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TAAG increases flights to São Paulo

Source: TAAG Airlines Service will also be increased to Cabinda, Maputo and Windhoek TAAG Angola Airlines will reinforce flights within domestic and international destinations, providing passengers with greater availability and options while scheduling their trips. Consequently, the following destinations: São Paulo (Brazil), Cabinda (Angola), Maputo (Mozambique), Windhoek (Namibia) will have additional frequencies, as follows: Luanda - São Paulo From the 5th of November. Increase in weekly frequencies from 3 to 4 flights, with the additional LAD/GRU flight operated on Saturday (the return flight to Luanda will be carried out on Sunday) by a Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Luanda - Cabinda From August 13th. Weekly frequencies increase from 24 to 26 flights. Additional flights to be operated on Saturday and Sunday by [...]

2022-08-15T14:10:29+03:00August 15th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta appoints Alex Antilla as Vice President for Latin America

Source: Delta Air Lines Antilla will lead Delta’s regional business and customer experience strategy, and the airline’s partnerships with LATAM and Aeromexico Delta has appointed Alex Antilla as Vice President, Latin America. Based in Santiago, Chile, he will oversee Delta’s business and customer experience strategy throughout Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, as well as the airline’s partnerships with the LATAM Group* and Aeromexico. “As Delta continues to expand its international network and product offering to support the growing demand for travel, Alex’s diverse experience will be pivotal in leveraging opportunities, delivering the Delta Difference for our customers, and leading the best employees in the business,” said Alain Bellemare, Delta’s President - International. “With Alex’s leadership, we will [...]

2022-08-12T11:05:56+03:00August 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia will accompany La Vuelta 22 from the Netherlands to Vitoria

Source: Iberia It will also take the Absolute Men's Basketball Team to Tbilisi and will resume its flights for the LaLiga teams In total, Iberia has scheduled more than 90 charter flights in August for different sporting events, to connect with cruise ships in cities, such as Bari, Hamburg, and Trieste, and also as part of its collaboration with Sama Travel in Egypt In August, Iberia, apart from its regular flight programme, will operate more than 90 charter flights; special flights contracted for specific routes and dates, which this month will be mostly focused on sporting events, cruises, and other vacation destinations.   A month “On Wheels” for Spanish sport On 19 August, La Vuelta 22 will begin, in Utrechtthis year, and will have its first three [...]

2022-08-12T10:06:47+03:00August 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

United to Launch New Platforms for Corporate Customers to Fully Customize and Manage Business Travel Programs

Source: United Airlines Launching in late 2022, new platform, United for Business Blueprint, to allow corporate customers to design travel programs to include offerings they value most – including United Corporate Preferred status, discounts on leisure travel for employees and more Airline will also launch new website later this year to make it easier for corporate customers who choose to book their business travel through united.com and the United app to enroll and manage travel United announces a new platform that will allow corporate customers to fully customize their business travel program contracts with the airline. This could include higher status in United's loyalty programs including United Corporate Preferred, the airline's loyalty program for corporate customers; options to make working [...]

2022-08-12T10:47:50+03:00August 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Business brings robust set of business travel tools, products and services under one name

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Business is an all-encompassing travel brand featuring premium benefits, industry-leading services and award-winning account support to elevate every journey. Delta is rebranding its robust set of business travel tools, products and services under one, all-encompassing travel solution: Delta Business. Having all its business travel offerings under one name will provide a consolidated experience for Delta’s corporate and travel agency customers, reinforcing the value and benefits Delta provides across all aspects of its partnerships. By partnering with Delta Business, corporate and agency customers can take advantage of best-in-class services, premium benefits and award-winning account support—including offerings existing customers already enjoy and additional services rolling out soon. The first of many new offerings under the Delta Business [...]

2022-08-11T10:47:46+03:00August 11th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing 787-8 Deliveries Resume

Source: American Airlines On Aug. 10, American received its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft this year and its first since April 2021. The aircraft, with U.S. Registration No. N880BJ, was delivered from Charleston, South Carolina, and is expected to enter commercial service in the coming weeks. Including this delivery, American currently has 47 active 787 family aircraft in its fleet with an additional 42 on order. We appreciate the work done by the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing during the review process. About American Airlines Group To Care for People on Life’s Journey®. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what’s [...]

2022-08-11T10:53:56+03:00August 11th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Sunwing customers can discover the best of South America in San Andrés, now available to book in Canada

Source: Sunwing Airlines Sunwing customers can book San Andrés today for travel starting December 14, 2022 with a direct flight from Montréal on Wednesdays Vacationers can enjoy laidback Colombian getaways with Decameron this winter This winter, Sunwing is inviting Canadians to discover San Andrés, a brand-new destination for the tour operator offering vacationers the quintessential island paradise off the coast of Nicaragua in the Caribbean Sea. Available to book now, San Andrés is well-known to travellers in Colombia for its rich culture, white-sand beaches, coconut palms, year-round summer weather and some of the best diving conditions in the world, with easy access to restaurants and bars in town for local flavour. Plus, Canadian customers can now enjoy the full all inclusive vacation experience [...]

2022-08-11T11:02:05+03:00August 11th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines and Angelo State University Announce Destination 225° Partnership

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest is proud to welcome Angelo State University (ASU) to the Southwest Family as a university partner in Destination 225°, the airline's First Officer development and recruitment program. The Hispanic Serving Institution in San Angelo, Texas, is the sixth University partner in the program that provides a pathway for qualified aviators to join Southwest as Pilots. "We're thrilled to welcome Angelo State University as a partner in Southwest's Destination 225° Program," said Lee Kinnebrew, Southwest's Vice President of Flight Operations. "We continue our work of opening career pathways for the next generation of professional pilots, and we look forward to supporting students as they train, gain flight experience and develop into competitively-qualified Southwest First Officer candidates in [...]

2022-08-11T10:53:07+03:00August 11th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAVE) today reported second quarter 2022 financial results. Ended the second quarter 2022 with $1.5 billion of unrestricted cash, cash equivalents, short-term investment securities and liquidity available under the Company's revolving credit facility. As Reported (unaudited) Second Quarter 2022 Second Quarter 2021 Second Quarter 2019 Total operating revenues $1,366.6 million $859.3 million $1,013.0 million Pre-tax income (loss) $(67.5) million $(273.3) million $148.6 million Pre-tax margin (4.9) % (31.8) % 14.7 % Net income (loss) $(52.4) million $(287.9) million $114.5 million Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.48) $(2.73) $1.67   Adjusted 1 Second Quarter 2022 Second Quarter 2021 Second Quarter 2019 Total Operating Revenues $1,366.6 million $859.3 million $1,013.0 million Adj. Pre-tax income (loss) $(38.9) million $(56.9) [...]

2022-08-11T11:18:21+03:00August 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Las Vegas to Baltimore, Buffalo, Hartford and Kansas City

Source: Frontier Airlines America's Greenest Airline is Offering Fares Starting at $69* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) begins new daily nonstop service today from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Baltimore (BWI), Buffalo (BUF), Hartford (BDL) and Kansas City (MCI). Frontier is the fastest growing airline in Las Vegas and currently serves 57 destinations from the "Entertainment Capital of the World." To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $69.* "Frontier and Las Vegas create a winning combination for consumers seeking affordable, convenient flight options," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "We're focused on continued growth in Las Vegas as we build out an already robust network connecting LAS to destinations [...]

2022-08-10T17:57:55+03:00August 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|