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Rush for seats expected as British Airways puts more Avios-only flights on sale for August 2024

Source: British Airways More than 1,250 Reward Seats have been made available for August next year, and are expected to sell out in hours Destinations include holiday hotspots Corfu, Ibiza and Mallorca All travel periods fall over the August Bank Holiday British Airways has unveiled its latest Avios-Only flights, offering an extra 1,250 summer holiday fares from as little as £1 + 25,500 Avios. The new options include Florence, Mallorca, Faro, Corfu and Ibiza, with all travel periods falling over the August Bank Holiday. Avios-Only flights were launched earlier this year, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to British Airways Executive Club Members as Rewards Seats. The latest release brings the total number of Avios-Only flights to [...]

2023-10-10T09:08:05+03:00October 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Airbus – September 2023: Deliveries 55, Gross Orders 23 and Deliveries to Date 488

Source: Airbus The Airbus delivery summary at a glance is available in the table below (numbers valid at the end ofSeptember 2023). September 2023 deliveries: 55 to 34 customers. September 2023 gross orders: 23. September deliveries to date: 488 to 78 customers. Single-Aisle A300/A310 A330 A340 A350 A380 TOTAL Total Orders 18643 816 1809 377 1046 251 22942 Total Deliveries 11370 816 1579 377 557 251 14950 Aircraft in Operation 10658 264 1463 202 557 232 13376 For a full listing including details on customers and regions, as well as historical data for the previous year, please visit www.airbus.com.

2023-10-10T08:37:56+03:00October 10th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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U.S. Airlines’ August 2023 Fuel Cost per Gallon Up 13.8% from July 2023; Aviation Fuel Consumption Up 1.2% from Pre-Pandemic August 2019

Source: US DOT The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ August 2023 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.672 billion gallons of fuel, 0.3% less fuel than in July 2023 (1.678 billion gallons) and 1.2% more than in pre-pandemic August 2019. The cost per gallon of fuel in August 2023 ($2.82) was up 34 cents (13.8%) from July 2023 ($2.48) and up $0.88 (45.2%) from August 2019. Total August 2023 fuel expenditure ($4.72B) was up 13.5% from July 2023 ($4.16B) and up 46.9% from pre-pandemic August 2019. Year-over-year changes in fuel consumption and cost for August 2023 include 9.7% increase in domestic fuel consumption, 9.7% decrease in domestic fuel [...]

2023-10-08T09:58:53+03:00October 9th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Wine, dine, recline: Delta’s revamped wine program brings new selections on board

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s industry-leading inflight wine program will add over 17 new wines and an exciting, diverse seasonal menu that highlights both big-name brands and little-known gems of the wine world. This fall, Delta is taking its one-of-a-kind wine program to new heights with the addition of 17 high-quality wines to a rotational inflight menu. The wine service—available in all Main Cabin and higher fare classes—offers a robust and diverse selection of flavors, allowing customers to select the perfect pairing to turn their inflight meal into a fine-dining experience. “While cultivating a list of delicious wines was paramount, Delta’s criteria in sourcing program partners went far beyond a wine’s finish,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, S.V.P of In-flight Service. [...]

2023-10-08T09:47:29+03:00October 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Pacific Travel Pioneers: Celebrating the 94-Year Legacies of Hawaiian’s First Aircraft and Youngest Aviator

Source: Hawaiian Airlines No achievement is as few and far between as becoming the youngest passenger in a commercial airline's history. Ben Lee has carried the honor for Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian Airlines since December 1929, when at 11 months old, he was brought onboard an Inter-Island Airways flight by his mother to experience its new passenger air service, which made a historic launch just weeks before on Nov. 11. Lee is photographed on the wing strut of the Bellanca with his mother in December 1929. Lee, of course, doesn’t recall seeing the crystalline blue waters of Waikīkī from the cabin window or posing for a photo afterward on the wing strut of the Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, Hawaiian's first aircraft, but archived newspapers and personal [...]

2023-10-08T08:39:04+03:00October 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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At LAX, historic milestone achieved through post-security connections that allow travellers to journey between all terminals

Source: LAX Link to video documenting the journey from LAX’s Terminal 1 to Terminal 8 post-security. Courtesy Los Angeles World Airports. Airside Link Between Terminals is One of Many Updates Making LAX Efficient, Dependable and User-Friendly When Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s Terminal 3 and Tom Bradley International Terminal connector recently opened, ticketed passengers and airport employees began enjoying unimpeded pedestrian access across LAX’s terminals post-security. The new path of travel equals approximately 2-miles from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8, allowing airport guests to conveniently journey to connecting flights and an abundant collection of offerings including food and beverage vendors, shopping and entertainment experiences, lounges, children's play areas and pet relief stations, among others. This transformational moment represents the first [...]

2023-10-08T10:32:36+03:00October 9th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|
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Canadian North doubles down on Ottawa cargo facility with $22 million investment

Source: Canadian North Construction will be fully operational by 2026 Pictured left to right: Shelly De Caria (Vice President Sales, Marketing & Distribution, Canadian North), David McGuinty (Member of Parliament for Ottawa South), Michael Rodyniuk (President & CEO, Canadian North), Mike Brule (Cargo Manager, Canadian North), Reg Vanleyen (Maintenance Supervisor, Canadian North), the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez (Minister of Transport), and Nathaniel Miler (Cargo Attendant, Canadian North). Canadian North, the Arctic’s leading airline, unveiled plans to double the size of its cargo facility in Ottawa. This significant expansion is in direct response to the rapidly growing needs of our remote and northern communities. Both Canadian North and the Government of Canada are committing $11 million each, totaling a $22 million investment. [...]

2023-10-08T10:32:00+03:00October 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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ALTA welcomes Seattle Aviation Solutions

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce the joining of Seattle Aviation Solutions (SAS) as its new Affiliate Member. Seattle Aviation Solutions (SAS) has stood out in the aviation industry as a key player in the provision of aeronautical spare parts and maintenance and repair (MRO) services. SAS has an inventory valued at over USD 25 million, including components from Boeing, Bombardier, Textron, PPG, Concorde and others. This wide range of spare parts has supported airlines, private jet operators and maintenance organizations throughout the world. SAS also specializes in dismantling aircraft for their parts sales. José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director & CEO, expressed his satisfaction with the joining of SAS: "We [...]

2023-10-05T20:35:20+03:00October 5th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ACI-LAC Webinar: An Introducction to A-CDM

Soiurce: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC and CANSO invite to the webinar about An Introducction to A-CDM "Moving to establish an Airport CDM operation is a much more complex project than simply buying software and equipment from a supplier. The initial ACDM segment will introduce the concept of Airport CDM and provide some justification for moving to implement the concept. It will also introduce some basic concepts to be considered in the setting up of an Airport CDM Project" Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM (Panama / Quito / Bogota) Speakers:  Thomas Romig, Vice President, Safety, Security and Operations, ACI World Matt Shepherd, CF Managing Director,  To 70 To participate, you have to register here: https://bit.ly/3DznkOs NOTE: Simultaneous Interpretation available

2023-10-05T20:48:47+03:00October 5th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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DOT Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Ensure Air Travelers with Disabilities Know Their Rights 

Source: US DOT #AccessibleAirTravel celebrates 37th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act and builds on multiple actions the Biden-Harris administration is taking to improve air travel for Americans with disabilities  In preparation for the busy holiday travel season, and in celebration of the 37th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that it has launched a campaign, #AccessibleAirTravel, to raise awareness about the right of air travelers with disabilities to safe, dignified, and accessible air travel. An estimated 5.5 million Americans use a wheelchair, and many encounter barriers when it comes to air travel. "Airline passengers with disabilities deserve to travel safely and with dignity," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete [...]

2023-10-05T20:38:34+03:00October 5th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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