CHICAGO — An asthma attack took the life of Chicago college student Samya Dismukes too soon, but her family has turned the loss into a lifesaving gift by donating her organs. Memories of the 20-year-old make her family and friends smile. Her college friends were in Chicago this week for her funeral, where they helped… Read More »
Negotiating a contract that will fix the fundamental issues that continue to trouble our airline and make WestJet Encore an airline pilots want to fly for has always been our number one priority, long before formal negotiations ever began,” said Capt. Carin Kenny, chair of the WestJet Encore Master Executive Council. “However, progress at the… Read More »
Chief executive Gregg Saretsky’s sudden departure from WestJet, followed by the airline’s silence on the matter, raises many questions and answers none. Saretsky, whose exit was announced before sunrise Thursday, has been replaced by Ed Sims, a 30-year industry veteran who joined the company last May as executive vice-president, commercial.Gregg is busy with transition work,… Read More »
A United Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Wichita, Kansas, the local broadcaster KWCH reported on Friday. After landing,the plane’s engine caught on fire, per Fox News, citing airport officials.The plane had departed from Newark, New Jersey, and was en route to Denver, Colorado. There were 199 people on board the Boeing 737 plane,… Read More »
A door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight over the weekend, forcing the plane to turn around and land. The cabin was damaged but no one was seriously hurt. But nine passengers weren’t so lucky the last time a plane’s door broke off on a US flight over three decades ago.In the early… Read More »
Rafael Nadal, one of the most celebrated tennis players of all time, has always been known for his humility, resilience, and passion on the court. Off the court, he is equally admired for his private yet long-standing relationship with his wife, Mery Xisca Perello. However, the tennis world was recently shaken by a somber announcement… Read More »
CALGARY — WestJet says 16 of its planes have been grounded after a massive hailstorm hit Calgary earlier this week, and the decreased capacity means it will have to cut flights across its network for the “foreseeable future.” The Calgary-based airline says those aircraft — 10 per cent of its fleet — need substantial repairs… Read More »
‘I work on the ramp at Toronto Pearson and witnessed this. It truly looked like the plane had lost control,’ read one comment on the videoA video posted online caught an Air Canada flight nearly crash-landing due to strong winds at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday.The video shared on the YouTube channel Wake Turbulence Aviation… Read More »
The world of celebrity marriages is often under the spotlight, and no couple understands this more than Tyson and Paris Fury. The Gypsy King and his long-time partner have endured their share of highs and lows, but recent revelations have sent shockwaves through the media, leaving fans questioning what lies behind the public image of… Read More »
Tyson Fury’s Secret Second Wedding Sparks Controversy: John Fury Shows Full Support as Paris Fury Breaks Down in Tears, Saying ‘I Regret Marrying You, You’re a Wicked Soul’ Tyson Fury, the heavyweight boxing champion known for his triumphs in the ring, has found himself at the center of a dramatic controversy following reports of a… Read More »
In a surprising move that could reshape the landscape of American aviation, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has announced a strategic merger with JetBlue Airways. This announcement comes as a shock to both the airline industry and travelers, with many questioning the future of both companies and the broader implications for competition, fares, and service… Read More »
The Calgary-based airline says it will now be able to market flights operated by KLM, which it says means WestJet travellers will be able to easily transfer through Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to 18 European cities. WestJet says the code-share agreement builds on the airline’s new non-stop service between Calgary and Amsterdam, operating twice weekly beginning… Read More »