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LAX Construction: Extended Runway 24R Closure

Source: ALPA *Not for navigational use* Beginning Saturday, September 9, 2023, Runway 6L/24R at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be closed for 120 days as Phase 3 of the North Airfield Exit Taxiway (NAET) project continues to move forward. The project will rehabilitate a sizable portion of pavement on Runway 6L/24R, reconstruct the first third of Runway 24L, and most notably construct four new exit taxiways (two for exiting Runway 24R and two for exiting Runway 6L). Construction activities and runway closures will create significant operational challenges for the foreseeable future. As a result of this construction, Runway 24L will be used for both departing and arriving aircraft during the closure of Runway 24R. Flight crews are encouraged to: [...]

2023-09-08T20:55:06+03:00September 8th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|
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Korean Air and Delta hold promotional events to celebrate fifth anniversary of joint venture

Source: Korean Air In the fifth year of Korean Air and Delta Air Line’s successful transpacific joint venture, the two airlines have and continue to organize various campaigns and events in both Korea and the U.S. to celebrate this milestone. In its most recent event, Korean Air launched a promotional exhibition at Times Square Mall in Seoul from August 30 to September 3 to celebrate the fifth anniversary. The airline promoted U.S. destinations served by the joint venture network, and visitors took pictures at photo zones and booths featuring famous U.S. landmarks. Visitors also had a chance to win prizes through lucky draws and social media events. Earlier this month, Delta and Korean Air also organized a special customer appreciation [...]

2023-09-08T20:59:16+03:00September 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Green Fares extended for all SWISS domestic flights

Source: SWISS Only ‘Green Fares’ – which include a price component for offsetting the carbon emissions generated by the customer’s air travel – will be available for SWISS’s domestic air services between Zurich and Geneva. The new Green-Fares-only provision for this route applies solely to point-to-point travel and not to connecting flights. Customers in SWISS’s European markets have been able to purchase Green Fares since the beginning of this year, enabling them to reduce the carbon emissions generated by their air travel through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel and to contribute to climate protection projects, all within the price of their SWISS air ticket. With effect from 7 September, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is offering only ‘Green Fares’, [...]

2023-09-07T23:03:41+03:00September 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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US Air Travel Consumer Report: May 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 May 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. In May 2023, cancellations were 0.6%, which is significantly lower than the cancellation rate of 2% in May 2022. For the first five months of 2023, cancellations have stayed below 2% and are far lower than the 2.7% cancellation rate last year and in pre-pandemic 2019. DOT uses the data [...]

2023-09-07T20:13:19+03:00September 7th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge Named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at The World Travel Awards 2023

Source: Star Alliance Star Alliance's Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America's Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia on August 26, 2023. Commenting on the win, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: "At Star Alliance, we are all about making air travel more stress-free and frictionless. Lounges play a vital role in enhancing the airport journey, and our Star Alliance LAX lounge has been at the front of the pack since it first opened. We are delighted that once again, it has been named one of the best [...]

2023-09-07T19:38:41+03:00September 7th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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A look inside the new American Airlines catering facility at DFW

Source: American Airlines American Airlines opened a $100 million catering facility to serve its hub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The 214,000-square-foot building is the largest airline catering kitchen in the country and is more than three times the size of a football field. The high-tech design allows American to cater flights more efficiently while enhancing the airline's ability to deliver a memorable onboard dining experience to customers. “From the moment a customer steps into one of our airport lobbies to when they are relaxing with a refreshment at 35,000 feet, we're always thinking of ways to make their journey even better,” said Brady Byrnes, Senior Vice President of Inflight and Premium Guest Services at American. “This kitchen [...]

2023-09-07T19:36:32+03:00September 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Booming success of the global airport event dedicated to elevating customer and employee experience

Source: ACI World Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced as host of the 2024 ACI Customer Experience Global Summit The Airports Council International (ACI) annual Customer Experience Global Summit successfully concludes in Incheon, Republic of Korea, with key highlights for the global airport community and the world's passengers. This year's premier airport event dedicated to customer and employee experience was hosted by Incheon International Airport and had as its theme "Empowering the airport community for a customer-centric culture." Key highlights from the ACI Customer Experience Global Summit included: Over 500 delegates in attendance including government officials, airport and aviation executives, and customer experience experts. ASQ Training, Workshop, and Forum, including an executive workshop series by Luc Mayrand, Vice President Creative Portfolio Executive [...]

2023-09-07T20:11:46+03:00September 7th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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The WestJet Group enhances its Board of Directors naming Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz Vice-Chairs and appointing Lisa Durocher to the Board

Source: WestJet Cruz founded low-cost airline Clickair that he merged it with Barcelona-based Vueling The WestJet Group has announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors. "It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Benjamin and Álex as Vice-Chairs of our Board of Directors. Benjamin and Álex are both senior airline industry veterans, with proven track records, who will continue to bring strategic and commercial leadership to the WestJet Group as we work together to deliver value to WestJet Group's guests, employees and stakeholders," said Chris Burley, Chairman of the WestJet Group's Board of Directors. Mr. Smith is the CEO of Air [...]

2023-09-07T20:21:30+03:00September 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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The FAA Authorizes UPS Flight Forward and uAvionix to Operate Drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight

Source: US FAA The FAA authorized two more companies to operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). UPS Flight Forward with its Matternet M2 can conduct power line and pipeline inspections and uAvionix with its Rapace can use the Vantis Network to test its detect and avoid technology. On August 24 the agency authorized Phoenix Air Unmanned to operate SwissDrones SVO 50 V2 drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and pipeline patrol and inspection. The FAA issued the approvals after asking for public input on four BVLOS requests. The agency is reviewing one additional request. Data collected from these operations will inform the FAA’s ongoing policy and rulemaking activities. Learn more here and here. The FAA is focused on [...]

2023-09-07T23:22:33+03:00September 7th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Airbus: Orders & Deliveries – August 2023

Source: Airbus Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of August 2023 have been published on airbus.com. August 2023 deliveries: 52 deliveries to 34 customers August 2023 gross orders: 117 2023 deliveries to date: 433 to 77 customers in the year.

2023-09-07T01:16:15+03:00September 7th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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