FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Flight attendants at American Airlines voted Thursday to ratify a new contract, ending a long dispute that got the attention of President Joe Biden after the cabin crews threatened to go on strike. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said that the five-year contract includes pay increases of up to… Read More »
The Packers suffered another surprise injury in the days leading up to a Week 2 home showdown with the Colts. The Packers suffered another surprise injury in the days leading up to a Week 2 home showdown with the Colts, as LB Quay Walker was a limited participant at Thursday’s practice with a groin issue.… Read More »
Greg Joseph and Anders Carlson worked out for Detroit. On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions signed former Green Bay Packers kicker Greg Joseph to their practice squad. The Lions have played around with their kicking room throughout 2024, as their current starting kicker — Jake Bates — was added to the team via the UFL in… Read More »
The airline also has bolstered winter routes to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. American Airlines is making it easier than ever to fly to Europe next year, launching four new routes to major European cities in the airline’s largest transatlantic expansion since the pandemic. From Philadelphia, American Airlines will fly nonstop to Copenhagen, Nice,… Read More »
Canadian airline provides aircraft to Cargojet, parks others. WestJet has abandoned its scheduled freighter operation and put two of four Boeing 737-800 aircraft in storage one year after launching the business venture, according to the executive in charge of the airline’s cargo operations. The development is a tacit acknowledgement by WestJet that it can’t compete… Read More »
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 »