The Air Canada strike by approximately 10,000 flight attendants shows no signs of abating. The union, represented by CUPE, continues to defy a binding arbitration order issued by the government—escalating the standoff across the airline industry.
JetBlue is significantly enhancing its Florida and Caribbean network for the upcoming winter season. The airline is adding new flights to Florida’s Vero Beach and Daytona Beach while boosting connections to the Caribbean and Latin America.
In a coordinated “day of action” today, more than 10,000 flight attendants represented by CUPE (the Canadian Union of Public Employees) held silent protests at four major airports.
Dominican airline Arajet has announced increased service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo.
A significant majority of Air Canada flight attendants have voted in favor of authorizing a strike if current labor negotiations fail.
American Airlines has filed a request with U.S. federal authorities to significantly reduce its operations to several destinations in Cuba, a move that could eventually lead to a complete withdrawal from one of the island’s airports.