Source: SWISS SWISS is reintroducing its inflight duty-free shopping, which was suspended for the past two-and-a-half years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is being restored with an innovation: Miles & More award miles can now be used to purchase items aloft. The new inflight sales range also puts a particular focus on Swissness, sustainability and travel-related items. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is reintroducing its inflight duty-free shopping today (Tuesday 1 November). Following the suspension of the service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two-and-a-half years, travellers on all SWISS flights of 55 minutes or longer can now again purchase premium items aloft at substantially reduced prices that are tax and duty-free. In an [...]

Source: WestJet New transborder flight creates direct link for business, tourism and entertainment between Winnipeg and Los Angeles Flight's departure celebrated gateside alongside partners and film industry leaders WestJet today celebrated the highly anticipated inaugural flight between Winnipeg and Los Angeles. The departure of flight WS1315 at 7:00 a.m. local marked a major milestone for Manitoba's tourism, trade and business sectors as Winnipeg gains a seamless four-hour link to the globally renowned film and entertainment mecca. "With a thriving film and television industry, our Manitoban guests and partners have long awaited this integral connection and will benefit substantially from convenient flights between both cities," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "As the only airline providing direct connectivity between Winnipeg and Los Angeles, this [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Cabin enhancements boost comfort while maintaining Spirit's industry-leading commitment to affordable travel The new wider seats include more cushion, new headrests and reaffirms the additional usable legroom created by curved seatback designs Spirit Airlines continues to revolutionize ultra low-fare travel by adding the latest state-of-the-art design features in aircraft seats. The new Vector Light™️ seats and the Vector Premium™️ product for the Big Front Seats®, manufactured by HAECO Cabin Solutions, were officially unveiled today at the APEX EXPO 2022 event in Long Beach, Calif. Each Vector Light seat will be wider, include extra cushion and new, more comfortable features to continue enhancing the Guest experience. In 2019, Spirit announced a completely new-look interior with roomier & ergonomic seats, a larger [...]

Source: Air Canada Eight scholarships will be awarded to young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or maintenance engineers Four aspiring commercial pilots to become CAE Women in Flight – Air Canada ambassadors Scholarship applications open Nov. 1 here A video marking this enhanced scholarship is available here. Air Canada and CAE today announced the two Montreal-based global aviation companies are joining together to advance diversity in aviation doubling the number of 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships granted to young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or maintenance engineers. Up to four aspiring commercial pilots will be invited to join the CAE Women in Flight program as an ambassador.   Launched in 2019, the Judy Cameron scholarships were previously awarded [...]

Source: American Airlines Since 1928, Spartan College has been training aviation pilots and technicians Cadets can earn their FAA certificates and ratings, as well as their Associate of Applied Science degree simultaneously Cadets graduating from Spartan qualify for a restricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate at 1,250 flight hours American Airlines and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announce a new partnership to expand the American Airlines Cadet Academy for aspiring pilots. Spartan, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the Cadet Academy’s first collegiate partner offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Flight and increases its training network to five locations. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is American’s first collegiate partner for its Cadet Academy. “The American Airlines [...]

Source: KLM A surge in the demand for tickets in the summer saw revenues rise to 2019 levels, even though the airline operated fewer flights due to staff shortages at Schiphol security, network interventions by KLM itself in response to staffing issues, and problems in the parts supply chain that led to aircraft spending more time in the hangar. As a result, capacity in the third quarter was about 80% of that in the same period of 2019. KLM was forced to take drastic measures to manage operations, for example restricting ticket sales to passengers departing from Schiphol and cancelling flights. The airline will continue pursuing these measures in the period ahead to improve network predictability. The essence was and [...]

Source: Air Canada Operating margin of 12.1 per cent, first positive quarterly operating margin since the pandemic began Operating revenues of $5.322 billion, more than double the third quarter of 2021 Net loss of $508 million compared to a net loss of $640 million in the third quarter of 2021 EBITDA margin* of 19.9 per cent for the third quarter of 2022 Total liquidity of over $10.2 billion at September 30, 2022 Air Canada today reported its third quarter 2022 financial results. "Air Canada's solid third quarter results stem from the ongoing restoration of our extensive network, an improved operational performance, our modern and efficient fleet, as well as leading products and services, and an incredible team of employees," said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. "We generated $644 million in [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways is returning to its much-loved full Club World service, enhancing the premium dining experience as part of the airline’s plans to continue to improve its product proposition The service was simplified during the pandemic to reduce interaction between cabin crew and customers  The airline has also introduced new seasonal menus in the cabin to champion the best of British cuisine Menu variations and service styles have been trialled with the airline’s cabin crew to ensure they meet customers’ expectations These enhancements accompany the improved service the airline has already implemented across its First, World Traveller Plus, World Traveller and Club Europe cabins earlier this year British Airways is relaunching its much-anticipated Club World (business class) [...]

Source: United Airlines Select MileagePlus Premier members can make connecting flights in-style with complimentary rides in the new all-electric 2023 Jaguar I-PACE HSE; Jaguar SUVs to make up to 60 trips per day at United's hub airports by end of year United Airlines and Jaguar North America today launched the first gate-to-gate airport transfer service powered by an all-electric fleet in the U.S. Starting this month at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, select MileagePlus Premier members can enjoy chauffeured rides between their connecting aircraft in the 2023 Jaguar I-PACE HSE, the first all-electric performance SUV from Jaguar. The vehicles will go into service at United hubs in Denver, Houston, Newark/New York, Washington D.C, San Francisco and Los Angeles by the end of the year. These SUVs are expected [...]

Source: Air Canada Upgraded International Economy Class meals including Chef Jérôme Ferrer created entrees, plus new Air Canada Bistro choices Complimentary Wi-Fi for all Premium Rouge customers 25 per cent increase in onboard entertainment content, including Live TV New Acqua di Parma amenity kits and, in Vancouver, Porsche-powered Air Canada Chauffeur Service for Air Canada Signature Class Air Canada announced a comprehensive range of new product improvements to elevate the customer experience. The changes will have something for everyone, including upgraded Economy dining, more in-flight entertainment and connectivity options, and enriched Premium offerings.   Beginning in November, customers will see new and restored services in Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and in Premium cabins onboard, a new Economy Class dining service with a celebrity chef [...]