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Avelo Airlines Takes Off for Vegas

Source: Avelo Airlines New exclusive nonstop service from Sonoma County to the entertainment capital of the world Avelo Airlines has taken flight to its second popular destination from Sonoma County – Las Vegas. One-way introductory fares starting at $29* can be booked at AveloAir.com on flights through January 11, 2022. The flight operates four days per week utilizing Boeing Next Generation 737-800 aircraft. The inaugural nonstop flight from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) will be the only nonstop scheduled service between the North Bay Area and the entertainment capital of the world. With the addition of LAS to its network, Avelo will now fly to two highly coveted destinations from STS: Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Avelo Chairman and [...]

2021-09-20T13:21:03+03:00September 20th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Tweed-New Haven Airport and Palm Beach

Source Avelo Airlines Building on the positive response to its recent debut of new service from Southern Connecticut, Avelo Airlines today announced it will introduce flights between Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) – and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). PBI is the 5th Florida destination Avelo will serve from HVN. One-way everyday low fares starting at $59* can be booked at AveloAir.com. The service on Boeing Next Generation 737-700 aircraft begins December 16. “Getting from Connecticut to one of the world’s most coveted oceanfront destinations is now more convenient and affordable than ever,” said Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. “The addition of Palm Beach to Avelo’s portfolio of five sun-soaked Florida destinations demonstrates our commitment to [...]

2021-09-20T13:17:49+03:00September 20th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

A dad’s wave from the ramp sends daughter on her way, every flight

Source: Delta Air Lines Even after 30 years, Adrienne Kaufmann's father manages to find her plane to wave good-bye. Greg Kaufmann, a Delta ramp agent, first started giving his daughter a pre-flight send-off when she was 4. It’s a pre-flight procedure unlike any other. Greg Kaufmann, DFW ramp agent, lifts his hat to wave goodbye to his daughter, seated somewhere – though he’s not quite sure where – on the aircraft beside him. Adrienne Kaufmann waves back from her window seat, strategically booked each time so that she can get a view of her hardworking father on the ramp below. She beams with pride as her dad drives back to work, and she heads toward the skies. She smiles like [...]

2021-09-20T13:02:57+03:00September 20th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines Fuels Low-Carbon Future as Anchor Partner to Breakthrough Energy Catalyst

Source: American Airlines American Airlines announced today that it has become an anchor partner to Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, investing $100 million in a groundbreaking collaborative effort to accelerate the clean energy technologies necessary for achieving a net zero economy by 2050. In becoming one of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst’s first anchor partners, American is backing up its ambitious climate commitments with concrete action to accelerate the development of pivotal emissions-reduction solutions like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “We see immense promise in the mission of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, and our investment is a vote of confidence in the difference-making potential of this unique and collaborative approach,” said Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American. “We have an ambitious vision of a low-carbon [...]

2021-09-20T15:05:56+03:00September 20th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Plans to Begin Flights Between Washington, D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria in November

Source: United United Airlines announced today that new service between Washington, D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria will begin November 29 (subject to government approval). The airline will operate three weekly flights connecting the U.S. capital to Nigeria's largest city, which is also the top Western African destination for U.S-based travelers. Tickets will be available for sale on united.com and the United app this weekend. "This new flight to Lagos has been highly anticipated by our customers and offers the first ever nonstop service between Washington, D.C. and Nigeria, as well as convenient, one-stop connections to over 80 destinations throughout the Americas including Houston and Chicago," said Patrick Quayle, United's vice president of international network and alliances. "On behalf of all of United we'd like to offer our sincere thanks to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and U.S. Department of Transportation [...]

2021-09-17T20:37:26+03:00September 17th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Virgin Atlantic pledges to contribute £2.5million over five years to support STEM initiatives through customer donations

Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic pledges £2.5 million through customer donations over five years to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) initiatives for young people STEM charity partners include Speakers for Schools, The Smallpeice Trust and UK for UNHCR (charity partner to the UN Refugee Agency) The airline’s community programme, Passport to Change, aims to increase young people’s engagement with STEM and encourages skills needed for future careers Virgin Atlantic has pledged £2.5 million over five years to support STEM initiatives with grants, sponsorships and investments through its Passport to Change programme. Working with new charity partners, Speakers for Schools, The Smallpeice Trust and UK for UNHCR, the airline’s community programme aims to inspire and empower young people from [...]

2021-09-17T17:11:56+03:00September 17th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Plans to Begin Flights Between Washington, D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria in November

Source: United Airlines United to operate the first ever nonstop flight between Washington, D.C. and Lagos and offer more flights between D.C. and Africa than any other carrier   United Airlines announced today that new service between Washington, D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria will begin November 29 (subject to government approval). The airline will operate three weekly flights connecting the U.S. capital to Nigeria's largest city, which is also the top Western African destination for U.S-based travelers. Tickets will be available for sale on united.com and the United app this weekend. "This new flight to Lagos has been highly anticipated by our customers and offers the first ever nonstop service between Washington, D.C. and Nigeria, as well as convenient, one-stop connections to over 80 destinations throughout [...]

2021-09-17T16:26:23+03:00September 17th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates seeks 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to support operations ramp-up

Source: Emirates To support its planned ramp-up operations, Emirates has begun a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to join its Dubai hub over the next six months. These roles are Dubai-based positions and frontline customer-facing roles, and both jobs offer exciting opportunities for friendly, energetic, and service-oriented people to meet and interact with the world as Emirates’ brand ambassadors. Candidates interested in joining Emirates as cabin crew or as an airport services agent can find out more about the job requirements and submit their application on www.emiratesgroupcareers.com. Emirates has gradually restored its network operations in line with the easing of travel restrictions around the world, and over the past months, it has been [...]

2021-09-16T19:23:20+03:00September 16th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Book Today: Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through April 24, 2022

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced it extended its bookable flight schedule through April 24, 2022, giving Customers the ability to plan and book their early 2022 travel at Southwest.com. The airline is expanding its network of service next year between key business and leisure destinations, bringing nearly two-dozen new flights to Austin, offering additional options for Hawaii travelers, and flying new point-to-point routes between the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Austin’s Hometown Carrier Expands With the population of Texas’ capital city continuing to grow, Southwest® is investing more service than ever before in central Texas. Already the largest carrier serving Austin for at least three decades, Southwest plans to increase service on March [...]

2021-09-16T19:22:28+03:00September 16th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Brazilian Airlines Show Second Quarter Profits

Source: ANAC Brazil The profit was the consequence of a positive financial result The three largest Brazilian airlines (Gol, Azul and Latam) had a positive Net Result of R $ 899.5 million, with a net margin of 22%, in the 2nd quarter of 2021. In the same period of the previous year, the result It was R $ -6.1 billion and a net margin of -399.6%. In the context of the second quarter of 2021, the airline industry continued to be marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, and companies are still looking to financially balance their operations. According to statistical data from the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), companies more than tripled the supply (ASK) in the second quarter of [...]

2021-09-16T18:26:39+03:00September 16th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|