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UK-US partnership set to soar with sustainable aviation summit and collaborative approach

Source: UK Department or Transport Transport Secretary Mark Harper to drive development of guilt-free air travel on trip to USA alongside US and Canadian counterparts, the Transport Secretary will co-chair the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Investment Summit US and UK to share expertise and boost use of SAF to tackle climate change and create new, cutting-edge jobs – contributing to the Prime Minister’s priority of growing the economy Transport Secretary Mark Harper is set to meet his counterparts from the USA, Canada and Singapore today (Monday 15 May) as they work to decarbonise flight and usher in a new era of sustainable travel. Meeting with US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg on a visit to the USA, the pair will [...]

2023-05-17T16:58:13+03:00May 16th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Caribbean Airlines resumes flights between Caracas, Venezuela and Trinidad

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, is pleased to announce the resumption of operations to Caracas, Venezuela from Saturday May 13; and the expansion of its route network to the Eastern Caribbean in the coming months. These are significant milestones for the airline and signal its intention to continue its growth trajectory. The flights between Trinidad and Caracas will initially operate every Saturday, with increased frequency expected later on. Returns from Caracas are the same day. Speaking at the re-launch event at the Piarco International Airport,  the airline’s CEO, Garvin Medera stated:  "We are excited to resume our operations to Caracas and expand our network to the Eastern Caribbean. Our passengers have been eagerly awaiting the [...]

2023-05-24T06:05:13+03:00May 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aena airports recorded more than 77.4 million passengers in the first quarter of the year, 32.7% more than in 2022 and 1.9% more than in the same period of 2019

Source: Aena Nearly 24 million passengers were reached in April, exceeding pre-pandemic data for the fourth consecutive months At airports throughout the network, 204,205 aircraft movements were recorded and 85,316 tonnes of cargo were transported Airports in the Aena network closed the first quarter of the year with 77,466,138 passengers, 32.7% more than in the same period last year and 1.9% more than in the first four months of 2019. Between January and April, 695,549 aircraft movements were recorded (1.5% higher than in 2019) and 336,909 tonnes of cargo were transported, which represents 0.1% more compared to the same period of 2019. In April 2023, 23,820,269 passengers were reached, thus exceeding the data for the same month of 2019, the [...]

2023-05-12T20:18:03+03:00May 12th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Porter adds Vancouver as first Western Canada non-stop route from Ottawa

Source: Porter Airlines Service provides one-stop connections to many existing Porter destinations in Eastern Canada and the U.S. through Ottawa Porter Airlines is adding the West Coast to its growing list of non-stop routes from the nation's capital with new service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The addition of the Ottawa-Vancouver route provides another way to travel between Porter’s extensive regional Eastern Canada network and British Columbia. The new route begins on July 26, with one daily roundtrip flight operated with the state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Route Depature Arrival YVR-YOW 7:45 a.m. 4:03 p.m. YOW-YVR 6:00 p.m. 7:37 p.m. All times are local The scheduled service will connect with Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, New York, [...]

2023-05-12T19:57:18+03:00May 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pratt & Whitney Canada to Invest $10 Million in Technology Upgrades at Component Repair Facility in Wichita Falls, Texas 

Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced a $10 million investment to expand the capabilities of its Wichita Falls, Texas engine component repair facility, which is expected to create 30 new jobs. As part of the investment, the company will modify its existing coatings line using an innovative application process.   "The Wichita Falls component repair facility joined the Pratt & Whitney Canada family in 1997 and since then we have strengthened our ties with the local community," said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "We continue to invest and grow in Wichita Falls because of the strength of the local workforce, the support of the community, and the enthusiastic 'can do' attitude of our Wichita Falls team and leadership. Our Wichita [...]

2023-05-12T20:00:02+03:00May 12th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

WestJet solidifies role as Winnipeg’s leading airline with announcement of direct service to Atlanta

Source: WestJet New transborder route to enhance business and leisure opportunities across Manitoba while bolstering province's economic prosperity WestJet celebrated the announcement of its nonstop transborder service between Winnipeg and Atlanta. The new route will commence on September 6, 2023, operating five times weekly, on a year-round basis. The new route which will unlock direct connectivity between Manitoba to the southeast United States and beyond while furthering the airline's commitment to boosting economic growth by significantly strengthening the province's air access. WestJet's latest addition to its Winnipeg service was celebrated today at a special event held at Price Industries, with notable guests and partners from across the province including the Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba; Nick Hays, President and CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority; Scott Gillingham, Mayor [...]

2023-05-12T20:09:34+03:00May 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Source: Air Canada Record first quarter passenger revenues of $4.088 billion, more than double the first quarter of 2022, on a 53 per cent increase in operated capacity Record first quarter operating revenues of $4.887 billion, 90 per cent higher than first quarter 2022 and about 10 per cent higher than first quarter 2019 Operating loss of $17 million, improved from an operating loss of $550 million in the first quarter of 2022  Adjusted EBITDA* of $411 million with adjusted EBITDA margin* of 8.4 per cent Cash flows from operations of $1.437 billion Total liquidity of over $10.5 billion at March 31, 2023 Air Canada today reported its first quarter 2023 financial results.   "Air Canada's impressive first quarter performance reflects the strength of our brand, the very strong demand environment across all markets and the effective [...]

2023-05-12T20:04:22+03:00May 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

TAP relaunches Flight Pass with discounts up to 40%

Source: TAP TAP is relaunching its Flight Pass, a product aimed at customers who travel frequently and can therefore enjoy a discount of up to 40%. Flight Pass is the result of a partnership with OptionTown, which provides a platform for booking airline passes under conditions defined by TAP. TAP customers can buy a set of unlimited flights with a minimum of four trips. The more trips that are purchased, the cheaper they are. It is not necessary to indicate the end date of the journeys to be made, and it is valid for between one month and two years. This product allows passengers to lock in the lowest fare and avoid future increases. The Flight Pass is available on [...]

2023-05-11T19:08:21+03:00May 11th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Atlanta to Guatemala City, Santo Domingo, San Diego, Salt Lake City, and Ontario, CA

Source: Frontier Airlines America's Greenest Airline is Offering Fares Starting at $59* | To Celebrate, Frontier will Give Away Free Flights and GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Summer Passes™ Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service today from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ), San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ontario International Airport in Southern California (ONT). Additionally, tomorrow, Frontier will launch nonstop service from ATL to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 38 nonstop destinations from ATL. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $59.* Frontier is also [...]

2023-05-11T19:22:38+03:00May 11th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Sync Exclusives: The front page for discovery

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s first-of-its-kind platform curates the onboard experience for customers and will soon be available on flights equipped with free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile Every journey is unique—from the sights, smells and experiences that await at your destination to the discoveries you make along the way. Introducing Delta Sync Exclusives—the curated front page to your experience helping to make every trip feel fit for you—now testing on select aircraft and rolling out this summer. First announced at CES 2023, the new digital experience for mobile devices brings together exclusive content, access and offers to customers beginning with Delta’s domestic mainline fleets equipped with free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile. Simply connect to onboard Wi-Fi and log in with [...]

2023-05-11T18:52:32+03:00May 11th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|