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Spirit Airlines Resumes Nonstop Flights Between South Florida and Managua, Nicaragua

Source: Spirit Airlines The resumption of Managua service increases the airline's international service to 29 markets across Latin America and the Caribbean Spirit Airlines announced the resumption of its daily, nonstop service connecting Managua (MGA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Spirit's return to the market plays a pivotal role in offering both convenience and affordability for family and friends to reconnect with one another, and the service provides opportunities to explore Nicaragua's historic sites, vibrant culture and natural beauty. "We're eager to welcome back our Nicaraguan Guests and excited to make travel to and from Managua accessible for families, friends, and visitors again," said Camilo Martelo, Director of International Stations. "We have a 15-year history serving Nicaragua and are proud to [...]

2022-08-29T17:15:20+03:00August 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Travel Consumer Report: Consumer Complaints Up from May, Nearly 270 Percent Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of June and for the second quarter of 2022 for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. There was a 34.9% increase in air travel service complaints from May to June, and complaints are nearly 270 percent above pre-pandemic levels. 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 is concerned about recent flight cancellations and flight disruptions. The Department's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) is monitoring airlines' operations to [...]

2022-08-29T13:29:19+03:00August 29th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Emirates Group highlights Emirati women’s contributions to aviation and travel

Source: Emirates Emirati women in the Emirates Group represent a workforce of over 1,000 professionals in various roles across more than 30 departments. From pilots and engineers who work with the world’s biggest commercial aircraft, to IT professionals, service ambassadors, marketing and data experts, commercial services and more, these talented and passionate Emirati women are vital contributors to the Group, as well as to the aviation and travel industries’ success and growth. Thanks to the immense support of the UAE leadership, Emirati women continue to break the norms. They defy the odds as they actively build our nation and contribute to the socio-economic development of our country. Reflecting the UAE’s robust educational policies and the Group’s commitment and efforts to [...]

2022-08-29T13:03:39+03:00August 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta adds service to Las Vegas from 19 global cities for CES 2023

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will offer additional flights from 16 U.S. cities and three of its international hubs to Las Vegas for CES® 2023 — the most influential tech event in the world. The nearly 320 inbound and outbound flights account for an approximately 50% seat increase over the regular Las Vegas schedule in January. Calling all tech enthusiasts: Delta will offer additional flights from 16 U.S. cities and three of its international hubs to Las Vegas for CES® 2023 — the most influential tech event in the world. The nearly 320 inbound and outbound flights account for an approximately 50% seat increase over the regular Las Vegas schedule in January. Delta will add approximately 23,000 seats* to and [...]

2022-08-29T12:27:49+03:00August 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

TSA announces Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) passenger screening canine Eebbers voted the “2022 Cutest Canine”

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that Eebbers, an 11-year-old explosive detection canine who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in St. Paul, Minnesota, was voted the winner of TSA's 2022 Cutest Canine Contest. Last week, TSA held a nationwide social media contest on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and encouraged members of the public to vote for the agency's "cutest canine." Once all the votes were tallied, Eebbers emerged the winner. The contest was held in recognition of National Dog Day to acknowledge the important role TSA's hardworking canines play in protecting the nation's transportation system. Preliminary voting among TSA employees narrowed the field of 92 contenders to the final four canines. This year's winner was one of four TSA canine [...]

2022-08-29T14:07:36+03:00August 29th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC invites to its webinar “Preparing for a natural disaster”

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC invites all its members to its webinar "Preparing for a natural disaster." Latin America and the Caribbean is not only the most unequal region in the world, as indicated by the UNDP, but it is also the second most prone to natural disasters, according to the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs, an incidence that could increase due to climate change and environmental degradation, for this reason it is very important that as airports we are prepared to deal with emergencies of this type. Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM (Panama / Quito / Bogota) Speakers:  María Elena Sandoval - ACI-LAC Advisor Fabio Salvatierra - AGA Regional Officer, ICAO South American Office Erick Gracia - Emergency Response Director, Governor [...]

2022-08-26T17:48:34+03:00August 26th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Alaska Airlines adds nonstop flight between Everett and Anchorage

Source: Alaska Airlines Daily, year-round service will link families, friends, businesses and industry in two key regions. We’re connecting the newest commercial airport in the Seattle area with another one of our main hubs: New daily, nonstop service between Everett, Wash. and Anchorage begins Nov. 30, 2022. Tickets for flights between Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and the state of Alaska’s largest city are available for purchase now on alaskaair.com. We listened to our guests who live and work from north of Seattle to the Canadian border. They told us one of their top requests is a nonstop flight between Everett and Anchorage,” said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances for Alaska Airlines. “There’s a significant need and demand to [...]

2022-08-26T17:41:26+03:00August 26th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Pratt & Whitney Canada Announces Certification of PW127XT-M Regional Turboprop Engine

Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that Transport Canada Civil Aviation has type certified the PW127XT-M regional turboprop engine that will power new builds of ATR aircraft. "The PW127XT-M engine is the new standard for operating economics, maintenance and sustainability for regional aircraft," said Timothy Swail, vice president, Regional Aviation and APU Product Marketing & Sales for Pratt & Whitney Canada. "This certification is an important step toward the entry into service of new ATR aircraft and we continue to support ATR as it builds a strong order book." Revealed at the Dubai Airshow in November 2021, the PW127XT-M engine offers 40% extended time on wing, 20% lower [...]

2022-08-26T17:25:42+03:00August 26th, 2022|News, SUPPLIERS|

World premiere at Frankfurt Airport: satellite-based precision landings possible even in bad weather

Source: SESAR On 14 July 2022, DFS, the German air navigation service provider, started the use of the GBAS precision landing system for poor weather conditions at Frankfurt Airport. This is the first system of its kind in the world. DFS has been operating digital precision landing systems, known as Ground Based Augmentation Systems (GBAS), at Bremen Airport since 2012 and at Frankfurt Airport since 2014. GBAS is the term used to describe navigation by satellite, but combined with a ground-based supplementary, or augmentation, system. Only this combination gives the accuracy required for precision landings. So far, the system has been used for landings under good visibility. Since 14 July 2022, aircraft can now approach Frankfurt Airport using GBAS even [...]

2022-08-26T17:53:37+03:00August 26th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|

JetBlue Announces System Operations Leadership Appointment

Souirce: JetBlue JetBlue announced the appointment of Steve Olson as the airline’s new vice president, system operations. He will report to Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s president and chief operating officer. Olson joins JetBlue from American Airlines where he currently serves as managing director of the carrier’s integrated operation center with oversight of nearly 6,000 daily American and American Eagle flights across the globe. He has spent nearly two decades with American – and its predecessors US Airways and America West – leading the carrier’s integrated operations center as well as its Phoenix hub. Olson began in commercial aviation as a frontline customer service representative with America West. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a licensed aircraft dispatcher and commercial pilot, and [...]

2022-08-25T15:31:51+03:00August 25th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|