On Friday afternoon, tragedy struck the University of Colorado (CU) community when a student was found dead off-campus. The student, identified as Jeremiah Park, was described by university officials as “a rising junior” who had a bright future ahead of him. The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) promptly responded to the heartbreaking news by… 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 »
A jet hit another on the ground at a Toronto airport on Friday, setting the tail of one aircraft alight and prompting passengers to leave the other via an emergency slide. Both WestJet and Sunwing confirmed that their planes were involved in the accident at 6.19pm local time at Toronto Pearson International, the second such… Read More »
Air Passenger Rights Lawsuit demands WestJet remove its guidelines for cancelled or delayed flights from its website that caps out-of-pocket expenses for hotel and food. A passenger advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against WestJet Airlines alleging the company’s guidelines that cap reimbursement for cancelled and delayed flights is in contravention of Canadian law and… 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 »
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 »
A pilot has died in a light aircraft crash at an industrial estate in Derbyshire. Emergency services said the plane came down in land off Sheepbridge Lane, Chesterfield, shortly after 09:00 BST. Firefighters from Chesterfield, Clay Cross and Staveley were in attendance at Dunston Industrial Estate, as well as Derbyshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance… Read More »
Detectives from the 3 District (Welland / Pelham) Street Crime Unit have been investigating this break and enter since it occurred on Sept. 3, 2024. A media release was issued asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect on Sept. 5, 2024. Investigators subsequently received information that led to the identity of the suspect.… Read More »
A 21-year-old is facing multiple charges as a result This incident remains under investigation by officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake) detective office. Following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday Sept. 5, 2024 at the home, a male was arrested and charged. 21-year-old Taha… Read More »
An unassuming photo of two tourists standing together at Niagara Falls would go on to become famous as it revealed a woman’s final moments before tragedy struck. One of many outstanding natural beauty spots in North America, Niagara Falls straddles the boarder between the US state of New York and Canada, attracting approximately 12 million… Read More »
As social media feeds make their seasonal shift from the Parthenon to pumpkin patches, airlines are busy preparing for the 2025 Europe travel season, a bet that strong demand for international travel will continue next summer. American Airlines on Thursday unveiled new routes to Europe for spring and summer next year. The carrier rolled out… Read More »