Source: WestJet Airline celebrates the launch of new connection between Canada and Scotland in advance of busy summer travel season WestJet today, is celebrating the launch of service to Edinburgh with the departure of WS16 from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 9:25 p.m. local time last night. With the addition of the airline's latest connection to Europe, WestJet will now fly non-stop to five European destinations from Toronto this summer including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, London-Gatwick and Barcelona, Spain. "We are thrilled that Edinburgh is the final European connection to inaugurate from Toronto this summer, rounding out the restoration of our network and strengthening our offerings from Toronto. These cities are some of the world's most vibrant and iconic destinations and we are working [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) today unveiled the “Best Airport Innovation” of 2021 is now in operation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and is already streamlining the check-in experience. Spirit’s Guests at LAX are seeing shorter check-in times thanks to Spirit’s automated self-bag drop with biometric photo-matching system, which represents a new paradigm for the U.S. airline industry. “Self-bag drop” systems allow for self-service so Guests can check bags directly without working with an agent. These self-service options are widely used at major international airports and have been growing in acceptance in the U.S. In addition to the self-bag drop functionality, Spirit’s machines are also equipped with a biometric photo-matching system that compares a scan of government-issued identification with [...]

Source: Etihad Cargo Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as General Manager – Americas, expanding its US Commercial team Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Caroline Pappas as General Manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, Pappas will report directly to Etihad Cargo's Director – Cargo Commercial West, Mark Faulkner. She will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo's customers based in North and South America. Pappas joins Etihad Cargo with over 30 years' sales and commercial experience within the air cargo sector, reinforcing the carrier's commitment to the market. In her previous roles, Pappas has been instrumental in negotiating and securing long-term contracts with global freight forwarding [...]

Source: United Airlines Airline to offer amenity kits in collaboration with Away on select flights, inspired by Away's signature design aesthetic Marks a key moment for the global travel lifestyle brand who is partnering with a commercial airline for the first time Today, travelers flying in premium cabins on United's long-haul international and premium transcontinental routes will be the first to experience the airline's new, co-branded amenity kits designed exclusively for the airline by global travel lifestyle brand Away. Inspired by Away's iconic suitcases and versatile accessories, United will offer three versions of the amenity kits, each with custom travel essentials and Sunday Riley's United-exclusive range of clean, cruelty-free skincare products. The collaboration signifies the first time Away, the global [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada won five honours in a series of awards for excellence in leisure and lifestyle travel, and the best of family travel. The carrier was voted by readers of FXExpress Publications' well-regarded travel magazine, Global Traveler and its sister publication WhereverFamily for the following accolades: Leisure Lifestyle Awards Best Airline for Onboard Entertainment for the fourth consecutive year Best Premium Economy Class for the fourth consecutive year Best Airline for Onboard Menu – Air Canada Business Class Family Travel Awards Best Family-Friendly Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year Best Family Friendly International Airline for the third consecutive year "We are thrilled the readers of Global Traveler and WhereverFamily have once again voted Air Canada's products and services as best in class. We [...]

Source: Air France To mark its 30th anniversary, the Air France Foundation today welcomed fifteen sick children supported by the association L’Envol. The children were invited with their families to discover the behind-the-scenes activities of Air France at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, and to meet French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, one of the Foundation's administrator. After a dedicated boarding at terminal 2F, the group boarded an Airbus A350, the latest generation long-haul aircraft which is the new jewel in the Air France fleet and embodies its commitment to sustainable development. The programme included a tour of the aircraft, followed by a meeting with Air France staff who contribute to the airline's hub operations every day. Everyone was able to talk to a [...]

Source: KLM KLM was the subject of media attention due to a letter sent by the state agent to the Senate of the Dutch Parliament regarding conditions the government attached to the KLM loan package. KLM has published the following statement, which clarifies a number of points: KLM would like to reiterate how grateful it is to the government for the support we received in 2020. We see it as our duty to repay the loans we received as soon as possible. KLM has utilised a total of € 942 million from the loan package, € 311 million of which has already been repaid. When KLM accepted state aid in 2020, it signed up to terms and conditions, which still [...]

Source: SWISS SWISS has newly integrated the options it offers its customers to make their air travel carbon-neutral into the flight booking process. The new facility makes it much easier for the customer to purchase sustainable aviation fuel or to invest in the climate protection projects of the Swiss-based myclimate foundation. Further sustainability options are also being developed. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has simplified the process for its customers to offset the carbon dioxide emissions generated by their air travel by integrating the options for doing so into the flight booking procedure. As a result, SWISS travellers can now make their air journey carbon-neutral when they book their flight on swiss.com, by purchasing a commensurate amount of sustainable aviation [...]

Source: Aeromexico Aeromexico presented its 2021 Sustainability Report to the Mexican Stock Exchange. In this document, the airline declared 93 Global Reporting Initiative, the most updated standards used to report best practices globally on a company's economic, environmental, and social impact. In 2021 the company continued innovating in governance, environment, social impact, customer experience, and destination network consolidation, among other relevant aspects. Some data stand out: More than 16 million passengers carried Received 28 new aircraft that are more efficient and generate lower emissions by up to 17% compared to other aircraft Women hold 22% of management positions. The company joined the 25by2025 global initiative of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which aims to increase the representation of women [...]