Source: Condor Spain's Costa Blanca or Portugal's Algarve: Germany's most popular vacation carrier is adding two popular vacation destinations to its 2022 summer flight schedule with Faro and Alicante. Starting July 29, Condor will fly from Frankfurt to Faro on Fridays and Saturdays, and from July 31 to Alicante on Wednesdays and Sundays. An Airbus A320 will be used. Flights are available now at www.condor.com and by phone. Travel with Condor can also be booked with all German tour operators and at travel agencies. Faro is for many holiday-makers starting point for round trips by the Algarve. Especially the coast of the Portuguese region is known for fine sandy beaches and impressive rock formations. But Faro itself is also worth a [...]

Source: Air Canada Fleet consists of electric, plug-in hybrid vehicles; supports Air Canada's environmental goals Chauffeur Service offers a one-of-a-kind airport premium experience in Canada for International Signature Class customers connecting through Toronto Pearson Air Canada today announced that it has signed an agreement with Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. to be the exclusive vehicle supplier of the Air Canada Chauffeur Service at Toronto-Pearson, offered to select Signature Class customers connecting to Asia, Europe and South America. The Air Canada Signature Suite recently reopened at Toronto Pearson. Eligible connecting International Signature Class customers arriving from within Canada will be met by a Concierge before being whisked away on the tarmac in a Porsche vehicle to the distinctive Air Canada Signature Suite. The fleet [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet today announced a partnership with the FlightHub Group to assist in the transportation of GlobalMedic's field team members to and from areas impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. Through coordinated collaboration, WestJet will provide flights to and from European gateways across its network, where the FlightHub will then transport the GlobalMedic team members to Ukraine's neighbouring countries. "We must continue to do our part in facilitating the delivery of crucial services, people and emergency supplies to Ukraine and its citizens," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet, CEO. "By partnering with FlightHub, we can ensure the incredible GlobalMedic team can continue their exemplary and vital efforts in providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and its citizens through the distribution of [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc.today reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results, including: First-quarter revenue of $8.9 billion, representing a recovery to 84% of comparable period revenue in 2019. American Airlines Group Inc. today reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results, including: First-quarter revenue of $8.9 billion, representing a recovery to 84% of comparable period revenue in 2019. First-quarter net loss of $1.6 billion, or ($2.52) per share. Excluding net special items1, first-quarter net loss of $1.5 billion, or ($2.32) per share. Company was profitable excluding net special items in March and expects to be profitable in the second quarter based on the current demand trends and fuel price forecast. Ended the first quarter with $15.5 billion of total available [...]

Source: United Airlines First quarter results consistent with company guidance Expects 10% operating margin for Q2; and to be profitable for FY22 Expects Q2 TRASM up about 17% Business and long-haul international bookings accelerating rapidly United Airlines (UAL) today reported first quarter 2022 financial results and announced it expects to return to profitability in the second quarter on a robust operating revenue outlook, including total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) of approximately 17% over 2019, the strongest second quarter revenue guidance in company history. The company expects to be solidly profitable in the second quarter with an approximate 10% operating margin (on both a GAAP and adjusted basis1), just 2.9 points less than 2019 operating margin and 3.5 points [...]

Source: JetBlue JetBlue Technology Ventures (JTV), the corporate venture capital subsidiary of JetBlue Airways, is continuing its commitment to creating a more sustainable travel industry through its investment as a limited partner in TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise. TPG Rise Climate is a multibillion-dollar investment fund focused on supporting climate solutions at scale. It seeks to work collaboratively with the companies, entrepreneurs, and scientists who are pioneering innovative climate solutions across five key climate sub-sectors, of which decarbonized transport is one. “All industries have something to gain from working collaboratively on climate solutions that matter. TPG Rise Climate is deploying capital quickly to tackle the world’s rising carbon emissions, and [...]

Source: KLM Among other destinations, KLM’s “Ready to Fly” service will be available to passengers flying from or through Amsterdam to Bonaire, Brazil, Canada, Curacao, Peru, Portugal, St Martin, Spain and the United States Thanks to the time-saving “Ready to Fly” document check, KLM passengers will be able to save time during the May holiday period by having their Covid-19-related entry documents checked from home or abroad. Using this hassle-free service, they can have items such as negative PCR tests, health certificates and vaccination certificates validated quickly and easily prior to their trip. This will save time and provide peace of mind once they begin their journey, ensuring all the necessary Covid-19-related documents are in order. The “Ready to Fly” [...]

Source: Air Canada 100 million Aeroplan Points donated for travel on Air Canada, Star Alliance partners Shapiro Foundation to double Aeroplan member donations up to 50 million points; Miles4Migrants to manage and facilitate bookings Air Canada today said it is donating 100 million Aeroplan points to support the Canadian government's initiative to bring Ukrainians to Canada. The points will contribute towards facilitating transportation and can be used on flights operated by Air Canada and its Star Alliance partners including Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, SWISS, United Airlines and other carriers.  The Shapiro Foundation is also contributing to this effort and Miles4Migrants, a non-profit charity will manage and facilitate the flight bookings. "Together with our employees, we are ready and prepared to assist and support [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Nearly 50% of Survey Participants Said Sustainability in Travel Has Taken on Greater Importance Over the Past Two Years In celebration of Earth Week, Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) – America's Greenest Airline – will ring the Nasdaq opening bell on Earth Day, Friday, April 22; is conducting team member park cleanup and beautification initiatives; and also released the results of a recent consumer survey on the importance of sustainability in travel. "It's only appropriate that America's Greenest Airline would ring the Nasdaq opening bell on Earth Day," said Tyri Squyres, vice president of marketing, Frontier Airlines. "We have worked hard to attain our position as America's Greenest Airline, a designation earned through our ultra-modern fuel-efficient all-Airbus fleet [...]

Source: American Airlines Last summer, American Airlines made a public commitment to develop a science-based, intermediate target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — the first airline in North America to do so. Today, the airline is proud to share that the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition that defines and promotes best practices in emissions reduction targets, has approved American’s 2035 target as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. This makes American the first airline in the world with a science-based target approved by SBTi. What this means A science-based target is one that aligns with the level that climate scientists predict is needed to keep global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. SBTi explains it [...]