Source: Delta Air Lines First Medallion qualification change affecting multiple tiers since 2015  Diamond and Platinum Medallions to enjoy new, premium Choice Benefits selections in 2024  Digital upgrade certificate capability coming 2023  Delta also expands test for customers to use SkyMiles to pay for baggage fees  As Delta exits an unprecedented summer of demand for travel and navigates an evolving industry landscape, the airline remains committed to ensuring Delta SkyMiles membership and Medallion Status levels provide exclusive, earned opportunities for its most loyal customers. For the first time since 2015, Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) requirements to achieve 2024 Medallion Status for Diamond, Platinum and Gold Members will increase in 2023 as Delta updates select Status-earn qualifications. The airline is also [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines today announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation. The investment supports American’s science based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, and ultimately its commitment to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050. This investment makes American the first U.S. airline to make two direct investments focused on the development of both hydrogen-electric propulsion technology and the future of hydrogen distribution logistics. Universal Hydrogen’s fuel distribution network uses modular hydrogen capsules that are handled like cargo, eliminating the need for new fueling infrastructure at airports and speeding up fuel loading operations. Universal Hydrogen anticipates starting hydrogen deliveries for regional aircraft in 2025, with [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet and Korean Air have expanded their long-standing codeshare agreement with the placement of WestJet's codeshare on Korean's flights between both Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Vancouver International (YVR) in Canada and Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea. This is WestJet's first reciprocal codeshare with an Asian partner.  With WestJet's "WS" code now active for sale on Korean's flights to Seoul, guests have more opportunities than ever before to combine WestJet and Korean flights to meet their trans-Pacific travel needs. "It's incredibly exciting for WestJet to codeshare on flights across the Pacific to Asia for the first time.  We've had a strong codeshare with Korean since 2012 and we're very pleased to be taking this important step with a world-class [...]

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines continues its support for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Starting to actively use Sustainable Aviation Fuel during its operations as of 2022, Turkish Airlines emphasized the importance of the matter for the company by signing Global SAF Declaration. Global SAF Declaration represents collaboration between aviation, aerospace and fuel partners to decarbonize sustainable aviation fuel. The aim of the declaration is to completely decarbonize sustainable aviation fuels. Turkish Airlines plans to increase SAF usage to the highest levels in line with the technical, regulatory, safety and financial feasibility. On the matter, Turkish Airlines Chief Investment & Technology Officer Levent Konukçu stated: “Reducing its emissions significantly with the inclusion of [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airines Ninety-three years ago, a twin-engine Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker with wooden wings and maroon fabric skin made history by introducing commercial air service to the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the momentous time in history that also marked the beginning of its rich legacy as the hometown carrier. This morning, the Bellanca was brought out of its hangar at Honolulu’s Castle and Cooke Aviation and into public view on the tarmac. Hawaiian Airlines Community and Cultural Relations Director Debbie Nakanelua-Richards joined her colleagues in draping strands of fresh Tī leaf lei and purple orchid lei over the aircraft's metal propellors as a gesture of honor, gratitude and celebration. “The Bellanca is a constant reminder of our rich history. Hawaiian Airlines (formerly named [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet Group designates Calgary as its exclusive global connecting hub, and will concentrate all 787 Dreamliner intercontinental flying to YYC Calgary International Airport Partnership to make Alberta the most cost-competitive aviation market in Canada, promote the province to the world, drive sustainability, enhance post-secondary programs, and improve skilled labour supply for the aviation sector WestJet Group to double its capacity in YYC before end of decade The WestJet Group and the Government of Alberta today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership, focused on significantly advancing aviation across the province in support of a stronger economy and a long-lasting, sustainable future for Alberta's aviation sector. As the airline furthers its growth strategy, WestJet will invest aircraft capacity, with an asset value [...]

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan Points Matching Week for the Air Canada Foundation runs until October 9 Donations help provide sick children with access to specialized healthcare across Canada: https://donatepoints.aircanada.com/charity/5 Watch a video highlighting some of the hundreds of families that have been able to count on the support of the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program: https://youtu.be/3N_B-qFYiCU. Your donations will go a long way in helping many kids across Canada fly for essential medical appointments. This year's campaign continues the tradition of helping children reach medical care not available in their local community. In 2021, the Aeroplan Points Matching Week supported 337 flights, or nearly one child per day.   "Your generosity, year after year, truly makes a difference in the lives of [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways is partnering with the British Red Cross for three years in support of the charity’s UK emergency response programme The partnership is the latest addition to the BA Better World Community Fund, as part of British Airways’ sustainability programme focusing on People, Planet and Responsible Business British Airways’ investment will support the British Red Cross to continue delivering vital day-to-day emergency services nationwide British Airways has announced a three-year partnership with the British Red Cross as part of its BA Better World Community Fund programme, supporting communities across the UK in times of emergency. British Airways’ investment will help the British Red Cross reach people in times of crisis, from local small-scale incidents to national disasters, [...]