Tag: Airline Industry
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Ottawa stalls airline fee for passenger complaints system
New details emerge on a stalled plan to fund Canada’s passenger complaints system Internal government records reveal a delay tactic at the heart of Ottawa’s approach to funding Canada’s air passenger complaints system. The documents suggest that Transport Canada officials and successive transport ministers took steps to slow, and perhaps undermine, a proposed fee on…
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Ottawa’s Sky Opening: How Middle East Competition Could Boost Canadian Airlines
Ottawa Opens the Skies to Middle East Competition Canada is preparing for a potential shift in its aviation landscape as Ottawa announces looser restrictions on foreign flights from Middle Eastern carriers. The move is designed to boost competition, offer travelers more choices, and encourage Canadian airlines to raise the bar on service, pricing, and route…
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Allen Onyema Warns Nigerian Airlines May Collapse in Three Months If Tax Reform Is Implemented
Airlines on the Brink: Onyema’s Warning About Tax Reform Allen Onyema, the chief executive officer of Air Peace, has issued a stark warning about Nigeria’s proposed tax reforms. In a recent interview with Arise News, Onyema argued that the new tax laws could reverse the relief measures introduced by the 2020 tax regime and push…
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Allen Onyema: Nigerians Paying the Cheapest Domestic Airfares in the World
Overview: Why Allen Onyema Makes a Bold Claim Allen Onyema, the chief executive officer of Air Peace, stirred conversation across Nigeria when he asserted that Nigerians are paying the cheapest domestic airfares in the world. Speaking during an interview with Arise News, Onyema framed his claim within the broader context of the Nigerian aviation sector,…
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UK sustainable aviation fuel uptake unlikely to hit 2025 target, data suggests
UK SAF mandate at a glance The UK government set a first annual mandate to increase the share of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) used by airlines operating in or departing from the country. The goal is to decarbonize air travel by gradually expanding SAF uptake. Yet new production data from the Department for Transport (DfT)…
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Global Airline System Disruption Impacts Check-In Across Airports, Including Malaysia
Overview: Disruption Hits Check-In and Boarding A temporary disruption to a widely used global passenger processing system is causing delays in check-in and boarding at airports around the world, including at major hubs in Malaysia. The outage, which impacted airlines and ground handling partners that rely on the shared system for passenger data and boarding…
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Allan Kilavuka Steps Down as Kenya Airways CEO; Captain George Kamal Becomes Acting Leader
Kenya Airways Announces Leadership Change The Kenya Airways Board has announced that Allan Kilavuka will step down from his role as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer after serving six years at the helm of the national carrier. The decision marks a significant moment for Kenya’s flagship airline as it enters a new phase…
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Cheaper Flights Today: Are Airfares Lower Than 2000?
Introduction: The question on travelers’ minds Are flights cheaper today than they were at the turn of the millennium, even as prices rise for many goods and services? It’s a question that sounds counterintuitive given headlines about inflation and wages. Yet, a closer look at airline pricing, competition, and technology suggests that airfares have in…
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A220: The Maverick — Airbus’s New Docuseries Rolls Out on YouTube
Overview: A Maverick in the Skies Airbus is back with a new edition of its original documentary series, delivering a four-episode deep dive into the world of the A220 and the people who helped redefine it. A220: The Maverick premieres on November 24 on YouTube, inviting aviation enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious viewers to explore…
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Trump Calls for Bonuses for ATC Workers Supporting Flights During Shutdown Amid Chaos
Overview of the Situation The fourth day of widespread flight restrictions has plunged the airline industry into disruption, with carriers canceling more than 2,100 flights and tallying 5,500 cancellations from Friday through Sunday. The ongoing shutdown has strained an already fragile system, with some air traffic controllers reporting they have not been paid for more…