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Maximillian Greif new CEO of Tropic Air

Source: Tropic Air Tropic Air announced the appointment of D. Maximillian "Max" Greif as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Greif took over the executive leadership from Steve Schulte who served in the role for 30 years. “I am honored to serve Tropic’s employees, customers and fellow Belizeans in this role. Tropic understands its responsibility as a pillar of the national economy, and to those people whose livelihood depend on it. I am grateful to be part of the stewardship of that responsibility by serving alongside approximately 300 dedicated employees. As Tropic enters this next chapter, my focus will be to ensure that we grow profitably and sustainably by investing in our product, service, and our values-driven employee culture. We will [...]

2023-02-23T19:03:45+02:00February 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Qantas Group returns to profit with record half year result

Source: Qantas Underlying Profit Before Tax: $1.43 billion. Statutory Profit After Tax: $1.0 billion. Statutory earnings per share: 53.9 cents. Net debt declined to $2.4 billion. $1 billion COVID recovery plan on track for completion by end of FY23. On-market share buy-back of up to $500 million announced. Material improvement in operational performance and customer satisfaction. Ongoing investment in lounges, technology and customer experience. Update to fleet plan including converting nine purchase right options into firm orders for Airbus A220s. More than one million sale fares released today by Jetstar and Qantas. 20,000 non-executive staff rewarded with $500 travel credit; recovery bonuses now up to $11,500 each in cash and shares[1]. After three years and $7 billion in statutory losses [...]

2023-02-23T19:41:19+02:00February 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from St. Louis to Montego Bay

Source: Frontier Airlines With the new service, Frontier serves a total of seven nonstop destinations from STL Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched seasonal nonstop service from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of seven nonstop destinations from STL. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $149.* "We're excited to celebrate our expanded service at STL," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "We know those in the St. Louis area appreciate the option to fly nonstop to popular Caribbean destinations like Jamaica. Consumers can now take advantage of Frontier's 'Low Fares Done Right' to escape [...]

2023-02-23T19:17:03+02:00February 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Wins 2023 HRD Innovative HR Teams Award for Forward-Thinking HR Programs

Source: Air Canada Air Canada was recently named a winner of the 2023 HRD Innovative HR Teams award. The award recognizes organizations which have taken a leadership position by successfully implementing innovative and forward-thinking human resource programs. "At Air Canada, we see our people as valuable assets, and we continue to invest in a multitude of innovative and progressive human resource programs including in recruitment, diversity and inclusion, wellness, reward and recognition, to attract and retain global talent. Moreover, we have fostered our corporate culture to consider sustainability and social good aspects in our strategic decision making, and this in turn has resulted in a wide range of opportunities to cultivate employee engagement in important causes that make a difference. [...]

2023-02-23T04:07:31+02:00February 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Exclusive Prime Seat in Condor’s new Business Class

Source: Condor The best seat on the plane is now available: on board the new Airbus A330neo long-haul aircraft Condor offers its guests a completely new flight experience and more comfort than ever with the Prime Seat. In addition to Condor Business Class amenities, such as a freshly boiled organic egg for breakfast, the four Prime Seats in the front row of the cabin offer even more space, a bigger bed, opposite seating, a huge screen and other exclusive benefits. A Prime Seat can be booked for guests with a Business Class ticket from EUR 199.99 per route. Prime Seat offers exclusivity and comfort The Prime Seats are in the front row of the A330neo's Business Class and offer even [...]

2023-02-23T02:33:23+02:00February 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld named “Best Airline Alliance” in Cellars in the Sky awards

Source: oneworld The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance yet again in the Cellars in the Sky Awards, in recognition of the alliance's member airlines having the best wine in-flight. oneworld's win in the awards, organised by Business Traveller magazine, marks the 12th time that the alliance has taken home the title. Several oneworld member airlines also received medals in the Cellars in the Sky Awards: American Airlines British Airways Cathay Pacific Finnair Japan Airlines Qantas Qatar Airways Award winners were recognised at a special reception at the Meliá White House in London on 20 February. Organised since 1985, the Cellars in the Sky Awards recognise the best wines served by airlines in first and business class. Winners are selected [...]

2023-02-23T01:35:41+02:00February 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Rallies Businesses and Consumers with New, First-of-its-Kind $100+ Million Sustainable Flight Fund

Source: United Airlines Investment vehicle supports start-ups focused on the reduction of carbon emissions in aviation through sustainable aviation fuel research, technology and production Fund starts with more than $100 million investment from United and its inaugural corporate partners like JPMorgan Chase, GE Aerospace, Honeywell, and Air Canada Customers can now see an estimate of each flight's carbon footprint in their search on United's website and app and can also contribute to supplement United's investment in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund when buying a ticket - first 10,000 people to add to the fund receive MileagePlus® miles as a thank-you United has already invested in the future production of three billion gallons of SAF - the most of [...]

2023-02-22T18:26:29+02:00February 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada First Airline to Test Facial Recognition Technology for Identification Verification in Canada

Source: Air Canada Pilot underway at YVR on select flights to Winnipeg, and at the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson Digital credentials securely encrypted via the Air Canada mobile app Passenger airport experience enhanced through paperless, seamless boarding option Air Canada announced it has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial recognition technology to confirm identification. In a pilot project currently underway, Air Canada's digital identification is now available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding select flights to Winnipeg, and for eligible customers entering the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Air Canada plans to expand digital identification options to select Canadian airports and [...]

2023-02-23T03:13:25+02:00February 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Automatically Seats Children with a Family Member or Adult in Their Party

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines has undertaken measures over the past several months to further enhance its system to ensure children are seated with at least one responsible adult in their party. When flying Frontier, at least one parent will automatically be seated with any children within their family group who are under the age of 14. At no additional charge, the airline automatically assigns seats based on family members' ages before the check-in window opens. "We recognize the importance of seating children next to an adult with whom they are traveling," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president, commercial, Frontier Airlines. "In recent months we have doubled-down on our efforts and further enhanced our system for ensuring a parent is [...]

2023-02-22T19:21:58+02:00February 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United and Virgin Australia to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on Flight from San Francisco to Sydney

Source: United Airlines United flight 863 on Feb. 22 will be operated entirely by United LGBTQ+ pilots, crew and allies and will connect U.S. travelers to the world's largest celebration of Pride in Sydney United Airlines is partnering with Virgin Australia to connect U.S. travelers to the world's largest celebration of Pride in Sydney with a special flight staffed entirely by members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Departing on Wednesday, February 22 from San Francisco International Airport, the festivities will kick off with a celebration at the gate, continue with giveaways and activities onboard the flight and culminate with a welcome party upon arrival in Sydney. While Virgin Australia has offered special domestic flights in Australia for Pride since 2021, this is the [...]

2023-02-22T19:22:34+02:00February 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|