Source: Spirit Airlines Stockholders advised not to take action at this time Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") confirmed that JetBlue Airways ("JetBlue") (NASDAQ: JBLU) has commenced an unsolicited tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Spirit's common stock for $30 per share in cash and a proxy solicitation opposing Spirit's merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. ("Frontier") (NASDAQ: ULCC), parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc. Consistent with its fiduciary duties and applicable law, and in consultation with outside financial and legal advisors, the Spirit Board of Directors (the "Board") will carefully review JetBlue's tender offer to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of Spirit and its stockholders. Spirit stockholders [...]

Source: Condor The German carrier flies to some 30 destinations in the Caribbean, North America, Portugal and Spain Björn Walther has been appointed Chief Financial Officer by Condor's Supervisory Board and will take over Condor's financial responsibilities on June 1st,2022. He will be responsible for the financial management of Condor and also for the areas of IT, Legal & Compliance, Procurement, Fleet Management and Fuel Management & Insurance. Björn Walther thus joins Ralf Teckentrup, CEO, and Christian Schmitt, COO and Accountable, on Condor's management board. "With Björn Walther, we are gaining an experienced and accomplished CFO for Condor, who already knows the company very well, especially from his time as a member of the Condor Supervisory Board from 2016-2021. Especially [...]

Source: Air France Aware of its social and societal responsibilities, Air France is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that only skills count in the workplace: fighting against all forms of discrimination is essential to progress and to ensure equality, respect and tolerance. On 17 May 2021, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is an opportunity for Air France to promote its commitment to inclusion and diversity as well as the awareness-raising actions it is carrying out to promote an inclusive work environment in which all employees can be themselves.  The last few years have been marked by several highlights: In 2019, the airline signed the association l'Autre Cercle’s LGBT+ Commitment Charter, which fights against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender [...]

Source: Iberia Espacio Iberia opens today on Velázquez Street 37 Until 30 June, Iberia customers and the general public will be able to enjoy the Iberia on-board experience in Madrid downtown without taking a plane They will also learn about the history of the airline’s uniforms and will be able to try on the Teresa Helbig designs that airline employees will debut on 1 June, as well as the legendary uniforms created by Elio Berhanyer, Pertegaz, Alfredo Caral, and Adolfo Domínguez The event will also include activities such as show-cooking, wine, and beer tastings and a virtual reality experience, where participants will “fly” over the streets of Manhattan The attendees will also be able to see PhotoEspaña, a photography exhibition [...]

Source: United Airlines First national brand advertising campaign in nearly a decade highlights recent actions dedicated to customer service, diversity and sustainability and captures the optimism fueling United's future ambitions Employees play a starring role, with more than 60 featured in the 150 pieces of advertising creative Launch coincides with new era of commercial travel and historic uptick in demand leading into summer travel season United Airlines today launched a new, national campaign – "Good Leads The Way" – that tells the story of United's leadership in areas like customer service, diversity and sustainability, and captures the optimism fueling the airline's large ambitions at a time of unprecedented demand in air travel. "In the past few years, United has emerged [...]

Source: WIZZ Air Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing ultra-low-cost airline and one of the most sustainable, announces that based on the ‘Arrangement on Reallocation of Responsibility’ document signed today between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”) and the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (“CAD”), it intends to file an application for its Maltese subsidiary to be granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (“AOC”) with EASA and an Operating Licence (“OL”) with CAD. Subject to confirmation of its AOC and OL from the EASA and CAD, Wizz Air Malta may begin operations in October 2022 with Malta-registered aircraft. Wizz Air Chief Executive Officer, József Váradi said: “We are pleased to announce our intention to establish a new airline subsidiary in Malta. Wizz Air is [...]

Source: Emirates Group records annual loss of AED 3.8 billion (US$ 1.0 billion) due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impact, a significant improvement from last year with dnata returning to profitability Group revenue of AED 66.2 billion (US$ 18.1 billion) increased by 86% with strong customer demand as worldwide travel restrictions ease Ends year with an improved and strong cash balance of AED 25.8 billion (US$ 7.0 billion) Emirates reports a significantly reduced loss of AED 3.9 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) compared with AED 20.3 billion (US$ 5.5 billion) loss in the previous year Revenue up 91% to AED 59.2 billion (US$ 16.1 billion), as airline expanded global capacity and reinstated more passenger flights Airline capacity increased by 47% to 36.4 billion ATKMs, with [...]

Source: SkyTeam SkyTeam’s latest branded lounge has opened its doors to customers at Santiago International Airport, the alliance’s first in South America. The 757m2 facility is available to international Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers and features special touches, authentic local cuisine and spectacular views across the Andes. “As international travel returns, we’re excited to enhance the customer experience by adding another lounge to our global network,” said SkyTeam CEO, Kristin Colvile. “We’ve combined the warmth of Chilean hospitality with elements of the country’s delicious cuisine to offer a welcoming space for customers to enjoy before they fly.” SkyTeam’s Santiago lounge is set on the first floor of the airport’s Terminal 2, Pier E, and features design elements that [...]

Source: Ameriflight Ameriflight and Jetstream Aviation Capital have partnered on the lease and delivery of 15 Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft for the nation's largest Part 135 Cargo airline. The addition represents another step forward in a multifaceted corporate strategy shift for Ameriflight. The first aircraft are intended to join the Ameriflight operation in the fourth quarter of this year. This latest fleet type will be used to support unprecedented demand for the company's services, including Ameriflight's expedited supply chain services, dedicated operations, and regional feeder service for the world's largest overnight express carriers. After careful analysis amongst many platforms and the exploration of multiple aircraft, the company landed on the Saab 340B as an excellent fit for the operation, noting [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines As our guests travel the world again, Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem miles with more than 20 airlines that are oneworld members and additional global partners. Alaska Airlines, our fellow oneworld members and our additional global airline partners are celebrating a new era at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: all of our arriving international guests who need customs clearance now make their way through the new, state-of-the-art International Arrivals Facility (IAF). It’s a faster, modernized, more efficient way to arrive back into the Pacific Northwest from points around the globe. A world-class International Arrivals Facility at our hometown airport provides tremendous economic and strategic opportunities for Alaska as we continue to grow our airline and our partnerships. We’re proud of [...]