigger Raises After the Delta Boost

Airline executives are fully aware of the need to keep their pilots happy. But they're not relishing the prospect of shelling out major pay raises. Air Canada is already grappling with surging operating costs.

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

Air Canada Pilots Want Much Bigger Raises After the Delta Boost

Airlines

Air Canada Socked by $215 Million in Customer Comp in 2022

Air Canada is confident that solid travel demand will lift its finances this year after a less than stellar end to 2022.

Sherry Sun | 1 month ago

Air Canada Socked by $215 Million in Customer Comp in 2022

Airlines

U.S. Goes After Higher Penalties for Airlines Breaking Consumer Rules

The furore surrounding Southwest Airlines and its refunds following recent storms means the spotlight is back once again on passenger rights — and big fines.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 months ago

U.S. Goes After Higher Penalties for Airlines Breaking Consumer Rules

Tourism

Gulf Region Boasts 170,000 Hotel Rooms in Active Development Pipeline

Even as global hotel development may have slowed down due to serious risks looming over the economy, the hospitality sector's development of Gulf nations remains robust. The nations realize offering choice is essential for people to visit a destination.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Gulf Region Boasts 170,000 Hotel Rooms in Active Development Pipeline

News Blog

Newark Airport Sets Opening Date for First New Terminal in 34 Years

It's not often that travelers have something to look forward to at Newark Liberty International Airport. The new $2.7 billion Terminal A will open in December, the latest in a series of major airport projects opening around the U.S. this year. The first 21 gates of the 33-gate facility will open on December 8, officials…

Edward Russell | 4 months ago

Airline Weekly

Emirates Held Back by Staffing Shortages and Not Enough Planes Into 2023

International travel is likely to remain expensive into the new year as airlines struggle to meet the demand amid staffing and supply chain issues.

5 months ago
Emirates Held Back by Staffing Shortages and Not Enough Planes Into 2023

News Blog

Canada to Lift Last Covid, Mask Restrictions

Canada will end all entry restrictions on October 1, with major national airlines Air Canada and WestJet welcoming the change. Gone are requirements that certain travelers provide proof of vaccination, undergo pre- or post-arrival testing, or quarantine or isolate after arrival, the Canadian government said on Monday. Fully vaccinated travelers have not been subject to…

Edward Russell | 6 months ago

Tourism

Asia’s Uneven and Delayed Tourism Recovery

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Asia’s coronavirus recovery, Maine’s tourism labor woes, and two airlines betting on a hybrid plane.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Asia’s Uneven and Delayed Tourism Recovery

Airline Weekly

Air Canada, United Airlines Among First to Order New Hybrid-Electric Plane

Heart Aerospace hopes its new hybrid-electric plane will speed the decarbonization of regional flying with big orders from Air Canada and United Airlines.

6 months ago
Air Canada, United Airlines Among First to Order New Hybrid-Electric Plane

Airlines

Air Canada Leads Country’s Mad Scramble to Hire More Workers

Air Canada can't hesitate to hire more staff since staffing shortages have been the primary reason for the airline industry's chaotic summer.

Shreya Jain and Alison Lampert, Reuters | 8 months ago

Air Canada Leads Country’s Mad Scramble to Hire More Workers