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Hawaiian Airlines is Most Punctual U.S. Airline for 18th Consecutive Year

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines remained the nation's most punctual carrier in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, marking the 18th straight year its guests have enjoyed the best on-time performance in the U.S. industry. Hawaiian's flights averaged a 90.1 percent on-time rate in 2021, exceeding the U.S. industry average by nine percentage points. “I am immensely grateful for all our teams who worked so hard to keep our guests at the forefront of everything they do,” said Peter Ingram, president and CEO at Hawaiian Airlines. “They overcame the continued operational challenges of the pandemic to once again deliver on our industry leading punctuality as we grew our U.S. domestic network, restored interisland flights and resumed international services, [...]

2022-03-15T16:27:59+02:00March 15th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

LAX welcomes Breeze Airways with advanced check-in process, announces new routes from Los Angeles market

Source: LAX Breeze Airways will offer nonstop service on its brand new Airbus A220-300 to passengers flying from LAX starting in June Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) welcomes Breeze Airways to its fleet of airlines offering coast-to-coast service in time for the anticipated busy summer travel season. Beginning in June and July, Breeze Airways will expand service for LAX passengers with direct flights on three brand-new routes from LAX to Providence, R.I., Norfolk, Va., and Savannah, Ga. "We are thrilled to have Breeze Airways offer its service at LAX, adding three new nonstop destinations from LA, further growing the West Coast connectivity across the nation and bringing new innovations and technology to LAX," said Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer Los Angeles [...]

2022-03-15T17:25:51+02:00March 15th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Delta invests in TPG Rise Climate to accelerate innovative climate solutions

Source: Delta Air Lines Expands Delta's comprehensive approach to accelerating the transition to a more sustainable economy  Bolsters multibillion-dollar climate impact fund dedicated to scaling sustainable solutions   Reinforces efforts to increase demand and create robust markets for climate innovation  Delta Air Lines is driving forward a new chapter of sustainable aviation by investing through its pension plans in TPG Rise Climate, a multibillion-dollar impact investing fund focused on supporting climate solutions at scale. The fund was launched in 2021 by the global alternative asset manager, TPG. TPG Rise Climate targets sustainable solutions in clean energy, decarbonized transport, greening industries and agriculture & natural solutions. It brings capital, innovation and accountability to investments in meaningful decarbonization solutions that demonstrate positive long-term [...]

2022-03-14T15:19:39+02:00March 14th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Offers the Most Service of Any Carrier between India and Canada during March Break and Spring Season

Source: Air Canada 21 flights a week to Delhi from three international hubs in Canada Air Canada is offering the most flights of any carrier between Canada and India during the busy March Break and spring season, with 21 return flights a week to Delhi from its international hubs in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. “India and Canada have strong and close ties and people from both countries are eager to travel to visit family and friends, take a long-delayed holiday or conduct business. Air Canada makes this convenient by offering a total of 21 return flights weekly between Delhi and Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. We are the carrier with the most flights between India and Canada and will return to [...]

2022-03-14T15:20:38+02:00March 14th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

TAP support for humanitarian aid institutions and refugees from Ukraine

Source: TAP At TAP our activity is about bringing people together, connecting countries, caring for all citizens and flying the skies of peace. TAP shows solidarity and, throughout its 77 years of life, it has been, is and will always be present in all situations in which the Company's actions can, in some way, minimize the suffering of people. The TAP family is mobilized to support humanitarian aid actions due to the war in Ukraine. TAP Air Portugal is developing a number of initiatives to help refugees from Ukraine and Portuguese institutions that are providing humanitarian aid in this dramatic situation. TAP's initiatives involve the Company's employees, customers, national and international authorities and several NGOs and mainly concern the transportation [...]

2022-03-14T15:07:40+02:00March 14th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Statewide Hiring Campaign

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiʻi’s hometown carrier recruiting for more than 600 positions Hawaiian Airlines this week launched a statewide hiring campaign for hundreds of airport and operational positions, as well as administrative roles, to support the carrier’s growth as travel demand continues to improve. In addition to offering competitive pay, rich medical and travel benefits, paid training for full- and part-time positions, Hawai‘i’s hometown airline is also providing sign-on bonuses for select roles and flexible work options for corporate team members. “We’re looking for people who live our values and embody aloha,” said Robin Kobayashi, senior vice president of human resources at Hawaiian Airlines. “As we build back from a bruising pandemic, we want to share the warmth, care and friendship [...]

2022-03-22T14:45:47+02:00March 11th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Coming Soon: More Seamless Experience for Connecting American Airlines’ Customers at London Heathrow

Source: American Airlines Throughout the summer season, American Airlines will co-locate up to 11 daily flights in Heathrow’s Terminal 5, offering more convenient connections for customers traveling on Atlantic Joint Business partner British Airways and other oneworld partners Beginning March 27, American Airlines will further expand its presence in London Heathrow International Airport’s (LHR) Terminal 5 by co-locating up to 11 daily flights for the summer season. This move allows American Airlines customers connecting on Atlantic Joint Business partner British Airways, as well as other oneworld Alliance® carriers, to enjoy a more seamless experience between the partner carriers and more convenient access to British Airways’ six premium lounges. “London is a critical gateway for our customers traveling around the world,” said [...]

2022-03-11T18:06:00+02:00March 11th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Announces 27 Nonstop Routes, 2 New International Destinations

Source: Frontier Airlines America's Greenest Airline to Begin Serving Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico and Significantly Bolster Service from Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham with Fares Starting at $29* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced a major expansion of service, adding 27 nonstop routes, including new destinations Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico. The airline is also significantly growing its service from Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham. To celebrate, Frontier is offering fares as low as $29.* "We are excited to announce additional growth to our international network with flights to Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico from Las Vegas," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "We are also significantly growing in Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham as part of this major expansion of [...]

2022-03-10T16:41:44+02:00March 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada, Airlink and Project C.U.R.E. Unite to Send Hospital Beds, Humanitarian and Medical Supplies to Support Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

Source: Air Canada GlobalMedic sends medical supplies, trauma dressings and wound care supplies destined for Lviv, Ukraine An Air Canada-operated humanitarian special cargo flight on behalf of Airlink and other aid organizations departed Toronto Pearson International Airport with a final destination of Warsaw, Poland on Wednesday, March 9. Through a partnership between Air Canada, disaster logistics non-profit Airlink, relief organization Project C.U.R.E., and freight forwarder Flexport, medical supplies and hospital beds, humanitarian and medical supplies were loaded onboard the Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Medical and trauma supplies destined for a Ukrainian hospital provided by Canadian disaster relief and life-saving humanitarian aid organization GlobalMedic were also boarded. After the flight arrives in Poland, Project C.U.R.E. will manage the distribution of [...]

2022-03-10T16:56:13+02:00March 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Impossible Foods featured in new plant-based menu options to debut onboard Delta

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is elevating the standard for vegetarian and plant-based meals onboard with unique new dishes featuring products from Impossible Foods, Black Sheep Foods and more locally grown vegetables. The additional menu options will launch this month alongside the reintroduction of hot meals for Delta One and First Class customers on select flights 900 miles and greater. “Not only are plant-based meats like Impossible™ Burger delicious to eat, but they’re also often better for the environment, using far less land and water to produce,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, SVP – In-Flight Service. “These new options are one part of Delta’s broader mission to promote a wellness-focused travel journey.” Delta is bringing its well-being commitment to life across [...]

2022-03-10T17:17:11+02:00March 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|