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The US is starving Cuba of fuel – here’s what a deal between them could look like

Cuba has reached a breaking point that even its crisis-hardened leadership cannot ignore. It is running out of fuel amid US pressure, having last received oil on January 9 from Mexico. This has prompted airlines such as Air Canada to cancel all flights to Cuba, hitting the tourism lifeline that…

The Conversation

Is it safe to travel to Cuba? Foreign Office issues new warning after air travel crisis

British travellers to Caribbean’s largest island warned: ‘Carefully consider if your presence is essential’

The Independent UK

Air Canada cancels all flights to Cuba as US oil blockade cuts off fuel access

Airlines from as far away as Russia, China and Spain have also been affected as island nation warns of fuel shortage

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Cuba issues stark warning to airlines of fuel shortages triggered by Trump sanctions

The move follows intensified political pressure from Trump across Latin America

The Independent UK

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage

Air Canada said Monday it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island

The Independent UK

Air Canada flight aborts take-off at last minute after passengers report mysterious ‘screaming and banging’

A serious failure of procedure that could have turned deadly.

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Heathrow flight makes unscheduled U-turn after ‘technical issue’

The flight crew transmitted a squawk 7700 code, known as the signal for a general emergency

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Mistake at airport allows passengers to leave without clearing immigration

The passengers who arrived from Mexico were able to leave the airport without going through border control

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Iran threatens Trump and European troops arrive in Greenland

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Iranian state TV airs footage of ominous threat against President Trump European troops arrive in Greenland after Trump’s latest threat Pipe bombs found detonated near Canberra parks and footpaths Two killed in another crane collapse in Thailand after…

The Independent UK

Air Canada flight diverted to Auckland after pilots detect ‘unusual odour’

The flight returned to Auckland airport out of an abundance of caution

The Independent UK

Air Canada flight forced to turn back after trapped staff member heard shouting from luggage hold

The plane was already taxiing to the runway when shouts were heard from the trapped ground handler

The Independent UK

Air Canada Passenger Slams Airline Over “Expired” Meal, But the Real Twist Calls Her Out

“Now I understand why Kinder Surprise Eggs are banned in the US.”

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Are These Beaten-Down Bottom 100 Stocks to Buy Ready to Rebound?

You know the markets are in a correction when 16 of the Bottom 100 Stocks to Buy have share prices over $10. Not all 16 beaten-down stocks are worth considering. These two might be. Here’s why.

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Air Canada offers free booze in economy. Will it be comfort or chaos at 10,000 metres?

Canada’s flag carrier is the first North American legacy airline to offer free drinks across its whole network.

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The Independent UK

Air Canada is now serving free beer, wine and snacks to economy passengers on every flight

Previously, the Montreal-based carrier only served free alcohol and food to economy passengers on long-haul flights

The Independent UK

Air Canada to launch flights from Montreal to this Spanish island gem using new single-aisle plane

Air Canada will launch a service from Montreal to the Balearics using a new Airbus A321XLR aircraft

The Independent UK

Flight attendants have gone 50 years without ground pay. Here’s why

The practice has persisted for more than 60 years across the global aviation industry

The Conversation

Flight attendants have gone 50 years without ground pay — here’s the reason behind it

The recent labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants pulled back the curtain on one of the airline industry’s longest-standing injustices: flight attendants are paid only when planes are in motion, a practice that has persisted for more than 60 years across the global aviation industry.

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‘All fun and games until…’: Air Canada passenger tries the ‘window seat trick’ on 14-hour flight. Here’s why people say it won’t always work

In the halcyon days of the 20th century, air travel was designed to be comfortable for all passengers—not just the ones in first or business class. Those days are long gone for we plebes in economy, unfortunately. The seats are small, the legroom nonexistent, and the refreshments subpar or nonexistent.

The Independent UK

Air Canada flight attendants vote against agreement reached last month, but operations to continue

About 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have voted down the the employer’s wage offer that the union and airline agreed to last month but another walkout is not expected

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Air Canada flight attendants hold controversial wage vote

There are signs of discontent among Air Canada workers, as tentative agreement between union and airline is criticised.

The Conversation

The federal government’s repeated use of back-to-work powers undermines Canadian workers’ right to strike

The federal government’s recent use of Section 107 of the Canadian Labour Code to end the Air Canada flight attendant strike is a troubling development for Canadian workers and unions.

The Guardian - US

US flight attendants push to be paid when planes aren’t in the air: ‘Most of our passengers have no idea’

Cabin crews across North America aren’t paid for work done before takeoff, but new Air Canada deal has raised hope

International Business Times UK

British Airways Attendant Accused of Exposing Nursing Mom's Breasts on Flight: 'I Felt Violated'

A British Airways flight attendant has been accused of pulling down a nursing mother's top and exposing her breasts mid-flight. The passenger says she felt 'violated'.

The Independent UK

US flight attendants are fed up like their Air Canada peers. Here's why they aren't likely to strike

Flight attendants at both regional and legacy airlines say they're frustrated by what they call low wages and long-standing airline practices of not paying them during the boarding process

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