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Swoop Inducts Sixth New 737 MAX 8 Aircraft in 2022

Source: Swoop Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), is celebrating the entry into service of its sixth new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with WO flight 360 from Toronto to Halifax. In just under ten months, Swoop has added six new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its existing fleet of ten Boeing 737-800 NGs, bringing its total fleet size to 16 aircraft. This accomplishment is a symbol of Swoop's considerable growth in 2022, adding 12 new destinations to our network with more to come in 2023. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating the entry into service of our sixth new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, increasing our capacity and sustainability with the most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft on the market,” said [...]

2022-11-24T01:17:10+02:00November 23rd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

TAP recommends changing flights scheduled for 8 and 9 December due to Cabin Crew strike

Source: TAP As is public knowledge, TAP is facing a Cabin Crew strike announcement for 8 and 9 December. Despite all the Company's efforts to avoid this strike, it was not possible to reach an agreement with the union representing these professionals, although understandings were reached on several matters. The proposals were submitted in time and the SNPVAC's failure to respond in good time leads to a loss in ticket sales and normal revenue on these days. A possible cancellation days before the strike dates would still have a negative commercial effect for the Company. Therefore, and without knowing the level of disruption that the operation may suffer on these days, TAP recommends that its customers try to rebook their [...]

2022-11-23T01:07:03+02:00November 23rd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroplan Wins Top Honors in Rewards Canada 2022 Canada’s Choice Travel Loyalty Awards

Source: Air Canada Air Canada program tops every category it entered, winning five top finishes Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program had a strong showing at this year's Canada's Choice travel rewards, where Canadians are invited to name their favourite loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada. Aeroplan and its credit card partners were eligible for five of the competition's ten categories and won in each, including for Top Airline Loyalty Program. "Thanks to our members for voting Aeroplan as their top choice – it means everything to us," said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Loyalty and Product at Air Canada. "We're so proud to share these honours with our team, our partners, and our employees who deliver on the promise of Aeroplan every [...]

2022-11-23T00:59:07+02:00November 23rd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Launches Live TV Onboard Select Domestic Flights

Source: Air Canada Six Canadian national sports and news channels in English and French Customers can watch exciting live sports on TSN and RDS, including soccer, hockey, football, golf, basketball and more, plus national, world, and business news 55% of mainline aircraft to be Live TV-enabled by the second quarter of 2023 Air Canada announced it has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time or watch live national news onboard a flight. Live TV on Air Canada flights currently features six Canadian English and French channels which are available as part of the airline's [...]

2022-11-22T16:46:43+02:00November 22nd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Airport Services Submits its Best Bids to AENA to Obtain the New Handling Licenses for 41 airports

Source: Iberia It bids individually for 37 airports and in another four it will do so in a joint venture, to maximise its chances of winning all the tenders It submits a personalised bid at each aiport, which has been developed focusing, above all, on sustainability, innovation and costs, in line with the requirements of AENA specifications Iberia Airport Services bids for these licenses after an agreement was reached last Thursday on the XXII Ground Personnel Collective Agreement, which affects more than 8,000 Iberia airport personnel Iberia Airport Services submitted to AENA the bids to obtain handling licenses in 41 Spanish airports. In 37 of them it will compete alone and in the other four it will do so in a joint venture. These are Seville, Valencia, [...]

2022-11-22T15:22:14+02:00November 22nd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Celebrates “Wedding in the Sky”

Source: Frontier Airlines 30,000 Feet Above Ground (Somewhere between Denver and Las Vegas) Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) today celebrated an unforgettable walk down the aisle aboard a Frontier Airlines plane. Erin Bright and Jeff Wareing exchanged vows en route to their official wedding ceremony at Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas. The couple, from Denver, were winners of a one-of-a-kind Wedding in the Sky V.I.P Las Vegas experience. The flight was full of cheerful celebration! A Frontier pilot, who was not working as a crew member aboard the celebratory flight, officiated over the vows. Unsuspecting passengers were treated to the wedding excitement and complimentary refreshments.

2022-11-22T16:20:23+02:00November 22nd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta, Aero Design Labs testing novel tech to further decrease aircraft emissions

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is taking another step toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as it tests novel drag-reduction technology by Aero Design Labs on its 737-800 and 737-900 fleets. By reducing drag, aircraft are more aerodynamic and use less fuel while in flight. The companies' memorandum of understanding includes testing and FAA certification of the technology for Delta's 737-800 aircraft starting in the first quarter of 2023, followed by the B737-900 fleet in the second half of the same year. Delta will have the option to purchase Aero Design Lab ADRS kits upon certification to outfit most of its more than 200 aircraft in the two fleets. "This is part of Delta's overall approach to taking [...]

2022-11-22T16:34:29+02:00November 22nd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta appoints Peter Carter to E.V.P, External Affairs

Source: Delta Air Lines Peter Carter has been promoted to E.V.P. External Affairs, expanding his role leading Delta’s legal, regulatory and government affairs functions to oversee the airline’s international, innovation and sustainability strategy. Carter will remain on the Delta Leadership Committee. “Peter has long served as a trusted and knowledgeable adviser to me as well as the entire Delta leadership team, and he embodies Delta’s culture of service to our people and our communities,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “I am thrilled that he has agreed to take on this expanded role as we continue to rebound from the global pandemic and look ahead to a vibrant, yet complex future, including navigating a dynamic U.S. and geopolitical landscape, innovating technologies [...]

2022-11-21T06:12:03+02:00November 21st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Mundo Maya Organization presents an interactive map of the region and highlights the work of TAG Airlines during its 77th meeting

Source: INGUAT and ALA News The Director of the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT) recognized the work and commitment that TAG Airlines, the flag carrier of Guatemala, has and fulfills in promoting connectivity and the Mayan World The tourism authorities that make up the Mundo Maya Organization (Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico) held their 77th regional meeting in Antigua, Guatemala, with the purpose of achieving sustainable tourism development of the Mundo Maya Region through the promotion and contribution to the conservation of the historical heritage and culture of the countries that comprise it. The top authorities of the organization that began in 1988 as the Mayan Route and that later on 14 August 1992 established its constitutive agreement under [...]

2022-11-21T06:02:04+02:00November 21st, 2022|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

flydubai introduces two new aircraft with special Argentina national football team livery and counts down to the start of its Match Day Shuttle service to Doha

Source: flydubai flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has unveiled a special livery on two of its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of its regional partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The new design features members of the Argentine national football team including Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. The aircraft A6-FKA and A6-FKB will operate on select routes around the flydubai network, including on Match Day Shuttle flights from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Doha International Airport (DIA). flydubai operated a special flight FZ 4001 carrying the Argentina national football team from Al Bateen Airport (AZI) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha on 17 November. This marks [...]

2022-11-21T14:34:28+02:00November 21st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|