Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines announced the appointment of Lokesh Amaranayaka as vice president of airport operations, effective April 1. Amaranayaka will oversee all passenger, ramp and contract service operations at airports across Hawaiian’s global network. He will be responsible for safety, performance and reliability, including on-time arrivals and departures, baggage handling and guest service and satisfaction. “Lokesh’s people-oriented approach aligns with our company’s values, and his depth of airport knowledge will enable Hawaiian to continue offering the best Hawaiʻi travel experience to our guests worldwide,” said Jon Snook, chief operating officer at Hawaiian Airlines. Amaranayaka joins Hawaiian after a 24-year career at American Airlines, where he started as a reservations agent and held numerous airport roles before leading the [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Total of 5 Million Frontier Miles to be awarded Frontier Airlines' "Lott-O Miles, Pick 5" has rolled over twice since March 31, creating a current jackpot of 3 million FRONTIER Miles. The carrier is the first airline to introduce a progressive mileage giveaway that will award 5 million miles in total.   The first live drawing was held March 29 with eight entries matching all five animal picks, resulting in eight winners taking home 125,000 FRONTIER Miles each. A second drawing on March 31 did not result in a winning entry, prompting a rollover of 1 million FRONTIER Miles. A third drawing on April 3 resulted in a second rollover and the current 3 million FRONTIER Miles jackpot. [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines This week, in view of the Easter holiday, the carrier will operate 192 flights serving over 2,600 customers Caribbean Airlines is pleased to update its valued stakeholders on the domestic operations between Trinidad and Tobago for the period December 2022-February 2023. This week, leading up to the Easter long weekend, the airline will operate 192 flights with a capacity for 2,646 passengers. The air bridge is a significant part of Caribbean Airlines’ operations, and the airline works closely with stakeholders to facilitate inter-island movement.

Source: ITA AIrways ITA Airways first Airbus A330-900 with new blue livery has been moved out of the hangar at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Toulouse today. It bears the name of Gelindo Bordin, Olympic champion in Seoul 1988 and the first Italian gold medalist in the five-ring marathon. The introduction of the Airbus A330neo in ITA Airways' fleet will be another important step toward sustainability. Lighter, quieter, and more efficient, the new A330neo will benefit from a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. The A330neo will join the fleet in the summer to serve ITA Airways' long-haul routes and new intercontinental destinations.

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta E.V.P. and Chief Information Officer Rahul Samant was recognized by the Forbes CIO Next 2023 list — an annual list recognizing 50 top tech leaders globally. This year's honorees were selected for guiding their organizations through digital transformation and putting technology at the center of the business. Rahul was the only airline tech leader recognized on this year's list, alongside leaders from Amazon, OpenAI, The Walt Disney Company and others. "This recognizes the contributions of our top-notch Delta IT team and our collaborative business partners," Samant said. "The strategic vision and flawless execution they deliver together has made our digital transformation a reality and positioned technology as a competitive advantage for our business." The recognition shines [...]