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British Airways Holidays customers can now pay with Avios when booking

Source: British Airways From today, British Airways Executive Club members can pay with loyalty currency, Avios, when booking a holiday package with British Airways Holidays Avios can also be used as an alternative to a cash deposit to secure a holiday booking Executive Club Members travelling before 31 December 2023 will continue to earn double Tier Points on packages of five nights or more Members can collect Avios on everyday purchases, including more than 1,500 retailers on the British Airways Avios eStore British Airways Executive Club Members now have more choice than ever when it comes to using their Avios, with the new option to redeem them towards the cost of a British Airways Holidays booking. Customers choosing a flight [...]

2023-03-03T18:12:33+02:00March 3rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM Group completes its first international flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Source: LATAM LATAM Group completed its first international flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight was operated by LATAM Cargo Chile between the Zaragoza airport and North America, in line with the Group's commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. SAF is a biofuel made from alternative biomass sources such as waste, fats, and oils, which are co-processed with fossil feedstocks fuel to produce synthetic, low-CO2 fuel. In this case, 30,000 liters of co-processed SAF made from cooking oil were used, combined with traditional jet fuel. The SAF used for this flight has been internationally certified according to the procedures established by the International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) to ensure its sustainability. The fuel was provided by Air [...]

2023-03-02T20:25:57+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Lufthansa orders 10 Airbus A350-1000 and 5 more A350-900 aircraft

Source: Airbus Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet by 10 Airbus A350-1000s and 5 Airbus A350-900s. With this firm order for the latest generation widebody aircraft, the airline will continue its decarbonisation trajectory. Compared to the previous generation of aircraft, the A350 consumes significantly less fuel, with a corresponding reduction in emissions. Passengers will benefit from the latest state-of-the-art cabin amenities and comfort on board. In addition to the agreement on the purchase of the new aircraft, Airbus and Lufthansa have also signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen their cooperation in the field of sustainability and future technologies. This includes the intensified use of sustainable aviation fuels, the further optimisation of [...]

2023-03-02T20:07:26+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air Canada Named One of Montreal’s Top Employers for the 10th Consecutive Year

Source: Air Canada Air Canada was recognized as one of "Montreal's Top Employers" for 2023 in Mediacorp Canada's annual employer survey, marking the 10th consecutive year that the airline has received this award. With more than 10,000 employees in Montreal and up to 1,094 weekly flights at its Montreal-Trudeau global hub connecting Montreal to 89 destinations across Canada and internationally, Air Canada is a significant contributor to Montreal's economic success. Air Canada is Canada's largest private sector company offering bilingual services across Canada and is proud to offer services in both Official Languages, demonstrating true leadership among major Canadian companies in promoting bilingualism. "Air Canada's global headquarters is firmly established in the greater Montreal area, and we are very pleased to be recognized as [...]

2023-03-02T19:33:47+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Further Expands Choices For Customers Across the Northeast With New Daily Nonstop Service Out For Sale

Source: JetBlue JetBlue announced three new routes launching this summer – enabled in part by its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with American Airlines – which will further increase competition and choice for travelers across the Northeast. Seats are out for sale starting today with fares as low as $59(a). “As we prepare for the summer travel season, we are introducing more choices for our customers in the Northeast with the addition of new alternatives for customers traveling between New York and the fabulous destinations of Washington DC, Martha’s Vineyard and Charleston,” said David Jehn, vice president, network planning and partnerships, JetBlue. “These new routes are part of our ambitious growth strategy as we work to bring our unique combination of low [...]

2023-03-02T19:57:34+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Turkish Airlines finished the year 2022 with 2.7 billion USD Net Profit with strong recovery on demand and its operational agility

Source: Turkish Airlines Global aviation industry went through a year of increasing geopolitical tensions and global inflationist pressures while facing operational problems following the Covid-19 pandemic. Turkish Airlines closed 2022 with 2.7 billion USD net profit standing out from its competition thanks to its operational agility, wide flight network and highly skilled workforce it maintained during the pandemic. Our company managed to complete its sixth quarter in a row with a net profit despite the difficult operating environment that persisted since 2020. Total revenue of our company during 2022 was 18.4 billion USD, surpassing that of 2019 by 39% and marking a record high. Constituting 20% of the total revenues, cargo revenues increased by 120% compared to the same period [...]

2023-03-02T19:55:33+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

AAdvantage Members Earn More Rewards, More Often

Source: American Airlines Beginning March 1, American Airlines AAdvantage® members can receive benefits and earn rewards more often — including before and beyond reaching status — and have more options to customize their travel experiences through Loyalty Point Rewards. Announced in December, the program’s continued evolution provides more value for members, including more opportunities to achieve rewards even before reaching status. Learn more about the AAdvantage® program below: How to join The AAdvantage® program is free to join and members can enjoy benefits like the ability to: Manage trips and credits with ease Earn miles toward award travel Enjoy access to exclusive promotions About miles and Loyalty Points Members earn miles and Loyalty Points whether they’re flying or participating in everyday [...]

2023-03-02T19:53:12+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta pilots ratify new working agreement

Source: Delta Air Lines Pilots at Delta Air Lines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, ratified a new Pilot Working Agreement. The contract, which runs through December 2026, positions Delta’s 15,000 pilots to continue leading the industry in total compensation and work rule improvements. “I want to thank both negotiating teams and the National Mediation Board for their efforts in reaching this agreement that recognizes our pilots’ contributions to Delta,” said Delta Chief of Operations John Laughter. “From the beginning of the negotiations process, we set out to deliver the industry’s best pilot contract to the industry’s best pilots, one that keeps us as a top destination for U.S. aviation careers, and this contract is a reflection of that [...]

2023-03-02T19:56:49+02:00March 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Lufthansa presents new “First Class Suite Plus” – private room above the clouds

Source: Lufthansa Double suite in First and Business Seven different choices in the new Business Class “Allegris" product generation: new seats and new travel experience in all classes on long-haul routes CEO Lufthansa Airlines Jens Ritter: "Every guest has their own understanding of premium, which is why we focus on maximum individuality and exclusivity." Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the "Suite Plus," a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls and an entirely closable door, large table and two wide seats that can be combined into a comfortable double bed if required. With this flying private room, Lufthansa is setting a new standard in comfort and individuality within its most sophisticated travel class. The First Class Suite's [...]

2023-03-01T05:39:49+02:00March 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Comments on Toronto-Pearson

Source: Air Canada Air Canada issued the following statement in response to reports about the Greater Toronto Airport Authority imposing limits on carrier operations at Toronto-Pearson airport. Air Canada was first advised of the GTAA's plans in August 2022, and so it designed its 2023 winter schedule with these limitations taken into account and anticipates no significant changes to its schedule for the March Break travel period. It subsequently received information about GTAA's plans for summer 2023 and similarly designed this coming summer's schedule to meet those parameters. It is Air Canada's policy to work with its industry partners to meet the requirements of airports and other third parties to drive operational improvements and support the smooth running of Canada's air transport system. This includes, [...]

2023-03-01T05:50:40+02:00March 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|