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CIRB Declares Flight Attendant Strike at Air Canada Unlawful and Orders CUPE Leaders to Direct Flight Attendants Back to Work

Source: Air Canada Board orders union and its officers to immediately cease all activities that declare or authorize an unlawful strike   Individual flight attendants directed to resume their duties   CUPE leadership told to publicly call halt to unlawful activity   Air Canada today said the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has declared ongoing strike activity by the company's 10,000 flight attendants is illegal and has ordered the leadership of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) to direct its members to return to work. Following a hearing on August 17, the CIRB declared that CUPE's strike is unlawful. It ordered the union leadership, which authorized the strike, to immediately tell its members to end the work stoppage. It also directed individual [...]

2025-08-18T19:41:05+03:00August 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Gogo Galileo HDX option on Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3

Source: Textron Aviation Customers who will be taking delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet now have the option to include the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution installed on their aircraft. By integrating Gogo Galileo HDX, customers can benefit from an additional global connectivity solution that delivers exceptional performance. Announced in October 2024, the CJ4 Gen3 is expected to enter into service in 2026. The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. “Cessna Citation business jets are known for their luxury and productivity,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing. “Whether for work or entertainment, this robust solution ensures customers’ in-flight experience is as connected as their life [...]

2025-08-18T19:07:56+03:00August 18th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Friends Fly Free* With a Free Discount Den Membership** on Frontier Airlines

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Wants to Be Your New Low Fare Airline Travel is better when it's done together – especially when it's free!* For bookings made today and tomorrow, members of Frontier Airlines' (Nasdaq: ULCC) Discount Den club can bring a friend along for free* on select flights September 2–30 (excluding taxes and fees starting at $10.10). Plus, today and tomorrow only, non-members can join Discount Den for an entire year at no cost (a $99 value)** when they sign up while booking travel — unlocking not just this promotion, but a full year of access to Frontier's lowest fares and exclusive member deals. "Our Discount Den members already enjoy our lowest fares to destinations across our network, and [...]

2025-08-18T19:12:53+03:00August 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Governor Chris Sununu Named New President and CEO of Airlines for America

Source: Airlines for America (A4A) Airlines for America (A4A) today announced that former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu will become the association’s President and CEO beginning September 9, assuming the role from Nick Calio after his 15 years of service. “I am honored to join Airlines for America during this critical moment for an aviation industry that supports over 10 million jobs and serves as a key economic driver in communities big and small across the country,” said incoming CEO Chris Sununu.“I look forward to working closely with our Board, President Trump and Secretary Duffy, Congress, and other aviation stakeholders to support the ongoing investment and overhaul of our air traffic control infrastructure. Strengthening and modernizing our system is vital [...]

2025-08-18T19:50:05+03:00August 18th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada suspends third quarter and full year 2025 guidance

Source: Air Canada Air Canada is suspending its guidance for third quarter and full-year 2025 operating results due to the effects of the labour disruption by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the resulting suspension of all flights. On August 17, 2025, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) directed Air Canada to resume airline operations and for all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants to resume their duties by 14:00 EDT on August 17, 2025. The CIRB further ordered that the term of the collective agreement between Air Canada and CUPE that expired on March 31, 2025, be extended to include the period beginning on April 1, 2025 and ending on the day on which the new [...]

2025-08-18T19:09:44+03:00August 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and Stand Up To Cancer “go further together” with annual fundraising campaign

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is proud to support Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) for the ninth consecutive year with its 2025 fundraising campaign aimed at advancing innovative cancer research. This year’s effort reflects a shared vision for a future without cancer, with a focus on early cancer detection, understanding your family history and personalized therapies. When it comes to fighting cancer, “Let’s go further, together.” This powerful message is more than just a phrase — it’s a call to action. It underscores the belief that by standing together, we can advance faster toward effective treatments and cures. From today to Sept. 30, 2025 customers who donate $25 or more to SU2C online at StandUpToCancer.org/AmericanAirlines will receive 25 American Airlines [...]

2025-08-15T20:38:40+03:00August 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Provides Clarity on its Offer to CUPE

Source: Air Canada Air Canada clarified commentary that has been made publicly about its offer to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing 10,000 flight attendants at the airline. Under the proposal there is a 38 per cent increase in total compensation over four years and: A new provision for ground pay that is industry leading in Canada. Hourly rates would go as high as $94 an hour in the first year. Hourly pay would increase by 12-to-16 per cent in the first year. This consists of a combined eight per cent increase in the hourly wage plus another four-to-eight per cent increase through a new ground pay formula in the first year alone. By 2027, senior flight attendants [...]

2025-08-15T20:25:40+03:00August 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet and RBC introduce the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard‡ for Business

Source: WestJet WestJet and RBC have announced the launch of the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard‡ for Business, Canada's first and only business travel credit card that instantly provides primary cardholders with top-tier airline status. This business credit card promptly awards primary cardholders Silver status* with WestJet Rewards, offering them the fastest way to earn WestJet points and maximize travel rewards. As the only RBC business travel Mastercard, cardholders will also have access to a unique collection of extensive travel insurances including trip interruption and trip cancellation insurance*. "Small and medium-sized businesses have supported WestJet from the day we started flying; that's why we're proud to introduce a card that not only rewards business spending but also enhances the travel [...]

2025-08-15T20:30:06+03:00August 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

New Spirit Airlines’ Service to Grand Cayman Set to Take Off from Fort Lauderdale in December

Source: Spirit Airlines Flights will operate three times per week on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Spirit Airlines' Guests can soon soak up the sun and sand on some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean with new service launching to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The airline will begin the only nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) on Dec. 4, 2025, just in time for a winter trip to the tropics. Flights will operate three times per week on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. "Grand Cayman is a dream destination, and we look forward to offering our Guests new, affordable travel options to reach this island paradise," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network [...]

2025-08-13T04:57:04+03:00August 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines names D. Torque Zubeck as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Source: Sun Country Airlines Torque Zubeck Sun Country Airlines has announced today that D. Torque Zubeck, formerly a managing director with Alaska Airlines, will join Sun Country as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on Tuesday, September 2. Zubeck brings more than 30 years of finance experience to Sun Country, including more than 22 years of airline leadership roles. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Mesa Airlines from 2021 to 2023. Prior to Mesa, Zubeck worked for 20 years at Alaska Airlines, including serving as managing director of finance, audit, cargo operations, and commercial partnerships. Among his accomplishments, he led the successful integration of Virgin America into Alaska Airlines. “We’re excited that Torque has agreed to join Sun Country, bringing his [...]

2025-08-13T21:18:50+03:00August 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|