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Alaska Airlines adds new nonstops from Anchorage to New York City and San Diego

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is connecting Anchorage to both New York City and San Diego with seasonal nonstop service this summer. Daily flights to New York JFK begin June 13, 2024, and weekly flights to San Diego start May 18, 2024. Flights are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com. Our new nonstop between the Big Apple and the Last Frontier offers New Yorkers an easier option to get away and enjoy the wilds of Alaska with its countless outdoor adventures, rich Alaska Native culture, wild Alaska seafood, jaw-dropping scenery and history-filled towns. It will be the only nonstop service between New York JFK and Anchorage. "We're eager to welcome guests to our great state from the city that never sleeps to the land of the midnight sun on Alaska's new nonstop flight," said Jillian Simpson, president and CEO of the Alaska [...]

2023-10-20T21:16:03+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Zurich Airport Brasil advances in international carbon emissions management accreditation for airports

Source: ACI-LAC The operator's three terminals in Brazil have just reached level 2 of the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation certification Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to report that the three airports operated by Zurich Airport Brasil in the country - Floripa Airport (Santa Catarina), Vitória Airport (Espirito Santo) and Macaé Airport (Rio de Janeiro) - have just achieved level 2 "Reduction" of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) certification, granted by ACI. The certification is the result of the implementation of programs aligned with the ambitious but necessary goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050, i.e. zeroing the net balance of greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of the century. Among the projects that [...]

2023-10-20T21:45:07+03:00October 19th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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General Assembly concludes with clear vision for UNWTO and Tourism

Source: UNWTO Global tourism leaders have further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO. The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly convened for a second day to examine, discuss and approve the Organization’s work, with a focus on expanding its global presence, ethics and legal frameworks and the role of public-private partnerships New Regional and Thematic Offices UNWTO's commitment to moving closer to its Members and being on the ground in every region was further emphasized as the Assembly was given an update on work to establish new Regional and Thematic offices. Members heard: The Regional Office for the Middle East, opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2021, is an established hub for [...]

2023-10-20T21:28:37+03:00October 19th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Watchmaking challenge: A Swiss watch assembled at 30,000 ft of altitude between Geneva and New York

Source: SWISS A watch was assembled for the first time at an altitude of over 30,000 ft, thanks to a unique collaboration between Geneva Tourism and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). On board the flight that connected Geneva to New York on October 18th, representatives from both entities, along with a master watchmaker from Geneva, worked at a specially arranged workstation in the business class to assemble a watch during the journey between the two cities. This exceptional timepiece will be showcased from October 18th to 22nd during the New York leg of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève which will be hosted at the Watches of Switzerland boutique in Soho. A groundbreaking collaboration between Geneva Tourism, the Grand Prix [...]

2023-10-20T21:22:55+03:00October 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Rolls-Royce joins ALTA

Source: ALTA Rolls-Royce is a major supplier of engines for commercial aviation and a leader in the widebody market The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce that Rolls-Royce has joined as an Affiliate Member. Employing 41,800 people across 48 countries, Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Rolls-Royce is established as a major supplier of engines for commercial aviation and a leader in the widebody market.  The airlines market is mostly comprised of their Trent family of engines which has delivered more than 176 million engine flying hours for customers worldwide. Today, more than 4,400 Rolls-Royce-powered civil large aircraft are in [...]

2023-10-18T20:22:25+03:00October 18th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight Team Up to Make Magical Memories for Vancouver Children Through Once-in-a-Lifetime Flight

Source: Air Canada 28th Dreams flight from Vancouver First Dreams flights from Vancouver since 2019 Fifth Dreams flight this year from across Canada Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight have teamed up for another memorable journey. This year, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight will transport over 119 children on a trip-of-a-lifetime from Vancouver to a California theme park thanks to the support of numerous Air Canada employee volunteers and the Air Canada Foundation. Since 1989, Dreams Take Flight has given more than 30,000 Canadian children with various special needs a flight of a lifetime. The children were accompanied by a crew of current and retired Air Canada employee volunteers who were dedicated to providing a magical experience for those [...]

2023-10-18T20:28:55+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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United Airlines Announces Third-Quarter Financial Results: Revenue Beats Consensus on Solid Domestic – and Record-Breaking International Performance

Source: United Airlines Company had record setting profits in both Atlantic and Pacific regions Pre-tax income increased 29% y-o-y; on an adjusted basis1 increased 37% Delivered strong operational performance, with September being best on-time performance of the year Increasingly powerful segmentation strategy proving to be a competitive advantage United Airlines (UAL) reported third-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported quarterly pre-tax income of $1.5 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.3 % and diluted earnings per share of $3.42 and; on an adjusted1 basis, pre-tax income of $1.6 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.8% and diluted earnings per share of $3.65. Total third-quarter top line revenue was up 12.5% year-over-year, a record revenue quarter and near the high end of guidance. United experienced a strong [...]

2023-10-18T20:32:26+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Air Travel Consumer Report: July 2023 Numbers

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of July 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated fairly and flights operate as scheduled. For the first seven months of 2023, 1.7% of flights have been canceled, far below the 3.0% cancellation rate for the first seven months of last year and the 2.4% cancellation rate for first seven months of pre-pandemic 2019. DOT uses the data from the ATCR, consumer complaints, and other [...]

2023-10-17T21:07:11+03:00October 18th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Stop sending your pets through TSA X-ray machines

Source: Houston Airports Houston Airports joins TSA, BARC Animal Shelter in educating passengers who travel with pets. With the holiday travel period set to begin in mid-November, Houston Airports and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are expecting to see a marked increase in the number of pets brought to the security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. Traveling through the security checkpoint with your pet can be easy when you know what to expect. “TSA recognizes that for many pet owners, their animals are an extension of their family, and they want to travel together,” said TSA Deputy Federal Security Director for Colorado Anne Cross. “Becoming familiar with the screening procedures and how to clear [...]

2023-10-17T22:30:02+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|
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Sun Country Airlines will expand international service to two new Canadian cities in 2024

Source Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book summer 2024 travel Sun Country Airlines will launch new nonstop service to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in June of 2024 (pending final approval). Sun Country has also extended its schedule for customers to book travel through Sept. 10, 2024. In addition to Montréal and Toronto, the schedule extension includes eight new domestic, seasonal nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), New Mexico Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), Montana Boise Airport (BOI), Idaho Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia/Washington, D.C. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan Missoula Montana Airport (MSO), Montana Oakland International Airport (OAK), California Syracuse Hancock International Airport [...]

2023-10-17T20:55:05+03:00October 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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