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United to Triple SAF Use in 2023, Adds SAF on Flights at San Francisco Airport

Source: United Airline planning to use 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023 – about three times more than 2022 and 10 times more than in 2019 United also welcomes new corporate participants to its Eco-Skies Alliance program, who will contribute to the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel United has purchased more SAF1 and expects to fly more miles using SAF this year than any airline2 United today announced that it will begin using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing flights from San Francisco International Airport and is planning to use a SAF blend later this year at London Heathrow Airport, which could put the airline on track to use approximately 10 million gallons in 2023, [...]

2023-05-04T20:42:27+03:00May 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Puerto Rico to Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago Midway, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Orlando, Tampa and Cancún, Mexico

Source: Frontier Frontier Operates More Routes from Puerto Rico Than Any Other Carrier | America's Greenest Airline is Offering Fares Starting at $59* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) launched nonstop service today from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan (SJU) to Cleveland (CLE), Baltimore (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW), and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). Additionally, Frontier also launched nonstop service today from Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla (BQN) to Tampa (TPA) and from Mercedita International Airport in Ponce (PSE) to Orlando (MCO). Tomorrow, Frontier will launch service from SJU to Detroit (DTW). Frontier will also begin service from SJU to Cancún, Mexico (CUN) on May 11. With these new routes, Frontier now offers a total of 20 [...]

2023-05-04T20:40:06+03:00May 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroplan Leads North American Airline Loyalty Programs at the Prestigious 2023 Freddie Awards

Source: Air Canada Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program was recently recognized with several prestigious Freddie Awards, including Airline Program of the Year, Best Promotion and Best Redemption Ability. The best showing in Aeroplan's history, this trifecta win follows on the heels of winning Best Redemption Ability at the 2022 Freddie Awards.   "We're so proud to once again be recognized at this year's Freddie Awards," said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Loyalty and Product at Air Canada.  "A special thanks to our Aeroplan members and to our incredibly dedicated team, both in front of and behind the scenes, who bring this great program to life every day." The 32nd annual Freddie Awards were held on April 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The Freddie Awards, named for Sir Freddie Laker, [...]

2023-05-04T21:12:26+03:00May 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet and Unifor agreement ratified

Source: WestJet The first collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Unifor bargaining unit at YYZ was ratified by Unifor's members. Unifor is the certified union representing WestJet airport employees at Toronto Pearson International Airport. "WestJet is pleased to share that the agreement negotiated with Unifor has been ratified by its membership," said Diederik Pen, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. "This settlement demonstrates WestJet's commitment to its employees, the long-term success of the airline and the communities we serve." The agreement will come into effect June 1, 2023 and will be in place until December 31, 2026.

2023-05-04T21:19:01+03:00May 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Bristish Airways joind forces with VisitBritain to welcome tens of thousands of visitors in London for the King’s Coronation with a giant mural designed by local children

Source: British Airways British Airways and VisitBritain are welcoming visitors to London with a giant celebratory mural on the London Heathrow flight path, designed by local children  In addition: The airline’s BA059 from Heathrow to Cape Town on 5 May will be operated by a crew of Charles, Camilla and variants of the names  Customers departing from Heathrow or Gatwick on 6 May with the surname ‘King’ or ‘Queen’ will receive the royal treatment with access to the airline’s luxury lounges  Customers travelling on 6 May will also enjoy bespoke Eton mess popcorn, unique Coronation themed desserts and a live streaming of the Coronation through the onboard WiFi British Airways has also partnered with The Prince’s Trust to offer 11 young [...]

2023-05-04T21:23:10+03:00May 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Bell and Air Canada Join Forces, Unlocking Significant Benefits for Customers In-Flight and Beyond

Source: Air Canada Bell to be Air Canada's premier sponsor of in-flight Wi-Fi services Aeroplan members will benefit from free in-flight messaging Bell and Air Canada to introduce additional benefits designed for newcomers and visitors to Canada Air Canada and Bell today announced a multi-year partnership that will make it even easier to stay connected — both on the ground and in the skies. The partnership delivers on Air Canada and Bell's longstanding commitments to elevating the customer experience, while focusing on added benefits for newcomers and visitors to Canada, preparing them to connect to Canada's best network as soon as they land. Starting May 15, Air Canada and Bell will offer free messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi [...]

2023-05-03T16:52:26+03:00May 3rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aerospace Maintenance Competition 2023: Spinning wrenches, winning trophies

Source: American Airlines The 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) is in the books. More than 80 teams from around the world competed in 26 events in the two-day competition. American Airlines sponsored six teams of aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) from across the system and student teams from Aviation Institute of Maintenance — Chicago, George T. Baker Aviation Technical College in Miami and Tulsa Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three of American’s teams and all three American-sponsored student teams took home top spots in a number of events. Here are highlights from this year’s competition which was held April 18–20 in Atlanta. American’s AMTs are already looking forward to the 2024 AMC in Chicago.

2023-05-03T16:51:47+03:00May 3rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Bookings for Summer Travel Reach New Heights for the Bundled Vacationer, According to Data from JetBlue Vacations

Source: JetBlue According to the latest data from JetBlue Vacations, travelers are already planning their summer vacations, considering everything from island escapes in the Caribbean to theme park destinations. Bookings between June and August for vacation packages are up 66% compared to the same time frame last year. With convenience in mind, JetBlue Vacations builds upon JetBlue’s award-winning customer experience. The dedicated team of 24/7 vacation planning experts make planning a dream vacation a breeze, so travelers can sit back, relax, and enjoy all of the perks throughout the JetBlue Vacations experience. Searches for vacation packages for June, July and August travel are up 32% compared to the same time-frame last year, indicating that travelers are getting a head start on [...]

2023-05-03T17:00:41+03:00May 3rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines offers $499 All-You-Can-Fly-Pass

Source: Frontier Airlines GoWild! Pass Holders Can Book Early for Travel Through June 8 Seats are Limited Summer travel is about to get wild as ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today dropped the price of its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Summer Pass™ to $499 per person, a $500 savings over the retail price of $999, through May 31 or while supplies last. The GoWild! Summer Pass is valid for unlimited travel now through Sept. 30, 2023, and includes access to more than 75 U.S. destinations, including Puerto Rico and St. Thomas in the U.S.V.I., and international destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. "At Frontier, we are committed to making travel affordable and there is no better value in the industry [...]

2023-05-03T17:00:10+03:00May 3rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Pilots Vote to Merge with ALPA

Source: ALPA The Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) and the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following joint statement after Air Canada pilots voted to merge with ALPA. With 91.6 percent of eligible Air Canada pilots participating, 84.2 percent voted in favor of the merger. “Air Canada pilots voted overwhelmingly to approve a merger with ALPA, making clear they believe that we are stronger together. With this historic vote, Air Canada pilots have signaled, unequivocally, they want to join the world’s largest pilots union in negotiating strong contracts, establishing better working conditions, and advancing aviation safety.” The final step in the merger process will be on May 17 when ALPA’s Executive Board will vote to ratify the agreement. [...]

2023-05-03T16:58:49+03:00May 3rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|