India and Canada Sign Open Skies Agreement

Canada Airline

Indian and Canadian carriers are now able to provide access to key cities in both countries–unlimited. As the Open Skies agreement goes into effect, airlines will now be able to enjoy unrestricted flights from key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Toronto, among others. The 35 weekly limit has been lifted for these routes … Read more

Boeing Asks FAA To Approve Plan To Fix 787 Peeling Paint Issue

Boeing 787

In February 2018, airlines worldwide noticed paint peeling on Boeing 787 wings and horizontal stabilizer surfaces. As a result, Boeing has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to approve its plan to address the problem. Peeling paint A problem with the Dreamliner aircraft’s paint caused ultraviolet radiation exposure to cause the paint to peel. On Monday, … Read more

British Airways Begins a Trial for Its Biometric Borders on International Flights

British Airways

British Airways believes that this technology is the future of travel. The company’s trial of biometric technology is designed to make international airports more efficient for both customers and airlines, with quicker checks as well as fewer lines. Biometric boarding on international flights British Airways is the first airline in the United Kingdom to experiment … Read more

American Flight Attendants Are on Strike Throughout the United States

American Airline

A group of American Airlines flight attendants have walked off the job at Dallas Fort-Worth international airport. Flight attendants are demanding a better contract, better working conditions, and improved pay. Informational picketing Just a few weeks before one of the busiest holidays of the year, more than 100 flight attendants at DFW joined 11 other … Read more