Source: WestJet WestJet Encore and Link service to continue through disruption As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet and Swoop pilots, the airline has started taking down its network. This action ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations without support and enables the proactive communication with guests and crew to minimize the potential for being stranded. The decision to cancel flights comes as the WestJet Group remains in a stalemate with the union regarding unreasonable wage expectations that if realized would permanently damage the financial viability of the group's future. "We are extremely disheartened to find ourselves in a place where we have to activate our contingency plan and subsequent takedown of our network [...]

Source: American Airines American Airlines will add 10 nonstop routes, offering fans the fastest way from their home to the stadium this fall Additional routes from American’s hubs will offer customers convenient access to their favorite college football games American Airlines is gearing up to make this fall memorable with more nonstop flights for some of the most popular college football games. In addition, American will add more seats and frequencies for fans’ favorite games throughout the fall season. “We know seeing the action live is an unforgettable experience, and that’s why American Airlines is proud to give customers the fastest way to the 50-yard line this fall,” said Jason Reisinger, American’s Managing Director of Global Network Planning. “With more [...]

Source: KLM KLM customers who prefer a more neutral form of address when making a booking can now choose a gender-neutral alternative to the customary masculine or feminine courtesy titles. KLM has recognised a growing demand for this option among certain customers and believes that its introduction is in line with efforts to become more inclusive and to deliver a more personalised customer experience. KLM has initially introduced this new feature for customers in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. Customers booking their tickets in these countries can now specify that they identify as non-binary. Customers may also ask to forgo the courtesy title altogether and be addressed by name only. If a courtesy title cannot [...]

Source: Azul Azul S.A., “Azul”, the largest airline in Brazil by number of flights and cities served, announced its expected results in terms of capacity, EBITDA and leverage for 2023 and 2024. Based on the best information available, we share below our expected results: 1) Azul expects to increase capacity by approximately 14% in the full year 2023 compared to 2022. We continue to see a robust demand environment, and as a result we expect to grow total capacity by approximately 14% in 2023 compared to 2022, with growth rates higher than that figure in international markets and lower in domestic. 2) We estimate 2023 EBITDA around R$5.5 billion. Given our expectations of capacity growth, unit revenue increase, higher productivity [...]

Source: Air Canada Carriers to codeshare on nine markets and interline on more than 60 others beyond Dubai Air Canada and flydubai today announced a new partnership to give customers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia more convenient travel options. Pending final regulatory approval, Air Canada's marketing code will be placed on nine routes operated from Dubai by flydubai, giving customers the ability to travel to these markets with the issuance of a single ticket. The routes include the Middle Eastern cities of Medina, Dammam, Bahrain, Jeddah, and Muscat, as well as flights to Colombo, and Karachi on the Indian Subcontinent. Additionally, through an interline arrangement, customers will be able to seamlessly connect in Dubai to more than 60 destinations that flydubai flies to [...]

Source: Canada Jetlines Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (“ Canada Jetlines ” or the “ Company ”) today reported first quarter 2023 interim financial results. All financial figures are in Canadian dollars and in accordance with IFRS as presented in the annual consolidated financial statements. First Quarter 2023 Interim Financial Results Total operating revenues for the first quarter 2023 were $5.1 million as compared to $3.2 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2022 (the “ Prior Quarter ”), an increase of 59%. The Company continues to increase the operations of charters and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) flights generating revenues of $3.38 million this quarter as compared to $2.4 million in the Prior Quarter, representing an increase of 57%. Total operating expenses for the first [...]

Fuente: LATAM Como una muestra de su compromiso con la conectividad interregional en el país, LATAM presentó su nueva ruta entre las ciudades de  Concepción (Región del Biobío) y Calama (Región de Antofagasta), que comenzará a operar el 2 de julio, y que permitirá a los pasajeros volar con más comodidad y sin escalas entre ambos lugares, reduciendo significativamente su tiempo de viaje. Si hoy el trayecto entre dichas ciudades demora casi 4 horas aproximadamente, gracias a esta ruta directa que evita la escala en Santiago, los pasajeros llegarán a destino en tan sólo 02:30 horas. “Esta ruta viene a satisfacer una importante demanda vinculada a actividades laborales como a un creciente número de pasajeros interesados por el turismo nacional. [...]

Source: American Airlines  Agreement includes plans for Terminal F, renovation of Terminal C and other major capital investments American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) have signed a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes $4.8 billion in pre-approved capital investments, including the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C, construction of gate expansions at Terminal A and Terminal C, and other significant modernization projects. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and DFW Airport CEO Sean Donohue gathered at DFW today for a special event to announce the Use and Lease Agreement, marking a new era of growth and innovation for the world's second-busiest airport. American [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, is pleased to announce the resumption of operations to Caracas, Venezuela from Saturday May 13; and the expansion of its route network to the Eastern Caribbean in the coming months. These are significant milestones for the airline and signal its intention to continue its growth trajectory. The flights between Trinidad and Caracas will initially operate every Saturday, with increased frequency expected later on. Returns from Caracas are the same day. Speaking at the re-launch event at the Piarco International Airport,  the airline’s CEO, Garvin Medera stated:  "We are excited to resume our operations to Caracas and expand our network to the Eastern Caribbean. Our passengers have been eagerly awaiting the [...]