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British Airways announces new direct US flight from London to Cincinnati

Source: British Airways British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from London by British Airways, which offers 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier. Starting on 5 June 2023, this will be the only direct flight between the UK and all of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, creating incredible new opportunities for tourism and business across both sides of the pond. The flight will operate five times per week in the summer season and four in the winter. Resting along the banks of the Ohio River, the Cincinnati region spans portions of three states – Ohio, [...]

2022-11-17T06:29:15+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass

Source: Frontier Airlines 12-Month Access to Unlimited Flights on Sale Now; Pass Can be Used to Fly to Any U.S. Destination Frontier Serves Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched its new all-you-can-fly GoWild! Pass™, offering passholders exclusive access to unlimited flights between Frontier's U.S. destinations, including Puerto Rico, for one low annual price. The GoWild! Pass is on sale now for travel starting May 2, 2023 and is valid for a 12-month period. Here's how it works: 1.    Buy the GoWild! Pass 2.    Login to your FRONTIER Miles account 3.    Search & Book on flyfrontier.com the day before flight departure. Your pass will be valid for one year beginning May 2, 2023. For each flight, you'll pay $0.01 in airfare plus applicable taxes, fees, and charges at the [...]

2022-11-17T06:16:27+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery

Source: United Airlines NEXT's flagship facility will provide a unique strategic location and assets to distribute biofuel throughout the West Coast, could increase United's sustainable aviation fuel supply United has invested in more sustainable aviation fuel production than any other airline in the world* United Airlines Ventures (UAV) announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. NEXT is a Houston-based company developing the biorefinery which, at full production, could produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and other renewable fuels. UAV could invest as much as $37.5 million into NEXT, as long as the company [...]

2022-11-16T07:30:22+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Announces 15 New Summer 2023 Destinations From MSP

Source: Sun Country Airlines Summer schedule extension connects travelers to destinations including beaches and mountains Sun Country Airlines announced 15 new nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning in summer 2023. Twelve new destinations are featured as the airline continues to expand its network. Sun Country has also extended its booking schedule so customers can now book travel through Labor Day 2023. Sun Country’s summer schedule will connect travelers to Colorado Springs’ mountains, the Jersey Shore, Kansas City barbecue, the Black Hills and Louisville’s bourbon country, among other destinations. Sun Country will also resume service from MSP to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for customers who want additional options to visit New York City, in addition to flying [...]

2022-11-16T07:29:42+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Atlanta to San José, Costa Rica

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica (SJO). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 34 nonstop destinations from ATL. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $99.* "We continue to expand our roster of international flights from Atlanta, bringing even more affordable travel options to area consumers via our 'Low Fares Done Right,'" said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "Costa Rica is a hugely popular international destination, and this new service provides a great option for escaping to Central America this winter."  Service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): [...]

2022-11-16T02:35:02+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Azul Linhas Aéreas adds three additional A330neo to fleet

Source: Airbus Azul has signed a firm order for three A330-900 which will allow it to further expand its international network and complement its existing A330 operations, bringing the airline’s total fleet of A330neo aircraft to eight. “We are delighted to have secured three more next-gen Airbus widebody aircraft which ensures the complete transformation of our fleet from old generation to next-generation. We are focused on maintaining our widebody fleet stable while at the same time benefiting from the fuel efficiency savings from these aircraft.” declared John Rodgerson, Chief Executive Officer of Azul, and continues “with this order we have done just that”. “We applaud Azul’s decision that shows their forward looking strategy and proves the economics and performance of the [...]

2022-11-16T16:48:07+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

British Airways launches new smart technology trial, allowing customers to travel abroad without showing their passport at their departure airport

Source: British Airways British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport ‘smartly’ without having to show their passport. Customers who sign up to take part in the airline’s trial from London Heathrow Terminal 5 will be invited to scan their face, passport and boarding pass on their smartphone or tablet ahead of travel, with this information being kept safe and secure. When trial participants arrive at the airport, Smart Bio-Pod cameras verify their identity in under three seconds, allowing them to keep their passport safely in their pocket until they reach their destination. David Breeze, Operations Transformation Manager [...]

2022-11-16T07:28:08+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet codeshare on flights to Tokyo, Japan now available through enhanced cooperation with Japan Airlines

Source: WestJet Guests now able to purchase travel from select destinations across WestJet's domestic network to Tokyo via Vancouver WestJet announced an enhancement to its codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines, enabling the airline's "WS" code on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan. With the addition of Tokyo as a destination available for sale to guests on WestJet.com and through the airline's call centre and travel trade partners, WestJet guests can now seamlessly book travel to Tokyo via Vancouver from across the airline's domestic network. "As transpacific air travel increases between Canada and Japan, this is an ideal time to launch this new step in our cooperation with Japan Airlines," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "Both our countries have substantial inbound [...]

2022-11-15T18:36:41+02:00November 15th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Announces Bolloré Logistics as First Cargo Customer to Join Leave Less Travel Program

Source: Air Canada Bolloré Logistics to purchase 620,000 litres of SAF, enabling them to reduce their Scope 3 GHG emissions Air Canada announced today that Bolloré Logistics has become the first Air Canada Cargo customer to join the Leave Less Travel Program, which offers corporate and cargo customers effective options to offset or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to business travel or freight transportation, and reduce their carbon footprint. Bolloré Logistics has agreed to compensate a significant portion of its GHG emissions associated with its projected shipments with Air Canada Cargo with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which represents a purchase of 620,000 litres in 2022. This participation in Air Canada's Leave Less Travel Program will enable Bolloré Logistics to reduce [...]

2022-11-15T18:38:42+02:00November 15th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Amsterdam host city of next IATA Wings of Change Europe event with KLM as host airline

Source: KLM The fourth edition of the successful IATA Wings of Change Europe event will next year be held in Amsterdam with KLM as host carrier. The two-day event will take place around the beginning of November and is expected to attract more than 400 invitees to discuss key themes for the airline industry, such as sustainability, diversity & inclusion, and infrastructure. As a member of the IATA Board of Governors, KLM CEO Marjan Rintel is the voice of the Netherlands in this international trade association for the world's airlines. Her position is important for KLM, considering the enormous challenges facing the sector. The IATA, representing around 290 airlines from 120 countries, aims to shape a safe, secure and sustainable [...]

2022-11-15T17:32:21+02:00November 15th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|