Washington, March 24 (IANS) Air Canada’s CEO Michael Rousseau has announced a dedicated helpline and special assistance team for families after a runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport killed two pilots and injured dozens. “Today is a very somber day at Air Canada,” Air Canada President and CEO Rousseau said on Monday, adding, “I want to express our deepest sorrow for everyone affected.”The aircraft, Air Canada Express Flight AC8646 from Montreal, collided with a Port Authority fire tr…
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Washington, March 22 (IANS) Air travel across the United States is facing growing disruption as a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has affected airport security operations, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warning of worsening delays and staff shortages.In an interview on ABC News’ This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Duffy said the situation could deteriorate further in the coming days.“I do think it’s going to get much worse,” he said, pointing to …
Washington, March 22 (IANS) US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that the ongoing conflict with Iran is pushing up fuel and travel costs, saying it is the rising cost burden that is now affecting American consumers even as supply chains remain stable.In an interview on ABC News’ This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Duffy said airlines are not facing supply shortages but are under pressure from higher fuel prices. “It is the cost, right?” he said.The warning comes as fuel pric…
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order clearing the way for a major IndyCar road race in the nation’s capital this August, framing the event as a centerpiece of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.Trump announced that the three-day event will run from August 21 to 23 and will feature IndyCar racing on streets near the National Mall. He told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House that the race would celebrate “greatne…
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States will reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela and described a new phase of engagement that includes US oil companies scouting opportunities in the country.Trump told a Cabinet meeting he had spoken with Venezuela’s interim president and ordered immediate steps to restore travel. “I just spoke to the president of Venezuela and informed her that we’re going to be opening up all commercial airspace over Venezuela,” he …
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 28 weather-related deaths were reported as a massive winter storm dumped snow across dozens of US states over the weekend, causing widespread power outages, flight cancellations and school closures.The death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged at night, Xinhua news agency reported….