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Caribbean Airlines launches new route to St. Kitts expanding connectivity in the eastern Caribbean

Source: Caribbean Airlines   Caribbean Airlines Limited, is excited to unveil its newest route to St. Kitts, further enhancing connectivity in the Eastern Caribbean, subject to approval by the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority. From July 24, the flights will operate a total of five (5) times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday providing convenient travel options between Port of Spain (POS), Barbados, Antigua, and St. Kitts.  (See table below for more details). Network expansion is one of the core elements of the airline’s Welcome Home campaign and aligns with the company’s vision for seamless connectivity and increased accessibility throughout the Caribbean. Caribbean Airlines Flight Schedule between Port-of-Spain, Antigua, Barbados & St. Kitts Flight Number Frequency Routing Departure [...]

2023-07-10T14:39:41+03:00July 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Flair Airlines Launches Edmonton to Quebec City Route

Source: Flair Airlines First ever direct flight from Edmonton to Quebec City Flights run twice weekly One-way fares starting at $59 Flair Airlines, Canada's everyday low-fare airline, kicked off its inaugural flight from Edmonton to Quebec City connecting the two cities together through direct flights for the first time ever. Flights will run twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. “We are excited to launch the first ever direct flight connecting Edmonton and Quebec City,” said Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer at Flair Airlines. “We look forward to offering Edmontonians more choice andaffordable travel options as well as continuing our relationship with the Edmonton International Airport.” “Quebec City is a vibrant Canadian destination, and we believe this new non-stop route from [...]

2023-07-10T14:21:08+03:00July 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroflot has resumed the regional program of flights to Thailand

Source: Aeroflot Aeroflot has resumed direct flights to Thailand from Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Vladivostok and Khabarovsk. On July 7 the program of services started to Thailand from the regions of Russia with the first flight from Novosibirsk to Bangkok. On July 8 Aeroflot to resume flights to Bangkok from Irkutsk (twice weekly flights) and Krasnoyarsk (twice weekly) on July 9 — from Vladivostok (twice weekly). Also, direct flights to Phuket from Khabarovsk (twice weekly) will open on July 9, and from Novosibirsk (twice weekly) on July 11. Thanks to Aeroflot’s direct flights the residents of Russia’s Far East and Siberia will be able to travel to Thailand bypassing Moscow. This will significantly reduce the travel time and make the trip [...]

2023-07-10T15:19:03+03:00July 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report June 2023

Source: Viva Aerobus Passengers increased 18.7%, reaching an 87.1% Load Factor Viva Aerobus reported its June 2023 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 18.7% compared to June 2022, reaching 2.08 million passengers, driven by an increase of 19.4% and 12.7% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 87.1% compared to 90.6% in 2022, with a load factor mix of 88.8% and 79.7% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 23.0% compared to June 2022, reflecting an increase of 25.4% and 13.4% in domestic and international, respectively. “June traffic growth reflects healthy fundamentals in our markets as we reached more than 11 million passengers in the first [...]

2023-07-24T18:42:34+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways to offer ice cream and other treats for customers as part of its “British Original” summer offering

Source: British Airways British Airways is offering summer treats on board, including ice cream and seasonal menus The airline is re-introducing sparkling wine in World Traveller Plus pre-take off It’s also showing a dedicated ‘Summer Fun’ channel for families on its inflight entertainment British Airways continues to offer customers ‘top tips’ for summer travel to ensure a smoother and more seamless journey for everyone ahead of the holidays British Airways is introducing holiday treats for its customers to enjoy this summer, including refreshing ice-cream, pre-take off bubbles in World Traveller Plus, seasonal menus and brand-new inflight entertainment as part of its ongoing commitment to customers. From tomorrow, the airline is offering complimentary ice cream on daytime flights departing London Heathrow [...]

2023-07-07T14:12:22+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frank Bauer appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG

Source: Lufthansa Dr. Christian Leifeld to take over Corporate Controlling and Risk Management Lufthansa Group Frank Bauer will be the new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG. This was decided by the company's Supervisory Board on Wednesday evening. He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, said, "I am delighted that Frank Bauer, an experienced finance and HR expert with great expertise in the logistics sector, will complement and strengthen the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo. He has proven his management skills in various leadership positions in the Lufthansa Group. The Lufthansa Cargo Executive Board, which is now complete [...]

2023-07-07T14:29:18+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power 90 More Airbus A321neo Aircraft

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that Viva Aerobus has selected GTF engines to power an additional 90 Airbus A321neo firm aircraft orders, the first of which is expected to be delivered in 2027. Having previously ordered 65 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft, the airline has now committed to 155 aircraft with GTF engines. Pratt & Whitney and Viva Aerobus have also extended their EngineWise® Maintenance long-term agreement to cover the maintenance needs of the entire GTF-powered fleet. "As we continue to grow and renew our fleet, we need the best engine technology, with lower operating costs and fuel efficiency," said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus. "At Viva Aerobus our mission is not [...]

2023-07-07T14:20:26+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS, Uncategorized|

Avianca is cataloged as one of the best airlines in Latin America for its climate change management

Source: Avianca During 2022, Avianca reported its climate change management in the Carbon Disclosure Project, a non-profit organization that helps companies and cities to disclose their climate change management, being ranked as one of the best airlines in Latin America and obtaining a "B" rating, one of the highest scores. In addition, through the alliance with the CHOOSE platform, Avianca's customers and employees now have a tool that allows them to directly compensate for the footprint of their flights. The company offset 735,000 tons of CO2 corresponding to 90% of the emissions generated by its domestic operation in Colombia during 2022. Additionally, the airline announced today that it received its ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System re-certification for its administrative buildings [...]

2023-07-07T14:38:16+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus signs MoU for 90 A321neo

Source: Airbus Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft to drive its international and domestic growth. This MoU would bring the airline's order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft. “These 90 A321neo 240-seater aircraft will allow us to grow and renew our fleet and remain the youngest in Latin America. The technology and operational efficiency of the A321neos will improve our operational reliability, on-time performance, and provide an unmatched passenger experience. Additionally, we expect to drive further cost-savings which will reflect in lower airfares and strengthen one of our most important advantages: having the lowest cost in the Americas. The fuel-efficiency and noise reduction that the A321neo provides will advance our [...]

2023-07-06T21:55:55+03:00July 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News, Uncategorized|

Iberia becomes an official sponsor of LALIGA in Latin America

Source: Iberia The airline and LALIGA are major Spanish organizations that will bring the best of Spanish culture and entertainment to Latin America With this sponsorship, soccer fans in Latin America will be able to enjoy exclusive experiences with Iberia LALIGA and Iberia have reached a sponsorship agreement for the airline to become an official sponsor of the Spanish competition starting on the 23/24 season. Both are Spanish companies that will bring the best of entertainment, culture, and fun to thousands of fans in Latin America, an important region both organizations. The sponsorship between Iberia and LALIGA, will bring different kind of activations, events, and content for fans in LATAM. These actions have the goal to celebrate the Spanish soccer [...]

2023-07-06T20:57:32+03:00July 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|