Canadian airline shifts to dedicated charter service after common carrier business falters. Canadian airline WestJet has pivoted to offering other airlines and logistics companies the option of chartering its small fleet of Boeing 737-800 cargo jets to move goods after recently discontinuing scheduled cargo service because of weak demand. WestJet Cargo on Tuesday issued a… Read More »
The airline will also bring back new seasonal routes it started this summer. American Airlines has several new flight options for travelers eager to see the Colosseum in Rome, or take in the Prado’s art collection in Madrid. The carrier will add five new routes to Europe from four of its hubs next summer. Beginning… Read More »
The airline mechanic was caught looking for cocaine bricks under an international flight, federal agents said. A federal judge sentenced an American Airlines mechanic to nine years in prison Friday for transporting cocaine into the country through the fuselage of a 737. The man started stalking the plane as soon as it landed, federal agents… Read More »
TULSA, Okla. — American Airlines announced over 300 new job openings are coming to the airline’s maintenance base in Tulsa. American Airlines said almost 500 aviation jobs in total are coming to maintenance bases in Charlotte, North Carolina, Pittsburgh and Tulsa. The jobs will allow the airline to perform additional check work at these locations.… Read More »
Aryna Sabalenka came through for the New York fans after her US Open title run. Aryna Sabalenka stuck to her word after making a promise to the US Open crowd. The world No. 2 had a tough route to the title – she played Americans in the final and semi-final, meaning the fans were against… Read More »
Coco Gauff has revealed that she and her father broke their personal crying rule after winning the US Open in 2023. The American tennis star overcame Aryna Sabalenka in three sets at Flushing Meadows last year to claim her maiden Grand Slam title. After the victory, a 19-year-old Gauff was understandably emotional having won her… Read More »
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of new Boeing aircraft. This move comes as a strategic response to the increasing demand across its network, signaling a robust recovery in the aviation sector and WestJet’s ambition to strengthen its market position. The Calgary-based carrier has placed an… Read More »
The Biden administration is looking at the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that travelers have earned and often switch the number of points or miles needed to book flights. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to the CEOs of American, Delta, Southwest and United on Thursday, requesting information on policies,… Read More »
The airline is adding jobs to aircraft maintenance teams in three cities, including Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Airlines announced Monday the creation of “hundreds of added jobs” to its aircraft maintenance teams in Charlotte, Tulsa and Pittsburgh. The new jobs are expected to allow “the airline to perform additional heavy maintenance check work at… Read More »
No one was injured in the incident Passengers on a WestJet flight to Edmonton had an unexpected scare Friday evening as their plane blew its two front tires while landing. The flight was WS 3362 from Fort McMurray to Edmonton. There were 70 passengers on the flight. No one was injured in the incident. The… Read More »
Canada’s second-biggest carrier says 16 aircraft, or 10 per cent of its fleet, remain out of commission WestJet says it will be issuing flight cancellations “for the foreseeable future” after planes were damaged by a Calgary hailstorm last week, upending travel plans for thousands of passengers. The country’s second-biggest carrier says 16 aircraft, or 10… Read More »
The Philadelphia Eagles started life without Jason Kelce with a win thanks to Saquon Barkley’s three touchdowns on a remarkable debut for his hometown team. For the first time in 13 seasons there was no Kelce at center for the Eagles. Although there were some teething problems on the offensive line, they claimed a 34-29… Read More »