Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) (the “Company”), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (“Hawaiian”), today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. “Strong demand for leisure travel to Hawai‘i is poised to propel our domestic revenue to record levels as the effects of the pandemic are more muted now than at any point in the past two years. Based on these trends, we anticipate a resurgence of international demand as restrictive travel policies continue to loosen,” said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram. "I am extremely proud of our wonderful team who are committed to connecting people with aloha." Financial Results First Quarter 2022 The Company reported a GAAP net loss of $(122.8) million, and an [...]

Source: United Airlines Collaboration with OneTen will help ensure United reflects the diversity of communities served as it looks to add 50,000 employees over the next five years United Airlines today announced a new collaboration with OneTen, a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies committed to creating one million family-sustaining careers for Black talent with opportunity for advancement over the next 10 years. The collaboration with OneTen comes as United has already hired more than 6,000 people since January and expects to hire an additional 8,000 this year alone – with the goal to add 50,000 people to United in the next five years. United joins more than 60 companies, part of the OneTen coalition, that have committed to [...]

Source: American Airlines Since launching in 2018, nearly 600 cadets have joined the American Airlines Cadet Academy, a first-of-its-kind flight training program. Of those, 60 have already graduated the program and are now professional aviators An additional financial option from American Airlines Credit Union helps further remove the financial burden for incoming and current cadets In addition to financing opportunities, the Cadet Academy also offers the resources and support needed to enter the decorated, yet demanding profession The American Airlines Cadet Academy and American Airlines Credit Union announced a new partnership, bringing an additional suite of new financial options for incoming candidates accepted into the Cadet Academy program. “We're extremely excited to partner with American Airlines in providing tuition financing [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada's Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft departed last night from Toronto to Frankfurt, transporting humanitarian and medical aid on behalf of Airlink, Flexport.org and GlobalMedic. The flight carried aid including medical and trauma supplies, water purification and sanitation kits destined for an area north of Lviv, Ukraine. After the flight arrives, Airlink's NGO partner GlobalMedic will have response teams manage the distribution of supplies to treat Ukrainian civilians who have been displaced by the conflict, whose homes have been destroyed, and those injured, expanding the capacity of hospitals in border regions to provide care. "Together with our employees, we are humbled to continue our support for the people affected by the Ukraine crisis. One hundred Air Canada employees volunteered their time yesterday to [...]

Source: Air Canada First quarter operating revenues of $2.573 billion, or about three-and-a-half times first quarter 2021 operating revenues First quarter 2022 operating loss of $550 million compared to an operating loss of $1.049 billion in the first quarter of 2021 Advance ticket sales grew about $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022 from year end 2021 Airbus A321XLR order increased by four to 30 aircraft with IAE to supply related PW1100G-JM engines Air Canada today reported its first quarter 2022 financial results. "The substantial year-over-year improvement in Air Canada's first quarter results is clear evidence that a recovery is underway. Our strong improvement is a testament to our employees, and I thank them for their hard work taking care [...]

Source: United Airlines United expects a strong recovery in European summer travel and is adding new nonstop flights to the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and France United also will now be the only North American carrier to fly to popular destinations in Jordan, Norway, Portugal and Spain United has kicked off the launch of its largest transatlantic expansion in its history, in anticipation of a strong recovery in European summer travel. In total, United will launch or resume 30 Transatlantic flights from mid-April through early June. This includes adding new nonstop flights to five distinctive leisure destinations no other North American airline serves including Amman, Jordan; Bergen, Norway; Azores, Portugal; Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands. The airline is also [...]

Source: American Airlines Doors to the new terminal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) opened April 25, 1982. In total, more than 50,000 guests showed up to tour the new terminal building and celebrate Piedmont’s newly established hub. The airport expansion ushered in a new era of growth for the region and American Airlines legacy carrier, Piedmont Airlines. Since then, American’s CLT hub has become the second largest across its global network and an economic engine for the Carolinas. “From Piedmont Airlines to USAir, to US Airways and to American Airlines today, the collective commitment to the CLT hub has been unwavering,” said Haley Gentry, Director of Aviation for Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “Over the past 40 years, our partnership [...]

Source: United Airlines United Airlines and Singapore Airlines strengthen relationship to provide more options and value to travelers than ever before Star Alliance members United Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced an expansion to their codeshare agreement, making it easier for customers to travel to more cities in the United States of America, South East Asia and other destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Passengers can now enjoy codeshare flights to 19 new diverse and fast-growing cities ideal for both business and leisure travelers alike, tapping Singapore Airlines' and United Airlines' industry-leading networks. Beginning today, United's customers will be able to connect to nine new codeshare destinations in the SIA Group network. Of these, seven points are in South East [...]

Source: Air France On departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the La Première cabin is available on flights to Mexico City (Mexico), Sao Paulo (Brazil) and other 8 destinations Air France is offering a new comfort kit to each of its La Première customers. Inspired by a writing set, this elegant and timeless gift box is available in two colours that are characteristic of this prestigious travel suite – Air France red and pearl grey. The topstitching and embossed winged seahorse emblem, the company’s historic symbol, are a discreet nod to the designer codes of the La Première suites. To create this kit, Air France has teamed up with the French beauty brand Sisley, already present in the company’s La Première [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines WalletHub noted Delta has the lowest rate of cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings among U.S. carriers. Delta has been recognized as the best U.S. airline and most reliable airline for 2021 by the consumer website WalletHub. The rankings, announced Tuesday, determined that Delta had the lowest rate of cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings among U.S. carriers. WalletHub based its rankings on 2021 U.S. Transportation Department data on the nine largest U.S. airlines along with two regional carriers that report to the agency. The data covered 16 key metrics across four major categories: baggage, departures and complaints; animal incidents; in-flight comfort and cost; and safety. “We have never strayed from our focus on [...]