Source: British Airways Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. From later this month, Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be eligible to collect 1 Avios for every £1 spent on any ride, whether that be by car, coach or train, booked on the Uber app in the UK. These can then be put towards worldwide flights, upgrades and extras. To celebrate the new partnership, Members who link their Executive Club and Uber accounts via the Uber app will receive 250 bonus Avios. Avios is a global loyalty currency used by [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 57 destinations from MCO Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines has launched nonstop service from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 57 destinations from MCO. "Floridians are able to choose from an expansive list of domestic and international destinations thanks to Frontier's tremendous growth at MCO," said Daniel Shurz, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Frontier Airlines. "Guadalajara is another exciting location we're proud to add to our Orlando roster. Flying to this Mexican metropolis is now easier and more affordable thanks to our "Low Fares Done Right.'" "Frontier Airlines' continued growth on the international [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines is making it easier to connect between North and South America by increasing services to two important cities. The airline has increased nonstop flights from its Atlanta hub to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from five-times-weekly to daily service as of Oct. 26. Additionally, Delta’s three-times-weekly service from Atlanta to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, as of Oct. 29 operates daily. With this new schedule, Delta is offering more than 2,300 seats weekly between Atlanta and Santiago and more than 1,600 between Atlanta and Buenos Aires. “The increase to daily flights from Atlanta to Argentina and Chile makes it easier for friends and family to reunite for the upcoming holiday [...]

Source: Emirates Airline returns to operating flights into two Brazilian gateways and Argentinian capital Resumes four-times weekly service to and from Dubai and linking Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires Direct service between Brazil and Argentinian capital enables convenient regional travel using Emirates’ services Emirates has resumed its flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Flight EK247, operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft, received warm welcomes on its journey into Brazil and Argentina on Wednesday. Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleão organized a traditional water cannon salute to mark the airline’s return to the Brazilian city. Passengers and crew were greeted with samba dancers who put on a lively [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines With Frontier's continued expansion of service through November, the carrier will serve a total of 37 destinations from ATL Frontier Airlines last Friday 5 November 2022 also launched nonstop service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines begins nonstop service this weekend from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas (NAS) and El Salvador International Airport in San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL). On Monday, Frontier will launch nonstop service from ATL to Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica (KIN). Later in the month, Frontier will begin service from ATL to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San [...]

Source: LATAM Group LATAM group’s track record, its leadership in Latin America and its robust business plan made it possible to complete its restructuring with the support of new prominent shareholders, including Sixth Street, Strategic Value Partners, and Sculptor Capital Management, and its incumbent strategic shareholders, Delta, Qatar and the Cueto family LATAM group, the leading airline group in Latin America, announced today that it successfully completed its financial restructuring process in the United States, which it voluntarily commenced in May 2020 to reduce its debt, access new sources of financing, and transform its business in response to the global pandemic. Having maintained its leading position while achieving significant cost savings, LATAM has emerged from the reorganization as a more [...]

Source: Lufthansa Group Offset CO₂ emissions during the flight with sustainable aviation fuel and certified climate protection projects Lufthansa offers compensation options along the entire travel chain  Lufthansa passengers can offset the CO₂ emissions of their flight directly on board. The offer is available immediately on all Lufthansa flights worldwide with Internet connectivity. After a successful test run, the airline is now offering this service to its guests on a permanent basis. The new service offer underlines Lufthansa's clear strategy to lead aviation into a more sustainable future. Passengers can use the offer free of charge via the Internet on board on their own mobile devices. The onboard connectivity system also offers the new compensation options with immediate effect. Guests can use [...]

Source: Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines announced two new routes from Orlando’s most convenient airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO) – Dayton, Ohio and Dubuque, Iowa. With today’s announcement of exclusive nonstop service from MCO, Avelo continues to showcase itself as an affordable, convenient and reliable airline.   Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Orlando – we’re growing again! We promised growth when we opened our Orlando base, and now we’ve added two more nonstop routes: Dayton and Dubuque. These routes make getting to Orlando more affordable and easier than ever, plus they offer Orlando residents opportunities to visit places not previously served from MCO. We believe Avelo’s combination of everyday low fares, industry-leading reliability and friendly service will inspire people [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines 340 Flight Attendant and Pilot Positions, Plus Airport Jobs, to Generate Over $78 Million Annually in Local Wages; Details on Additional Routes from DFW Unveiled Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced it will open a new crew base at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in May 2023. The base is expected to employ up to 120 pilots and 220 flight attendants within its first year of operation. Combined with airport positions, the airline is expected to generate more than $78 million annually in local wages with further growth anticipated in the coming years. Frontier, which has been the fastest growing carrier at DFW since 2019, also provided a preview today of five new routes from DFW [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on all Lyft rides in the U.S. and Canada, plus this holiday season they can earn 2 miles for every $1 spent on Lyft rides – anytime, everywhere; guests can redeem miles for flights Alaska Airlines has hitched a new partnership with Lyft – one of the largest transportation networks in the U.S. and Canada – and we’re eager for our guests to come along for the ride. Our Mileage Plan members can earn miles for their everyday Lyft rides – such as trips to and from the airport, heading out to a concert or across town for a holiday party. The sky’s the limit. All it takes [...]