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WestJet adds six additional Asian destinations to its network through enhanced Korean Air codeshare agreement

Source: WestJet Beginning May 17, 2024, WestJet guests will gain access to six additional cities across four Asian countries from Incheon International Airport (ICN) through an expansion of WestJet's codeshare agreement with Korean Air, one of the world's only 5-star airlines as awarded by Skytrax. Through the agreement, guests will have more opportunity to explore unique transpacific Asian destinations beyond Seoul with a seamless single connection at ICN and the convenience of booking their entire journey with one ticket, baggage transfers, and earning WestJet Dollars throughout. New WestJet Codeshare Destinations Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) Da Nang, Vietnam (DAD) Hanoi, Vietnam (HAN) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (SGN) Hong Kong, China (HKG) Singapore (SIN) "As we prepare for WestJet's inaugural flights between [...]

2024-04-23T18:06:39+03:00April 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld creates a stir with its new signature  25th anniversary cocktail, ‘The 25’

Source: oneworld oneworld®, the world's leading airline alliance, has raised the bar in partnership with The Connaught in London by serving up a new, signature cocktail to mark its 25th anniversary. The tasty new tipple - called 'The 25' - was poured for the first time inside the Soho Lounge, part of the American Airlines and British Airways Joint Premium Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is available for oneworld Emerald and First Class customers travelling on oneworld member airlines. JFK, Terminal 8 is home to nine oneworld member airlines - American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian. Created especially for oneworld's 25th anniversary by Ago Perrone, the world-renowned [...]

2024-04-23T18:22:52+03:00April 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Latin American and Caribbean airlines have achieved annual fuel efficiency of 2.7%

Source: ALTA ALTA especially highlights the efforts resulting in an annual 2.7% fuel efficiency since 2011, thus managing to prevent the 20.33 million tons of CO2 emissions in this period On the occasion of Earth Day, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) recognizes the work of Latin American and Caribbean airlines in steadily advancing their sustainability goals. ALTA especially highlights the efforts resulting in an annual 2.7% fuel efficiency since 2011, thus managing to prevent the 20.33 million tons of CO2 emissions in this period. Airlines went from fuel consumption per thousand passenger kilometers (gallons/1,000 RPK) of 12.61 gallons in 2011 to 9.1 gallons in 2023. This is equivalent to Taking 4.6 million cars off the road [...]

2024-04-23T18:19:12+03:00April 23rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Unlocking the potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel through meaningful advocacy at Delta

Source: Delta Air Lines This Earth month, we’re sharing how Delta is leading in efforts to bring together diverse stakeholders and coalitions, while advocating with local, state and federal policymakers for the needed incentives to increase SAF production in the U.S. With 90% of Delta’s carbon emissions coming from jet fuel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the most promising lever known today to reduce carbon emissions and decarbonize our business. Because SAF is produced with an array of bio-based feedstocks, SAF has the ability to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. When paired with sustainable agriculture practices, lifecycle emissions can be reduced by even more than 80% and in some circumstances can result [...]

2024-04-22T10:31:38+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of Aena: “Spain is fortunate to have a vibrant and very competitive air transport system, based on high quality and very efficient airports”

Source: Aena The airport operator's chief executive highlights the good performance in 2023 of the company's passenger data, commercial activity and international business Aena's airports recorded an all-time record number of passengers in 2023: 283.2 million, a figure that surpassed the pre-pandemic record of 2019 Lucena underlined that the recovery in airport activity in 2023 took place without operational dysfunctions and maintaining service quality Aena obtained a net profit of 1,630.8 million euros in 2023, 80.9% more than in the previous year Aena updates its Climate Action Plan (CAP) targets to make them more ambitious: in 2023, Aena exceeded its emissions reduction target by 9 points, with a total reduction of 70% Shareholder remuneration will amount to a gross figure [...]

2024-04-22T10:55:40+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

He Shoots, He Scores! Air Canada Introduces New Sports Channels to Live TV Service Just in Time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Source: Air Canada Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet East and TVA Sports join Live TV line-up Air Canada announced the addition of three new Live TV sports channels to its award-winning in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. Just in time for the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet East are available today, while TVA Sports will be available in May, so Air Canada customers can cheer their favourite hockey team onboard select flights. "We are extremely excited, as the only Canadian airline with Live TV, to show the Stanley Cup Playoffs onboard. Hockey is an integral part of the Canadian identity, so it only makes sense that we offer it in French and English to our customers as part of [...]

2024-04-22T11:06:44+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet acquires Shell Aviation’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available for purchase in Canada

Source: WestJet Demonstration signals airline's commitment to advancing sustainability framework and ambitious net-zero emissions goals WestJet announced that it has purchased the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation, marking another milestone in WestJet's mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and signifying another step forward in making Canada's aviation industry more sustainable. "WestJet is committed to enhancing our position as a first mover in sustainability technologies. Just as we pioneered advancements in Winglets and drag reduction, WestJet proudly stands as the first airline to acquire SAF by Shell in Canada," said Angela Avery, WestJet Group Executive Vice President and Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer. "Thanks to Shell's world-class fuel supply chain and WestJet's proven track [...]

2024-04-22T11:04:51+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ACI World celebrates its 100th airport accredited in customer experience with Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport in Thailand

Source: ACI World Chiang Rai, 22 April 2024 Significant milestone highlights airports' global commitment to the passenger experience ACI World today celebrates its 100th airport accredited in the ACI World Customer Experience Accreditation Program, with Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), in Thailand. This achievement highlights airports' steadfast commitment to enhancing the passenger experience. The ACI World Customer Experience Accreditation Program, delivered in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, equips airports with the tools and strategies to elevate customer experience management. Participating airports undergo a comprehensive assessment and training process, encompassing stakeholder engagement, employee development, and service improvement initiatives. ACI World projections indicate that global passenger traffic is set to reach 9.7 billion by the end of 2024, [...]

2024-04-22T10:03:25+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

An innovative program seeks to boost connectivity and international tourism in Brazil

Source: ALTA ALTA shows its support to the International Tourism Acceleration Program in Brazil Brasilia, April 16, 2024 - The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces its support for Brazil's International Tourism Acceleration Program (PATI) and its commitment to collaborate with its expertise, network and knowledge to further strengthen the program. The initiative is led by the Brazilian Company for the Promotion of International Tourism (Embratur), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Ministry of Tourism, with the support of resources from the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC). José Ricardo Botelho, CEO of ALTA, reinforces the importance of the initiative for the development of tourism in Brazil, but warns against issues related to [...]

2024-04-17T14:48:44+03:00April 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Boeing Makes its Largest Purchase of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Source: Boeing Company buying 9.4 million gallons for 2024 U.S. commercial operations EPIC Fuels, World Fuel Services and Avfuel to supply SAF produced by Neste and World Energy Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow the supply of the fuel globally. This is the company's largest annual SAF purchase, more than 60% higher than its buy in 2023. The blended fuel – 30% SAF made from waste by-products such as fats, oils, and greases and 70% conventional jet fuel – will support the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and Boeing U.S. commercial operational flights. "As our focus remains [...]

2024-04-17T15:20:39+03:00April 17th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|