GTAmissions1 Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 The amount of incidents on-board aircraft and airports have increased this year. Especially how people are outraged about how flight attendants and other passengers assisted in duct taping a passenger who had a mental breakdown and tried to open a door. Of course when 30,000 feet up in the air, you can't do much other than hope that passengers step in and assist in controlling the trouble passenger until proper authorities step-in and handle the situation. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) taking a zero tolerance policy and issuing fines to those that cause trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nil Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Rather ambiguous situation. On the one hand, a man could kill hundreds of people. On the other hand - really, maybe not humane enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 20 minutes ago, Nil said: On the other hand - really, maybe not humane enough Thats their problem - you want behave like a douche, duct tape away Hopefully we'll start seeing the same treatment in other industries outside of aviation. No person should have to put up with these childish antics anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 Boeing 737 Max 7 and Max 10 is at risk of not meeting the year-end deadline under the old certification rules. Effective January 1, 2023 all new models that are certified by the Federal Aviation Authority or FAA require the installation of EICAS or Engine-Indicating and Crew Alert System which requires additional training for pilots and flight crew on how the EICAS works. The EICAS requirement came after two deadly MAX crashes. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/with-two-max-models-at-risk-congress-moves-to-give-boeing-a-break/ Final comments: Congress may give an extension to allow certification for the Boeing 737 Max 7 and Max 10 under the old rules. At the same time, it also puts a lot of risk for airlines that have already placed orders for the Boeing 737 Max 10 relying on the order to replace older aircraft or expand service to existing or new routes. Having two years to adjust to the new regulations. Trying to push out a new product and with tight timelines, it will be interesting how Boeing will compete especially with the AirBus A321neo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 In response to this issue with customers being stranded for over a week and then suddenly stop flying to their airport of origin, why not just book these people on another airline and get them home? 100 people stranded in another country for a week with no communication is hardly a small matter. Yes there is a cost but all of this bad press goes to show that they really don't have their act together in terms of operations. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/stranded-sask-residents-in-cuba-yearn-to-be-home-1.6701029 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBrick1 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Air France will be flying to Ottawa beginning on June 27th. Flying 5x weekly using an Airbus A330-200 and flight numbers AF364 to YOW and AF361 to CDG. Flights to Quebec City will also resume 3x weekly with a 787-9 on May 2nd https://corporate.airfrance.com/en/news/air-france-bolsters-services-canada-and-will-launch-new-route-between-paris-charles-de-gaulle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbcman Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Is copa airlines launching Panama City To Vancouver since I have a family member who flys copa a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport will cease operations effective November 30th. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-airport-to-shutdown-as-cadillac-fairview-eyes-plans-to-develop-1.6423489 Especially with no air traffic control, it does pose safety concerns regarding takeoff and landing so that there isn't any risk of collisions or crashes. Though some tenants like York Region Police will need to find a new place for their police helicopter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Billy Bishop Airport is now planned to get US pre-clearance which will take about 18 to 24 months to build the facility and open sometime in 2025. https://www.portstoronto.com/portstoronto/media-room/news/us-cbp-preclearance-coming-to-billy-bishop-toronto.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1irwx7VRWbmVaEb0YKkqMEZiQBOiSx-3-yFQx58uzOqV7gCLRrTGdpJ_w 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Some Canadian pilots are looking to fly in the US most likely for the higher wage options that were secured by airlines. Plus most likely more variety/options. https://globalnews.ca/news/9938715/canada-pilot-shortage/ Final comments: Even if a pilot from a major Canadian airline gets hired in the US, hope they are prepared to be assigned to whatever hub is available along with other adjustments. Most employers are seniority based which new pilots have to start from the bottom being on stand-by before working into a more stable position. I know Air Canada, preferences are based on seniority with which hub and route assignments are selected. Some who prefer the longer haul routes versus shorter regional routes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 11:15 AM, GTAmissions1 said: Some Canadian pilots are looking to fly in the US most likely for the higher wage options that were secured by airlines. Plus most likely more variety/options. https://globalnews.ca/news/9938715/canada-pilot-shortage/ Final comments: Even if a pilot from a major Canadian airline gets hired in the US, hope they are prepared to be assigned to whatever hub is available along with other adjustments. Most employers are seniority based which new pilots have to start from the bottom being on stand-by before working into a more stable position. I know Air Canada, preferences are based on seniority with which hub and route assignments are selected. Some who prefer the longer haul routes versus shorter regional routes. The only thing stopping a mass exodus down south is citizenship restrictions as most of us aren't eligible for a green card to work down there. Canada's airline industry would be decimated overnight if this was suddenly no longer the case. Glad this is making the news regardless... wages and working conditions literally see a night and day difference on both sides of the border at the moment and more people should be made aware of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 AirBus is unveiling a design that can allow modification of the overhead bin space to better accommodate passengers. Considering that a lot more passengers are opting to use carry-on versus checked luggage. With carry-on and overhead bin space, at least you know where your baggage is and can carry it out when you arrive versus trying to wait at the carousel to pick-up your checked baggage. https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/these-new-overhead-aircraft-bins-could-be-an-inflight-game-changer-1.6594683 Final comments: I think the bigger challenge is that the bins are more designed for 2x2 configuration versus 3x3. If you can't get overhead bin space, the airlines usually waive the checked baggage fee. I went through that once with Westjet which was flying from US to Canada, so I had to provide my paper boarding pass so that it is ticketed to the correct flight and end destination. Mine was a direct flight, so it was a pretty minimal wait and wasn't in a rush to my end destination. Of course, the airline industry is trying to compete with razor thin margins and matching supply with demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Billy Bishop Airport in downtown Toronto will need to address the issue of more runway space in-order to meet federal requirements. Especially when the agreement was originally written in 1983 and set to expire in 2033. The agreement was between the City of Toronto, Billy Bishop operator Ports Toronto and the federal government which is for 40 years. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/portstoronto-says-more-runway-space-needed-at-billy-bishop-airport-to-comply-with-federal-regulations-1.6653017 Final comments: This isn't the first time that the runway space has come up for dispute. It has been disputed back in 2014 before the Trudeau government rejected the runway expansion plan in 2015. The expansion of the runway is required to operate jets out of Billy Bishop Airport and ensure enough operating space to takeoff and land safely which right now, Billy Bishop Airport is only designed for turboprop aircraft of a limited capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 8:45 PM, GTAmissions1 said: Billy Bishop Airport in downtown Toronto will need to address the issue of more runway space in-order to meet federal requirements. Especially when the agreement was originally written in 1983 and set to expire in 2033. The agreement was between the City of Toronto, Billy Bishop operator Ports Toronto and the federal government which is for 40 years. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/portstoronto-says-more-runway-space-needed-at-billy-bishop-airport-to-comply-with-federal-regulations-1.6653017 Final comments: This isn't the first time that the runway space has come up for dispute. It has been disputed back in 2014 before the Trudeau government rejected the runway expansion plan in 2015. The expansion of the runway is required to operate jets out of Billy Bishop Airport and ensure enough operating space to takeoff and land safely which right now, Billy Bishop Airport is only designed for turboprop aircraft of a limited capacity. small point of order. in 2014, Harper was still P.M so the current govt can't have rejected the application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 A JAL A350 has collided with a Japanese Coast Guard Dash 8 while landing in HND. The A350 burst into flames however it appears all pax and crew on board were safely evacuated. 5 of the Coast Guard crew have unfortunately lost their lives with the sixth one in critical condition. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-67862011 Just goes to show you how important it is to follow crew instructions during an emergency and leave your stuff behind - yes Americans and Canadians, I'm talking to you. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 That is the first major hull loss of an A350, the data from the burn will be extremely important going forward. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Japan Airlines has gone on to issue refunds for both domestic and international flights affected by the accident. https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2024/other/240102-3/ And in the recent week, there was the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 incident where an door plug was blown out and caused rapid decompression. The type has been grounded recently and loose bolts have been found on similar aircraft around the door plug. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Airlines_Flight_1282 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 Bombardier is moving their aircraft production from Downsview Park to Pearson International airport. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bombardier-global-private-jet-assembly-plant-pearson-1.7091462 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Flair Airlines and Lynx Airlines may merge into one low cost airline. The only remaining low cost airline that would be left is Canada Jetlines. Swoop Airlines has already been absorbed into Westjet. https://princeoftravel.com/news/flair-airlines-lynx-air-merger/ Final comments: Flair Airlines has 20 planes while Lynx has 9 planes. To be honest, neither of them have a pretty good track record especially with reliability and the challenges of operating in Canada where it is so spread out between mostly major hubs, government regulations along with fees from both the government and airports, operating in the airline industry is pretty difficult in Canada. I do know of some people who have the capacity to travel to a US airport like Buffalo or Detroit, they would take that trip instead of taking a flight out of Pearson International Airport. To avoid the hassles and congestion of the volume Pearson International Airport has to handle with many flights departing and arriving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Interesting Vids? The problem I see in most case with individuals causing issues on planes or airports are either intoxicated or on drugs. For those not with those issues and cause issue at airports or on planes tend to have medical mental issues an those are the ones most dangerous. The thing with those individuals is that in most cases it's hard for them to stand trial as in most cases their lawyers plead mental instability to stand trail and get off on charges although in most cases their order by the courts to get medical treatment for their mental issues be it drugs or therapy by proffensuals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 On 2/15/2024 at 10:35 PM, GTAmissions1 said: Flair Airlines and Lynx Airlines may merge into one low cost airline. The only remaining low cost airline that would be left is Canada Jetlines. Swoop Airlines has already been absorbed into Westjet. https://princeoftravel.com/news/flair-airlines-lynx-air-merger/ Final comments: Flair Airlines has 20 planes while Lynx has 9 planes. To be honest, neither of them have a pretty good track record especially with reliability and the challenges of operating in Canada where it is so spread out between mostly major hubs, government regulations along with fees from both the government and airports, operating in the airline industry is pretty difficult in Canada. I do know of some people who have the capacity to travel to a US airport like Buffalo or Detroit, they would take that trip instead of taking a flight out of Pearson International Airport. To avoid the hassles and congestion of the volume Pearson International Airport has to handle with many flights departing and arriving. The timing of this article (and whatever other rumours were out there) is pretty interesting, given a week later Lynx announced they were bankrupt. Wonder how substantiated the rumours were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Westjet is increasing fees for checked baggage. While Flair Airlines is adding a credit card surcharge of an additional 1.4 to 2 percent on top of the airline ticket price plus add-ons along with fee increases to change a flight over the phone along with a substantial increase on flight change fees. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/westjet-baggage-fees-1.7124418 Final comments: The increased fees on checked baggage at Westjet will lead to more issues with people trying to stuff everything in the overhead bin which is very limited. Gate agents having to ask passengers to voluntary check their carry-on free of charge or cutoff the overhead bin space access after a certain point. Since the overhead bins were not designed to handle the seating capacity of the aircraft. Flair Airlines on the other hand is a low cost airline and is trying to shift the cost of interchange fees with a credit card back to the consumer rather than the business absorb the cost. Most businesses either build the additional cost into their pricing or warn customers about the increased fee of using a credit card and request a different form of payment instead. Most airlines, it is better to book with a credit card in case there are issues that arise. Airlines are a razor thin profit margin business having to collect fees on behalf of the airport, the cost of fuel, taxes and staffing along with financing equipment. Especially needing to fill seats on certain routes depending on corridor demand while maximizing revenue and profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 On 2/24/2024 at 7:27 PM, yrt1000 said: The timing of this article (and whatever other rumours were out there) is pretty interesting, given a week later Lynx announced they were bankrupt. Wonder how substantiated the rumours were Was from many sources. I thnk Flair walked away cause of Lynx debt load. Reason why the shut down after Flair walked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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