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Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates inaugural flights from London to Florida

Source: Norse Atlantic Airways Norse Atlantic Airways successfully launched two inaugural flights from London Gatwick to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale on May 25th and May 26th respectively These two popular holiday destinations now join Norse Atlantic’s daily New York services from London Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated two inaugurals this week with the launch of flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale from London Gatwick. The flights, which took off on May 25th and 26th respectively, mark the beginning of a new era of travellers seeking affordable and convenient options to popular holiday destination. Flights to Orlando operate four times a week in May and June and then increase to a daily service in July, at the height of the summer peak [...]

2023-05-29T20:09:13+03:00May 29th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

A4A Predicts Record Number of Passengers Traveling This Summer

Source: A4A In the context of the 2023 Summer Travel Summit organized by Airlines for America (A4A) and CQ Roll Call hosted, A4A projects U.S. airlines to carry an all-time high 257 million passengers from June 1-August 31, 2023. Despite having to trim schedules, U.S. airlines will be able to accommodate demand by using larger aircraft. In fact, year over year, U.S. airlines are adding 297,000 seats per day to accommodate 243,000 more passengers per day. “U.S. airlines have been hiring aggressively for positions across the industry. We now have the most workers we’ve had in 20 years. Airlines also are reducing their flight schedules to accommodate current realities, including the FAA’s air traffic controller staffing shortages,” said Nicholas E. Calio, [...]

2023-05-30T20:30:41+03:00May 29th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Lufthansa Group reaches agreement on the acquisition of 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways

Source: Lufthansa Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and Deutsche Lufthansa AG agree on a minority stake in ITA Airways Deutsche Lufthansa AG will acquire 41 percent stake in ITA Airways through a capital increase of EUR 325m – with the option to acquire all remaining shares at a later date Growth opportunity for Lufthansa Group and broader access to important Italian aviation market A stronger ITA will enhance competition in the Italian market and improve connections between Europe and other international markets Carsten Spohr: “Today’s agreement will lead to a win-win situation for Italy, ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group” Deutsche Lufthansa AG reached an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze, MEF) [...]

2023-05-26T02:21:55+03:00May 26th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Turkish Airlines Introduces Flight Tracker Digital Globe to Enhance Guest Experience

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to the more countries than any other in the world, made a new addition to its privileged services offered to guests in this rapidly evolving era of technology and digitalization where customer satisfaction has become increasingly important. The flag carrier has introduced the Flight Tracker digital globe for use in its Business Lounge, emphasizing the diverse and enjoyable aspects of digital channels, modernized with a solution-oriented approach. With the Flight Tracker digital globe, guests will be able to track real-time locations of Turkish Airlines aircraft, flown destinations, current weather conditions, and experience the use of many different features such as flight information and Miles&Smiles membership. This technology, which is a result of extensive [...]

2023-05-26T02:13:39+03:00May 26th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Introduces Elite Status Promotion for All U.S. Issued Travel Credit Cardholders

Source: Frontier Airlines Unlocks FREE Bags and Seat Assignments; Status with Another Airline Not Required Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is excited to launch an innovative loyalty offer exclusively for eligible travel rewards credit cardholders in the U.S. Starting today, eligible credit card holders can receive FRONTIER Miles Frontier Elite 20k status, which includes free bags and seats, without needing to have status with another airline or being required to fly. This innovative offer opens up a world of frequent flyer elite benefits to those everyday travelers who are seeking extra value from their flying experience and may not otherwise fly regularly enough to earn elite status with an airline. Key Features: Instant Status with a Challenge: Eligible travel rewards credit [...]

2023-05-26T20:47:52+03:00May 26th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

ITA Airways takes delivery of its first A330neo

Source: Airbus ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation, during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The A330neo will join the ITA Airways fleet in June to serve its long-haul routes and new intercontinental destinations. The A330neo is the latest-generation aircraft type from Airbus to join the ITA Airways’ fleet. The airline already operates all Airbus aircraft Families with a fleet of 68 Airbus aircraft (4 A220s, 50 A320 Family, 8 A330-200s and 6 A350-900s). By selecting A330neos, ITA Airways is further consolidating its strategy of being an all Airbus operator and leveraging new levels of efficiency and flexibility. With the introduction of the latest generation eco-efficient A330neo, ITA Airways [...]

2023-05-26T20:51:54+03:00May 26th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

‘Cruzing onboard Emirates’ – Emirates announces a new brand ambassador, Penelope Cruz

Source: Emirates Launching mid-summer 2023, Emirates can reveal that its latest ad campaign and brand collaboration will feature Penelope Cruz. The Academy Award winning actor and philanthropist is already a fan of the Emirates brand and a frequent flyer who has visited Dubai multiple times. In exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shot onboard a signature Emirates A380 aircraft, Cruz revealed her passion for Emirates and the positive association she has with the brand stating that she was thrilled to partner with Emirates after years of traveling with the airline, on some of the most special trips of her life. The new TV spots will start to air globally from June 2023, in both English and Penelope’s native tongue of Spanish. With a thought [...]

2023-05-25T20:52:06+03:00May 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Unveils its Most Comprehensive Winter Sun Schedule to Popular Vacation Destinations

Source: Air Canada New flights from Toronto to Monterrey and Fort-de-France New flights from Montreal to La Romana and Los Cabos Overall 8% more sun capacity versus 2019 pre-pandemic schedule Up to 50% more capacity from Vancouver to Mexico, Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its winter sun network that includes four new routes from Toronto and Montreal to Monterrey* and Los Cabos* in Mexico and, La Romana and Fort-de-France in the Caribbean. The airline is also deploying a substantial increase in capacity from its Vancouver hub to sought after sun destinations such as Mexico, Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego, and additional flights from coast to coast to popular winter vacation destinations in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, [...]

2023-05-25T20:15:38+03:00May 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

SWISS to further expand services in its coming winter schedules

Source: SWISS SWISS will continue to offer its customers a wide range of short- and medium-haul air services in the coming winter schedules. The airline will provide flights from Zurich and Geneva to a total of 68 such destinations, an even broader selection than in the previous winter period. New to the SWISS network from Zurich this winter will be a restored service to Bremen in Northern Germany. Switzerland’s largest airline will also intensify its existing services to the further German cities of Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Hanover, while frequencies will additionally be increased on the Prague and Bucharest routes. Portugal also receives a particular focus in the coming winter period; and SWISS flights will be operated once again between Zurich [...]

2023-05-24T05:25:41+03:00May 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal opens flights to Palma de Mallorca

Source: TAP Six flights a week during the summer TAP has inaugurated a new summer route linking Lisbon to Palma de Mallorca with four flights a week, increasing to six frequencies a week from 12 June. The new TAP route is seasonal, operating during the "IATA summer" and offers one connection per day, except on Fridays, between the Portuguese capital and the capital of the Balearic Islands. Flights leave Lisbon at 08:00 on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, 08:25 on Tuesdays, 08:05 on Wednesdays and 09:30 on Saturdays, landing in Palma de Mallorca at 10:55 on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, 11:20 on Tuesdays, 11:00 on Wednesdays and 12:25 on Saturdays. In the opposite direction, the departure time from the Balearic capital [...]

2023-05-25T20:36:32+03:00May 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|