Source: Frontier Airlines "There is strong consumer demand for flights between these two destinations," said Daniel Shurz, Frontier Airlines' Senior Vice President of Commercial  Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines announces new daily nonstop service from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $69.* "We are excited to announce a new ultra low-fare flight option between Denver and Houston Hobby with daily nonstop service beginning in September," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "There is strong consumer demand for flights between these two destinations and consumers can now enjoy the convenience and affordability of Frontier's 'Low Fares Done Right.'" Service from Denver [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet issued the following statement regarding the announcement made by Unifor, the certified union representing certain WestJet airport employees at YYC Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, regarding the results of its strike authorization vote. In response to Unifor strike authorization, Angela Avery, Executive Vice-President and Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer commented, "This is a common step in the labour negotiation process and was not unexpected. We remain focused on successfully negotiating an agreement that provides value to our airport employees, many of whom have joined WestJet in the last year. In the meantime, we will continue to provide our guests with the friendly and affordable air travel WestJet has always been known for." WestJet is committed [...]

Source: Tropic Air Tropic Air announced that, due to growing demand, it will be increasing service between El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (formally Comalapa International Airport) in San Salvador (SAL) and the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. Flights are now available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. “Passenger levels on our new San Salvador route have been growing steadily, so the time is right to add additional capacity in response to the demand,. Regional air connectivity is a priority for Tropic (Air), and we continue to believe this route will grow quickly into a daily service. It gives business interests and families fast, convenient air service, and provides another gateway for tourists [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines For the seventh year in a row, Delta scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index, ranking it as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.”  The 2022 Disability Equality Index measured culture and leadership; enterprise-wide access; employment practices (benefits, recruitment, employment, education, retention and advancement and accommodations); community engagement; supplier diversity; and non-U.S. operations.  For the seventh year in a row, Delta scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index, ranking it as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and the U.S. Business Leadership Network that scores leading U.S. corporations on their disability inclusion policies [...]

Sources: Iberojet and ALA News July 18 marked the inaugural flight Madrid – San José del Cabo, Mexico, the only non-stop flight connecting Europe with the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. Service started with an impressive 94% load factor. Iberojet is an airline of the Avoris business group that also includes the travel and hotel operator Barcelo Group. The conglomerate seeks to expand its presence in the Mexican tourism market. For this, they are collaborating with the government of the State of Baja California Sur, private actors and other groups of interest involved in highlighting the tourist attractions of that coastal region of Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. From Portugal to the Dominican Republic Just one day later, the [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to their existing 30 firm orders. Porter will use the E195-E2 to extend its award-winning service to destinations throughout North America. The deal, with a list price value of US$1.56 billion, brings Porter’s orders with Embraer to a total of up to 100 E195-E2 aircraft, with 50 firm commitments and 50 purchase rights. In 2021, Porter ordered 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50 aircraft, worth US$5.82 billion at list price, with all options exercised. Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines said, “Embraer has a proven aircraft, representing the best of environmental efficiency, operating performance and passenger [...]