Summary WestJet said that two aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 787-9, have returned to service following a severe hailstorm in Calgary, Canada, on August 5. In total, the severe weather event resulted in 17 WestJet aircraft suffering damage. The carrier canceled 888 flights between August 5 and August 21, with further cancelations set… Read More »
One Canadian family is still out $13,000 months after a WestJet employee strike grounded hundreds of flights. Richard Zeller, 45, is a logistics and third-party logistics lead based in Calgary, Alberta. Zeller has been a loyal WestJet customer for more than twenty years, citing their “top-notch” customer service as the reason for his long-standing loyalty.… Read More »
Metro Vancouverites looking to score low-cost flights from Labour Day sales still have a couple of opportunities. Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, has a special one-day offer following the busy holiday weekend on select flights. Similarly, Sunwing Vacations is offering numerous discounts on packages to sun destinations from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The vacation supplier was… Read More »
The unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday, marking the latest in a series of similar events to affect the aviation industry, The Guardian reports. A United Airlines flight, originating from Cancun, Mexico, and bound for Chicago, encountered an unexpected and intense episode of severe turbulence, resulting in injuries to seven passengers and necessitating an unscheduled emergency… Read More »
Niagara Regional Police said the domestic violence unit investigated after the man threatened a St. Catharines woman. A Niagara Falls man was arrested this weekend after police said they seized weapons and drugs at his home while investigating threats to his ex. Niagara Regional Police said the man had been in a relationship with a… Read More »
The first eight US Open women’s third-round matches produced much entertaining tennis. On Day 5, defending champion Coco Gauff and tournament favourite Aryna Sabalenka had exhilarating matches, and two big names in the draw were knocked out. This article recaps all the action. US Open Day 5 Women’s Recap Who Looked Good Coco Gauff came… Read More »
Serena Williams was back in the stands on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Grigor Dimitrov credited Serena Williams for her role in his fourth-round victory at the US Open. The world No. 9 is back in the quarter-finals in Flushing Meadows for the first time in five years after beating Andrey Rublev 6-3 7-6(3) 2-6 3-6 6-3.… Read More »
Andrey Rublev took his frustrations out on himself while facing Grigor Dimitrov. Andrey Rublev had another Grand Slam meltdown during his fourth-round match against Grigor Dimitrov at the US Open on Sunday. His tempers flared at the French Open and Wimbledon over the summer. And it was no different in Flushing Meadows, as Sky Sports… Read More »
Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the US Open by Alexei Popyrin in the second enormous upset in the space of 24 hours after Carlos Alcaraz’ exit Novak Djokovic is OUT of the U.S. Open after an enormous upset at the hands of Alexei Popyrin in the third round. Djokovic was beaten in four… Read More »
Donald Trump has discussed vice president Kamala Harris’ aggressive style of questioning, ahead of their debate scheduled for September 10. In a Saturday interview with Fox News’s Mark Levin, Trump said Harris “fought people like I’ve never seen,” during the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanagh in 2018. “And for her whole life,… Read More »
A recent study has revealed the airlines most affected by delays as a result of inebriated passengers — and the results of which airlines come out on top may surprise you A recent study has revealed the number one airline impacted by delays caused by drunk passengers. There’s nothing more exasperating than flight disruptions, whether… Read More »
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) said on Wednesday that flight attendants at United Airlines had voted to go on strike, with a press release from the association stating that 99.99 percent of its members had voted in favor of strike action. It is the first time since 2005 that flight attendants at United, who… Read More »