If you're feeling the urge to travel by air (in the US at least) this should quell it nicely
#FAA #AI #AirTravel #Flying #DoNotWant
#airtravel
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And if you'd like to see some facts about Privatization in other jurisdictions, here’s a recent report from the Canadian Labour Congress.
https://documents.clcctc.ca/PAC/2026/Public%20Runways,%20Private%20Profits%20(FINAL).pdf
"Supporters of privatization point to Canada’s high
relative airfares, the prospect of government revenue
windfall, and the profitability of overseas for-profit
privatized airports.”
"Opponents cite Australia, New Zealand, Portugal,
the United States of America, and the United
Kingdom as documented cases of privatization
producing higher airline and consumer charges,
decreased service quality, workforce squeezes, and
abuse of market power inherent to airports' status as
natural monopolies. Estimates suggest that a private
investor requires 15-20% more revenue than airports
currently generate– and that gap can only come from
fares, fees, wages, or reduced government rent.”
Their conclusion:
"Airport workers and air travellers should oppose this
shift from the current publicly-owned, non-profit
model. Under for-profit airport ownership, revenue
must be extracted somewhere: consumers, workers,
or the government will pay the price.”
#elbowssomething #airports #privatization #sellout #transportation #greed #publicgood #airtravel #canada #canpoli #cdnpoli
Oh look! Carney is doing that thing absolutely NO ONE voted for him to do!! Selling out our public infrastructure to the highest bidder so we can all pay more for flights that are already expensive and for which we have no land based alternative! Weeeeeeeeeee #elbowssomething
Sub headline of the article:
“Fares rose 'massively' when Australia privatized its airports, expert says”
But I bet the shareholder ROI was great!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/how-will-airport-privatization-impact-travel-9.7189042
#airports #privatization #sellout #transportation #greed #publicgood #airtravel #canada #canpoli #cdnpoli
Flight to Toronto cancelled over child standing on seat: Porter Airlines
A flight bound for Toronto was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, according to Porter Airlines.
As the skies get busier, will AI help air traffic controllers keep planes flying safely?
#AI #Aviation #AirTrafficControl #AirTrafficManagement #Safety #AirTravel #Airlines #Tech #MachineLearning #Transportation #DigitalTwin #NATS #Airspace #FlightSafety
Canadians 🇨🇦 relieved they won’t be forced to fly Air Canada
https://www.thebeaverton.com/2026/08/canadians-relieved-they-wont-be-forced-to-fly-air-canada/
Des Canadiens•iennes soulagés•ées qu’iels ne seront pas forcés•ées de voler avec Air Canada
// Publication en anglais //
#Satire #Canada #AirCanada #WestJet #AirTravel #TransportAérien
#Trump #MAGA #failure #liberal #democrat #airtravel #delta #americanairlines #japan #fukuoka #siouxcity
well now then
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WestJet flight attendants have served their 72 hour notice to strike notice. It would come into effect on 2 August 2026 at 00:01 MDT
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/westjet-flight-attendants-strike-notice-9.7290183
Les agents•tes de bord de WestJet ont déposé leur préavis de grève de 72 heures. Il entrerait en vigueur le 2 août 2026 à 0h01 HAR.
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2272443/syndicat-westjet-agents-bord-preavis-greve
Long flight. #grickledoodle #banshee #horror #airtravel #flight #cartoon #art #drawing #funny #humor
TAXI!!! La Guardia Terminal B pickup circa 2015
#taxi #travel #airports #airtravel #rideshare #aeroport #flughafen
From being abused by staff and other travellers to being denied access to toilets, flying is an increasingly distressing and frustrating experience for many wheelchair users. Here, they share their stories
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/the-captain-told-me-to-wear-a-nappy-on-board-why-is-air-travel-so-humiliating-for-disabled-passengers
#disability #disabled #DisabledRights #airtravel #disabledlife #accessibility
This was a good one, the cheese and fruit plate did not let me down.
#airplanefood #travel #airtravel #cheese #snacktime #breakfast
More airport lounge glamour. Breakfast of champions in the United Club. Something to dream of on your mileage runs.
#airports #airtravel #travel #airportlounges #potaoes
Unpopular Opinion, but I love O’Hare Airport. The aesthetic is very ‘not so distant, but bright future’ to me reminiscent of Star Trek:TNG. To me, it looks like it could just as easily be ‘Starfleet Academy’ as an airport.
And it’s clean, efficient, and not a bad place to be in a travel delay.
And there is a masseuse who was a former Boxer/Fighter at the Airport massage place, you gotta ask for him! He uses his hands for good now, but he’s got the Tiger in him!
#travel #airtravel #airports
WestJet is allowing passengers to cancel or change flights scheduled between 30 July and 4 August, because of a possible strike
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/westjet-flight-change-cancel-9.7281740
WestJet permet aux passagers de changer ou annuler des vols planifiés entre le 30 juillet et le 4 août, à cause d’une possible grève
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CBC: Court strikes down confidentiality clause for air travel complaints process - https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-travel-complaints-court-ruling-9.7264661
An effectively meaninglessly short article: 1 sentence:
"Judge says regulations barring travellers from disclosing result of complaints violate Charter rights."
Hopefully a technical glitch over at CBC…
#news #airtravel #AirCanada #Canada #CdnPoli #Journalism
Ultra-Long Range Flights To Ease Australian Air Travel https://hackaday.com/2026/07/06/ultra-long-range-flights-to-ease-australian-air-travel/
#Featured #OriginalArt #TransportationHacks #Airtravel #Airline #Airliner #Australia #Flights #Plane #Qantas
Train Travel Is An Alternative To Air Travel Chaos & High Fuel Prices
https://www.forbes.com/sites/everettpotter/2026/05/03/train-travel-is-an-alternative-to-air-travel-chaos--high-fuel-prices/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F
These are financially challenging times for American travelers. Start with gas prices, which are through the roof. As of April 30, 2026, the national average for regular is $4.30, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). With the current oil spike, airfares have also skyrocketed. The …
#travel #train #airtravel #iranwar