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Star Alliance to Host 25th Anniversary Charity Run in Aid of Covid-19 Healthcare Heroes

Source: Star Alliance To cap off its 25th anniversary celebrations, Star Alliance will host a charity run in Singapore on October 9, 2022 in support of healthcare workers responding to Covid-19. Registration is now open online. Participants will not only contribute to a worthy cause, but also stand a chance to win thrilling travel rewards for themselves. The Star Alliance Run will be unique. Unlike other runs which recognise and reward only the fastest participants, here every eligible participant who finishes the run will stand a chance to win exciting travel prizes. These include business class tickets on Star Alliance member airlines, hotel stays and airport lounge access. Proceeds from the event will be channelled by Community Chest towards supporting front [...]

2022-08-30T17:32:45+03:00August 30th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Frontier Airlines Announces Major Expansion at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with 10 New Nonstop Routes

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier's continued growth at PHX will be supported through the planned November opening of a new crew base, which is expected to initially employ up to 180 pilots and 275 flight attendants Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will launch new nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Philadelphia (PHL), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), Orange County, California (SNA), Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP), Portland, Oregon (PDX), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), Nashville (BNA), Indianapolis (IND) and Kansas City (MCI) in November 2022 and January 2023. With the new service, Frontier will serve 22 destinations from PHX. Frontier's continued growth at PHX will be supported through the planned November opening of a new crew base, which is expected to initially employ [...]

2022-08-30T14:23:47+03:00August 30th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing Announces UPS Purchase of Eight Additional 767s

Source: Boeing Incremental order will increase global carrier's 767-300 Freighter fleet above 100 aircraft New airplanes support sustainability efforts Boeing announced an order from UPS for eight more 767 Freighters. The incremental order will increase UPS's 767 Freighter fleet to 108 airplanes, enabling the global carrier to further modernize and sustainably grow its fleet. "The additional 767s will help us continue to deliver what matters to UPS customers around the world. This is a very versatile aircraft that we operate across every region of the globe," said UPS Executive Vice President and President U.S. Nando Cesarone. "With these aircraft, our fleet will continue to be among the most modern in our industry, meeting our customers' needs while improving our efficiency, [...]

2022-08-30T14:25:03+03:00August 30th, 2022|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Spirit Airlines Resumes Nonstop Flights Between South Florida and Managua, Nicaragua

Source: Spirit Airlines The resumption of Managua service increases the airline's international service to 29 markets across Latin America and the Caribbean Spirit Airlines announced the resumption of its daily, nonstop service connecting Managua (MGA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Spirit's return to the market plays a pivotal role in offering both convenience and affordability for family and friends to reconnect with one another, and the service provides opportunities to explore Nicaragua's historic sites, vibrant culture and natural beauty. "We're eager to welcome back our Nicaraguan Guests and excited to make travel to and from Managua accessible for families, friends, and visitors again," said Camilo Martelo, Director of International Stations. "We have a 15-year history serving Nicaragua and are proud to [...]

2022-08-29T17:15:20+03:00August 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates Group highlights Emirati women’s contributions to aviation and travel

Source: Emirates Emirati women in the Emirates Group represent a workforce of over 1,000 professionals in various roles across more than 30 departments. From pilots and engineers who work with the world’s biggest commercial aircraft, to IT professionals, service ambassadors, marketing and data experts, commercial services and more, these talented and passionate Emirati women are vital contributors to the Group, as well as to the aviation and travel industries’ success and growth. Thanks to the immense support of the UAE leadership, Emirati women continue to break the norms. They defy the odds as they actively build our nation and contribute to the socio-economic development of our country. Reflecting the UAE’s robust educational policies and the Group’s commitment and efforts to [...]

2022-08-29T13:03:39+03:00August 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta adds service to Las Vegas from 19 global cities for CES 2023

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will offer additional flights from 16 U.S. cities and three of its international hubs to Las Vegas for CES® 2023 — the most influential tech event in the world. The nearly 320 inbound and outbound flights account for an approximately 50% seat increase over the regular Las Vegas schedule in January. Calling all tech enthusiasts: Delta will offer additional flights from 16 U.S. cities and three of its international hubs to Las Vegas for CES® 2023 — the most influential tech event in the world. The nearly 320 inbound and outbound flights account for an approximately 50% seat increase over the regular Las Vegas schedule in January. Delta will add approximately 23,000 seats* to and [...]

2022-08-29T12:27:49+03:00August 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines adds nonstop flight between Everett and Anchorage

Source: Alaska Airlines Daily, year-round service will link families, friends, businesses and industry in two key regions. We’re connecting the newest commercial airport in the Seattle area with another one of our main hubs: New daily, nonstop service between Everett, Wash. and Anchorage begins Nov. 30, 2022. Tickets for flights between Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and the state of Alaska’s largest city are available for purchase now on alaskaair.com. We listened to our guests who live and work from north of Seattle to the Canadian border. They told us one of their top requests is a nonstop flight between Everett and Anchorage,” said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances for Alaska Airlines. “There’s a significant need and demand to [...]

2022-08-26T17:41:26+03:00August 26th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Announces System Operations Leadership Appointment

Souirce: JetBlue JetBlue announced the appointment of Steve Olson as the airline’s new vice president, system operations. He will report to Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s president and chief operating officer. Olson joins JetBlue from American Airlines where he currently serves as managing director of the carrier’s integrated operation center with oversight of nearly 6,000 daily American and American Eagle flights across the globe. He has spent nearly two decades with American – and its predecessors US Airways and America West – leading the carrier’s integrated operations center as well as its Phoenix hub. Olson began in commercial aviation as a frontline customer service representative with America West. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a licensed aircraft dispatcher and commercial pilot, and [...]

2022-08-25T15:31:51+03:00August 25th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Announces Redemption Of 4.750% Notes Due 2023

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. (the "Company") announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 4.750% Notes due 2023 (the "Notes"). The aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Notes is $1,234,195,000.  The redemption price for the Notes will be equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount thereof and (ii) the "make-whole" redemption premium specified in the indenture, as supplemented by the officers' certificates, governing the Notes, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The redemption of the Notes is scheduled to occur on August 31, 2022. The Company intends to fund the redemption with cash on hand. On and after the redemption date, the Notes will no longer be [...]

2022-08-25T15:25:03+03:00August 25th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Canadian North announces changes in Executive team

Source: Canadian North Michael Rodyniuk, President and Chief Executive Officer, with the support of Canadian North’s Board of Directors are sharing the following changes to the Executive Team of the organization. Shelly De Caria has accepted a newly created position of Associate Vice President, Sales within the Executive Leadership Team.  Reporting to the Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Distribution, as well as to the Executive Chairman and President & CEO, she will continue to bring her valued experience with our customers, communities and company to this position.  Mrs. De Caria has been with the organization since 2013 holding progressively senior roles in the areas of sales and community relations. After attending Concordia University in Montreal, Mrs. De Caria was a [...]

2022-08-25T15:56:12+03:00August 25th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|