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Delta shares modifications, new benefits to SkyMiles loyalty program

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will adjust the number of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) required to achieve 2025 Medallion Status, further enhance the Million Miler program, update Delta Sky Club access policies for eligible Card Members and enhance options for Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs). Delta shared several updates to its SkyMiles Program Wednesday, modifying some of the changes announced in September and adding several new benefits. “Over the past few weeks, many of you have shared feedback about the changes we announced to Delta’s SkyMiles Program,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian wrote in an email to customers. “It’s been a challenge to balance the growth of our membership with our need to deliver premium service experiences. We made some difficult [...]

2023-10-23T11:05:12+03:00October 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines reports third-quarter 2023 financial results

Source: American Airlines FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its third-quarter 2023 financial results, including: Record third-quarter revenue of approximately $13.5 billion. GAAP third-quarter net loss of $545 million, or ($0.83) per diluted share. Excluding net special items1, third-quarter net income of $263 million, or $0.38 per diluted share. Record third-quarter completion factor, best among U.S. network carriers. Ended the third quarter with approximately $13.5 billion of total available liquidity. Reduced total debt2 by $1.4 billion in the third quarter. Credit rating upgraded by Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's during the third quarter. “The American Airlines team continues to produce strong results,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Our team is delivering record-setting reliability [...]

2023-10-20T20:22:26+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways celebrates Diwali with new campaign

Source: British Airways British Airways will air its newest brand advert this week, to celebrate Diwali.  The seasonal positioning is a celebration of those flying home this festival season, and a thank you to those missing out on their own family celebrations. The film stars an all colleague-cast, spotlighting British Airways team members who are working over the festival to help customers celebrate with their loved ones once again. Featuring Indian-based Cabin Crew, Akash and Shilpa, Service Advisor at the airline’s contact centre in Gurugram, Amanda-Rose, and Delhi Airport Customer Service Agent, Ruchika – the ad shows them in action as they listen to voicemail messages from their real family and friends. The campaign was even filmed in the homes [...]

2023-10-20T20:32:01+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Names James G. Dempsey President and Mark C. Mitchell as CFO

Source: Frontier Airlines Also Announces New Leadership Appointments at CIO and Treasurer Positions Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., announced the promotion of James G. Dempsey to President, and Mark C. Mitchell to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both reporting to CEO Barry Biffle. In his new role, Dempsey will oversee the Commercial, Customer Care (which includes contact centers and customer relations) and Operations Research, Design and Planning functions. Dempsey previously served as Frontier's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mitchell, who previously served as Frontier's VP, CAO and VP, Finance and Investor Relations, will assume Dempsey's former role. "Jimmy and Mark have been invaluable members of Frontier's senior leadership team over the past [...]

2023-10-20T20:44:40+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines adds new nonstops from Anchorage to New York City and San Diego

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is connecting Anchorage to both New York City and San Diego with seasonal nonstop service this summer. Daily flights to New York JFK begin June 13, 2024, and weekly flights to San Diego start May 18, 2024. Flights are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com. Our new nonstop between the Big Apple and the Last Frontier offers New Yorkers an easier option to get away and enjoy the wilds of Alaska with its countless outdoor adventures, rich Alaska Native culture, wild Alaska seafood, jaw-dropping scenery and history-filled towns. It will be the only nonstop service between New York JFK and Anchorage. "We're eager to welcome guests to our great state from the city that never sleeps to the land of the midnight sun on Alaska's new nonstop flight," said Jillian Simpson, president and CEO of the Alaska [...]

2023-10-20T21:16:03+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Watchmaking challenge: A Swiss watch assembled at 30,000 ft of altitude between Geneva and New York

Source: SWISS A watch was assembled for the first time at an altitude of over 30,000 ft, thanks to a unique collaboration between Geneva Tourism and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). On board the flight that connected Geneva to New York on October 18th, representatives from both entities, along with a master watchmaker from Geneva, worked at a specially arranged workstation in the business class to assemble a watch during the journey between the two cities. This exceptional timepiece will be showcased from October 18th to 22nd during the New York leg of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève which will be hosted at the Watches of Switzerland boutique in Soho. A groundbreaking collaboration between Geneva Tourism, the Grand Prix [...]

2023-10-20T21:22:55+03:00October 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight Team Up to Make Magical Memories for Vancouver Children Through Once-in-a-Lifetime Flight

Source: Air Canada 28th Dreams flight from Vancouver First Dreams flights from Vancouver since 2019 Fifth Dreams flight this year from across Canada Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight have teamed up for another memorable journey. This year, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight will transport over 119 children on a trip-of-a-lifetime from Vancouver to a California theme park thanks to the support of numerous Air Canada employee volunteers and the Air Canada Foundation. Since 1989, Dreams Take Flight has given more than 30,000 Canadian children with various special needs a flight of a lifetime. The children were accompanied by a crew of current and retired Air Canada employee volunteers who were dedicated to providing a magical experience for those [...]

2023-10-18T20:28:55+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Announces Third-Quarter Financial Results: Revenue Beats Consensus on Solid Domestic – and Record-Breaking International Performance

Source: United Airlines Company had record setting profits in both Atlantic and Pacific regions Pre-tax income increased 29% y-o-y; on an adjusted basis1 increased 37% Delivered strong operational performance, with September being best on-time performance of the year Increasingly powerful segmentation strategy proving to be a competitive advantage United Airlines (UAL) reported third-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported quarterly pre-tax income of $1.5 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.3 % and diluted earnings per share of $3.42 and; on an adjusted1 basis, pre-tax income of $1.6 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.8% and diluted earnings per share of $3.65. Total third-quarter top line revenue was up 12.5% year-over-year, a record revenue quarter and near the high end of guidance. United experienced a strong [...]

2023-10-18T20:32:26+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines will expand international service to two new Canadian cities in 2024

Source Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book summer 2024 travel Sun Country Airlines will launch new nonstop service to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in June of 2024 (pending final approval). Sun Country has also extended its schedule for customers to book travel through Sept. 10, 2024. In addition to Montréal and Toronto, the schedule extension includes eight new domestic, seasonal nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), New Mexico Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), Montana Boise Airport (BOI), Idaho Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia/Washington, D.C. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan Missoula Montana Airport (MSO), Montana Oakland International Airport (OAK), California Syracuse Hancock International Airport [...]

2023-10-17T20:55:05+03:00October 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus flights will go live from Miami in 2024

Source: MIA Mexican low-cost carrier to start Monterrey and Merida service next July Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus has announced that it will begin scheduled service at Miami International Airport next year when it launches three-weekly flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to Monterrey on July 1, 2024, followed by four-weekly flights every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday to Merida starting the next day. The routes will be served by the airline’s A321 aircraft that seats 240 passengers or its A320 planes with 186 seats. “I greatly look forward to welcoming Viva Aerobus and its daily flights to Miami-Dade County next summer, which will provide our residents and visitors with even more travel options to Mexico. Mexico has been one [...]

2023-10-16T21:34:06+03:00October 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|