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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

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Air Canada Café Debuts at Montréal-Trudeau Airport Air Canada unveils its new café at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, offering a premium grab-and-go lounge experience. This move aims to enhance convenience for lounge-eligible passengers while highlighting Air Canada's commitment to improving customer service.

2025-03-21T09:04:21.955065-07:00

Air Canada Café Debuts at Montréal-Trudeau Airport

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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines Allows In-Flight Alcohol for Attendants Under Strict Rules United Airlines remains the only major U.S. carrier permitting flight attendants to consume alcohol while on duty under specified conditions. This policy, unique among its domestic competitors, has generated industry discourse on crew privileges and safety standards.

2025-03-16T06:56:45.183946-07:00

United Airlines Allows In-Flight Alcohol for Attendants Under Strict Rules

Associated Press

Shooting at Chicago O'Hare Terminal Injures One A 25-year-old man was shot twice outside Terminal 2 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport following an altercation. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning near the baggage claim area. The injured man has been hospitalized in stable condition, and another person is being interviewed by police.

2025-03-12T03:57:18.461553-07:00

Shooting at Chicago O'Hare Terminal Injures One

nationalpost.com

Flair Airlines Cancels Seven U.S. Routes Amid Strategic Shift Flair Airlines, an Edmonton-based low-cost carrier, is canceling seven U.S. routes starting in April. The reduction may reflect the current geopolitical climate's impact on travel patterns or could signal a strategic realignment of the airline's route network.

2025-03-06T01:38:09.122253-08:00

Flair Airlines Cancels Seven U.S. Routes Amid Strategic Shift

travelandtourworld.com

Cyclone Alfred Disrupts Air Travel in Australia: Over 200 Flights Cancelled Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a Category 2 storm, forces significant flight cancellations by major airlines including Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and others at Brisbane and Sydney airports. The cyclone's approach leads to preemptive airport closures and extensive service disruptions across southeastern Queensland.

2025-03-05T19:18:42.985478-08:00

Cyclone Alfred Disrupts Air Travel in Australia: Over 200 Flights Cancelled

Aviation Source

Air Canada Expands Dublin Services Amid Passenger Cap Pause Air Canada has initiated a significant increase in flight capacity between Dublin and British Columbia. This move follows the temporary suspension of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, aimed at boosting transatlantic travel and accommodating increased passenger demand.

2025-02-24T09:40:07.415459-08:00

Air Canada Expands Dublin Services Amid Passenger Cap Pause

The Points Guy

Canadian Airlines Fear US Trade War Impact on Transborder Market Air Canada and Porter Airlines are concerned that tensions over trade policy, coupled with a weak Canadian dollar, could diminish demand in the fragile transborder market. Their operations may face significant challenges if these economic conditions persist, affecting profitability and growth prospects.

2025-02-23T20:49:47.370089-08:00

Canadian Airlines Fear US Trade War Impact on Transborder Market

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