An Air Canada pilot has been temporarily suspended from duty after receiving numerous complaints about his social media posts regarding Hamas’ recent attack on Israel. The airline confirmed to the Toronto Sun on Tuesday that Capt. Mostafa Ezzo, based in Montreal, “was taken out of service as of yesterday.” This means that Ezzo will …
A Delta Airlines passenger jet approaches to land at LAX during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 7, 2021. Mike Blake | Reuters Recent strikes by Hollywood talent and United Auto Workers union members are negatively impacting business travel demand, despite its recovery, according to Delta Air Lines …
At Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s only international airport, a sense of uncertainty has taken hold. The recent surprise attacks by Hamas and subsequent Israeli retaliation have left hundreds dead and thousands injured, leading several airlines to suspend their services to Israel. The United States has also been affected, with nine U.S. citizens reported killed. The …
Authorities have seized Sam Bankman-Fried’s two private jets, valued at $28.4 million, as the indicted founder of FTX, a bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, faces trial and is considered a “flight risk.” Despite the confiscation of the jets, Bankman-Fried, a former billionaire, reportedly never used them for travel. The two planes seized by the government are the …
A Black musician with collaborations with John Mayer and the Dave Matthews Band is now receiving an apology from American Airlines after he claims he was wrongly accused of trafficking his own kids. David Ryan Harris, aged 55, took to Instagram on September 23 to share his experience. He stated that he flew with …
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by United Airlines takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. David McNew | Getty Images United Airlines is ordering 110 additional Boeing and Airbus jetliners, locking in a supply of new planes into the next decade as strong demand and supply …
Aviation companies are lobbying the Canadian government against stricter rules that aim to improve customer compensation and service, arguing that these regulations could compromise passenger safety. Consumer advocates reject this claim as “ridiculous.” The companies want an exemption in the regulations to deny compensation for flight delays or cancellations that are related to safety issues. …
JetBlue Airways aircraft are pictured at departure gates at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Fred Prouser | Reuters JetBlue Airways announced plans to increase flight attendant pay in 2026 and received support from the cabin crews’ union for its acquisition of budget carrier Spirit Airlines. In November, flight attendants will receive a …
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, from United Airlines, taking off from Barcelona Airport in Barcelona on March 28, 2023. JanValls | Nurphoto | Getty Images United Airlines pilots recently ratified a new contract with substantial pay raises, with compensation increasing up to 40.2% over a four-year period. This agreement marks the last of the three largest U.S. …
A Boeing 777x is displayed during the International Paris Air Show at the ParisLe Bourget Airport, on June 20, 2023. Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt | AFP | Getty Images Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is optimistic about the recovery of travel demand, which he said is stronger than he expected. “Yes, it is resilient. It’s more …