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Frontier Airlines and APiJET announce agreement to test APiJET’S real-time route optimization technology furthering Frontier’s commitment to fuel efficiency commitment and sustainability

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines , a leader in sustainable aviation and America's Greenest Airline, and APiJET, the technology leader in real-time flight optimization for fuel and carbon savings, today announced an agreement to test APiJET's Digital Winglets™ for operations centers. As part of a relentless focus to look for every possible way to lower emissions and fuel use, Frontier Airlines will be the first to field test Digital Winglets, a real-time flight route optimization solution for the ops center. Digital Winglets utilizes TASAR (Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests), a technology initially developed by NASA and refined and productized by APiJET, that analyzes hundreds of variables and potential flight paths in real-time to provide route optimizations that result in significant [...]

2023-06-13T20:48:44+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

FedEx Pilots’ Union Leadership Approves Tentative Agreement

Source: ALPA The FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC), the governing body of the FedEx unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), yesterday voted to approve a tentative contract agreement reached on May 30 with FedEx management. The next step is a membership ratification ballot, which will open on July 5 and close on July 24. The new agreement would provide major pension improvements with alternative pension options, significant hourly pay rate increases, an amendable period recovery payment, and other improvements to pilots’ quality of life. The agreement includes a 30 percent pay increase, a 30 percent increase to the pilots’ legacy pension, and a fully developed and equally valuable company-funded Market Based Cash Balance Pension to provide a durable [...]

2023-06-14T00:16:59+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Fuerteventura becomes the fourth Canary island on BA Euroflyer’s route map

Source: British Airways BA Euroflyer, the wholly owned Gatwick-based subsidiary of British Airways, has added Fuerteventura to its route map. Launching on 2 November 2023, Fuerteventura will join Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria as the fourth Canary Island served by the short-haul airline. Flights will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays during the winter season on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft. A third flight will be introduced on Wednesdays from 28 February 2024. Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island, known for its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline, and vast natural landscapes. It is a popular year-round destination for water sport enthusiasts, with conditions lending themselves to activities including surfing, sailing, and windsurfing. Return flights will be available [...]

2023-06-13T18:41:35+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership

Source: Air Canada Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, announced today the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC channels. Under the agreement, Sabre will be able to provide agencies with significantly improved content and offers from Air Canada, including the airline’s dynamically priced fares and new ancillary services. Canada’s flagship carrier, Air Canada is actively working with Sabre on the launch of the airline’s NDC offers in the Sabre travel marketplace. The two companies expect to activate Air Canada’s NDC content in Sabre within the coming months. Once Air Canada’s NDC connection to Sabre is live, the Distribution [...]

2023-06-13T18:51:13+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop between Honolulu and Seattle area’s second airport

Source: Alaska Airlines Daily, year-round service between Seattle/Everett (Paine Field) and Oahu starts Nov. 17 with introductory fares starting as low as $149 one-way Alaska Airlines is celebrating more aloha with new nonstop service between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu starting this fall – our first flight connecting Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and the Hawaiian Islands. The daily, year-round flight begins on Nov. 17, just in time for travel during the holiday season. For a limited time, introductory fares between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu start at $149 one-way along with Mileage Plan award redemptions as low as 12,500 miles one-way. Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com. This is our first new route to Honolulu in more than a decade and it will be [...]

2023-06-13T18:30:51+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air France Launches New Cadet Pilot Recruitment Campaign

Source: Air France A comprehensive training course, accessible without any flying experience Online applications at corporate.airfrance.com before 31 July 2023 Air France is launching a new recruitment campaign for cadet pilots, a comprehensive training programme entirely paid for by the airline. After a rigorous selection process, the successful candidates will join the 80 or so cadets currently being trained at Air France's partner schools in France. They will then be able to take the controls as First Officers on: Air France's Airbus A220 and A320 aircraft Transavia's Boeing 737 and its future Airbus A320 and A321neo. In 2022, 135 cadets joined the 4,500 pilots at Air France and Transavia. In 2023, Air France plans to recruit a total of 450 [...]

2023-06-13T19:17:47+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Orlando to St. Maarten

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier serves a total of 57 nonstop destinations from MCO Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) launched nonstop service today from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten (SXM). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 57 nonstop destinations from MCO. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $99.* Frontier is also currently offering the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass™ for a limited-time at a special discounted price of $299. The fall & winter pass allows access to unlimited flights over the course of six months, from September 2023 through February 2024. Terms and conditions apply and are available on Frontier's website. "Orlando is one of [...]

2023-06-12T20:35:54+03:00June 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet Group and ALPA agreement ratified

Source: WestJet Airline to begin integration of ultra-low-cost subsidiary, Swoop into WestJet Today, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing WestJet and Swoop pilots, was ratified. "The WestJet Group is pleased to have reached an industry-leading agreement in negotiation with ALPA that recognizes the value and instrumental contributions of our current and future pilots," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, Chief Executive Officer. "This agreement bolsters our ability to provide certainty and career opportunities across our organization for years to come while ensuring the competitive sustainability of the WestJet Group." The agreement is in effect from January 1, 2023, and will be in place until December 31, 2026. As negotiated in [...]

2023-06-09T20:26:01+03:00June 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

77 routes, 32 destinations: Delta’s largest-ever trans-Atlantic schedule takes flight

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta's largest trans-Atlantic schedule ever is officially in full operation, and customers are flocking to idyllic locations like the golden beaches of France's enchanting Cote d'Azur, sun-soaked Mediterranean islands and other vibrant cities brimming with history. Customers traveling on Delta can take advantage of more than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline’s seat capacity compared to 2022. The line-up features 77 total routes to 32 destinations across Europe and beyond, including many places where Delta operates as the largest U.S. carrier during peak summer: Italy, Iceland, France and Greece. In the past three months alone, the airline has launched or restarted 32 of these routes, most [...]

2023-06-09T20:31:50+03:00June 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Cleveland to San Diego and San Francisco

Source: Frontier Airlines With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 17 nonstop destinations from CLE Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service today from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Additionally, on June 21, Frontier will launch nonstop service from CLE to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 17 nonstop destinations from CLE. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $119.* Frontier is also currently offering the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass™ for a limited-time at a special discounted price of $299. The fall & winter pass allows access to unlimited flights over the course of six months, from September 2023 [...]

2023-06-08T17:07:11+03:00June 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|