Welcome to today’s (September 13, 2024) Daily Airline News Roundup, where we bring you the key headlines and industry developments from the world of commercial aviation.
All the headlines we’ve gathered are from the past 24 hours, offering you a comprehensive summary of the latest news in one place. Please note that some of the links provided will direct you to third-party websites. These sites are not under our control and are not part of Airline Facts. That being said, let’s get into the news.
General Airline News
Air Canada pilots’ strike looks set to go ahead – how will it affect passengers and flights? (The Independent)
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi on flights in 2025 using SpaceX’s Starlink (Forbes)
Africa
Ethiopian Airlines shines with Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award at Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024 (Travel and Tour World)
Asia
Etihad to go double daily on Paris route (Business Traveller)
Europe
British Airways set for a record-breaking summer of flights from North America to London (Breaking Travel News)
Czech Airlines to operate last flight on 26 October (Travel Tomorrow)
North America
Air Canada to add two U.S. routes (Airline Geeks)
Oceania
Fiji Airways acquires new A350, ATR 72 simulators (Flight Global)
South America
Brazil’s Azul close to new debt deal with lessors, sources say (Reuters)
LATAM is investing $360 million to upgrade Boeing 787 interiors (Simply Flying)
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