Source: Virgin Atlantic Go Give One campaign designed to help close the global vaccine equity gap Donations go towards funding vaccines in lower-income countries to help combat the pandemic All onboard donations during December will go towards the campaign and the Virgin Atlantic Foundation has committed an additional £50,000 Virgin Atlantic is supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) Foundation’s Go Give One campaign through onboard donations this December. The campaign funds Covid-19 vaccines for middle and lower-income countries to help close the global vaccine equity gap. As the impact of Covid-19 continues globally, the campaign calls on everyone, everywhere to play their part in helping to offer much needed vaccines to the world. Created by the WHO Foundation, the money raised goes to an international financing mechanism called Gavi COVAX Advanced Market Commitment (AMC), which buys COVID-19 vaccines, prioritising those who [...]

Source: Cape Air After 32 years as Cape Air’s Founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dan Wolf will step down as CEO on January 1, 2022. Cape Air President Linda Markham will be named CEO, effective January 1, 2022, and will continue to serve as President in her new role. This change in leadership reflects a years-long succession planning process put in place by the airline’s Board of Directors. “Building this airline from one route and a handful of employees to the company Cape Air is today has been a blessing and privilege for which I am truly humbled,” said Dan Wolf. Wolf will remain as Chair of Cape Air’s Board of Directors, advising on the company’s strategic and long-term initiatives. [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit introduces its award-winning, automated self-bag drop experience at DFW Guests are now checking out the latest evolution in check-in technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) unveiled its automated self-bag drop experience with biometric photo-matching system, which represents a new paradigm for the U.S. airline industry. The redesigned ticket lobby is packed with industry-leading technology designed to limit face-to-face interaction, streamline flight check-ins and get Guests from the curb to the brightest planes in the sky quicker than ever. Spirit's self-bag drop system is now currently operating at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago O'Hare, and it was recently recognized for two prestigious awards. The "2021 Best Airport Innovation" by the APEX/IFSA Awards, and also a Gold Stevie® [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Carrier adds new nonstop routes between Austin and Tulsa, San Antonio and Oklahoma City, and Syracuse N.Y. and Tampa The carrier also plans to resume daily service on Feb. 17, 2022, between Fort Lauderdale and Havana Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today is giving Customers an ability to purchase the gift of travel and an early summer vacation as it extends its bookable flight schedule through June 4, 2022. The carrier announced it is adding new and returning routes to the schedule, bringing more access to destinations across the Southwest® network. Starting April 25, 2022, the airline will offer new nonstop flights between: Austin and Tulsa, Okla. (One daily roundtrip) San Antonio and Oklahoma City (One roundtrip on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays) Syracuse, N.Y. and Tampa (One roundtrip on Saturdays) On the [...]

Source: WestJet Canadians surprised with meaningful and emotional reunions through WestJet Christmas Miracle WestJet released the airline's 10th holiday video, WestJet Christmas Miracle: A Wish Come True. This year's theme focuses on the emotional and sentimental moments that guests missed celebrating last year due to the pandemic.   "The pandemic impacted everyone's ability to connect with families and friends for far too long and we've truly missed celebrating those moments with our guests," said Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President, Brand, Communications and Community Investment. "Hearing Canadians' wishes, we knew we could do something meaningful given how important travel is to Canadians from coast-to-coast." Over the course of two weeks, undercover and operating as a documentary film crew, WestJet interviewed Canadians in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver asking them how [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Start planning your spring break trip with Porter Airlines’ seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Flights return March 9, 2022, and conclude May 28, 2022. “Relax with a trip to sandy beaches and sunshine,” said Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines. “We’re looking forward to returning to another seasonal destination. Myrtle Beach is only a short flight away and is perfect for a short getaway.” Direct flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with connecting service from various Porter locations. Tickets are now available at www.flyporter.com. With oceanfront hotels and beaches along the Atlantic coast, Myrtle Beach is also home to 90 golf courses for every level of golfer. [...]

Source: American Airlines The American Airlines CR Smith Museum was awarded the 2021 Million Women Mentors — Texas Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization award. The award recognizes the museum’s commitment to empowering young girls to pursue STEM careers through educational programs. According to the United States Census Bureau, women made up nearly half of the U.S. workforce in 2019, but only 27% of STEM professionals. “A lot of research has demonstrated that girls, and especially girls from underserved communities, have low perception of self-efficacy in STEM, meaning they don’t believe they can pursue a career in a STEM-related field,” said Marie Eve Poirier-Harris, the museum’s director of education. “The reasons why include a lack of visible female role models in STEM careers, limited [...]

Source: Air Transat More than 135 additional destinations are now available to Air Transat customers Travellers can now combine Air Transat flights with flights from partner airlines such as Colombian airline Avianca to travel to even more destinations Air Transat, named World's Best Leisure Airline, is pleased to announce the launch of its new connectair by Air Transat service. Using this virtual interlining platform, travellers can now combine Air Transat flights with flights from partner airlines such as British airline easyJet and Colombian airline Avianca to travel to even more destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South America. Additional partners will gradually join the platform to enrich the range of destinations. "With  connectair by Air Transat , we are becoming the first Canadian airline to offer a [...]