/United Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Travel to European Christmas Markets/

United Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Travel to European Christmas Markets

Source: United Airlines Europe's sought-after markets are a cultural tradition that attract millions of visitors from around the world each year with festive offerings like mulled wine, artisan crafts, live music, picturesque scenery and more World's largest airline gears up for its busiest holiday travel season on record, offering more nonstop flights to European destinations than any other U.S. airline and connecting travelers to some of the most popular holiday markets through its airline and rail partnerships According to a recent survey, more Americans are spending their holiday budgets on unique experiences instead of gifts United reported bookings to European destinations are up nearly 30% compared to 2019 and up almost 10% versus last year, as more Americans opt to [...]

2024-11-20T01:55:12+02:00November 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TSA readies for busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record, provides passengers with time-saving travel tips

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record and is projected to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2, representing a volume increase of approximately 6% from this time in 2023. Passenger volumes have reached record highs in 2024, with an increase of 17% since 2022. TSA projects the three busiest travel days will be Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after the holiday. The agency expects to screen more than 2.8 million people on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2.9 million for Wednesday, Nov. 27, and more than 3 million people on Sunday, Dec. 1. "This holiday season is expected to be one of the [...]

2024-11-20T01:50:47+02:00November 20th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Fly Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines from the Pacific Northwest via Honolulu

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Now is the perfect time to book a dream vacation to Australia or New Zealand with special one-way fares from Seattle or Portland via Honolulu, available from November 19–21. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer the most direct routes from the Pacific Northwest to Sydney and Auckland, with a layover in Honolulu. Summary Travel with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines from the Pacific Northwest, connecting through Honolulu on the quickest routes to Australia and New Zealand. Special fares starting at $390 one-way from Seattle or Portland to Auckland (New Zealand) and Sydney (Australia) available through Nov. 21, 2024. Travel dates: Auckland through April 30, 2025, and Sydney between Feb. 1–Sept. 30, 2025, when booked on Alaska or Hawaiian [...]

2024-11-20T01:41:20+02:00November 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Announces 16 New Routes to Launch Next Year, Expanding Service Across the United States and the Caribbean

Source: Frontier Airlines New Service Includes Return to Tucson, Ariz., Reno, Nev., and Antigua and Barbuda Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is announcing 16 new routes launching in February and March 2025 across 21 airports, connecting consumers with ultra-low cost travel options to top destinations across the United States and the Caribbean. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19*. "As consumers begin planning travel for Spring 2025 and beyond, we are delighted to announce 16 new routes to a host of exciting destinations," said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. "With our return to Tucson, Ariz., Reno, Nev., and Antigua and Barbuda, and with expanded service from cities [...]

2024-11-20T01:48:00+02:00November 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet unveils comprehensive summer schedule, strengthening connectivity with 10 per cent growth in seat capacity across its network

Source: WestJet Enhanced domestic, transborder and intercontinental connections pave the way for cross-country economic growth and expanded opportunities for business and leisure travel WestJet announced its complete summer schedule for 2025, featuring 10 per cent growth network wide and domestic growth of 12 per cent. As the airline introduces two new domestic and three new transborder destinations, along with 11 new routes across its network, WestJet is actively pursuing its strategy to improve air travel accessibility and affordability across Canada.   "WestJet's expanded summer schedule reflects our continued commitment to connecting Canadians by increasing our domestic and international capacity. In Canada alone we are growing capacity by 12 percent, operating to 41 airports with over 3,000 weekly departures," said John Weatherill, [...]

2024-11-20T01:59:28+02:00November 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal earns €117.8 million in the third quarter

Source: TAP Accumulated positive net income of 118.2 million in the first nine months of 2024. Operating revenues for the third quarter grow 2 percent compared to the same period of 2023, to 1,284 million euros. In the first nine months of the year, operating revenues increased by 2.8 percent compared to the same period last year, to a total of 3,253 million euros. Maintenance revenues stand out, which grew 40% in the first nine months of 2024. Recurring EBITDA of EUR 744.8 million and recurring EBIT of EUR 377.8 million in September 2024, with margins of 23% and 12%. Third Quarter 2024 Results In the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), TAP achieved a net profit of EUR 117.8 million, [...]

2024-11-19T08:08:43+02:00November 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Annual hackathon paves path for IT students to join American Airlines

Source: American Airlines American Airlines hosted hundreds of students from more than 30 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the U.S. for the first time in Charlotte, North Carolina — an HBCU hub and the airline’s second largest hub — to compete in the ninth annual BE Smart Hackathon in November themed, “All Code No Switch: Authentically Intelligent.” “American Airlines is proud to support the BE Smart Hackathon for the sixth consecutive year and HBCU students’ skill development through real-life problem-solving experiences,” said Chief Technology Officer Anchal Gupta. “We’ve seen tremendous success among students who participate in the annual event, including joining American’s IT organization among other renowned corporations. Each year, we look forward to connecting students to industry [...]

2024-11-19T07:51:42+02:00November 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Huaka‘i by Hawaiian, Bringing Exclusive Travel Benefits to Hawai‘i Residents Following Combination with Alaska Airlines

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Kama‘āina guests to enjoy a free checked bag on Neighbor Island flights, 10 or 20% discounts quarterly Hawaiian Airlines began welcoming Hawai‘i residents to Huaka‘i by Hawaiian, a free program that offers kama‘āina guests even greater value when flying with Hawai‘i’s hometown carrier. Members will enjoy a free checked bag – inclusive of surfboards, golf bags, and other sports equipment – on Neighbor Island flights, 10 or 20% off one Neighbor Island booking per quarter, and network-wide deals monthly. “Huaka‘i by Hawaiian is our special way to mahalo Hawai‘i residents for their support of our airline, and to further acknowledge our vital role in bringing our island communities together for now 95 years,” said Hawaiian Airlines CEO [...]

2024-11-19T07:43:37+02:00November 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet grows its Edmonton capacity by 23 per cent next summer, providing its largest schedule ever

Source: WestJet Airline introduces two new transborder routes to Salt Lake City and Chicago WestJet announced its largest summer 2025 Edmonton schedule to date, detailing nonstop service to 11 transborder, 20 domestic and two sun destinations. The schedule features new direct connectivity to Salt Lake City and Chicago along with numerous frequency increases on key domestic routes. With the noteworthy additions to WestJet's growing Edmonton network, the airline will enhance its overall seat capacity in Alberta's capital by 23 per cent compared to summer 2024. "Today's reveal is just one of the many chapters in WestJet's Edmonton growth story and showcases our investment as the city's number one air carrier and growth engine. In the last three years, we have [...]

2024-11-19T08:16:35+02:00November 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta launches re-imagined SkyMiles Experiences

Source: Delta Air Lines Starting this week, Delta’s even-better SkyMiles Experiences platform is curated with SkyMiles Members in mind – giving them more ways to use their miles and access to unforgettable experiences beyond travel. Delta SkyMiles Membership is about so much more than using miles to purchase tickets for travel and earning seat upgrades – it’s about unlocking unforgettable experiences, exclusive events and shareable moments. That’s why Delta is relaunching SkyMiles Experiences: a centralized gateway to once-in-a-lifetime adventures that go far beyond the flight. Originally launched in 2016, SkyMiles Experiences has evolved to support the aspirations of today’s consumers. On top of using their miles to bid on Experiences, Members will now enjoy more opportunities to instantly access Experiences [...]

2024-11-19T08:00:28+02:00November 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|