Source: TAP Programme of the Year Best Elite Program Best Promotion Best Customer Service Best Redeemability TAP Miles&Go, TAP´s loyalty programme, has won every category in the Freddie Awards competition for Airline Companies in the Europe and Africa region, a result that stems from the choice of over 2.5 million frequent flyers from around the world who voted to elect the winners of these awards. TAP Miles&Go won in the five categories at the Freddie Awards gala held in New Orleans, in the United States of America: "Programme of the Year", "Best Elite Programme", "Best Promotion", "Best Customer Service" and "Best Redeemability". The results achieved by TAP at the 2022 edition of the Freddie Awards represent total recognition by customers [...]

Source: Lufthansa The aircraft will be in use from the Bavarian hub to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in Canada Munich has a new flying ambassador. An Airbus A350-900 with the registration D-AIVC was christened today at Munich Airport by the Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder. In his address, Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG said: "The A350 is the quietest and most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet. With a significantly improved Business Class on board, this aircraft also represents the beginning of one of the largest product modernizations in Lufthansa's history. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flight experience. The "Munich" is a worthy ambassador of the Bavarian [...]

Source: Avianca This transaction will strengthen a sector after a historic crisis and will give better opportunities to more than 13,000 employees who are part of both airlines To comply with regulations of Colombia and other countries, control of the airlines will remain completely independent; customers of each company will continue to enjoy competitive prices to connect directly to more than 94 destinations Any future combination of the two airlines will be subject to obtaining all the required regulatory authorizations. The majority shareholders of Viva and Avianca jointly announced that Viva will become part of the same holding company as Avianca Group International Limited (Avianca Group) and that Declan Ryan, founding partner of Viva, will join the board of directors [...]

Source: Air Canada New seasonal service to Calgary and Vancouver begins Air Canada continues to strengthen its presence in Quebec City Air Canada operated today its first non-stop service between Quebec City and Calgary, offered four times a week, providing additional travel options to Quebecers and demonstrating its commitment to the people of the provincial capital. Flights to Vancouver will start tomorrow, on May 2, with up to three flights a week. These new seasonal domestic routes, which will operate until the end of October, will be operated by Air Canada Rouge on an Airbus A319, featuring Premium Rouge and Economy class, product enhancements including upgraded streaming entertainment and options to purchase high-speed wi-fi. Air Canada also offers daily flights [...]

Source: SkyTeam SkyTeam and Aeroflot have agreed to temporarily suspend the airline's SkyTeam membership. "We are working to limit the impact for customers and will inform those affected by any changes to SkyTeam benefits and services," was communicated from the alliance. SkyTeam now consists of 19 carriers from five continents: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, ITA Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines.

Source: Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines has appointed Patrick O’Keeffe, former senior human resources officer for American Airlines, to its board of directors effective April 29, 2022. “I am pleased to welcome Patrick to our board of directors,” said board chair David Siegel. “Sun Country will benefit from Patrick’s long career at American Airlines and his knowledge of talent acquisition, workforce development and information technology.” O’Keeffe brings more than 30 years of experience in the airline industry at American Airlines Group, Inc. From 2017 to 2020, he led American’s global People team, managing talent acquisition and development, compensation, health and wellness, pension and 401(k) management, team member engagement as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. Prior to that, he [...]

Source Alaska Airlines We care a lot — about people, flying greener, investing for strong communities and making flying matter. Below are some highlights from Alaska’s 2021 Care Report Each year, we share the journey of our environmental and social impact in an annual report, sharing data, progress, learnings and stories. We share where we’re hitting our targets, areas of improvement, and what we’ve learned throughout the previous year. We know there will always be more work ahead – there is no “mission accomplished” when it comes to our environmental and social impact. We’ll keep pushing forward with care, innovation, pragmatism, accountability, transparency and partnership to ensure that aviation is a positive force in our world. Last year, we announced new [...]

Source: Norse Atlantic Airways Today, Norse Atlantic Airways has opened ticket sales for flights between Norway and the United States with the full launch of www.flynorse.com. This marks a milestone for the company and heralds a new era for consumers seeking good value, choice and friendly service when choosing to travel across the Atlantic. Fares will start from an unprecedented NOK 995 and $129 one-way, including all applicable taxes. The first flight departing from Oslo to New York (JFK) will take place on 14th June. The airline will also serve Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO) and Los Angeles (LAX) from Oslo. “This is a major milestone for all of us at Norse Atlantic Airways and a testament to the dedication [...]

Source: ITA Airways The new Airbus A350 made its first flight in the new Company’s colors. A video celebrates ITA Airways new flagship A sustainable aircraft: lighter, quieter, and more efficient, it delivers 25% less fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat - the lowest figures in its category 70% advanced, lighter materials ensure less weight and more range, state-of-the-art aerodynamics deliver further fuel efficiency From June, the A350 will serve the new intercontinental routes in the 2022 summer season of ITA Airways. The new Airbus A350-900 of ITA Airways performed its first flight in the Company’s blue livery. The video of the flight that took place at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFCTkXNsOJ0 This latest generation [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines From Chicago Midway; MDW Becomes Frontier's Primary Airport in Chicago Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today launches service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Eight of the airline's 11 new routes begin this week as MDW becomes Frontier's primary airport in Chicago. Additionally, the airline will continue to serve Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). To celebrate MDW as Frontier's newest airport, the airline is offering fares as low as $59* on nonstop flights to several popular U.S. destinations. "We're excited to launch service from Chicago Midway today, serving a wide variety of popular destinations spanning the U.S. from coast to coast," said Joshua Rashkin, director of marketing, Frontier Airlines. "With this inaugural service, MDW becomes our [...]