Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc., today announced the election of Vicente Reynal, 48, to its board of directors. “We are very excited to welcome Vicente to American’s board of directors,” said American’s Chairman Doug Parker. “Vicente has extensive experience leading global industrial businesses, and his proven ability to navigate complex operational issues and create shareholder value will be important assets to American and our board.” “The addition of Vicente to American’s board is fantastic news for our team, our customers and our shareholders,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “His leadership of diverse, multinational organizations will be very helpful to our airline as we continue to navigate the recovery from the pandemic.” Reynal currently serves as chairman, president and CEO [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines The report tracks the gap between the diversity of frontline talent and leadership within the company. By producing this report, Delta holds itself accountable to the commitments it made in 2020 to accelerate the closure of diversity representation gaps between the frontline and leadership in the three most underrepresented areas. Delta has increased representation of women, Black talent and other underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in roles across the company, according to its second annual Close the Gap report, a pivotal step in fulfilling its commitment to grow diversity in its leadership. The report tracks the gap between the diversity of frontline talent and leadership within the company. By producing this report, Delta holds itself accountable [...]

Source: Air France From 2 to 11 September, 2022, Air France is sponsoring the 48th Deauville American Film Festival, celebrating the diversity of American cinema, from major Hollywood blockbusters to independent productions. The company has been supporting this world-renowned festival since 2014 and promotes American cinema all year round on board its long-haul aircraft. The best of Air France on display in Deauville This year, festival-goers will be able to exclusively discover and try out the new Air France Business cabin on show at the Deauville International Centre, one of the festival’s key venues. The company is also organizing a competition with airline tickets up for grabs for the lucky winners. Progressively deployed on board 12 Air France Boeing 777-300, this [...]

Source: Iberia The promotional campaign includes, among other initiatives, the Community of Madrid featuring in Ronda magazine, on Iberia’s printed boarding passes, on iberia.com and in the inflight entertainment system, as well as actions in external media and social networks, and events in Dallas and New York. The US is the main source market for international tourists in Madrid, both in quantitative terms (they represent 12% of the total), and in qualitative terms (with an average expenditure of €296/day). Tourism is one of the pillars of the Spanish economy, accounting for 14% of GDP and 12.5% of national employment. The Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas airport makes up over 11% percent of the GDP of the Community of Madrid. Iberia, which celebrated its 95th anniversary on 28 June, accounts for 0.6% of Spain's GDP and 0.9% [...]

Source: ITA Airways ITA Airways now offers 9 intercontinental destinations In the Americas, Italy's flag carrier currently flies to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, New York, Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles ITA Airways continues to expand its intercontinental network with its new flight from Rome Fiumicino to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Tickets for the new direct flight are available for sale on all ITA Airways' sales channels. The new connection* will be operated with Airbus A330s, with three weekly frequencies every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from December 3, 2022, with departure from Rome Fiumicino Airport at 02:10 p.m. and arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at 02:00 a.m., local time. The schedule from New Delhi offers departure from December [...]

Source Hawaiian Airines Two Hawaiian Airlines pilots this week made history by becoming the first mother-daughter pilot team in the carrier's 93-year history. Captain Kamelia Zarka and her daughter, First Officer Maria Zarka flew the Pacific skies together on Sept. 1, sharing the flight deck of a Boeing 717 aircraft as they operated a series of Neighbor Island flights. The duo also personally welcomed guests onboard, took selfies with colleagues and encouraged young girls passing by to follow their dreams. "Flying for Hawaiian Airlines with my daughter, side-by-side in the cockpit, was a dream come true for me. I always knew Maria would be a fantastic pilot – she’s always been brilliant and professional – but sitting next to her as she flew the plane [...]

Source: Iberia To buy until 19 September With prices ranging from £25 each way for Spain and Europe, £174 for the United States or £265 for Latin America Available at iberia.com, Iberia's call centre, and travel agencies via NDC Summer is over, but not the desire to enjoy, to live, to fly. To make it easier to enjoy, travel as much as you want, fly as cheaply as possible, and live the best experiences, Iberia has launched' Vuela, vuela' ('Fly, Fly'), its first campaign of offers after the holiday season. Unique prices to facilitate the most desired short, medium, and long-haul journeys. ‘Fly, fly' at the best price Iberia has launched an offer campaign that will be promoted both on its website [...]