Source: Aeroméxico The Monterrey-Madrid route started operations today connecting passengers and cargo directly from the capital of the State of Nuevo Leon with the Spanish city. As part of the celebration of this landmark moment for Monterrey and the region, the local authorities, together with Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) and Aeromexico executives, cut the inaugural ribbon and performed the traditional aircraft water salute. This new route will connect nonstop one of the most important cities in the country with the Old Continent. The decision represents a 43% increase in Aeromexico's offer to Spain through 20 weekly flights from Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. "I thank the Government of Nuevo Leon, OMA and each of my colleagues at Aeromexico. We [...]

Source: Emirates Emirates has loaded its flights full of treats for everyone this holiday season: from delicious Christmas menus, luxurious amenities, and cool gifting ideas to festive movies and music playlists. As the largest international airline serving customers from all over the world, Emirates takes pride in connecting people and cultures. Year round, it offers regionally-inspired menus and a truly global selection of music and entertainment content in over 40 languages. In addition, Emirates brings a flavour of major world festivals onboard and in its exclusive Lounges to share these special occasions with its customers. Click here for more information on our festive offering. Festive meals and treats Fill up on roast turkey drizzled with cranberry jus lié, served with [...]

Source: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qatar Airways became the first carrier to make a transaction on the IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) using IATA Clearing House (ICH). The IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) is a centralised marketplace where airlines and other aviation stakeholders can trade CO2 emission reduction units for compliance or voluntary offsetting purposes. With a secure and easy to use trading environment, ACE offers the highest transparency in terms of price and availability of emission reduction units while simplifying the process for air carriers to access carbon markets to achieve their decarbonisation targets. Today, IATA and Qatar Airways reach another landmark milestone that encourages carbon markets to respond to [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta and ITA Airways, Italy’s new flag carrier, have signed a reciprocal codeshare agreement providing more choice of flights for customers of both airlines between the U.S. and Italy and beyond. Effective Wednesday (Dec. 22, 2021), ITA Airways’ code will be placed on Delta-operated flights to a total of 92 destinations. This includes flights between Rome and Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, and New York-JFK, plus selected routes across Delta’s extensive Domestic U.S. network and flights to Mexico* and Canada*. Also effective Wednesday, Delta will place its code on ITA Airways-operated flights to 33 destinations including flights from New York-JFK, Washington D.C., Boston, Los Angeles and Miami to Rome and 16 onward connections within Italy.  For customers flying [...]

Source: WestJet The WestJet Group today announced that Alexis von Hoensbroech will be appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the WestJet Group. The official start date for von Hoensbroech is subject to the timing of a successful immigration process, which is expected to be completed before the end of the first quarter of 2022. Harry Taylor, interim CEO, will continue in the role until that time and then resume his position as Executive Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to accepting this role, von Hoensbroech served as CEO of Austrian Airlines, starting in 2018, where he led the airline through the COVID-19 crisis, significantly strengthening its competitiveness during a difficult period. Austrian Airlines is part of the Lufthansa Group, [...]