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ALA and ALTA urge the Bolivian government to foster the development of the aviation sector through dialogue and concrete actions

Source: ALTA ALA and ALTA present the ALTA Aviation Insight Bolivia Report The aviation industry in Bolivia has experienced a slowdown in 2024, with an estimated 4.9% decrease in total passenger traffic compared to 2023. This decline is led by the domestic market, which reports an estimated drop of 7.9%, while the international segment shows a growth of 5.8%. Domestic traffic is expected to reach 5.1 million passengers, down from 5.5 million the previous year, highlighting challenges in the internal market's recovery, according to the ALTA Aviation Insight Bolivia report. This report offers a detailed analysis of the current state of the aviation industry in the country, highlighting key trends, ongoing challenges, and opportunities for improvement to ensure sustainable growth. [...]

2024-12-03T08:18:04+02:00December 3rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Shop Delta’s largest selection of seasonal travel deals

Source: Delta Air Lines Explore flight and travel deals during the 3-day Cyber Monday period, December 2–4, 2024. Winter wanderlust is calling, and Delta—America’s most awarded airline, known for excellence in premium travel, reliability and its extensive global network—is making dream getaways easier with its Cyber Monday event. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2024, customers can enjoy exclusive deals on flights to 65 destinations worldwide, with travel beginning as early as January 7, 2025. The savings don’t stop there—deals also extend to Delta Vacations, rental cars, hotels, Delta Gift Cards and other travel essentials, making it easier than ever to plan the perfect trip. Spotlight on Top Getaways Taipei Delta’s new Seattle-to-Taipei route brings one of Asia’s most fascinating [...]

2024-12-03T08:12:45+02:00December 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Rolls Out Comprehensive Transborder Schedule from YVR for Summer 2025

Source: Air Canada New services between YVR and Tampa, Raleigh and Nashville More capacity between YVR and Austin, Denver, Miami Air Canada and partner United Airlines will offer up to 58 daily non-stop flights to 21 US destinations next summer Air Canada announced its most comprehensive transborder schedule from its Vancouver (YVR) hub. Three new transborder routes to Tampa, Raleigh and Nashville, plus more capacity to Austin, Denver and Miami have been added, offering even more exciting options for travellers on both sides of the border. Together with its partner United Airlines, Air Canada will offer up to 7,700 seats on 58 daily non-stop flights to 21 US destinations next summer, representing an 11% increase in seat capacity from summer [...]

2024-12-03T07:56:51+02:00December 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TSA Unleashes its 2025 Canine Calendar: Download Now!

Source: TSA Celebrate the dedication of the agency's top dogs from across the country The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2025 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition honoring the agency's more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States. The 2025 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for immediate download. TSA uses canines as a critical component of its multilayered security strategy. Each year,  about 300 new canine recruits complete an intensive 16-week training program at the TSA Canine Training Center, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. During training, these highly skilled canines are paired with their handlers, master the art of detecting a variety of explosives odors, and socialize to adapt to [...]

2024-12-03T07:48:47+02:00December 3rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

British Airways decks the halls with festive celebrations for a truly British Original Christmas

Source: British Airways British Airways is sprinkling Christmas magic across the terminals it operates from at Heathrow and Gatwick, in its lounges globally, and on board as part of this year’s celebrations  The airline’s customers travelling until 27 December can enjoy Christmas treats, bespoke menus, and seasonal surprises on their journey  In its lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick, customers are being treated to a winter picnic menu, pop-up Christmas stalls featuring British brands and a special gift-wrapping station  The airline expects to serve over 250,000 turkey dinners, including over 700,000 Brussels sprouts and 40,000 pigs in blankets over the festive season*  Customers travelling in First between 23 and 25 December will be gifted a hand-painted bauble featuring a beautiful design [...]

2024-12-03T07:52:10+02:00December 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Cargo Transports Confiscated White-Nosed Coati to Permanent Home at Accredited Zoo in U.S.

Source: Air Canada Air Canada Cargo recently helped transport a white-nosed coati from Toronto Zoo to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium after the animal was seized from a private home in Eastern Ontario. Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) poses risks to ecological and human health by endangering the populations of trafficked species and threatening native wildlife via the introduction of infectious microorganisms, parasites and other potentially harmful species. As part of the airline's work in tackling this issue, Air Canada joins forces with accredited zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, law enforcement agencies, and other groups, to help relocate animals illegally brought into the country to appropriate accredited facilities. The white-nosed coati is a member of the raccoon family normally found from Arizona to South [...]

2024-12-02T07:09:58+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

CommuteAir signs Part Exchange Plus Program contract with Embraer for inventory management and repair services

Source: Embraer CommuteAir and Embraer have expanded their cooperation by entering into a contract for the Exchange Plus Program to support CommuteAir’s E-Jet fleet. Through the program, CommuteAir will be able to access tailored inventory management and repair services from Embraer’s worldwide supply chain. “CommuteAir is excited to build on its existing partnership with Embraer for our ERJ145 aircraft to now include parts inventory and repair support for our E-Jet aircraft,” said Lon Ziegler, CommuteAir’s Vice President of Technical Operations. “Embraer will help ensure we have a ready supply of parts to support our charter operations using the 76-seat E170 aircraft.” “We are very pleased to partner with CommuteAir to offer the Exchange Plus Program for supporting its E-Jet operation. [...]

2024-12-02T08:01:53+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air France teams up with French start-up Kolet to offer eSIM-enabled internet access at preferential rates

Source: Air France Air France, in partnership with Kolet, a French start-up specializing in eSIM technology, is offering its customers a connectivity solution available in more than 190 countries at preferential rates. From the dedicated website or by downloading the Kolet app and entering the code AFKLDATA, buying and installing an eSIM* on your smartphone is quick and easy, and economical. The company’s customers can select a prepaid data plan and quickly obtain mobile data** even before take-off, and enjoy a reliable internet connection as soon as they touch down at their destination. Thanks to eSIM technology, customers can keep their phone number while using Kolet eSIM mobile data. They can easily configure the eSIM card in the settings function [...]

2024-12-02T07:57:54+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Cape Air Unveiled Stunning New Livery Celebrating Caribbean Spirit

Source: Cape Air At its base in San Juan de Puerto Rico, Cape Air, a leading regional airline with a longstanding presence in the Caribbean, unveiled a new livery for one special Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. This initiative underscored Cape Air's commitment to the Caribbean region and marked a significant milestone in its 35-year journey in aviation. From now on, passengers traveling to Virgin Gorda and Culebra via Cape Air’s Caribbean hub in San Juan may have the pleasure of experiencing this visually striking livery first-hand. Inspired by the beauty of the Caribbean, the design encapsulates the essence of the region, reflecting Cape Air's deep-rooted affinity for its Caribbean operations. The design for the new livery was thoughtfully planned and pays [...]

2024-12-02T08:15:55+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Shop Delta’s new SkyMiles Member-inspired holiday collection on Delta Sync Wi-Fi

Source: Delta Air Lines Ever wish you could check off your holiday shopping list (without having to check it twice!) while soaring at 30,000 feet? Delta’s new limited-edition, Member-inspired holiday collection is now available to order from the Delta Shop while logged in to Delta Sync Wi-Fi.  This season, Delta is bringing the magic of the holidays to the skies – literally. For the first time ever, SkyMiles Members can shop a limited-edition holiday collection available to order exclusively in-flight on Delta Sync Wi-Fi.  Inspired by feedback from Members themselves, the collection is filled with items that celebrate the joy of travel and the warmth of the holidays (or the cold of the holidays, if that's more your speed – [...]

2024-12-02T07:52:53+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|