The two fatal 737 MAX crashes “never should have happened” and “could have been prevented”, said the US House transportation and infrastructure committee in its report on Wednesday. The House report, which concludes an 18-month investigation, condemned both Boeing and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their roles in the tragic accidents. The House
Air Canada has unveiled its new Infinite Canada Flight Pass, which allows its loyalty program customers to take unlimited domestic flights for a flat fee, for up to three months. Pass holders will have the ability to book domestic travel on Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge, with no limit on the
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren has joined the likes of Ryanair in lashing out at European governments for their inconsistent approach to travel restrictions and quarantine requirements throughout the continent. The low-cost carrier executive spoke out at an online event hosted by Brussels-based industry group Airlines for Europe, which welcomed both industry figures and EU
The families of the Boeing 737 MAX crash victims have sent a letter lobbying US lawmakers to ensure Boeing is held accountable for the accidents that killed a total of 346 people. The US planemaker is currently facing around 100 lawsuits from families of 157 victims of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash that occurred
Singapore Airlines is reportedly gearing up to launch scenic ‘flights to nowhere’, in an attempt to boost revenue and cater to travel-hungry customers missing the experience of air travel. Anonymous sources close to the matter have said the three-hour domestic flights, which will both take-off and land at Changi Airport, are due to begin by
Airbus has sent a warning letter to its 130,000 staff members that more involuntary layoffs are looming, as airline travel demand continues to take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter, sent from Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury, conveys that the summer travel season was more subdued than anticipated, which has slowed recovery
