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TAP: Second quarter with positive signs of recovery

Source: TAP TAP presented this Friday the Earnings Report of the second quarter and first half of 2021.   Although the Company's activity is still below pre-pandemic levels, in line with the entire air transport industry at a global level, TAP shows, in the second quarter of the year ended June 30, positive signs of recovery of the activity.   In the second quarter of 2021, TAP carried 928 thousand passengers, 136% more than in the previous quarter. The number of flights also increased by more than 100 percent compared to the first quarter, reaching a total of 12 546 departures.   In the indicators most used in the air transport industry, TAP increased by 124% the ASK (Available Seat/Km, [...]

2021-08-27T20:05:14+03:00August 27th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

ASTA reconoce a American Airlines como aerolínea asociada del año por tercer año consecutivo

Fuente: American Airlines En reconocimiento del compromiso de la aerolínea con la comunidad de agentes de viajes, la Sociedad Estadounidense del rubro (ASTA) nombró a American Airlines como su "aerolínea asociada del año", por tercer año consecutivo. “Cada año, ASTA reconoce con orgullo a una aerolínea asociada en función de los votos y comentarios de nuestros miembros que confían en American su negocio”, dijo Zane Kerby, Presidente y Director ejecutivo de ASTA. "Ganar aunque sea una vez es un privilegio, y el logro de American de recibir este reconocimiento por tercer año consecutivo, enfatiza el tremendo aprecio que tiene la comunidad de agentes por el apoyo de la aerolínea en el servicio a nuestros clientes mutuos", complementó. El Socio de [...]

2021-08-26T16:17:28+03:00August 26th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

ASTA Recognizes American Airlines as Airline Partner of the Year for Third Consecutive Year

Source: American Airlines In recognition of the airline’s commitment to the travel advisor community, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) named American Airlines its Airline Partner of the Year for the third year in a row. “Each year, ASTA proudly recognizes an Airline Partner of the Year based on the votes and feedback of our members who trust American with their business,” said Zane Kerby, President and Chief Executive Officer for ASTA. “To win even once is a privilege, and American’s achievement of receiving this recognition for a third year in a row emphasizes the tremendous appreciation the advisor community has for the airline’s support in serving our mutual customers.” The Airline Partner of the Year is awarded in [...]

2021-08-26T16:06:52+03:00August 26th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Air Lines orders 30 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft

Source: Airbus Delta Air Lines has ordered 30 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft to help meet the airline’s future fleet requirements. The newly-ordered aircraft are in addition to the airline’s existing orders for 125 of the type, bringing the outstanding orders from Delta to a total of 155 A321neos. “Adding these aircraft strengthens Delta’s commitment to replacing older fleets with more sustainable, efficient jets, and offering the best customer experience in the industry,” said Mahendra Nair, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Fleet and TechOps Supply Chain. “Delta appreciates the extensive partnership with the Airbus team in support of our strategic growth plans, and we look forward to continuing to work together throughout the recovery and beyond.” “As the industry looks to [...]

2021-08-24T20:38:53+03:00August 24th, 2021|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

American Airlines Set to Reopen Industry-Leading Premium Flagship Lounges

Source: American Airlines Airline will welcome back customers with new menus inspired by chefs from the James Beard Foundation Flagship Lounges will begin reopening in September. American collaborates with James Beard Foundation and awe-inspiring local chefs on regionally inspired menu items. Customers traveling to Hawaii in Flagship First and Flagship Business will be able to access the Flagship experience. American Airlines is ready to reconnect customers to a premium dining experience on the ground with the reopening of its Flagship lounges, where customers can wine, dine and retreat during travel. Throughout the fall, American will begin reopening Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining, with the first location opening Sept. 14, 2021, at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). [...]

2021-08-24T20:29:03+03:00August 24th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates lives up to its customer experience promise helping over 2 million customers take more control over their travel plans

Source: Emirates In the ever-evolving travel landscape, Emirates continues to prioritise choice and flexibility for its customers to help them make the most of the changes that come their way. Since March 2020, the airline has helped over 2 million customers make multiple date or destination changes, or exchange their tickets for vouchers to be utilised for future travel. More than 92,000 customers have exchanged their tickets for travel vouchers, and more than 38,000 of them have flown and are planning to fly with their redeemed vouchers for tickets. Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates Airline said: “As demand gradually grows for international travel, customer assurance and seamless booking flexibility will remain central to our strategy. Ensuring we have [...]

2021-08-24T19:59:04+03:00August 24th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Air France Unveils Its New Lounge Design by Jouin Manku in Terminal 2F at Paris Charles de Gaulle

Source: Air France Air France unveiled its brand new iconic lounge located in terminal 2F at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. An invitation to celebrate the best of French-style travel, upon arrival at the airport or during transit. Dedicated to Business customers and Flying Blue Elite Plus members travelling on Air France's short- and medium-haul Schengen network, this lounge is one of the airline's largest, with a surface area of 3,000 sq. m. and 570 seats spread over two levels. In collaboration with teams from Air France and the Group ADP, the entire space and most of the furniture were designed by the Jouin Manku agency, founded by Canadian architect Sanjit Manku and French designer Patrick Jouin. The idea of levitation and [...]

2021-08-24T16:45:26+03:00August 24th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Virgin Atlantic: New route launches from Manchester to Montego Bay

Source: Virgin Atlantic Jammin’ in Jamaica: Virgin Atlantic launches new services from Manchester to Montego Bay New seasonal winter service flying three times a week from Manchester Airport to Montego Bay launching on 6th November Over 65% increase in Barbados flying with five weekly flights from Manchester Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce new flying from its home in the North, Manchester, to Montego Bay in Jamaica. The airline will also be increasing frequency from Manchester to Barbados. The airline resumed flying from Manchester on 7th August with flights to Barbados, and as travel restrictions around the world begin to relax, looks forward to restarting services to Orlando, Atlanta, New York and Islamabad over the coming months. The new Caribbean services to Montego Bay and [...]

2021-08-24T16:30:06+03:00August 24th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet puts California and Paris back on its map of destinations out of Calgary

Source: WestJet WestJet brings back service between Calgary and Orange County/Anaheim, and transitions to year-round connectivity to San Francisco WestJet has also reinstated its position as the only airline to operate a non-stop route between Calgary and Paris WestJet announced it is growing its California network. The airline is reintroducing non-stop service between Orange County/Anaheim and Calgary, initially operating twice weekly, beginning November 4, 2021, and quickly transitioning to three times weekly on December 7, 2021. Additionally, the airline moves from summer flights to providing year-round service between Calgary and San Francisco, operating twice weekly, beginning October 31, 2021. "We are excited to increase connectivity between the Golden State and Alberta, another step toward strengthening our presence as Western Canada's largest air carrier, while restoring our transborder network," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "Whether visiting the many [...]

2021-08-24T16:19:30+03:00August 24th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Air Lines signs transformative agreement with Travelport driving industry retailing innovation

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines and Travelport announced today a transformative global distribution agreement, designed to further enhance value-generation for the entire travel retailing ecosystem, including travel management companies, agencies, corporations and travelers. The customer experience and value-based, multi-year content distribution agreement gives Travelport-connected travel buyers simplified access to Delta’s enriched content through the Travelport+ platform with enhanced retailing capability to better understand, compare and customize offers for travelers. “Our transformative new agreement with Travelport is another big step in elevating retailing in the indirect channel ecosystem for the benefit of all customers and stakeholders,” said Jeff Lobl, managing director of global distribution for Delta Air Lines. “In addition to the value-based commercial model, we thank Travelport for their [...]

2021-08-24T02:23:51+03:00August 23rd, 2021|AIRLINES, News|