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Delta increases frequency of Los Angeles-Sydney route with its flagship A350-900

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will increase the frequency of its nonstop service between Los Angeles and Sydney beginning Dec. 16, 2022 Delta Air Lines will increase the frequency of its nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney International Airport (SYD)  beginning Dec. 16, 2022. Customer are advised to check entry requirements prior to travel. Delta will operate 10 flights per week on its flagship Airbus 350-900 aircraft, featuring Delta One suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin services. Due to Delta’s expansive network from Los Angeles, customers can connect to nearly 50 cities in the U.S. and Latin America. Delta schedule* for Sydney (SYD) – Los Angeles (LAX) flights during Australia Summer 2022 Flight Departs Arrives Operating Day Aircraft DL41 [...]

2022-04-06T18:14:58+03:00April 6th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Unveils New Media Centre and Investor Relations Site Making Essential Information Easy to Find

Source: Air Canada Redesigned media site at aircanada.com/media makes multimedia assets available for download Exclusive behind-the-scenes content Investor Relations site at aircanada.com/investors gives access to extensive financial information about Air Canada Air Canada today unveiled a redesigned online Media Centre creating a one-stop shop for journalists, media outlets, content creators and the public looking for the latest news and information from Air Canada. Air Canada's Media Centre makes essential information instantly available for reporters on deadline and features easy access to multimedia assets such as photos and videos that can be downloaded for use. It also provides exclusive behind-the-scenes content and stories on Air Canada and the people who work at Canada's largest airline. Members of the media will also be able to sign up to receive the latest news from [...]

2022-04-06T17:59:08+03:00April 6th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Meet the Award-Winning Culinary Experts Changing the Way You Wine and Dine with American Airlines

Source: American Airlines As part of an exclusive partnership with the James Beard Foundation, American Airlines welcomes Julia Coney and Ellie Krieger to its roster of award-winning culinary professionals. The collaboration between American and the James Beard Foundation, one of the most powerful voices in the culinary industry, began in 2019. Both Julia and Ellie will consult on the onboard and ground dining programs. The addition of the two culinary experts complements a thoughtfully curated dining program that delivers a memorable and delicious experience on the ground and in the air. Meet Julia Coney Wine educator, writer and consultant Julia Coney will collaborate on American’s award-winning wine program, redefining its offerings to reflect diverse customer preferences and assist in developing wine education [...]

2022-04-06T17:58:04+03:00April 6th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Submits Superior Proposal to Acquire Spirit, Positioning America’s Much-Loved Airline as the Most Compelling National Low-Fare Challenger to the ‘Big Four’ Airlines

Source: JetBlue JetBlue confirmed it has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Spirit to acquire Spirit for $33 per share in cash, implying a fully diluted equity value of $3.6 billion and providing full and certain value to Spirit shareholders. The proposal represents a premium of 52% to Spirit’s undisturbed share price on February 4, 20221, and a premium of 50% to Spirit’s closing share price on April 4, 20222. JetBlue firmly believes its proposal constitutes a “superior proposal” under Spirit’s merger agreement with Frontier and represents the most attractive opportunity for Spirit’s shareholders. The combination of the two airlines would position JetBlue as the most compelling national low-fare challenger to the four large dominant U.S. carriers by accelerating [...]

2022-04-06T14:00:03+03:00April 6th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet announces Kirsten de Brujin as Executive Vice-President, Cargo

Source: WestJet WestJet today announced the appointment of Kirsten de Brujin, as Executive Vice-President, Cargo. De Brujin will join WestJet's executive leadership team later this month, following a successful immigration process. De Brujin brings with her a large portfolio of air cargo experience and more than 15 years in the airline industry. She joins WestJet Cargo most recently from Qatar Airways, where she served as Senior Vice President Cargo Sales and Network Planning. During her time at Qatar Airways, de Brujin managed the airline's global cargo sales organization including product development and marketing and was responsible for the freighter network planning department. Prior to her tenure at Qatar Airways, de Brujin served as Vice President, Cargo Pricing and Interline at [...]

2022-04-05T20:01:50+03:00April 5th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

TAP grows and doubles offer from Porto

Source: TAP TAP is the only airline to make transatlantic connections from Porto, transporting to the north of the country passengers from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo) and the United States of America (New York City) TAP doubled the number of flights from Porto compared to last year (98% rise). This strengthening strategy entered into force as early as April and will continue until the end of this year's summer. The growth now recorded follows the airline's recovery strategy from Porto, which in the winter of 21/22 had already grown 122% compared to the previous winter. With the recovery of air traffic, TAP has been increasingly investing in the Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. TAP is the only airline [...]

2022-04-04T21:41:44+03:00April 5th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Condor with a new brand identity: Germany’s most popular leisure airline reinvents itself

Source: Condor As part of a wider network, the German carrier flies to some 30 destinations in the Caribbean, North America, Portugal and Spain Condor is vacation. And vacation is stripes. Germany's most popular leisure airline is unveiling its new brand identity today: In the future, Condor will wear stripes in five colors. Inspired by parasols, bath towels and beach chairs, Condor is evolving into a distinctive and unique vacation airline. "Condor has undergone a transformation over the past two and a half years: From a subsidiary of a vertically integrated travel group to an independent airline that looks back proudly on its history and tradition, while at the same time embarking on the path to the future. We want [...]

2022-04-04T21:39:48+03:00April 5th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways launches community fund to deliver life-changing opportunities and support to communities across the United Kingdom

Source: British Airways The BA Better World Community Fund will further support organisations and projects in communities across the UK Charities and social enterprise groups are invited to apply for funding through the airline’s Crowdfunder page. The airline is supporting four organisations for its first round of funding, including Fantasy Wings, Global Grooves, Energy Garden and Black2Nature British Airways has launched its new community-based initiative, the BA Better World Community Fund. The fund, which is part of the airline’s BA Better World sustainability programme, will further support organisations and projects that have a positive impact in communities within the UK, enabling British Airways to support projects that deliver benefits for climate, communities, colleagues and nature, all of which align with its sustainability [...]

2022-04-05T14:59:34+03:00April 5th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Rewards Loyalty Members

Source: Caribbean Airlines As part of the airline's 15th Anniversary, all Caribbean Miles members can book and travel to recently reintroduced destinations such as Suriname and Curaçao for 50% less miles between March 14 and April 14 Caribbean Airlines continues to celebrate its 15th Anniversary with a host of initiatives throughout the year; including a recent partnership  with LES ÎLES art platform. Through the partnership, the airline will share the diverse talent of Caribbean people to its valued customers; who have individually flown over 80,000 miles annually. Caribbean Miles Executive Gold members will receive a special edition, signed fine art print, 'Hummingbird Mother with Babies' by photographer Sanjiv Samaroo. While all members can access a special 10% discount on the Les Iles website [...]

2022-04-04T22:46:28+03:00April 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Lufthansa, Fraport and Munich Airport call for effective and fair EU climate policy

Source: Munich Airport All three German aviation companies are calling for a climate policy that ensures a level playing field for all, i.e., that includes competitors outside Europe In its climate protection package, "Fit for 55," the European Commission proposes three measures for aviation: introducing a kerosene tax, tightening emissions trading (ETS), and introducing an increasing blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). By 2050, aviation is to be CO2-neutral. Lufthansa Group, Fraport and Munich Airport all support the EU’s ambitious climate protection goals and are pursuing a well defined climate protection agenda while driving forward the decarbonization of operations involving high cost investments. At the same time, all three German aviation companies are calling for a climate policy that [...]

2022-04-04T19:11:20+03:00April 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|