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Caribbean Airlines increases flights on the domestic air bridge

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines advises effective April 02, it will increase the number of flights on the air bridge between Trinidad and Tobago. The airline will operate 24 daily services to meet the inter-island travel demand. Flights are available for sale via www.caribbean-airlines.com, Caribbean Airlines Mobile App, Reservations Sales and Service Centres, Ticket Offices and Travel Agents. Customers are asked to kindly note that travel safety protocols are in place including the mandatory wearing of face masks during check-in, while boarding and for the duration of their flight. Caribbean Airlines thanks all travelers for their continued support and understanding.  

2022-03-31T15:20:52+03:00March 31st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

SAS launched Travel Pass Biofuel

Source: SAS SAS now offers a punch card, Travel Pass Biofuel, for corporate customers who regularly travel to the same destination and want fossil free fuel, covering their flights, included. With Travel Pass Biofuel the customers get a discounted, prepaid punch card where 100% biofuel is always included, to reduce the environmental impact of their flights. - SAS has ambitious sustainability targets and is committed to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels, such as biofuel, in our operations in order to lower the climate impact from traveling by air. We now welcome our customers on board the journey toward a more sustainable aviation by making it possible to buy Travel Pass Biofuel. This is perfect for customers who want [...]

2022-03-31T14:29:11+03:00March 31st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Canadian North Offers an Increase in Flights between Montreal and Kuujjuaq

Source: Canadian North Canadian North announces an increase in flights servicing between Montreal and Kuujjuak, with flights now available for booking at canadiannorth.com. Starting on April 4, 2022, this route will run twice daily on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, providing more opportunity and flexibility to travel between communities. “We are again pleased to be able to make another positive announcement as we move towards a hopeful end to the pandemic. Offering our passengers a flight increase will provide more opportunity during the week to travel between Montreal and Kuujjuaq to see family, and friends. Thank you to our customers for their patience, as we continue to work to fulfill our mission: To meaningfully improve the lives of our people, our [...]

2022-03-31T14:58:13+03:00March 31st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Holds Investor Day

Source: Air Canada Air Canada provides full year 2022 outlook Air Canada announces key targets for 2022-2024 Aeroplan membership growth Air Canada today announced its 2022 full-year outlook and 2022-2024 key targets in conjunction with its 2022 Investor Day being held today from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live for media and interested parties. The live webcast and the replay of the event will be available at https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/about/media/speeches-presentations.html "With the pandemic receding and travel returning, Air Canada has put in place a strategy to return to profitability and increase long-term shareholder value. Our expectations for the long-term success of our airline give us confidence to set out key targets that will serve to drive [...]

2022-03-31T13:58:31+03:00March 30th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada and Mexico’s Aeromar Form Interline Partnership

Source: Air Canada Seamless connectivity between both airlines' networks via Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun Air Canada and Aeromar have announced the launch of an interline partnership that offers seamless connectivity for customers between destinations in Mexico and Air Canada's global network via Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun. Customers are now able to book flights on both airlines on a single ticket itinerary and experience the benefits of seamless check-in, boarding, and baggage transfer throughout their entire journey. Tickets can be booked online at aircanada.com and through travel agents. Air Canada serves seven destinations in Mexico (Mexico City, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Cozumel, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, and Huatulco) from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Halifax, Quebec and Winnipeg, with [...]

2022-03-30T16:46:40+03:00March 30th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Miami International Airport welcomes back Cartagena service by Avianca Airlines

Source: Miami International Airport With service to nine routes from Miami, including four destinations in Colombia, Avianca served more than 700,000 total passengers at MIA last year Officials from Miami-Dade County and Avianca Airlines celebrated the re-launch of Avianca's daily Cartagena-Miami service on March 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Miami International Airport. Cartagena became Avianca's fifth Colombian route and their 10th route overall at MIA. Colombia is the busiest international passenger market for MIA, generating 1.5 million passengers annually. With service to nine routes from Miami, including four destinations in Colombia, Avianca served more than 700,000 total passengers at MIA last year. Avianca joins American Airlines in providing Cartagena-Miami service.

2022-03-29T18:30:01+03:00March 30th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Five decades of history from the galley

Source: American Airlines Cheryl Gaymon has been flying with American for 55 years and holds the No. 1 seniority spot at DFW out of about 6,400 flight attendants based at the hub. When she joined the company in 1967, the United States was in the midst of the Civil Rights movement. Black flight attendants were few and far between because of systematic barriers previously in place at commercial airlines. Despite these barriers, Cheryl earned her wings. “My aunt Carrie took my sister and me to the airport and paid for us to get a helicopter ride to the Pan Am building and back,” said Cheryl, who grew up in north New Jersey. “I saw all these women in uniform and [...]

2022-03-29T18:59:49+03:00March 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Turning Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Fuel: United and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures Announce Collaboration with Biotech Firm to Create New Fuel Sources

Source: United Airlines Houston-based Cemvita Factory's synthetic biology process has the potential to create a new way to produce sustainable fuel for aviation United has invested in more SAF production than any other airline         United Airlines Ventures (UAV) and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) today announced a collaboration with Houston-based biotech firm Cemvita Factory to commercialize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intended to be developed through a revolutionary new process using carbon dioxide (CO2) and synthetic microbes. UAV also announced an equity investment in Cemvita Factory. OLCV, a subsidiary of Occidental (Oxy), is a founding investor in Cemvita Factory. SAF is an alternative to jet fuel that uses non-petroleum feedstock and offers lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. United [...]

2022-03-29T16:09:58+03:00March 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet began Calgary (YYC) – London Heathrow (LHR) service

Source: WestJet New route brings enhanced connectivity through Britain's global aviation hub WestJet celebrated the completion of its inaugural flight from Calgary International Airport to London's Heathrow Airport. This new service complements WestJet's already existing flights to London-Gatwick with the airline offering up to nine times weekly service between Calgary and London this summer. "We are pleased to provide our guests travelling to London for business and leisure with greater choice and convenience as we celebrate our inaugural flight to Heathrow Airport. This new route not only strengthens Alberta's travel and tourism pipeline but creates new opportunities for our guests to benefit from access to one of the most connected global aviation hubs," said Chris Hedlin, WestJet Vice-President, Network & [...]

2022-03-29T01:59:15+03:00March 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways to power a number of flights with sustainable aviation fuel as it marks the delivery of its first supply from Phillips 66 Limited

Source: British Airways British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited SAF is produced from sustainable sources such as waste gases, crop and forestry residues, household and commercial waste and used cooking oil, and can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by over 80% compared to traditional jet fuel The delivery of the first batch of SAF from Phillips 66 Limited is another significant milestone for the airline as it delivers a range of initiatives to decarbonise and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 British Airways has also today published its 2021 Sustainability Report looking at the progress and [...]

2022-03-29T00:06:18+03:00March 29th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|