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oneworld named ‘Favourite Airline Alliance’ as it soars with double award win

Source: oneworld Third consecutive year oneworld has taken home The Trazee award Alliance also recognised in Global Traveler's 'Wines on the Wing' awards oneworld® has once again been named as the 'Favourite Airline Alliance' in The Trazees, marking the third consecutive year, and seventh in total, that the global airline alliance has taken home the award. The new accolade, voted for by the readers of Trazee Travel, an online publication for travellers aged 25 to 40, praises the alliance and its members for their commitment to travel and customer service, acting as a trendsetter in the industry and a favourite of the millennial traveller. The award ceremony, hosted at the Joseph Hotel in Nashville, saw Chris Quiriconi, oneworld Director of Corporate [...]

2024-08-14T19:42:49+03:00August 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Go Big or Go Comfy: Spirit Airlines to Offer Unmatched Value with New Travel Options and Transformed Guest Experience Starting 27 August 2024

Source: Spirit Airlines Low-fare travel leader changes the game again with the announcement of new premium offerings starting August 2024 Spirit Airlines is redefining low-fare travel with new, high-value options that empower travelers to choose an elevated Guest experience at an affordable price. The airline is introducing new offerings, including brand-new premium selections, as part of a significant transformation that delivers an even friendlier, more comfortable, and cost-effective travel experience. Spirit will begin offering new travel options for booking on Aug. 16 and launch the newly transformed Guest experience by August 27, 2024. "We're unveiling a new era in Spirit's history and taking low-fare travel to new heights with enhanced options that are unlike anything we've offered before," said Ted Christie, Spirit's [...]

2024-08-13T00:19:00+03:00August 13th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta takes fast, free Wi-Fi international

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has started rolling out fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes – a major milestone in the airline’s journey to bring reliable, streaming quality connectivity to its entire global fleet for free. Most transatlantic flights are expected to be in service with free Wi-Fi by the end of the summer.  Delta’s industry-leading Wi-Fi rollout is taking off internationally. Starting this summer, customers on select Viasat-equipped long-haul international flights can enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile – bringing the airline one step closer to recognizing its goal of offering free Wi-Fi on its entire global fleet. Today, free, streaming-quality connectivity is available on nearly 700 aircraft – more than 90% of [...]

2024-08-12T23:55:55+03:00August 13th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Porter adds two new Southern California destinations

Source: Porter Airlines Fly to Palm Springs and San Diego from Toronto-Pearson this December Porter Airlines is bringing its elevated economy service to more of California, launching non-stop flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) this December. San Diego is a year-round route, starting Dec. 9, with four weekly flights. Palm Springs is a winter seasonal service, starting Dec. 12 with three weekly flights. When flying Porter, passengers enjoy a level of genuine onboard hospitality unlike any other airline in North America. The elevated economy experience starts with a selection of premium snacks, plus free beer and wine served in glassware included with every ticket, for everyone. Both routes [...]

2024-08-12T23:57:20+03:00August 13th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report for July 2024: Passengers increased 6.2%, reaching a 92.0% Load Factor

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced its July 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 6.2% compared to July 2023, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 6.6% and 2.5% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 92.0% compared to 91.3% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 92.3% and 90.3% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 4.9% compared to July 2023, reflecting an increase of 5.1% and 3.6% in domestic and international, respectively. “July traffic was robust, reflecting a good summer season demand across our markets. Booking trends remain positive for the next couple of months, driven by the solid market [...]

2024-08-12T19:25:25+03:00August 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines Renews Partnership with Air Space Intelligence, Solidifying Commitment to AI-Powered Innovation & Driving Fuel Efficiency Goals

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines announced the renewal of its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), creator of Flyways. This renewal reaffirms the airlines commitment to leveraging innovative technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to optimize operations while driving fuel efficiency benefits in service of the airline's sustainability journey and long-term path to net zero carbon emissions. For the last four years, Alaska has utilized ASI's Flyways AI platform and the Dispatch application in their Network Operations Center. Dispatchers use Flyways to help them optimize flight routes, reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as improve on-time arrivals. On average Flyways AI has presented optimization opportunities for 55 percent of Alaska's flights and delivered three to five percent fuel savings and emissions reductions for flights longer [...]

2024-08-12T19:39:54+03:00August 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2024

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). The terms "Copa Holdings" and the "Company" refer to the consolidated entity. The following financial information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). See the accompanying reconciliation of non-IFRS financial information to IFRS financial information included in the financial tables section of this earnings release. Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons with prior periods refer to the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). Operating and Financial Highlights Copa Holdings reported a net profit of US$120.3 million for 2Q24 or US$2.88 per share. The Company reported an operating profit of US$159.5 millionand an operating margin of 19.5%. Passenger traffic for 2Q24, measured in terms of revenue passenger [...]

2024-08-09T20:32:49+03:00August 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta extends Corporate Priority benefits to LATAM Airlines

Source: Delta Air Lines The new benefits will be available on LATAM flights beginning this month, offering corporate travelers even more reasons to choose Delta and its partners for their travel needs.  Delta Air Lines is expanding its Global Corporate Priority benefits program to include LATAM Airlines, further enhancing the travel experience for business customers. This initiative marks another milestone in Delta's commitment to offering unparalleled service and benefits to corporate travelers worldwide. Since becoming the first U.S. global airline to align benefits globally for its corporate customers with Air France and KLM in 2018, and subsequently with Aeromexico and Virgin Atlantic in 2019, Delta continues to lead the way in providing seamless and enhanced travel experiences for business travelers. [...]

2024-08-09T20:35:56+03:00August 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Offers ‘GoWild!’ All-You-Can Fly Fall & Winter Pass Plus Elite Silver Status for Just $299 for a Limited Time

Source: Frontier Airlines GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass™ Features Unlimited Travel from Sept. 2024 Through Feb. 2025 Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) wants passengers to "GoWild!" with all-you-can-fly fall and winter travel, and enjoy FRONTIER Miles Elite Silver Status through the end of 2025! The ultra-low fare carrier announced today a limited-time promotion offering its GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass for just $299. As an added bonus for passes purchased through Friday August 23, 2024, customers will also receive instant FRONTIER Miles Elite Silver Status at time of purchase*. The airline's innovative GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass enables passholders to fly as much as they want on Frontier to any destination the airline flies to, including Puerto Rico and international destinations (subject to [...]

2024-08-08T18:40:34+03:00August 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Source: Air Canada Second quarter operating revenues of $5.5 billion, increased 2% year over year Operating income of $466 million, decreased $336 million year over year Adjusted EBITDA* of $914 million, decreased $306 million year over year Leverage ratio* of 1.0 as at June 30, 2024, compared to 1.1 at end of 2023 Air Canada today reported its second quarter 2024 financial results. "Air Canada today reported second quarter operating revenues of more than $5.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $914 million.  We saw healthy demand, with load factors remaining above historical averages. We remained sharply focused on our customers and operations throughout the quarter and experienced a 10-percentage point year-over-year improvement in our on-time performance, even with the increased [...]

2024-08-07T20:49:59+03:00August 7th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|