Source: WestJet The WestJet Group today announced Michael (Mike) Scott to the role of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline's executive team on June 13, 2023.   Scott's long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. There he led tremendous growth with revenue increases of more than 300 per cent, while delivering a 400 per cent increase in profitability through a combination of organic growth, cost management and synergistic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Prior, he held a variety of senior level roles across the organization. In addition, throughout his tenure as CFO, Mike successfully worked with three different private equity sponsors. [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is elevating the summer travel experience with offerings that will deliver a consistent and connected inflight experience for all customers this travel season. “Our customers are the inspiration behind everything we do, and American is committed to consistently deliver a world-class experience for them,” said Kim Cisek, Vice President of Customer Experience. “We know customers want a convenient travel experience throughout their journey on American and to arrive at their destination satisfied and ready to explore — a focus we keep in mind when refreshing and creating new experiences for them to enjoy on the ground and in the skies.” When customers board an American flight this summer, they can expect to see new offerings, [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, unveiled its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines. The airline understands the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and continues to make progress in reducing CO2 emissions, aligning with Trinidad and Tobago's commitment to the Paris Agreement's goals for achievement by 2030. Through the efforts of the Fuel Management Committee, the company achieved its 2% reduction goal in the past year, thanks to the advanced and fuel-efficient 737-8 jet fleet and other proactive initiatives. Additionally, the company is fully compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting Scheme in Aviation (CORSIA) by consistently submitting verified CO2 Emission Reports [...]

Source: British Airways Cincinnati becomes the airline’s 27th U.S. destination Millions of travellers in a metropolitan area spanning three states now have an all-new choice for non-stop travel to London and across the world Visitors from the UK and beyond can also enjoy exploring this region, thanks to the arts and culture opportunities, unique neighbourhoods like Over-the-Rhine and downtown Covington, and for a taste of history and fine spirit along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail British Airways offers attractive choices for leisure and business travellers alike with elevated onboard service to meet the needs of every kind of customer British Airways has officially arrived at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down [...]

Source: Air France Air France continues the roll-out of its new standard of travel, combining the highest levels of comfort and technology on board its Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins Already available on select Boeing 777-300 ER, these new standards will gradually become the norm on the company’s future Airbus A350 fleet, beginning in July 2023 These aircraft feature unprecedented technological innovations – the widest screen of the entire Air France fleet, a large touchpad for easy browsing of the seat environment in the Business cabin, as well as new pairing options to connect personal devices in all travel cabins During the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 in Hamburg (Germany), Air France offered an exclusive first look at its brand-new [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways Holidays has launched its first Travel Trends Report, examining the behaviours and attitudes that are shaping travel trends today. Findings include that 63% of consumers say that holidays are the main way they treat themselves, more than half of Gen Z and millennials plan to book a package holiday this year and 40% of consumers associate ‘all-inclusive’ with luxury The report also highlights some of the most popular travel destinations on the cards for UK consumers this year, with the likes of Antalya, Maldives and Rhodes seeing surges in searches compared to pre-pandemic British Airways Holidays has released its Travel Trends Report, giving an insight into the attitudes that are influencing the current travel landscape, [...]

Source: IAG Highlights: Operating profit before exceptional items of €9 million, up €750 million versus quarter 1, 2022 and a positive outcome for quarter 1 for the first time since quarter 1, 2019, representing ongoing strong customer demand across all our airlines Better than expected1 due to strong yield performance across the Group and the benefit of a lower fuel price We continue to focus our capacity deployment on our core Latin America and North Atlantic markets, which are now back at pre-pandemic levels of capacity, as well as growing Vueling’s year-round leisure network Encouraging outlook for the summer with around 80% of expected quarter 2 revenue now booked We currently expect our full year 2023 operating profit before exceptional [...]