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When to book holiday flights, to get the lowest price

Airfares are moving up again, up almost 6% in 2025. Here's when to book your holiday flights so you don't overpay.

Scripps Local

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Russian drones over Poland stir worries for Europe's airlines

The incursion of Russian drones in Poland has reignited safety concerns over the vulnerability of civil air transport in Europe, aviation and insurance experts said, the latest upheaval facing airlines from escalating global conflict.

Reuters

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WestJet flight hits runway hard while landing in St. Maarten

A WestJet plane made a "hard landing" at an airport in the Caribbean country of St. Maarten, the airline said on Sunday, but no passengers were reported injured.

CBC News

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Canadian-made water bomber back in production to fight wildfires

Canada is rushing to build more capacity to fight wildfires, and De Havilland factories in Calgary are pushing to get new DHC-515 Firefighters back in the air nearly a decade after Bombardier stopped production.

CBC News

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Chinese technology shines at Aviation Africa Summit 2025

Opening the summit, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that the high cost of air travel remains a barrier to tourism and connectivity across Africa.

Africanews

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Trump admin ditches plan to make airlines compensate for disruptions

The Trump administration is scrapping a Biden-era plan that would have required airlines to pay stranded passengers cash, meals, and lodging for cancellations or delays.

Scripps News

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Trump admin scraps proposal for flight disruption compensation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has scrapped a proposal to compensate flight passengers affected by disruptions. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

CBS America

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Planes under attack: What is GPS jamming?

Russia is allegedly messing with GPS signals. But it’s not just about navigation – it could affect your money or even the power grid. Here’s what you need to know!

DW News

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Families of Boeing crash victims make plea for prosecution

A Texas federal judge heard arguments on a U.S. government's motion to dismiss its criminal case against the aerospace company. Boeing is charged with conspiracy to defraud the government.

Africanews

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Inside the first flights using new cockpit barriers for safety

It's been nearly a quarter century since 9/11, when terrorists hijacked commercial jetliners and turned them into weapons of mass destruction. Now, after years of delays, planes are adding a new layer of security.

CBS America

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Passengers evacuate flight during busy Labor Day weekend travel

The TSA was expected to screen about 17.4 million people over the Labor Day holiday. While airlines experienced minimal flight cancellations, there were some trouble spots. An Air Canada flight returned to Denver and passengers evacuated...

CBS America

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NTSB investigating plane crash in Little Cottonwood Canyon

One person died and another was badly injured after a small plane crashed in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Sunday.

Scripps Local

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Airlines see most Labor Day weekend travelers in 15 years

Despite a record number of people traveling this Labor Day weekend, airlines are operating smoothly for the most part. Out of roughly 46,000 flights scheduled Monday, there were less than 100 cancellations nationwide.

CBS America

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2 hospitalized after SkyWest passenger jet runs into turbulence

Two passengers on a Houston, Texas-bound SkyWest flight were injured after the plane hit severe turbulence and diverted to Austin. Both were taken to the hospital with non-threatening injuries, the airline said.

CBS America

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What to know about Southwest rule change for plus-sized passengers

Starting Jan. 27, those who take up space in the neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket and it may not be refunded.

News 12

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Electric planes start to take flight

Electric planes are still a rare sight in Canadian skies, but the aviation industry expects them to become more common in the next several years, especially for short flights and training. Electric commercial flights are still about a de...

CBC News

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Delta, United face class-action lawsuit over window seats

A group of passengers filed lawsuits this week against Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, claiming they were charged extra for a window seat that did not include a window.

Scripps News

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Fire Raptor chopper among new weapons in Canada’s wildfire arsenal

Fire Raptor helicopters are making their debut in Newfoundland fighting wildfires this season. The choppers hold 5,000 litres of water in a collapsible bladder and douse from a precision hose.

CBC News

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Navy loses another fighter jet during training exercise

Navy sources confirmed an F/A-18E Super Hornet crashed off the coast of Virginia. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports after this most recent loss.

CBS America

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Pilot rescued after U.S. Navy fighter jet crashes off Virginia coast

The U.S. Navy says a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft crashed off the coast of Virginia Wednesday during a routine training flight. The pilot was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean a little less than 90 minutes after ejecting.

CBS America

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Air Canada strike ends, but travel hurdles remain

Air Canada has resumed operations but it will be days before the backlog of flight cancellations are cleared. Many passengers are facing long waits and limited information about alternative travel arrangements.

CBC News

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Despite tentative Air Canada deal, travellers still frustrated with airline

Air Canada flights are resuming after a tentative deal put an end to a strike that began on the weekend, but not all of the airline's customers flying out of Winnipeg were happy following the labour disruption.

CBC News

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Inside a training facility for air traffic controllers

The FAA is assembling the next generation of air traffic controllers at an Oklahoma City training center in an effort to end its staffing shortage. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look.

CBS America

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Air Canada reaches tentative agreement with flight attendant union

Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), ending the strike that began over the weekend involving 10,000 members and disrupted travel for more than 100,000 travelers per day.

CBS News

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Air Canada cancellations cost frustrated passengers thousands

With the Air Canada flight attendants’ strike ongoing, passengers say they’re frustrated at the high cost of booking alternate arrangements.

CBC News

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Air Canada delays plans to resume operations

All Air Canada planes were grounded on Monday (August 18) after its 10,000 flight attendants refused a return-to-work mandate from the Canadian government.

CBS News

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Air Canada suspends restart plans as strike continues

The Canada Industrial Relations Board had ordered airline staff back to work by 2 pm Sunday after the government intervened.

Euronews

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Air Canada flight attendants picket for second day in Winnipeg

Air Canada has suspended plans to resume limited operations after the union representing the airline's flight attendants said it will defy a federal back-to-work order for binding arbitration to end the work stoppage. The airline had pla...

CBC News

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Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike

The Canadian government on Saturday (August 16) moved to end a strike by Air Canada's cabin crews and require binding arbitration to resolve their contract impasse, an action that the country's largest carrier had sought but unionized fl...

Reuters

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Government imposes binding arbitration to end Air Canada dispute

Workers at Canada's largest airline begin a major strike, disrupting flights for tens of thousands of passengers.

Al Jazeera