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KLM plans to increase frequencies to Greater China from 26 March, 2023

Source: KLM New flight frequencies start on 26 March 2023 KLM will operate a service three times a week from Amsterdam to Hong Kong. Starting with six non-stop flights to both Beijing and Shanghai, we are planning to increase this to daily services in May. Beijing hereby returns to our network. The increased number of flights from 26 March 2023, marks the next step in the resumption of routes from and via Amsterdam to Greater China. The Chinese market is important to the KLM network, because of the level of demand from business travellers. The planned schedules for the summer schedule are as follows: Amsterdam - Hong Kong               Tues./Thurs./Sat. Hong Kong – Amsterdam              Wed./Fri./Sun. Amsterdam – Beijing                      daily Beijing – [...]

2023-02-10T15:34:53+02:00February 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways brings romance to the skies for Valentine’s Day

Souce: British Airways British Airways is sharing the love with its customers this Valentine’s Day with a range of special touches and sweet treats on the ground and in the skies The airline has launched a dedicated ‘Love is in the air’ in-flight entertainment channel featuring a range of romantic content Customers can purchase Valentine’s Day-themed gifts through the airline’s Highlife Shop and earn bumper rewards with extra Avios from specific retailers through the Executive Club eStore Last-minute British Airways Holidays packages are also available for customers wishing to spoil their loved ones on a romantic getaway British Airways is sharing the love with its customers this Valentine’s Day with a range of special touches including seasonal desserts, a dedicated ‘Love is in [...]

2023-02-08T19:47:09+02:00February 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Secured Notes

Source: American Airlines American Airlines, Inc. (the “Company”), a subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc. (the “Guarantor”), announced a proposed private offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Guarantor.The Company expects to use the proceeds from the offering of the Notes to repay a portion of the term loans outstanding under the term loan credit facility established under the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated May 21, 2015, among the Company, the Guarantor, the lenders from time to time party thereto and certain other parties thereto (the “2013 Credit Agreement”), and to pay related fees and expenses. The [...]

2023-02-08T19:32:31+02:00February 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines adds more flights for Trinidad Carnival

Source: Caribbean Airlines  Caribbean Airlines will add more flights between Trinidad and several destinations for the period February 12 to 26, for the Trinidad Carnival. The addition of these services aligns with the airline’s commitment to improve inter-regional travel and promote seamless connectivity. The additional flights are now open for sale via www.caribbean-airlines.com, the Caribbean Airlines Mobile App and the Reservations Call Centre. Customers may also secure bookings through travel agents. ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS BETWEEN TRINIDAD AND KINGSTON, JAMAICA ROUTE   FLIGHT # DATE DEP ARR KIN/POS BW455 SUN, FEB 12 10:00 AM 1:40 PM SUN, FEB 26 POS/KIN BW454 SUN, FEB 12 3:10 PM 5:05 PM SUN, FEB 26 ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS BETWEEN TRINIDAD AND BARBADOS ROUTE   FLIGHT # DATE DEP ARR [...]

2023-02-09T00:59:21+02:00February 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Bristish Airways announces Codeshare Partnership with South African airline Airlink

Source: British Airways Codeshare tickets are now available to book on www.ba.com, for travel from 15 February 2023 onwards British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa. With bases in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in South Africa, Airlink is a premium regional airline with a wide-reaching network of cities in 14 countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia. The agreement means British Airways’ customers travelling from or transiting through London will be able to connect to their final destination via Cape Town or Johannesburg on a single ticket.  This will offer more choice and flexibility for those travelling on to one of [...]

2023-02-08T19:57:46+02:00February 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,149,306 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly conducting flights

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $1,149,306 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly conducting flights from June 2018 to April 2021 in Boeing 777 aircraft that were not in airworthy condition. The FAA alleges United in 2018 removed the Fire System Warning Check from its Boeing 777 Preflight Check List, an inspection task required in its Maintenance Specifications manual. Removal of the check resulted in United’s failure to perform the required check and the operation of aircraft that did not meet airworthiness requirements. United Airlines has 30 days to respond to the FAA after receiving the agency’s enforcement letter.

2023-02-08T06:01:22+02:00February 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia lands on TikTok

Source: Iberia With its Tik Tok channel, Iberia opens up to a new communication trend, more entertaining and light-hearted Also to a younger and hyperconnected segment of the public Iberia just launched its profile on TikTok with a debut video in which its employees invite users to follow the airline on this social network, to learn about the airline's day-to-day work, find out surprising facts about the planes and incredible destinations Iberia flies to, and, above all, to get to know the whole team behind the airline. With its Tik Tok channel, Iberia opens up to a new communication trend, more entertaining and light-hearted, and also to a younger and hyperconnected segment of the public. From its Tik Tok profile and led [...]

2023-02-09T01:11:22+02:00February 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Dispatchers and Facilities Maintenance Technicians Approve Collective Bargaining Agreements

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. announced its Dispatchers and Facilities Maintenance Technicians have voted in favor of their new collective bargaining agreements. "We have now ratified agreements with five of our union-represented workgroups within the past four months," said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines®. "While we are extremely pleased with this progress, we remain steadfastly committed to advancing the negotiations currently underway for four other Southwest workgroups." Southwest's Dispatch Employees Approve New Contract Southwest's Dispatch Employees, represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 550 (TWU 550), have voted in favor of their new contract. "Our Dispatch Employees provide immense value to our organization, and this new collective bargaining agreement will give them industry-competitive pay and several [...]

2023-02-08T05:33:09+02:00February 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to be Overhauled in New, Dedicated Delta TechOps Facility

Source: Pratt & Whitney Delta's new 155,000-square-foot facility exemplifies investments being made to support the growing demand for GTF engines Delta TechOps and Pratt & Whitney today celebrated the unveiling of a new, larger TechOps engine overhaul facility dedicated to the global Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine MRO network. The 155,000-square-foot facility in Atlanta will house disassembly, assembly and test capability for engines powering Airbus A220 and A320neo family aircraft. Leadership from Delta and Pratt & Whitney were in attendance alongside Commissioner Pat Wilson from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, media and employees. "As both a customer and a member of our GTF MRO network, our relationship with Delta is one underpinned by transparency, teamwork and commitment. For more [...]

2023-02-08T05:22:34+02:00February 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Volaris Reports January 2023 Traffic Results: 23% YoY demand growth with an 86% Load Factor

Source: Volaris Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its January 2023 preliminary traffic results. In January 2023, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased by 16.0% year-over-year, while demand (measured in RPMs) increased by 23.1%; the result was a load factor expansion of 5.0 pp YoY to 86.2%. Volaris transported 2.9 million passengers during the month, a 21.8% increase compared to January 2022. Demand in the domestic Mexican and international markets increased by 17.9% and 35.7%, respectively. Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO said: “January saw robust traffic growth with demand outpacing capacity and with remarkable load factors. This strong start in the year reflects [...]

2023-02-07T06:45:15+02:00February 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|