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Hundreds of passengers were stranded in various airports across the country as 26 domestic and two international flights were canceled due to an illegal strike by Philippine Airlines (PAL) ground workers. The workers, representing the 8,018-strong Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PALEA), walked off the job Thursday, protesting low salaries.
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Hundreds of passengers were left stranded after Philippine Airlines ground workers, protesting low salaries, went on strike, causing the cancellation of 24 domestic and two international flights. The strike, led by the 8,018-strong Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PALEA), prompted the government to issue an "open skies" policy,
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Air Canada is shifting its attention to the North American market, aiming to tap into solid growth opportunities and relatively untouched routes. Chairman and CEO Hollis Harris states that the airline is working to establish connections between Central Canada and major American cities, such as Washington, Chicago, and Boston. While
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Canada's government has announced the suspension of all commercial air service to Haiti, following a unanimous ruling by the Organization of American States to increase pressure on Haiti's military regime. The move aims to force the regime to vacate and allow the return of ousted President
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France's transport minister, Bernard Bosson, has announced that the country will open its Orly airport to British airlines, ending a longstanding ban that had been at odds with European Commission rules. The decision came after a threat from British airlines to defy the ban and operate flights to
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The British and French governments have negotiated an agreement, set to be announced today by French Transport Minister Bernard Bosson, allowing British airlines to launch services between London and Paris Orly airport on June 13. This is earlier than the previously agreed June 30 deadline, following an 11th-hour settlement to
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The airline industry has been struggling in recent years, but British Airways has bucked the trend with a significant increase in pre-tax profits. The airline's chairman, Sir Colin Marshall, credited the company's cost-cutting measures and a strengthening of its premium business for the turnaround. Passenger numbers
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British Airways has announced a significant increase in pre-tax profits, soaring to 301 million pounds, nearly two-thirds up on the previous year's profit of 185 million pounds. The airline attributed the improvement to an 8.9 percent increase in passengers, including a 6 percent increase in high-paying business
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Tour operators often claim to offer exclusive deals for weekend getaways to popular destinations like Paris and Venice. However, a closer look at the prices reveals that independent travelers can find better deals by booking flights and accommodations separately. In some cases, even tour operators' own special offers fall
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The Conservative government of Britain is facing stiff opposition over its plan to privatize the Royal Mail, a state-owned postal service with a reputation for quality and reliability. The proposal, which has been months in the making, was met with skepticism from lawmakers, consumers, and even some members of the
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Airbus Industrie's victory in securing a $1 billion order from Air Canada for 25 A-319s marks a significant coup in the highly competitive North American market. The deal, which involves replacing Air Canada's aging fleet of DC-9s, is the largest order placed by the airline in
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A potential trade dispute is brewing between Canadian tobacco companies and Ottawa, as R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris warn the government that forcing them to sell cigarettes in unmarked packages would lead to costly claims and a nasty trade fight. This announcement comes as the Canadian government explores implementing
