NEWSDec 31, 1969WestJet Offers Rapid COVID Tests on Select FlightsIt's been in the works for a while now, but a joint study with the Vancouver International Airport and Westjet are allowing passengers to take a Covid-19 rapid test. This comes shortly after United Airlines's announcement that they would be offering rapid tests on flights between Newark and London. As of Friday, November 27, passengers on select flights can opt-in for these tests.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969Vancouver International Airport (Overview)Vancouver International Airport ( CYVR) is the second busiest airport in Canada behind Toronto Pearson International Airport ( CYYZ) in Toronto. It has more direct flights to China than any other airport in North America or Europe. Here is some information about the airport.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969United Airlines Announces Plan to Distribute COVID-19 VaccineUnited Airlines has announced a plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines on behalf of Pfizer. How will they distribute them? Read this article to learn more.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969YVR Cancels $600 Million Terminal ModificationAmid the current Covid-19 pandemic, the multi-million dollar YVR terminal expansion project has been deemed unnecessary with the decreased volume of travelers. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Assorted News from the Aviation Industry, November 2020This article aims to summarize various shorter (but still important) stories at this time. IATA Suggests Vaccine Requirement for Future International Travel. 747 in Storage Bursts into Flame on Apron. Mass Air Travel Still Comes with Thanksgiving Day.
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INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969Airline Black Friday Deals - The Complete ListAs the holiday season nears, many airlines are releasing black Friday deals in order to encourage more people to fly. Some airlines have gone to great lengths to make their deals appealing. This article will outline many airline Black Friday deals and cheap fares you can capitalize on, as well as the link to purchase.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Korean Airlines to Acquire Asiana AirAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have intensified their losses or have received losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Asiana Airlines has been one of these airlines in previous years. Its struggles have led it to a new future. Korean Air, South Korea's largest airline, recently announced that they will acquire a 30.77 percent stake in their rival, Asiana Airlines. This deal is valued at over 1.62 billion USD (1.8 trillion won) and will make Korean Air the 10th largest airline in the world.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Starlux Airlines Eyes 15 U.S. DestinationsTaiwan's Starlux Airlines has applied to Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration for permission to fly to 15 destinations in the U.S. Find out which destinations Starlux is exploring.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969United to Launch Daily Transcontinental Routes from JFKAfter 5 years of absence, United Airlines plans to return to JFK. The inaugural flight is scheduled for February 1, and will fly from JFK to both Los Angeles and San Francisco.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Delta Retires Entire 777 Fleet Today, Delta Airlines is set to retire the 777 aircraft from their fleet. The final flight will be from JFK to LAX.Read More →
