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Caribbean Airlines Supports Global Tourism Resilience Day

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines and ECO Canada are proud to announce that Caribbean Airlines will be a part-sponsor for Day 2 of the highly anticipated 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo, taking place from February 17 to 19, 2025, at the newly inaugurated Princess Grand. This year's conference theme, "Coastal Management for Tourism Resilience using Digital Technologies," aims to unite industry leaders, policymakers, technology experts, and academics in a collaborative effort to explore innovative solutions that enhance the resilience of coastal tourism. As the leading airline in the Caribbean, Caribbean Airlines is committed to promoting sustainable tourism and supporting initiatives that strengthen the region's economic and environmental resilience. By sponsoring ECO Canada’s Day 2 of the conference, [...]

2025-02-17T08:19:30+02:00February 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Delta employees to receive an average five weeks of pay in annual profit sharing

Source: Delta Air Lines On the company’s Profit Sharing Day – aptly falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day – eligible employees across Delta will receive an estimated payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average five weeks in additional pay. Delta employees will receive $1.4 billion as their share of the airline’s 2024 profits, a timely reminder that our people are fundamental to our culture as Delta celebrates its centennial anniversary. On the company’s Profit Sharing Day – aptly falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day – eligible employees across Delta will receive an estimated payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average five weeks in additional pay. “Every day, Delta people prove themselves to be difference [...]

2025-02-17T07:59:54+02:00February 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Canada’s Porter Expands New York Presence with Montreal Route

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines continues to expand its presence in the New York area with the addition of a new route connecting Montréal Trudeau Airport (YUL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Service begins June 1, 2025, with one daily roundtrip flight, increasing to two times daily for the peak summer season. The initial flight schedule is as follows: Route Departure Arrival Days of Operation Montréal - Newark 1:10 p.m.*  6:35 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 2:50 p.m.* 8:15 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Daily* Monday - Friday, Sunday Saturday Newark - Montréal 10:45 a.m.* 4:15 p.m. 12:25 p.m*. 5:55 p.m. Daily All times local.  *Operating June 25, 2025, until September 7, 2025 Flights will be operated on Porter’s 78-seat De Havilland Dash [...]

2025-02-17T08:32:41+02:00February 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Short flights, big getaways: Where 300 miles can take you from Houston’s airports

Source: Houston Airports From the Texas Hill Country to Louisiana’s bayous, these short-haul flights turn travel time into vacation time. For Houston travelers who are short on time but craving a change of scenery, a quick flight under 300 miles might be the perfect escape. Whether it’s a Texas weekend getaway or a last-minute Spring Break destination, flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offer plenty of options that get you there in about an hour—or less. Under an Hour: The Quickest Flights from IAH The shortest commercial flight out of Bush Airport takes just 54 minutes and covers 123 miles to Victoria, Texas. The South Texas city may not be a household name [...]

2025-02-17T08:30:36+02:00February 17th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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An Unforgettable Journey

By Jose Ricardo Botelho, Outgoing Executive Director and CEO of ALTA Over these years together, we have seen ALTA expand by 88%, reaching 184 members who represent the strength and dynamism of aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean After nearly five years, today I address you with deep gratitude and emotion, as the time has come for me to bid farewell to my role as CEO of ALTA. It has been an immense privilege to serve this great community, whose commitment and vision have made possible the unprecedented growth of our organization. Over these years together, we have seen ALTA expand by 88%, reaching 184 members who represent the strength and dynamism of aviation in Latin America and the [...]

2025-02-14T11:38:51+02:00February 14th, 2025|Expert Opinions & Industry Trends|
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WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services; new repair facility to be established in Calgary

Source: WestJet WestJet's historic contract award will strengthen Western Canada aerospace hub, Lufthansa Technik's new engine repair shop and test cell will drive job creation and long-term economic benefits WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have announced that they have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract, is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. As a world leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair station dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The facility will feature a modern test [...]

2025-02-14T12:08:41+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Aena Group airports recorded almost 25 million passengers in January

Source: Aena 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024 Aena's airports in Spain handled 19.8 million passengers in the first month of the year, 6.1% more than in 2024 For the summer season, airlines have scheduled 246.8 million seats at the airports of the Aena network: 1.5% more than last year's schedule and 6.5% more compared to the flights operated at the close of the same season in 2024 The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the first month of 2025 with 24,999,784 passengers, 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 222,696 aircraft movements, 3.6% more than [...]

2025-02-14T11:51:24+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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YOLO, Fly SOLO: United Airlines Shares How Travelers Can Treat Themselves Ahead of National Plan a Solo Vacation Day

Source: United Airlines Searches for "solo travel" skyrocketed 223% in the past decade and solo travel on United was the highest ever in 2024 Exclusive United app features like wayfinding, agent on demand and seat preference settings help solo fliers take to the skies with confidence Brazil, South Korea and Nigeria are some of the most popular solo travel destinations across United's unmatched global network This love-filled February, solo travel is on the rise and United is sharing travel hacks, popular destinations and app features to empower adventurers to get ready for National Plan a Solo Vacation Day on March 1 with the ultimate travel mantra: YOLO (You Only Live Once), Fly SOLO. Google searches for "solo travel" skyrocketed 223% in [...]

2025-02-14T12:07:50+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Binter Further Modernises Fleet with New ATR Order

Source: ATR In a strategic move towards fleet modernisation, Binter has embarked on a transformative journey by replacing four of its ATR 72-600 with brand new ones powered by advanced PW127XT engines. The firm order, placed at the end of 2024, includes an additional five options for future fleet renewal. This new chapter in the enduring partnership between ATR and Binter unfolded during the manufacturer’s 2024 results press conference. At this event, ATR highlighted a significant milestone as we announced the first orders for the replacement of ATR -600 aircraft with state-of-the-art models. President of Binter, Mr. Rodolfo Núñez commented: “Our investment in these brand new ATR 72-600 underscores our dedication to ensuring the utmost comfort and reliability for the [...]

2025-02-14T11:55:11+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Jose Ricardo Botelho to be replaced as ALTA’s Executive Director and CEO next March

Source: ALTA José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. Peter Cerdá, the current Regional Vice President for the Americas of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will assume of Executive Director and CEO of ALTA The Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces that, after a valuable tenure that has marked a milestone in our organization, José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. José Ricardo joined ALTA in June 2020, during an exceptionally challenging period. Under his leadership, ALTA experienced significant growth, skillfully navigating the turbulences of the pandemic and achieving a series of [...]

2025-02-13T19:27:05+02:00February 13th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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