Source: Air Canada Following a meeting of senior Air Canada representatives and other key participants in the Canadian aviation industry with Canada's Federal Transport Minister, the airline has issued the following statement. "At Air Canada, we know every trip is important, even more so today as many are flying for the first time in years to see loved ones or take an eagerly anticipated holiday. We are determined not to disappoint and have been long preparing for a travel surge this summer, including coordinating with our industry partners. As all businesses worldwide are finding, restarting after COVID is an extremely complex task and we deeply appreciate our customers' understanding and patience during these often-frustrating times. I also thank our dedicated [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines, Inc., today confirmed receipt of a revised proposal from JetBlue Airways ("JetBlue") (Nasdaq: JBLU) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Spirit's common stock. Consistent with its fiduciary duties, the Spirit Board of Directors will work with its financial and legal advisors to evaluate JetBlue's revised proposal and pursue the course of action it determines to be in the best interests of Spirit and its stockholders. The Board will conduct the evaluation of JetBlue’s revised proposal in accordance with the terms of the Company's merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (“Frontier”) (NASDAQ: ULCC) and provide an update to stockholders ahead of the Special Meeting of Spirit Stockholders scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2022. [...]

Source: LATAM Airlines LATAM, the largest airline group in South America, and Silicon Valley-based credit cards startup Cardless, have partnered to offer two new co-branded rewards credit cards - the no-fee LATAM Airlines Mastercard and the LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard. Created and distributed by Cardless and issued through First Electronic Bank, both cards are available to U.S. consumers, and offer the ability to earn award travel worldwide, Qualifying Points toward LATAM Pass Elite status, no foreign transaction fees, and other perks, including LATAM lounge access and seat upgrades. Miles can be redeemed to take advantage of LATAM group's global connectivity and extensive coverage of South America, with over 133 routes to 20 countries, as well as with LATAM's partner Delta and partner airlines around [...]

Source: oneworld Oman Air will join the oneworld® Alliance, further strengthening the premier airline alliance's leading position in the Middle East. Based in Muscat, Oman Air was elected as a oneworld member designate in Doha by the oneworld Governing Board, comprising the Chief Executives of all oneworld member airlines. oneworld member Qatar Airways will act as sponsor for Oman Air's entry into oneworld, providing guidance and support as the airline integrates into the alliance. Oman Air is expected to be implemented into oneworld in 2024, following which it will provide the full range of oneworld benefits to customers travelling on its flights. Members of Oman Air's Sindbad frequent flyer programme will be able to earn and redeem miles on all oneworld member airlines, with top tier members receiving additional [...]

Source: LATAM Airlines LATAM's exit from the Chapter 11 process is expected during the second half of this year LATAM Airlines Group and its subsidiaries in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and the United States announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the group's Plan of Reorganization filed by LATAM in the context of its Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding. Backed by nearly all of LATAM's creditors, the Plan is the result of months of negotiations among major stakeholders, which included an extensive mediation period. The Plan complies with U.S. and Chilean legal requirements. The confirmation order issued today by the U.S. Court represents the latest milestone in the U.S. Chapter 11 process initiated [...]

Source: Air Canada Only non-stop North America-Thailand route. Service to operate four-times weekly beginning Dec. 1 Daily Toronto-Mumbai flights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 29 Restoration of key routes to India, Australia, New Zealand and Peru Air Canada announced today the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier's first non-stop service to South-East Asia. The airline will also be resuming flights to Mumbai, its second destination in the strategic India market. Air Canada's seasonal service to Bangkok will operate from its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport, while the carrier's Mumbai flights will operate from Toronto via London-Heathrow. Both routes are subject to receiving final government approvals. "We are extremely pleased to be launching our first non-stop service to South-East Asia this winter, the only one between North [...]

Source: United Airlines Dimensional Energy combines revolutionary carbon utilization technology with a century-old process, repurposing it to make sustainable aviation fuel United has invested more in sustainable aviation fuel production than any other airline in the world United and United Airlines Ventures (UAV) today announced an investment in and commercial agreement with Dimensional Energy, another step forward to reach United's 100% green net zero commitment by 2050, without the use of traditional carbon offsets. Dimensional Energy's novel technology removes the need for fossil fuels, converting carbon dioxide and water into usable ingredients for the Fischer-Tropsch process – a nearly 100-year-old proven technology used to produce fuels from coal or methane. While facilities around the world continue to use Fischer-Tropsch to [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines The lineup of new products highlights small businesses, suppliers from across the globe, and woman- and LGBTQ+-led brands, building on Delta’s recent efforts to create a people-first and values-led onboard experience Starting this month, Delta customers can sip on new farmer-direct teas, cold-brew coffee, sparkling wine and beer, and snack on an updated selection of treats. Domestic First Class customers will also enjoy a variety of welcome beverages and refreshed seasonal meals on board. The lineup of new products highlights small businesses, suppliers from across the globe, and woman- and LGBTQ+-led brands, building on Delta’s recent efforts to create a people-first and values-led onboard experience. “We’re always listening to what our customers tell us they’d like [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways has partnered with British brand Trunki to create a limited-edition suitcase for its young flyers ahead of the summer holidays The innovative ride-on suitcase has been exclusively designed for the airline and named Amelia the Aeroplane The suitcase will be available for customers to purchase from £45 British Airways has partnered with Trunki to launch a limited-edition suitcase for globetrotting tots ahead of the summer break. The suitcase has been named Amelia the Aeroplane, inspired by Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and a pioneer for aviation. The unique ride-on design features a British Airways aircraft and the airline’s mythical ‘Skyflyer’ characters, Peggy the Pegasus and Leon the [...]