Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic FlyReady and Delta FlyReadySM are the digital blueprint to reopen transatlantic travel The solution helps customers find, book and prove they have the correct Covid-19 tests to fly, linking their FlyReady status to their booking, to speed up the airport experience. Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines make customers’ transatlantic journeys easier and seamless as international travel restarts this summer, with the introduction of a new ‘FlyReady’ status linked to pre-verified Covid-19 health credentials. This comes after the creation of the bilateral Atlantic Taskforce, the first step towards reopening the skies between the UK and US, recognising the importance of the UK-US travel corridor for businesses, families and consumers. Customers traveling between the UK and [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada has been ranked among the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ for the fifth consecutive year for its commitment to employee engagement by Achievers, an employee social recognition company. "We are thrilled with this recognition from Achievers. After the severe disruption over the last year and a half from the COVID-19 pandemic, this affirms we have continued to create a positive work environment and our workforce culture has remained strong even in the face of adversity and change.  Our 'win as one' approach and culture supports our business priority and belief that a resilient, engaged workforce is important to our ongoing recovery," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada. [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines, a leader in health measures throughout the pandemic, today announced a policy for all direct employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1, 2021. The latest action comes as COVID-19 cases – specifically of the Delta variant – have rapidly increased throughout the U.S. "As we continue to watch the rapid increase of new COVID-19 cases across the United States caused by the Delta variant, I am concerned for the well-being of our team members, their families and friends," said Barry Biffle, president and CEO, Frontier Airlines. "Safety is of the utmost importance at Frontier and we need to take every step possible for us to keep our teams safe, protect the operation and protect our [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines After the easing of quarantine rules for American travelers, Delta is making it easier for trans-Atlantic families and friends to reunite in England as it ramps up service to offer nearly 30 weekly flights to London Heathrow this autumn. Customers can choose nonstop service to London Heathrow via four U.S. hubs as Delta restarts three-times-weekly service from Seattle on October 7, and four-times-weekly service from Detroit starting October 11. Additionally, New York-JFK flights will double to twice a day beginning October 6. Customers can also continue flying daily from Atlanta. With Delta’s joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic, customers can also seamlessly connect to LHR with over 30 flights from Boston, Los Angeles and Miami, as well as ATL and JFK. [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet celebrated the launch of its new route between Calgary and Amsterdam with the 8:55 p.m. MT departure of WS20, on the airline's 787 Dreamliner. Thursday night's flight was the airline's first launch of new service to Europe after more than 18 months and marked a significant milestone in WestJet's commitment to restoring its global network. "We continue to invest in our global hub in Calgary, where we have the most departures, destinations and seats and we're thrilled to see today's flight take-off as we continue to rebuild our transatlantic network," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "This route between Calgary and Amsterdam provides greater access between Canada and European destinations for travellers on both sides of [...]

Source: Lufthansa Adjusted EBIT in the second quarter at -952 million euros: 43 percent better than in the same quarter a year earlier Significant cost reductions and strong bookings for all Group Airlines stop cash outflows: Adjusted free cash flow at 340 million euros positive for the first time since the beginning of the crisis Lufthansa Cargo on record course: good long-term prospects for air freight Good response: Voluntary programs in Germany and Switzerland above expectations Still high demand for tourist destinations and gradual recovery of business travel expected in the second half of the year In the second quarter, the Lufthansa Group benefited from a significant market recovery with increasing passenger and booking numbers. Relaxation of travel restrictions in [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines is encouraging flyers to get vaccinated with an update to its popular Friends Fly Free program, now Friends With Vaccines Fly Free*, plus, the airline is enticing consumers to fly with an additional 10,000 bonus Miles** when booking by Aug. 31. "We're proud to announce a new twist on our Friends Fly Free Program to encourage consumers to get vaccinated and fly with loved ones," said Tyri Squyres, vice president of marketing, Frontier Airlines. "Friends With Vaccines Fly Free reflects the importance of being vaccinated to protect each other and the communities we serve. The more people who are vaccinated, the faster we can fully recover from the pandemic and continue creating unforgettable vacation memories together." Frontier is [...]