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 [...]

Source: Avelo Airlines Second-round capital infusion increases airline’s invested capital base to over $160 million Avelo Airlines, which became America’s newest mainline airline in nearly 15 years when it took flight last April, today announced it raised $42 million in Series B funding. This second-round offering increases Avelo’s invested capital base to over $160 million. Avelo raised approximately $125 million in January 2020. The Series B shares sold at a significant premium to the original Series A shares. “The incremental capital we’ve raised is a significant vote of confidence in Avelo’s initial momentum and the enormous opportunity ahead of us,” said Avelo Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. “This additional capital significantly bolsters our already strong balance sheet and enables [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Carrier offers fares starting as low as $39 one-way for travel through May 18, 2022, includes prime spring break travel dates Southwest Airlines Co. launched a sale with fares as low as $39 one-way. Customers can jump start the New Year and book their spring travel getaway through Jan. 6, 2022, for travel taking place Jan. 18, 2022, through May 18, 2022. Visit Southwest.com to view fares as well as terms and conditions. "We’re kicking off the New Year with a huge sale for spring travel, making it easier than ever to meet your travel goals for 2022," said Bill Tierney, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Marketing. "Southwest® offers all Customers low fares, legendary Hospitality, and flexible policies, including no cancellation [...]

Source: TAP Company has "always sought the best aircraft" AirlineRatings assesses over 400 companies and highlights TAP's "excellent safety records TAP's COVID protocols are "industry leaders”. TAP is in the TOP 10 of the safest airlines in the world, being the first in Europe and ranking 5th worldwide. This was the classification given for 2022 by the website AirlineRatings, in January, which assesses airlines around the world, taking into account criteria such as: airline’s crash over 5 years; serious incident record over two years; audits from aviation’s governing and industry bodies; government audits; industry-leading safety initiatives; fleet age and COVID-19 safety protocols. TAP’s CEO, Christine Ourmières-Widener states that “this honours us very much. We will continue to relentlessly position safety [...]

Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic customers can grab a great deal with flights to the USA starting at just £325pp and the Caribbean from £322pp Major savings are also available with Virgin Atlantic Holidays Flight + Hotel bookings with up to 16% off package holidays to incredible destinations including The Bahamas, Las Vegas and New York To support customers’ travel plans, Virgin Atlantic’s flexible booking policy has been enhanced for all new flight and holiday bookings, enabling free unlimited date changes and an extended rebooking horizon until 31 December 2023 Looking to beat the January blues? Look no further than the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays Winter Sale. Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays are offering exceptional deals this [...]