The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Wednesday that it would sanction Turkish Airlines over the airline’s maltreatment of Nigerian passengers, who have remained stranded for over 24 hours at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, following it failure to airlift them to Istanbul. The agency disclosed that the President,… Read More »
Turkish Airlines will begin charging a ‘distribution cost recovery fee’ of US$24 (or the equivalent in local currency) per ticket booked through GDS EDIFACT channels from 1 October. The introduction of the fee – first announced in May – coincides with the airline’s launch of its NDC-based platform, TKCONNECT, as it ramps up its new… Read More »
Air Canada pilots will soon vote on a tentative four-year agreement reached over the weekend, avoiding a work stoppage after several weeks of brinksmanship tactics. Terms of the tentative deal were not released, but the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA), which represents pilots at Air Canada and its Rouge subsidiary, said it would generate… Read More »
Dozens of walkie talkies exploded across Lebanon on Wednesday, a security source told CNN, one day after blasts targeting the pagers of Hezbollah members injured thousands. Preliminary information suggested that there were between 15 and 20 explosions in southern suburbs of Beirut, and a further 15 to 20 blasts in southern Lebanon, the source said.… Read More »
When she was struggling earlier this year, Jessica Pegula wasn’t sure if some of the dramatic changes she made in pursuit of better results were going to ultimately pay off. But at this year’s U.S. Open, those doubts have been answered. Pegula isn’t just playing the best tennis of her life, she’s now gone further… Read More »
A Ukrainian drone attack launched overnight succeeded in destroying an ammunition depot in the western Russian region of Tver, a source from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) told CNN on Wednesday. The Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian defense ministry-operated warehouse in Toropets, which was storing Iskander tactical missile systems, Tochka-U tactical missile systems, guided aerial bombs… Read More »
WestJet Encore pilots have reached an agreement in principle with WestJet management, bringing them a step closer to resolving a long-simmering labour dispute. Discussions continue as the parties work to finalize contract language for a full tentative agreement, said the union that represents them, the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA). “After several consecutive days… Read More »
Air Canada pilots will soon vote on a tentative four-year agreement reached over the weekend, avoiding a work stoppage after several weeks of brinksmanship tactics. Terms of the tentative deal were not released, but the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA), which represents pilots at Air Canada and its Rouge subsidiary, said it would generate… Read More »
A definitive answer has been given on tennis’ greatest-ever player is between Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. World No. 9 Casper Ruud has played against Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal throughout his career and is clear on where he stands on who tennis’ greatest ever player is, having watched the three… Read More »
Travelers planning to book a flight with WestJet airlines (Canada’s second largest carrier) can breathe a sigh of relief as the potential strike by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) has been temporarily averted. Both WestJet and AMFA have mutually agreed to return to the bargaining table, preventing further flight cancellations and disruptions. Here’s what… Read More »
Tip of taxiing WestJet plane appeared to hit tail of parked CC-130H Hercules. A WestJet plane taxiing at Comox Valley Airport for a flight to Edmonton collided with a parked CC-130H Hercules military plane shortly after noon on Wednesday. An airline spokesperson described the incident as minor. “All guests and crew were safely offloaded from… Read More »
Your voice matters; now is the time to make it heard! Each year, Niagara Falls residents are encouraged to participate in the City’s annual budgeting process. Input from residents is crucial as the City works towards creating a budget that reflects the priorities and values of our community. The City’s budget directly impacts daily life… Read More »