Canada's Air Canada will scrap free hand luggage for passengers in 'basic economy' from January 3, 2025 on flights within the US and Canada.
Only a personal-sized item such as a handbag will be allowed for free.
New charges include US$35 for the first checked bag.
In the US, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have raised their forecasts for the end of 2024 following a strong fourth quarter.
The first of Jetstar’s next generation Airbus A320neo aircraft will start flying domestic routes from this month, with 188 ergonomic seats, extra-large overhead bins, in-seat USB power sockets and seat back device holders.
US carrier JetBlue will not resume its New York JFK to London Gatwick service next year.
The US federal district court's judge Reed O’Connor - who is overseeing the criminal conspiracy matter against Boeing in the crashes of two 737 MAX 8 jets that killed 346 people - has rejected the US Department of Justice (DOJ) plea agreement with Boeing, meaning the plane maker still might face criminal charges at a trial for the deaths of those killed.
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) is seeking public comment on whether airlines should be required to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by carriers.
Australia's Qantas has launched a domestic 'Sale Before Christmas' with about 800,000 seats on more than 170 routes on offer until 11.59pm AEDT on December 12 2024, unless sold out prior.
Northern Australia's Cairns Airport says it is anticipating a 'bumper year' in 2025, with international passengers exceeding pre-Covid levels and according to airport ceo Richard Barker, more than 270,000 passengers are expected to transit through Cairns in the three weeks to Christmas.
Alliance pilots in three Australian states are considering industrial action calling for pay to match industry standards and decent rostering conditions to protect 'work-life balance'.
Travel IT firm Sabre Corporation has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Australia's Qantas Airways.
The Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand code share agreement - effective for bookings now - means travellers can book Virgin Australia flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch that are operated by Air New Zealand but which have a VA flight number for travel from 9 December onwards.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expanded its Measuring Broadband Australia program to measure the performance of satellite services including performance data for Starlink and NBN Sky Muster.
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Helicopters Incorporated, a US vertical lift and helicopter operator, for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Canada's Air Canada will scrap free hand luggage for passengers in 'basic economy' from January 3, 2025 on flights within the US and Canada.
Only a personal-sized item such as a handbag will be allowed for free.
New charges include US$35 for the first checked bag.
In the US, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have raised their forecasts for the end of 2024 following a strong fourth quarter.
The first of Jetstar’s next generation Airbus A320neo aircraft will start flying domestic routes from this month, with 188 ergonomic seats, extra-large overhead bins, in-seat USB power sockets and seat back device holders.
US carrier JetBlue will not resume its New York JFK to London Gatwick service next year.
The US federal district court's judge Reed O’Connor - who is overseeing the criminal conspiracy matter against Boeing in the crashes of two 737 MAX 8 jets that killed 346 people - has rejected the US Department of Justice (DOJ) plea agreement with Boeing, meaning the plane maker still might face criminal charges at a trial for the deaths of those killed.
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) is seeking public comment on whether airlines should be required to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by carriers.
Australia's Qantas has launched a domestic 'Sale Before Christmas' with about 800,000 seats on more than 170 routes on offer until 11.59pm AEDT on December 12 2024, unless sold out prior.
Northern Australia's Cairns Airport says it is anticipating a 'bumper year' in 2025, with international passengers exceeding pre-Covid levels and according to airport ceo Richard Barker, more than 270,000 passengers are expected to transit through Cairns in the three weeks to Christmas.
Alliance pilots in three Australian states are considering industrial action calling for pay to match industry standards and decent rostering conditions to protect 'work-life balance'.
Travel IT firm Sabre Corporation has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Australia's Qantas Airways.
The Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand code share agreement - effective for bookings now - means travellers can book Virgin Australia flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch that are operated by Air New Zealand but which have a VA flight number for travel from 9 December onwards.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expanded its Measuring Broadband Australia program to measure the performance of satellite services including performance data for Starlink and NBN Sky Muster.
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Helicopters Incorporated, a US vertical lift and helicopter operator, for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
