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Air Canada Flight Attendants Reject Arbitration, Set Stage for Aug. 16 Strike

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing over 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Rouge, has declined the airline’s binding arbitration proposal after talks stalled. Unless a settlement emerges by Aug. 13, CUPE could issue a 72-hour strike notice, potentially grounding most flights from Aug. 16.

2025-08-12T13:48:30.678718-07:00

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Allegiant Adds Huntsville, Launches Five New Nonstop Routes Across Eight U.S. Cities

2025-08-12T04:04:21.033640-07:00

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Turkish Airlines bids €275M ($320M) for 26–27% of Air Europa

2025-08-12T05:44:02.691445-07:00

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Turkish Airlines submits binding bid for minority stake in Air Europa

2025-08-08T02:34:40.831979-07:00

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Delta Cuts Nearly One-Fifth of New York Winter Schedule as FAA Extends Slot Waivers Delta Air Lines will reduce winter operations from its New York hubs by almost 20%, citing cooling demand and ongoing operational challenges. The FAA’s extension of winter slot waivers through March lets Delta adjust capacity without forfeiting valuable airport slots.

2025-08-13T04:12:15.948004-07:00

Delta Cuts Nearly One-Fifth of New York Winter Schedule as FAA Extends Slot Waivers

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Portugal launches reprivatization of TAP Air Portugal, offers up to 49.9% stake as Lufthansa shows interest Portugal’s president has formally approved legislation to reprivatize TAP Air Portugal, authorizing the sale of up to 49.9% of the carrier. The government has invited suitors to bid in the long-delayed process, with Lufthansa already signaling its interest in a minority stake.

2025-08-13T01:21:26.517213-07:00

Portugal launches reprivatization of TAP Air Portugal, offers up to 49.9% stake as Lufthansa shows interest

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South African Airways Appoints New Board as Turnaround Gains Momentum South African Airways has appointed a new board as it continues to stabilise operations and implement its post-business rescue turnaround plan, marking a fresh governance phase in its ongoing recovery. It follows last year’s net loss and aims to bolster oversight and drive profitability.

2025-08-12T23:25:15.136732-07:00

South African Airways Appoints New Board as Turnaround Gains Momentum

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Air Canada Flight Attendants Reject Arbitration, Set Stage for Aug. 16 Strike The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing over 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Rouge, has declined the airline’s binding arbitration proposal after talks stalled. Unless a settlement emerges by Aug. 13, CUPE could issue a 72-hour strike notice, potentially grounding most flights from Aug. 16.

2025-08-12T13:48:30.678718-07:00

Air Canada Flight Attendants Reject Arbitration, Set Stage for Aug. 16 Strike

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WestJet System Outage Triggers Ground Stop and Widespread Flight Disruptions WestJet's network outage on August 12 prompted a ground stop at all its destination airports, forcing the cancellation of dozens and delays to hundreds of flights across Canada, the UK, Mexico and beyond as the carrier scrambled to restore operations.

2025-08-12T08:35:54.728519-07:00

WestJet System Outage Triggers Ground Stop and Widespread Flight Disruptions

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Brussels Airlines Sees 12% Summer Surge in Scandinavia Traffic as ‘Coolcation’ Demand Climbs Brussels Airlines recorded a 12% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers to Scandinavia over the summer period as travellers search out cooler climates amid Europe’s heatwaves. The carrier said the uptick reflects rising demand for ‘coolcation’ destinations, bolstering its leisure-market strategy for warm-weather peaks.

2025-08-12T08:21:48.374348-07:00

Brussels Airlines Sees 12% Summer Surge in Scandinavia Traffic as ‘Coolcation’ Demand Climbs

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Turkish Airlines bids €275M ($320M) for 26–27% of Air Europa Turkish Airlines has submitted a binding offer of €275 million (USD 320 million) to acquire a 26–27% stake in Spain’s Air Europa, advancing from preliminary discussions to a firm bid for equity in the leisure carrier.

2025-08-12T05:44:02.691445-07:00

Turkish Airlines bids €275M ($320M) for 26–27% of Air Europa

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Scoot to Add Okinawa, Chiang Rai and Haneda Routes with A320s, E2s and 787s Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, will add three new destinations — Okinawa/Naha and Chiang Rai from December 2025 and Tokyo Haneda from March 1, 2026 — using Airbus A320s on Okinawa, Embraer E2 jets to Chiang Rai and Boeing 787s on the Haneda–Singapore trunk route.

2025-08-12T04:35:54.209138-07:00

Scoot to Add Okinawa, Chiang Rai and Haneda Routes with A320s, E2s and 787s

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