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Holidaymakers Urged to Check the Cost of Airline Extras Before Booking

Holidaymakers Urged to Check the Cost of Airline Extras Before Booking

The millions of UK sun-seekers looking to book flights this winter have been urged to check the cost of any airline fees and charges to make sure they don’t end up paying for services they don’t want.

India Hands Over Dornier Surveillance Aircraft to Seychelles

India Hands Over Dornier Surveillance Aircraft to Seychelles

The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony handed over a Dornier surveillance aircraft to the Foreign Minister of Seychelles Mr. Jean Paul Adam at a function today.

Association of Flight Attendants CWA Reaches a Tentative Agreement With US Airways Management for a Contract Covering All US Airways Mainline Flight Attendants

Association of Flight Attendants CWA Reaches a Tentative Agreement With US Airways Management for a Contract Covering All US Airways Mainline Flight Attendants

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) has reached a tentative agreement with US Airways management for a contract covering all US Airways mainline Flight Attendants. The tentative agreement, reached under the supervision of the National Mediation Board (NMB), would allow for immediate economic improvements and provide all US Airways Flight Attendants with the strongest position [...]

Midcounties Co-Operative Travel Becomes the Latest Accredited Body Under the ATOL Financial Protection Scheme

Midcounties Co-Operative Travel Becomes the Latest Accredited Body Under the ATOL Financial Protection Scheme

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced Midcounties Co-operative Travel as the latest accredited body under the ATOL financial protection scheme.

FedEx Express Donates a Boeing 727-200F to New Aviation Science Program at California Baptist University

FedEx Express Donates a Boeing 727-200F to New Aviation Science Program at California Baptist University

FedEx Express has donated a Boeing 727-200F to California Baptist University for use by its new aviation science program.

Portland, Oregon Flights to Use NextGen Technology and Procedures

Portland, Oregon Flights to Use NextGen Technology and Procedures

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that pilots will start using new NextGen technology and procedures that will enable aircraft to fly more efficient, environmentally-friendly flights into Portland International Airport (PDX) beginning next year.

Canadian Government Enacts All Inclusive Airfare Advertising Laws

Canadian Government Enacts All Inclusive Airfare Advertising Laws

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, has announced that all-inclusive airfare advertising is now mandated under amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations.

Shortage of Type Rated Commanders in India Due to Growth in Aviation Industry

Shortage of Type Rated Commanders in India Due to Growth in Aviation Industry

There is shortage of type rated Commanders in India due to growth in aviation industry and induction of new aircrafts in the fleet of the airlines.