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Simplified paths to Status, more ways to earn: Delta transforms its SkyMiles loyalty program

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s award-winning SkyMiles Program will use MQDs as the single qualifier toward Medallion Status and offer new and enhanced ways to earn Status – both on the ground and in the air. The airline will also make changes to Delta Sky Club access for some American Express Card Members. Delta is simplifying its SkyMiles Program while also offering new and enhanced ways for customers to earn toward Status. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Medallion Qualification Dollars will serve as the only qualifier for Medallion Status. SkyMiles Members will no longer need to track Medallion Qualification Miles or Medallion Qualification Segments. The airline is also increasing Members’ ability to earn those MQDs not only through Delta- and partner-operated [...]

2023-09-18T20:56:34+03:00September 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Named “Best Airline For Families” in Money’s List of 2023 Travel Awards

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. was named Best Airline for Families on MONEY's 2023 Travel Awards list. MONEY recognized Southwest Airlines® for its Family Boarding process, two free checked bags,1 no change2 or cancellation3 fees, and creating a flexible travel experience at a low cost. Southwest Customers also enjoy family-friendly content for free on the Inflight Entertainment Portal.4 "Families on the go turn to Southwest for more than our low fares and flexible policies," said Jonathan Clarkson, Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines. "We know families traveling together are looking for a comfortable and smooth travel experience, and our People take great pride in delivering their legendary Hospitality every step of the way." MONEY's Best Airlines List assessed 10 [...]

2023-09-18T01:58:15+03:00September 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines Lands Milestone Partnership with Liberty University to Expand Pilot Pipeline

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway adds 10th partner, launches at top-tier, collegiate pilot training program in Lynchburg, Virginia The next generation of pilots can now venture from the skies of Virginia to the vast network of Spirit Airlines. The carrier announced a new partnership with Liberty University to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at the university's School of Aeronautics in Lynchburg, Virginia. The collaboration marks a milestone in the airline's efforts to grow its pipeline of professional pilots. Liberty University becomes the 10th partner to join the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program, which offers graduates a fast track to the flight deck and a rewarding career as a Spirit First Officer. "We put a lot of [...]

2023-09-18T02:00:57+03:00September 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Fuel Efficiency: No Stone Unturned in Quest for Net Zero

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reemphasized that every drop of fuel avoided counts in the aviation industry’s quest to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the latest result from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA). LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) is one of the airlines to undertake the FEGA, which identified the potential to shave its annual fuel consumption by several percent. That equates to an annual reduction by tens of thousands of tonnes of carbon from LOT’s operations. “Every drop counts. Since its inception in 2005, FEGA has helped airlines identify cumulative savings of 15.2 million tonnes of carbon by cutting fuel consumption by 4.76 million tonnes. LOT is the latest example of an [...]

2023-09-18T20:57:46+03:00September 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

New support rolls in for FAA Administrator nominee Mike Whitaker

Source: US DOT Last week, President Biden nominated Mike Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Whitaker is experienced in working in government and across the aviation community to get big things done. He is fully committed to aviation safety including protecting pilot training, preserving qualification regulations, and keeping at least two well-trained pilots on the flight deck. The FAA needs a confirmed Administrator – and Mike Whitaker is the right person for the job. The aviation community knows how critical it is to confirm Whitaker without delay. That’s why leading voices in the community teamed up to urge Senate leaders to swiftly confirm Mike Whitaker. They wrote: “This is a critical and transformative time for the [...]

2023-09-18T02:04:33+03:00September 18th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Webinar: How to successfully decarbonize an airport

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC invites all its members to the ACI-LAC and Munich International Airport webinar on How to successfully decarbonize an airport Decarbonization starts with the knowledge of your actual emissions. In the aviation industry the method in line with ACA programs guidelines is the most common way to build an airports CO2 footprint. The airports footprint allows to determine the main emitters. After determination decarbonization measures, addressing the different sources of CO2 emissions, can be developed. There is a variety of different fields of action. Those can differ from airport to airport, based on its perquisitions. Decarbonization does not only support the environmental goals of an airport but can also result in savings, due to lower operational cost. Date: Wednesday, September [...]

2023-09-15T19:03:04+03:00September 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Federal Aviation Administration Returns Mexico to Highest Aviation Safety Status

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level following more than two years of close work between the civil aviation authorities in both countries. With a return to Category 1 status, Mexico can add new service and routes to the U.S., and U.S. airlines can resume marketing and selling tickets with their names and designator codes on Mexican-operated flights. The FAA provided expertise and resources via technical assistance agreements to Mexico’s Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC) to resolve the safety issues that led to the downgrade. The agency sent a team of aviation safety experts multiple times over the last two years to assist with the work. The FAA downgraded Mexico’s International Aviation [...]

2023-09-15T18:51:13+03:00September 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Copa Holdings announces monthly statistics for August 2023

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for August 2023: Operating Data August August % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,407.1 2,133.3 12.8 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,093.3 1,847.8 13.3 %   Load Factor (3) 87.0 % 86.6 % 0.3 p.p. 1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For the month of August 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 12.8%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 13.3%, compared to 2022.  As a result, the system load [...]

2023-09-15T18:49:12+03:00September 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet adds 31 additional European cities to its network through enhanced Air France codeshare agreement

Source: WestJet Starting September 25, Canadians can connect from Paris to more than 53 European destinations with the convenience of a one ticket journey WestJet today announced that beginning September 25, 2023, its guests will gain access to 31 additional cities across 11 European countries from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) through an expansion of WestJet's codeshare agreement with Air France. As a result of a successful 10-year partnership, the two airlines have connected millions of travellers between Canada and Europe with the convenience of one-ticket and the ability to earn WestJet Dollars throughout their entire journey. Previously, WestJet and Air France's code share agreement included 22 destinations through Charles De Gaulle Airport, all of which will be maintained [...]

2023-09-15T18:31:08+03:00September 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches FRONTIER Miles™ Elite Status Offers for 2024

Source: Frontier Airlines Purchase FRONTIER Miles Elite 20K status, bundle with the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass™, or complete a status match to secure 2024 FRONTIER Miles Elite status Frontier Airlines is excited to launch multiple offers for consumers to secure FRONTIER Miles Elite status through the end of 2024. Starting today, eligible credit card holders can receive FRONTIER Miles Elite 20K status without being required to fly or hold status with another airline. They can also select to bundle this with the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass. Once an eligible card has been verified on frontier.getstatus.com, a member can then either buy Elite 20K status for $499 or choose to bundle it with the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass for [...]

2023-09-15T18:28:04+03:00September 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|