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WestJet will halt flights between Toronto and Montreal starting in late October until April 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today, October 6, Czech Airlines joins KLM, Avianca, Qantas and Aeroflot in the centennial club, celebrating 100 years of aviation excellence. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air New Zealand will extend the expiry date for credits issued due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. These were due to expire on 31 January 2024.  All customers who have a Covid credit now have until 31 January 2026, to book travel for completion by 31 December 2026. At that time, given some …

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British Airways has reached a preliminary agreement with its pilots’ union, ensuring that there won’t be any strikes until 2027. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the improved high-elevation performance Convair CV-340 made its maiden flight in 1951. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ever wondered how big LAX is? It’s big, as this 2-mile (3.24km) new post-security walkway connector video (below) shows. When Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s Terminal 3 and Tom Bradley International Terminal connector recently opened, ticketed passengers and airport employees began enjoying unimpeded pedestrian access across LAX’s terminals post-security. The new path of travel equals …

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This week, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines unveiled plans to enhance their partnership by introducing 17 new routes between Mexico and the US. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Canadian ULCC Lynx Air has secured ten licenses to operate scheduled international services, including flights to European destinations. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Jet2.com will be introducing four new holiday routes next year, along with additional summer and winter capacity. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, BOAC operated the world’s first jet-powered transatlantic flight in 1958. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qantas has never had the luxury of going bankrupt where it could start again with new labour contracts at more competitive rates. That’s the view of Australia’s most respected aviation commentator Peter Harbison in an opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review. Mr Harbison said that “when judging Qantas’ performance over the last couple of …

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Boeing 747 captain Christiaan van Heijst has captured some spectacular images of the Northern Lights on a flight over the North Atlantic. Christiaan explains: “The aeronautical weather charts we rely on provide a comprehensive overview: from destination forecasts and alternate weather to jet streams, pressure systems, and turbulence estimates, all the way up to an …

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United Airlines has announced the purchase of 110 additional aircraft set to be delivered starting in 2028. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

SAS Scandinavian Airlines announced it has selected the consortium that will help the airline emerge from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Porter Airlines announced new routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco, from Toronto Pearson International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ural Airlines will try to fly its A320 out of the field where it became stranded following an emergency off-airport landing. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Silk Way West Airlines has welcomed its first Boeing 777-8, making it the newest operator of this highly capable twin-engine freighter. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

You may remember the unbelievable collision between a truck and Latam A320 aircraft back in November 2022. Whilst all passengers and crew made it out safely tragically both firefighters in the truck involved were killed. The final report as to ‘what happened’ has been released this week with a lengthy number of contributing factors. But …

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Pegasus Airlines took delivery of its 100th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, to celebrate the Turkish Republic’s centenary. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Emirates marked a significant milestone last Sunday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its fifth-freedom route linking Milan to New York JFK. Airways was there to celebrate the occasion. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

China Eastern and Turkish Airlines have signed a cooperation MoU. Concurrently, connectivity between Istanbul and Shanghai has been enhanced with new nonstop flights. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Qatar Airways has unveiled its Expo-themed 2023 livery on an A330-300 at Hamad International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has announced that it will retire its last Boeing 737-700 aircraft on November 19, 2023. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, the UK’s fifth-largest airline, Monarch Airlines, ceased operations in 2017. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Rex today unveiled details of the airline’s long awaited and much anticipated Rex Frequent Flyer loyalty program.Passengers can now register for Rex Flyer and immediately begin earning Rex Flyer pointsand status points across both Rex’s domestic and regional networks.They will immediately receive 5,000 Rex points as a sign-on bonus if they sign up before 2January …

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Ecuadorian airline Equair has announced the unexpected suspension of all its regular flights after two years of operation. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

This is the story of New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), opened today in 1928. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”