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CBS News
3 hours ago
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- CBS News
Tariffs are causing Alaska Airlines to cancel flights. Here's why.
Alaska Airlines is canceling more than a dozen flights a day as tariffs hinder its ability to accept delivery of new aircraft, according to the carrier. The Seattle, Washington-based airline said it wouldn't immediately accept delivery of two Embraer 175 regional jets in order to avoid incurring the extra tariff-related costs. The aircraft were meant to serve Horizon Air, a regional subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. President Trump's tariff agenda has upended supply chains for a range of businesses, and has forced many companies to raise prices on consumers in order to protect their margins. The aviation industry has also warned that the levies will affect its business. "We deeply regret the impact this situation will have on our guests this summer," Alaska Airlines said in a statement to CBS News Wednesday. "Amid the ongoing uncertain economic environment, we are focused on controlling what we can control — including costs, productivity, operational performance and taking care of our guests to the best of our ability. As part of this effort to control our costs, Alaska will not accept additional costs imposed by tariffs throughout our supply chain," it added. Without the new aircraft, Alaska said it must cancel 14 flights a day through the end of July. Horizon operates all of its flights on Embraer jets. Alaska operates an all-Boeing fleet. The delayed aircraft were expected to arrive from Brazil in May. Brazilian imports to the United States have been subject to a 10% tariff since April. Delta Air Lines also took steps to avoid paying tariffs on new aircraft earlier this year. In April, it had new Airbus A350 airlines delivered from France to Japan, and flew the planes internationally first, before bringing them to the U.S. Because the aircraft were not new on arrival in the U.S., the airline was not on the hook for paying tariffs on them. Which routes is Alaska canceling? The new planes had been scheduled to arrive by the end of May and were expected to go into service during the summer season for Horizon, which serves the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, California, Colorado, Utah and western Canada. Alaska said it is cutting routes that are served by multiple flights, so that no single route is eliminated entirely, even temporarily. "When deciding which flights to cancel, we put our guests at the center of consideration. We don't take these decisions lightly as we know it means disruption for our guests and their travel plans. We assessed our network and protected the communities we serve that already have limited service. Our teams are working to reaccommodate all impacted guests on the next best option for their travel plans," Alaska said in a statement. contributed to this report.
Travel Daily News
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Finnair cancels 110 flights on June 4th
Finnair cancels 110 flights on June 4 due to Helsinki Airport industrial action, impacting 11,000 passengers and causing major travel disruptions. The Finnish Aviation Union IAU has announced industrial action at Finnair's home hub, Helsinki Airport, causing extensive disruptions to traffic on Wednesday, 4 June. According to the IAU, industrial actions are similar to those carried out earlier in May – June. The four-hour industrial actions target different work shifts and thus affect many functions essential also to Finnair's flights throughout the day, such as ground handling operations and catering services. As industrial action will cause significant disruptions to the operation of flights, Finnair will have to cancel approximately 110 flights on Wednesday. Flight cancellations are expected to affect approximately 11,000 Finnair customers. Finnair will offer customers of cancelled flights an alternative flight. Finnair has previously allowed customers scheduled to travel on strike days to reschedule their flights, helping them avoid disruptions, and thousands of customers have taken advantage of this opportunity. Customers whose flight was cancelled due to industrial action will be informed about the cancellation as soon as it has been done. After this, the customer will receive a message and be offered a new route, which will also be visible in Finnair's Manage booking service and mobile application. The offered routing can be changed within the limits of flight availability in Manage booking or through customer service. Alternatively, customers can cancel their reservation and apply for a refund for the unused ticket. Customers are asked to make sure that their contact information is up to date on their reservation. The industrial action might cause disruptions, for example, in the baggage handling at Helsinki Airport on Wednesday, so customers travelling on Wednesday are encouraged to check-in in advance, arrive at the airport on time and pack essential items, such as medicines, in carry-on baggage. The IAU has also announced similar industrial action on Wednesday, 11 June. Finnair is still assessing the exact effects of the industrial action on that day's traffic, but it is likely that if it takes place, it will cause disruptions on that day as well. We expect the effect to be mainly on flights operated by Norra. Finnair has previously allowed customers scheduled to travel on strike days to reschedule their flights. Customers with flights on Wednesday, 11 June, can change their travel dates by contacting Finnair customer service or the party that sold the ticket.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Germany-bound United flight returns to Houston, canceled due to 'maintenance issue,' airline says
The Brief A United flight heading to Germany returned to Bush Airport on Saturday night. Houston fire officials found no issues with the plane. The flight was eventually canceled. HOUSTON - United Airlines says they're assisting customers after canceling a flight due to a plane issue. What we know The issue happened on United flight UA46, which was set to fly from Bush Airport to Frankfurt Airport in Germany. The flight reportedly took off at about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, but officials with the Houston Airport System say the plane landed back at Bush at about 7:45 p.m. Houston fire officials say they were alerted about the plane having a mechanical issue. They had a crew waiting for the plane to return to Bush. Fire officials say the plane landed safely, and no smoke or flames were seen. United Airlines confirmed with FOX 26 that the flight was canceled that night. What we don't know There's no information on the "maintenance issue" itself. What they're saying United Airlines sent the following statement to FOX 26: "On May 31, United flight 46 from Houston to Frankfurt safely returned to Houston to address a maintenance issue. The plane had to release fuel to avoid landing overweight. The flight cancelled last night, and we expect to reaccommodate our customers and get them on their way." The Source Information in this report comes from representatives of the Houston Airport System, Houston Fire Department, and United Airlines.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Flight cancellations, delays at YVR airport after runway closure
An Air Canada flight taxis to a runway as a WestJet flight takes off at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck More than 20 flights at Vancouver International Airport have been cancelled and others are facing delays after crews were forced to keep one of the runways closed Friday. Overnight paving work on the airport's north runway wasn't completed in time due to 'an unforeseen equipment issue' with an asphalt supplier, a YVR spokesperson said Friday afternoon. 'While our teams work to find a solution, YVR will be operating exclusively using our south runway today,' the spokesperson said. As of 2 p.m., 23 flights had been cancelled. The spokesperson said airport staff will be in the terminal to assist passengers. Those flying in or out of the airport on Friday are advised to check flight information with their airline or via the YVR website before coming to the airport. In a statement Friday afternoon, Nav Canada, the agency responsible for controlling civilian air traffic throughout the country, confirmed a temporary Traffic Management Initiative had been put in place due to runway work conducted by the airport authority. 'While we strive to minimize their use, TMIs help maintain a safe flow of traffic and ensure the quantity of aircraft in a given airspace or airport remains manageable,' said the statement. 'Our team is working actively to keep air traffic moving safely and as efficiently as possible and minimize the impact of the TMI.'
Travel Daily News
19-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Finnair cancels 110 flights due to industrial action at Helsinki Airport
Finnair cancels 110 flights on 19 May due to Helsinki Airport industrial action, disrupting travel for 14,000 passengers and impacting ground services. The Finnish Aviation Union IAU has announced industrial action at Finnair's home hub Helsinki Airport, causing extensive disruptions to Finnair traffic today, Monday, 19 May. According to the IAU, the industrial actions are similar to those carried out earlier in May. The four-hour industrial actions impact several work shifts and thus affect throughout the day many functions essential to Finnair's flights, such as ground handling operations and catering services. As industrial action will cause significant disruptions to the operation of flights, Finnair will have to cancel approximately 110 flights on Monday. Flight cancellations are expected to affect approximately 14,000 Finnair customers. Finnair will offer customers of cancelled flights an alternative flight, which the customer can see in the Manage booking service on Finnair's website or the Finnair mobile application. Customers whose flight was cancelled due to industrial action will be informed about the cancellation as soon as it has been done. After this, the customer will receive a message and be offered a new route, which will also be visible in Finnair's Manage booking service and mobile application. Customers are asked to make sure that their contact information is up to date on their reservation. The offered routing can be changed within the limits of flight availability in Manage booking or through customer service. Alternatively, customers can cancel their reservation and apply for a refund for the unused ticket. The industrial action might cause disruptions, for example, in the baggage handling at Helsinki Airport on Monday, so customers travelling on Monday are encouraged to check-in in advance, arrive at the airport on time, and pack essential items, such as medicines, in carry-on baggage.
