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Delta Air Lines named official airline of the WNBA

Source: Delta Air Lines The airline inks multiyear agreement with the league, building on Delta’s commitment to women’s sports. Delta Air Lines is becoming the official airline of the WNBA. This latest agreement builds on Delta’s existing WNBA charter relationship and is part of the airline’s ongoing focus on women’s athletics. Delta will work with the WNBA to produce unique content that showcases the journey of the athletes while highlighting Delta’s commitment to providing an elevated travel experience for the league. “We’re proud to partner with the WNBA, where every game is a testament to our shared values of teamwork and perseverance,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “We look forward to serving these incredible athletes on their journeys and furthering [...]

2024-08-19T20:36:31+03:00August 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Biden Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million in Awards for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Technologies as part of Investing in America Agenda

Source: US DOT Funding will help lower aviation sector emissions and decarbonize our skies The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $291 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to enhancing the safety, sustainability and efficiency of our national air transportation system—and reaching our mid-century target of net-zero emissions,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “These grants will help put the world on a path toward decarbonizing aviation while fostering domestic economic growth and ensuring the U.S. retains its global leadership in aviation.” The Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) [...]

2024-08-19T20:47:32+03:00August 19th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines CR Smith Museum inspires the next generation of aviators

Source: American Airlines On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honors the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflects on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the continued progress and advancement of modern flight. American supports several endeavors that offer hands-on instruction and interactive learning for young minds, including the American Airlines CR Smith Museum’s award-winning Aviation STEM Summer Camp. With a focus on STEM, the week-long summer camp provides a robust, in-depth curriculum and exposure to inspiring industry professionals. This summer, American sponsored 56 students from Clinton P. [...]

2024-08-19T20:04:42+03:00August 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines celebrates new flights between Seattle and Taipei on STARLUX Airlines 

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines' global partner, STARLUX Airlines, has launched its inaugural nonstop service between Seattle and Taipei, making our hometown airport STARLUX's third nonstop U.S. destination from Taipei, alongside Los Angeles and San Francisco. Known for offering luxury on transpacific travel, STARLUX provides world-class service and amenities. The carrier will operate this route three times a week, with connections to numerous destinations from Taipei. Summary Offering luxury on transpacific travel, our global partner provides world-class service and amenities Our hometown airport is STARLUX’s third nonstop U.S. destination from Taipei STARLUX also flies nonstop to Taipei from two of our other West Coast hubs—Los Angeles and San Francisco With an emphasis on luxury in the air, Alaska Airlines’ global [...]

2024-08-16T18:18:21+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Surf and Service: Hawaiian Airlines Recognizes a Decade of Honolulu’s Sister-City Relationship

Source: Hawaiian Airlines A young surfer catches a wave at the "2024 Honolulu Mayor's Cup" surf contest sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines In 2014, Honolulu established its sister-city relationship with Chigasaki, Japan, known for its thriving surf community and "laid back" lifestyle. A year prior, the Japanese city made Aloha Shirts the official summer wear. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the agreement, Hawaiian Airlines proudly sponsored the "2024 Honolulu Mayor's Cup" surf contest on July 27 at Nishihama Beach for surfers ages 15 and under, representing surf clubs in Chigasaki. "We're very grateful to take part in this honorable event. Although miles apart, our oceans connect our two cities and it's also what connects us here today, and I [...]

2024-08-16T18:12:17+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal chosen as favourite airline in Europe at the Trazee Awards

Source: TAP Earlier this year, the airline was chosen as the Best European Airline to fly to Africa and South America at the World Travel Awards 2024 TAP Air Portugal was chosen as Europe's Favourite Airline for the seventh consecutive year by The Trazees, the awards created by FXExpress Publications and Global Traveler magazine. The tenth edition of the Trazee Awards took place last Monday, August 12, in Nashville, USA and, in addition to airlines, also distinguishes hotels, airports, loyalty programmes, destinations, cruise lines and rent-a-car. With more than 500,000 readers, Global Traveler connects brands with US-based frequent travellers. The organisers of the Trazee Awards considered TAP to be a "trendsetter in the industry and a favorite of the millennial [...]

2024-08-16T18:50:57+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

25 years of help alliance: Lufthansa Airbus takes off in fall with special ‘helping hands’ livery

Source: Lufthansa Exactly 25 years ago, Lufthansa Group employees in Frankfurt am Main founded the help alliance, Lufthansa Group's aid organization. To mark this anniversary, Europe's largest aviation company is sending a clear sign of support across the continent: an Airbus A321neo with the lettering 'help alliance' and many colorful "helping hands" will be flying in Lufthansa's European route network from autumn. The aircraft with the help alliance sticker pays tribute to all the people who have shown great commitment to the aid organization over the past 25 years and collects donations. Those who hurry can symbolically leave a colorful handprint on the plane. There is space for a total of 300 handprints on the aircraft - they can be [...]

2024-08-16T18:29:05+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Exciting New Benefit Introduced for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® Cardmembers: Free Checked Bags!

Source: Frontier Airlines Marks Latest Enhancement to the Airline Credit Card Named Money.com's 'Best for Budget Travel' in 2024 Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC), in partnership with Barclays US Consumer Bank, is launching an exciting new benefit for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® cardmembers. Starting today, primary cardmembers will receive two free checked bags on all Frontier Airlines operated flights*. "Our cardmembers spoke, and we listened. With the introduction of free checked bags, we're elevating the travel experience for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard cardmembers," said Bobby Schroeter, chief commercial officer at Frontier Airlines. "This new benefit, combined with existing perks like Instant Elite Gold Status and miles that never expire, makes our card a must-have for any traveler looking [...]

2024-08-16T18:56:28+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Elemental Cognition transforms oneworld’s round-the-world travel booking with Google Cloud

Source: oneworld The oneworld® alliance's partnership with Elemental Cognition and use of its advanced AI capabilities in the EC AI Platform, powered by Google Cloud, have revolutionised the booking process for oneworld's popular 'Round the World' tickets. This innovative AI travel agent was designed to streamline the process of booking intricate flight itineraries, addressing complex product rules and fluctuating flight availability. With the help of intuitive state-of-the-art AI technology, the new booking tool guides travellers in crafting elaborate itineraries that often involve multiple airlines, enhancing the global travel experience. Powered by Google Cloud, the EC AI Platform provides the reliability, accuracy, and transparency necessary for oneworld to simplify the booking journey, significantly enhancing the customer experience. In just six months, oneworld used Elemental [...]

2024-08-15T18:24:54+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta celebrates Team USA and the return of the Olympic Games to the US, featuring its LA28 livery

Source: Delta Air Lines As the Official Airline of Team USA and an inaugural Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delta is honored to be part of the flag’s transfer from one iconic city to the next. Following the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Delta carried the Olympic Flag from Paris to Los Angeles on its custom LA28 livery for the official Olympic Flag Flight – signifying the Games’ return to the United States in 2028 for the first time since the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the Official Airline of Team USA and an inaugural Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delta is honored to be part [...]

2024-08-15T19:02:56+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|