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DOT Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Unlawfully Keeping Thousands of Passengers on the Tarmac for Hours

Source: US DOT Largest Fine Against a Carrier for Violating the Tarmac Delay Rule After DOT Investigation Uncovers Dozens of Violations The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined American Airlines $4.1 million for violating federal statutes and the Department's rule prohibiting tarmac delays of three hours or more on domestic flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. DOT's investigation found that American kept dozens of flights stuck on the tarmac for long periods of time without letting passengers off. DOT is ordering American to pay the largest fine ever issued for tarmac delay violations and cease and desist from violating the law. This fine is part of DOT's unprecedented effort to ensure the traveling public is protected, including [...]

2023-08-28T19:46:18+03:00August 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

The first fully configured Airbus A220 in blue livery joins the ITA Airways fleet

Source: ITA Airways Following a delivery ceremony that took place at the Airbus site in Mirabel, Canada, headquarters of the A220 Programme, in the presence of Francesco Presicce, Chief Technology Officer and Accountable Manager ITA Airways, Benoît Schultz, CEO, Airbus Canada,  Daniel Wenninger, Head of A220 Programme Office,  Wouter Van Wersch, Airbus Executive Vice President Region and Sales Europe and Walter Garrett, Chief Representative, Technical Asset MGT, the Airbus A220 performed a ferry flight to reach Rome Fiumicino where it will complete the preparatory tests for its entry into operation. Named after the Italian football legend Alessandro Mazzola, the Airbus A220-300 is the first of its kind to be fully configured according to ITA Airways' new cabin design, with brand-new interiors designed [...]

2023-08-28T19:49:52+03:00August 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Fall is in the Air with JetBlue’s New Onboard Product Offerings

Source: JetBlue JetBlue is excited to announce its latest onboard food, beverage and amenity offerings across both Mint and Core experiences. Read on to learn more about the new items making their way to tray tables this fall. Crafted for Core Customers traveling in JetBlue’s core experience can expect new fresh favorites across food and beverage offerings including an all-new craft cocktail (or mocktail) available for purchase from Craftmix. Using real fruit and all-natural, vegan ingredients, Craftmix’s Strawberry Mule mixer elevates infight mixology with a convenient cocktail, customizable with your liquor of choice, that doesn’t compromise on taste. This mixer can be easily modified to a delicious mocktail by omitting liquor and opting for sparkling water. New Dishes to DIG Into Taking off [...]

2023-08-28T20:10:50+03:00August 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

S&P upgrades Delta’s credit rating on strong financial performance, air travel demand

Source: Delta Air Lines S &P Global Ratings, which evaluates and assigns ratings to companies based on how they measure financial results, upgraded Delta to a “BB+” rating, one step below an investment-grade rating. S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Delta’s credit rating, citing the company’s financial performance and continued strong demand for air travel. The firm, which evaluates and assigns ratings to companies based on how they measure financial results, upgraded Delta to a “BB+” rating, one step below an investment-grade rating. “The company, along with its mainline peers, has benefited from continuing strong passenger airline demand and industrywide capacity constraints that have led to full planes and high fares,” S&P said in its report, issued Thursday. “Delta is on [...]

2023-08-25T13:55:40+03:00August 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 15 Years of Serving Colombia with Anniversary Fares & Free Spirit® Promotion

Source: Spirit Airlines The largest U.S.-based, ultra-low-cost carrier in Colombia delivers  affordable, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO) Spirit Airlines is celebrating 15 years of giving its Guests More Go between Colombia and the United States after first landing in 2008 and growing to be the largest U.S.-based, ultra-low-cost carrier in Colombia today. Spirit launched service in Bogota (BOG) and Cartagena (CTG) 15 years ago, and has since added Armenia (AXM), Barranquilla (BAQ), Cali (CLO), Medellin (MDE) and Bucaramanga (BGA) to its route map. "Our Guests in Colombia have really embraced our low-fare, high-value model over the last 15 years, allowing us to offer even more options to travelers across the country and grow our service to seven [...]

2023-08-25T13:44:58+03:00August 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

JetSMART takes delivery of its first “Made in Alabama” A320neo

Source: Airbus Airbus has sold more than 1,150 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean More than 750 are in operation across the region, with another 500 on the order book Since 1994, Airbus has won 68% of net orders in the region JetSMART, the South American ultra-low-cost (ULCC) airliner that operates in Chile, Argentina and Peru, has taken delivery of its first A320neo produced at Airbus' US plant in Mobile, Alabama. The company is the first South American airline to receive an aircraft manufactured at this plant. “We proudly welcome our 26th aircraft, the Macaw, the first A320neo built in the United States at the Airbus facility in Alabama, to be operated in South America. This milestone brings us [...]

2023-08-24T21:08:49+03:00August 24th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Emirates launches movie collection onboard honouring 100 years of Warner Bros. Studios

Source: Emirates Emirates is launching a special collection of 100 films to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios, marking a history signposted by some of the world’s most beloved films. The capsule collection of classic films and documentaries will be available on the award-winning inflight entertainment system - ice, on Emirates flights from 1 September 2023. Emirates is the first airline to bring Warner Bros. centennial celebration to the skies with this unique collection of entertainment on ice. Alongside 6,500 channels of on-demand entertainment, 45 Academy Award® winning films, over 2,000 movies, 650 TV shows, and 4,000 hours of music, podcasts, and audiobooks across 40 languages, the newly launched Warner Bros. 100 films collection will feature milestone movies from the earliest [...]

2023-08-24T20:26:07+03:00August 24th, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Caribbean Airlines granted an injunction by the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines applied for and was granted an injunction by the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago earlier this week which restricts the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) and its membership from taking industrial action within the meaning of the Industrial Relations Act of Trinidad and Tobago Chapter 88:01 including calling in sick en masse. The injunction further restricts those pilots who engaged in industrial action by calling in sick en masse, from further doing so.  Finally, the injunction further ordered TTALPA to instruct its membership to immediately report for duty as rostered and required in the normal course of their employment with Caribbean Airlines. Caribbean Airlines sought the support of the Industrial Court after [...]

2023-08-23T07:58:13+03:00August 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines customers donate more than $1 million to American Red Cross in support of Maui wildfires

Source: American Airlines American Airlines continues to support evacuation and relief efforts following the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hawaii, earlier this month. In addition to providing lift off the island and flexibility to customers, American is supporting relief efforts by offering American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles to customers who donate to the American Red Cross. American’s focus has been to provide critical aid to the island in partnership with the American Red Cross. Through Aug. 31, AAdvantage members can earn 10 AAdvantage bonus miles for every dollar donated to the Red Cross with a minimum donation of $25. As of Aug. 22, American has distributed more than 12 million AAdvantage miles to customers for their generous contributions, and the Red [...]

2023-08-23T07:01:14+03:00August 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Partners with Greater Good Charities and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to Transport More Than 130 Shelter Animals from Maui to the Pacific Northwest

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest has a robust plan at work to support those affected by wildfires in Maui, offering financial assistance and in-kind donations of tickets, and transporting essential workers and crucial items to the island. On Friday, August 18, Southwest partnered with Greater Good Charities, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and the Maui Humane Society to conduct an emergency airlift to transport shelter cats and dogs from Kahului, Maui, to Portland, Ore. Southwest Airlines Employees and Crew members helped transport 136 shelter cats and dogs in secure carriers and crates in the aircraft cabin of a Boeing 737-800. "Our Hearts are with the people of Hawaii and the communities that are affected by the wildfires, and we have many efforts [...]

2023-08-23T06:58:20+03:00August 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|