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Windsor Locks, CT
Business
In-Flight Wi-Fi Speeds Ranked In New Study: See Which Airlines Excel, Lag
Wi-Fi is quickly becoming a must-have for travelers on airplanes, but new data shows many airlines are still falling short of providing the best connections. Internet analytics company Ookla released a study of airlines' Wi-Fi offerings on Monday, June 30. Airplane internet ranked dead last among 21 airline benchmarks in the American Customer Satisfaction Index, behind baggage handling, seat comfort, and even airplane food. Ookla analyzed its Speedtest data from the first quarter of 2025 and found wide gaps in performance. Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways topped the list for fastest…
Newark, NJ
Business
Canadian Airline Launching New EWR Flight Amid Airport's Air Traffic Control Chaos
A Canadian airline is launching a new route in Newark as the city's airport faces major air traffic control issues. Porter Airlines is adding a nonstop route from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the company said in a news release on Friday, May 30. The daily flights will begin on Sunday, June 1. The move marks Porter's third nonstop route to Newark, joining existing flights to Ottawa and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The airline also began service at La Guardia Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport&nb…
Atlantic City, NJ
Business
Spirit Airlines Hires New CEO From Competitor After Flying Out Of Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is bringing in new leadership to guide its economic reroute after emerging from bankruptcy and shedding nearly $800 million in debt. Dave Davis will take over as Spirit's new president and CEO starting Monday, April 21, the company said in a news release. Since December 2019, Davis has been the president of fellow budget carrier Sun Country Airlines. Davis will also join Spirit's board of directors. "We're excited to welcome Dave as Spirit's new president and CEO," Spirit's board chair Robert Milton said. "He brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid track rec…
Windsor Locks, CT
Business
Us-c
anada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty. Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating…
Elmont, NY
Business
Canadian Airline Expands To LGA, Offering Daily Flights To Toronto Without Middle Seats
A Canadian airline will soon fly from LaGuardia Airport for the first time. Porter Airlines is expanding its presence in New York City with the launch of year-round service between LGA and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), the company said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 27. Porter will fly roundtrip up to three times daily starting on Thursday, May 1. The flights will be on 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 planes, featuring no middle seats, free high-speed WiFi, and complimentary beer and wine. "We have built a strong passenger base over more than 15 years for those travelling b…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Air Canada Jet To Newark Receives Bogus Midair Threat: Port Authority PD
A threat directed toward an Air Canada flight brought a major police presence to Newark Airport Monday, Feb. 19, officials said. Port Authority police and its canine unit responded to EWR Terminal A at around noon after airport police received the report of the threat, a PAPD spokesperson said. The plane landed at EWR Terminal A without incident, and all passengers deplaned safely with no reported injuries. At 2:52 p.m. PAPD and its canine unit fully cleared the aircraft and normal operations resumed. The incident is under investigation.
Alexandria, VA
News
Travelers Should Expect Big Changes at Reagan National Airport Soon
Major updates are coming to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this week that will change how travelers find their gates. Officials will install new signage throughout the airport beginning on Saturday, June 4, as a way to make navigating the terminals, parking decks, and new facilities easier. Airport authorities said they will roll out the changes over the next week. The airport released this timetable: Saturday — New directional signs will go up around the airport to lead passengers to their gates. Sunday, June 5 — Airlines will switch over to using the new sig…
