Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska's strategic objectives for California, a market critical to Alaska's long-term growth plan. An innovative, results-driven leader with diverse and international experience, Thwaites joins Alaska from TripArc, where he was vice president of air procurement in charge of airline supplier strategy and negotiations. Before that, he was at British Airways (a fellow oneworld member) for a decade, where he held various positions in London, New York, and Los Angeles, most recently as the vice president of sales for the western U.S., where he was responsible for the commercial strategy, market development and revenue-generating activities. Neil [...]

Source: JetBlue 18-year JetBlue veteran promoted to lead financial strategy and execution JetBlue today announced that Lisa Studness Reifer has been named head of finance and treasury on the airline’s senior leadership team. Reifer, who will be celebrating 18 years with JetBlue in February, has served as vice president, infrastructure, properties and development since 2017. Reifer will be responsible for investor relations, treasury, and risk management, including fuel hedging and insurance, in addition to infrastructure. She will also assume responsibility as JetBlue’s treasurer, reporting to JetBlue’s Chief Financial Officer Ursula Hurley. Since joining JetBlue in February 2004, Reifer has led teams across JetBlue’s organization including strategy, investor relations, legal, and airport affairs. As vice president, infrastructure, properties and development, Reifer [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines celebrates its 15th Anniversary and the roll out of its marketing campaign for 2022,  aptly named REset Expectations. “REset Expectations” is the overarching theme that will underpin everything that is done at Caribbean Airlines - reflecting its signature service and reinforcing the authenticity of the Caribbean brand. Caribbean Airlines CEO, Garvin Medera commented: “Surviving the past two years was testimony of our resilience and we are now re-energized. The REset Expectations campaign is the result of feedback from our customers and employees, and validated by sound data. We’ve listened closely to the sentiments, which enabled us to re-focus on enhancing the customer experience. In the coming months our customers can look forward to new products and services, all crafted with their [...]

Source: KLM From today, KLM will add sustainable aviation fuel to all flights departing from Amsterdam From January 13, customers can choose to purchase an additional amount of sustainable fuel when booking  KLM has already signed agreements with various partners and SAF suppliers  Today, KLM will start adding 0.5% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for flights departing from Amsterdam. In addition, KLM will offer its customers the option of purchasing an extra amount of sustainable fuel. In this manner, KLM aims to stimulate the market for SAF. The face of travel is set to change in the future and SAF will play an essential role in this regard. In addition to fleet renewal and further innovation within the company and sector, [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Many customers may wonder how Delta makes decisions about cancellations and schedule changes and what Delta does to help them when those disruptions occur. Read on for more about how we take care of our customers when travel is interrupted – as well as tips on managing your next flight and when to arrive at the airport. As winter weather and impacts from the omicron variant continue to disrupt the airline industry, Delta people have been working together around the clock to get you where you need to go. If your travel has been interrupted, you want to know why, and you need to know what’s next. Read on for answers to frequently asked questions about [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Network Boasts 15 Destinations to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico – Frontier Airlines is kicking off 2022 with a 100% off* promotion on flights to many of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. Frontier’s expansive route map includes more than 15 international vacation spots to choose from with convenient nonstop flights from major U.S. markets. To book your next 100% off* vacation, tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Jan. 10, 2022 using the promotional code TROPICAL at FlyFrontier.com. “Our ‘Low Fares Done Right’ business model is disrupting international travel like never before, creating opportunities for budget-minded travelers to visit places previously inaccessible to the vast majority of people,” said [...]

Source: Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines begins flying to its second nonstop destination from Redding – Las Vegas. The new route will connect Northern California’s outdoor adventure headquarters to the neon lights of the entertainment capital of the world. Avelo’s exclusive twice-weekly direct service between Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) and Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) will operate on Thursday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Jan. 9 with flight 185 departing RDD at 9:30 a.m., arriving LAS at 11:05 a.m. The return flight 186 departs LAS at 11:45 a.m., arriving RDD at 1:25 p.m. After this first week, the flight will operate Mondays and Fridays with flight 185 departing RDD at 2:55 p.m., arriving LAS at 4:30 p.m. The return flight [...]

Source: Piedmont Airlines Piedmont flight attendant and former teacher Elizabeth Austin compares having passengers in her cabin to teaching in a classroom. Like a teacher, she is an Inflight cabin instructor who teaches passengers how to be safe while on board, helps customers when needed and shows care along life’s journey. “Just like with my students, I want my passengers to know that I am devoted to their safety and wellbeing while they are in my care,” Elizabeth says. Her skills and knowledge gained as a teacher help her in her role as a flight attendant. In her classroom, she infused humor into the lessons. “The students paid attention when I incorporated humor into learning whether it was with songs [...]

Source: Finnair Clear improvement in passenger traffic figures, although the COVID-19 pandemic impact still visible in December; cargo continued to excel The Finnish carrier has a network of 14 destinations throughout the Americas In December, Finnair carried 602,700 passengers, which was 551.4% more than in December 2020. The number of passengers in December 2021 was 23.8% more than in November 2021 (month-on-month figures are not fully comparable as there is one fewer day in November). The COVID-19 impact, including the strict travel restrictions imposed by several countries due to the Omicron variant, still affected all passenger traffic figures. It was particularly visible in the North Atlantic and Asian figures even though travel from both Finland and Sweden to the United States and e.g. Thailand opened in November, [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Weather impacts in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions set to drive additional flight cancellations. UPDATE: JAN. 6, 2022, 2:45 P.M. EST As severe winter weather continues to hamper U.S. flight operations, including at a number of Delta’s largest hubs, a new weather waiver is now in effect for the Northeastern U.S. The waiver impacts three Delta hubs in Boston (BOS) and New York City (JFK, LGA) and 12 Delta-served markets, including the three Washington-area airports (BWI, DCA and IAD). The challenges this winter weather will bring to these major markets, plus the continued impact from the omicron variant, are expected to drive approximately 200 daily cancellations Thursday and Friday between Delta and Delta Connection out of more than [...]