Source: WestJet Progress across key elements of strategic direction: becoming Western Canada's home team carrier, growing in the East with a focus on leisure travel, and providing affordable airfares as a stronger, more resilient low-cost carrier WestJet today provided a comprehensive update on the progress it is making against its new strategic direction, which was introduced in June 2022 and is focused on building a strong, resilient low-cost airline that has a clear runway for growth. WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer Alexis von Hoensbroech provided the update as part of a State of the Airline address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. "We are now seeing the benefits of our new strategy coming to life across Canada; it is ambitious, laser-focused on our [...]

Source: British Aiways In a first for the airline, British Airways has launched flights that are made up exclusively of Reward Seats for Executive Club Members The first Avios-Only flight will be the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh in November 2023 Four flights from London Heathrow to Geneva will follow in February and March 2024, with more routes to be announced throughout 2023 All flights are available to book from today British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats. The first Avios-Only flight will be the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh on 3 November 2023, followed [...]

Source: ITA Airways ITA Airways continues to invest on its intercontinental network and launches a new communication campaign with focus on the North American market. Today the advertising campaign kicks off in Boston, which will be followed by Los Angeles on April 18, and the new North American destinations of Washington and San Francisco, scheduled to launch respectively on April 20th and April 28th. The strategic importance of the US market is highlighted by the fact that during the first half of the year 6 advertising campaigns have been planned in the cities and surrounding areas of New York, Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington and San Francisco. Where the ones in Washington and San Francisco, will aim to promote and inform [...]

Source: SAS The number of passengers traveling with SAS amounted to 1.9 million in March, an increase by 33 percent compared to the same period last year. SAS’ passenger demand continued its positive trend with RPK increasing by 38 percent while capacity increased by 25 percent, compared to the same period last year. The flown load factor for March was 76 percent, an improvement by 7 percentage points compared to March last year. “Passenger demand continues its positive trend. In March, 1.9 million passengers traveled with us, up 33 percent compared to the same month last year. Our flown load factor continues to improve and reached 76 percent in March. During the month, we added ten additional routes and more [...]

Source: Air Canada John Di Bert named new EVP and CFO effective July 1, 2023 Air Canada announced today that Amos Kazzaz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire on June 30, 2023. Mr. Kazzaz will be succeeded by John Di Bert, who has an aviation background and is currently Chief Financial Officer of Clarios International Inc. "During his 13-year career at Air Canada, Amos has held the two most senior financial roles, and has made a tremendous contribution to the overall success of our company. He has been a strong partner to me and a positive representative of Air Canada to many external stakeholders," said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. "Helped by Amos' [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines It's Time to Go Wild! Pass Holders Can Enjoy an Early Start to All-You-Can-Fly Travel and Use Their Pass Now Through April 19 to Book Flights for Travel Through May 24 Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announced two surprises for holders of its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass™ - an early start to pass bookings and travel, effective immediately, and a special promotion to book flights for travel now through May 24. The GoWild! 2023 Summer Pass remains available for purchase at FlyFrontier.com for a special limited time price of only $699 and includes access to more than 75 U.S. destinations and international destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Originally planned to launch May 2, the [...]

Source: TAP The signing of the agreement is a decisive step towards the recovery of Groundforce and strengthening confidence in the company's future TAP, Menzies Aviation and Groundforce signed a Subscription Agreement with a view to the recovery and revitalisation of Groundforce. This agreement is the culmination of a long and very demanding process to select an investor capable and committed to the recovery of Groundforce, and Menzies Aviation has always shown interest in this goal throughout the various stages of the process. The Agreement now entered into sets out the general terms and conditions of Groundforce's turnaround plan. After obtaining the necessary authorisations and consents, the recovery plan must be submitted by the Insolvency Administrators for consideration, discussion and [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines To Celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is Offering Fares Starting at $59* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today unveiled its newest aircraft, an A321neo featuring Bori the Coquí Llanero on its tail, during a celebration at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bori the Coquí Llanero pays tribute to Puerto Rico, which is Frontier's largest Caribbean destination. The airline serves Puerto Rico from San Juan, Aguadilla and Ponce and has been significantly expanding its operations across the island. Frontier has announced a major increase in service over the past several months, growing the total number of routes it operates from Puerto Rico from 11 to 20. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is [...]

Fuente: Iberia As part of the programme of the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) for efficient and sustainable mobility This grant endorses Iberia’s project for the decarbonisation of airport services, through the electrification of ground equipment Iberia Airport Services is committed to investing more than €100m to update its equipment and achieve net zero emissions by 2025 Iberia provides handling services at 29 Spanish airports and takes part in Aena's public tender to obtain a license at 41 airports Iberia Airport Services (IBAS) has received €14.2m from the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) for the renewal of its ground equipment with which it provides aircraft assistance services at 29 Spanish airports. This grant forms part of [...]