Source: JetBlue JetBlue announced the next steps of the wind down of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. “We are disappointed to be ending popular benefits like codesharing and reciprocal loyalty benefits. We know customers will miss these features and believe the U.S. Department of Justice’s position opposing them misses the mark,” said Dave Fintzen, vice president, Northeast Alliance, JetBlue. “With the court’s recent ruling and the termination of the NEA, we have to sunset them in short order. Even as these benefits end, we are still committed to minimizing disruption to existing travel plans and continuing to deliver great value and our award-winning product and service to our customers.” As the next step in the process, JetBlue and American [...]

Fuente: Virgin Atlantic Airline now offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme  Scheme supports Virgin Atlantic Cargo customers looking to better manage their carbon emissions The scheme’s first customer, DB Schenker, has purchased several thousand tonnes of scope 3 emissions reductions Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme, designed to help freight forwarders and shippers manage their carbon emissions whilst demonstrating joint commitment to scaling the SAF industry. Customers participating in the scheme will contribute to the airline’s purchase of SAF, receiving a SAF certificate for the associated scope 3 emissions reductions. Customers will also benefit from detailed insight into their Scope 3 air freight emissions via Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s own air freight carbon calculator. [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines We’ll fly nonstop daily between Los Angeles and Guatemala City starting this December;  plus, new flights to coastal getaway Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from San Diego and Chicago Alaska Airlines is expanding where we fly in Latin America with the addition of daily, year-round service between Los Angeles and Guatemala City, Guatemala—an all-new destination for us. We’ve also added new flights from both San Diego and Chicago O’Hare to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, a popular resort destination along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, as we increase our seasonal leisure routes for wintertime travel. Flights are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com for service that begins this December. These new flights build on our network strength across Latin America. From our hub in Los Angeles, we have [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines has executed options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, continuing the streamlining of its fuel-efficient fleet. With 70 aircraft remaining to deliver, including the 12 options recently exercised, Delta’s fleet of A220s will grow to 131 aircraft. “The A220-300 offers efficient performance and flexibility,” said Kristen Bojko, Vice President of Fleet. “The continuing expansion of Delta’s A220 family is an integral investment in the future of sustainable aviation.” The A220-300 is powered by Pratt & Whitney latest-generation geared turbofan GTF™ engines, which allow the fan and turbine to spin at optimal speeds for fuel efficiency, delivering a step change in fuel efficiency for its class. In addition to reinforcing Delta’s investments in sustainability, Delta’s [...]

Source: American Airlines Winter is about to get warmer as American Airlines continues to grow its footprint at Miami International Airport (MIA) with seven new routes and one brand-new international destination. With more than 380 peak-day flights this winter, American solidifies its position as the largest airline at MIA with service to 150 destinations. “With a more than 30 year-history at Miami International Airport, American is proud to serve as the hometown airline, providing our customers with an unparalleled network that includes unique destinations like Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas; Anguilla; and Sacramento, California,” said Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of MIA Hub Operations. “Next winter we’re proud to continue to invest in the undisputed gateway to Latin America and the [...]

Source: Air France New non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Raleigh-Durham (North Carolina), 3 times a week on Boeing 787-9 effective October 30, 2023 Service to Ottawa (Canada), inaugurated June 27, to continue for the 2023-2024 winter season Flights to resume as of December 2, 2023 between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montreal (Canada) Flights added to Dallas-Fort Worth (Texas), Montreal and Vancouver (Canada) Air France continues to bolster its service to North America, currently one of its most dynamic markets in the world. For winter 2023-2024, the airline plans to operate up to 212 weekly flights to 21 destinations in the US, Canada and Mexico. Effective October 30, 2023, Air France will be adding a new American destination to its [...]