Source: American Airlines First airline in North America to seek validation from the Science Based Targets initiative American has committed to develop a science-based target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, supporting its existing commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Airline joins the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign and Race to Zero. American has also agreed to terms to purchase up to 10 million gallons of SAF produced by Prometheus Fuels. Science-based targets contribute to efforts to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C. American Airlines announced today that it has committed to set a science-based target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a move that will sharpen the company’s strategy for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Low-fare carrier and America's Greenest Airline, Frontier Airlines, today launches service from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) with nonstop flights to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. "We're thrilled to add Burbank to Frontier's extensive route map with nonstop flights to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix taking off today," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "Frontier is focused on 'Low Fares Done Right' and our low fares combined with the convenience of flying from Hollywood Burbank Airport offers visitors and Southern Californians an unmatched travel experience this summer and beyond." "We are excited that Frontier chose Hollywood Burbank Airport as its airport to serve the greater Los Angeles area," said Hollywood Burbank Airport Executive Director [...]

Source: TAP Air Portugal SPdH (Groundforce) rejected TAP's proposal to ensure the payment of vacation allowances of its employees. TAP concerned about the imminent operational disruption caused by Groundforce's rejection of the agreement. TAP SA made itself available to make a new advance payment of funds to SPdH (Groundforce) on account of services rendered or and to be provided so that this company could pay the vacation allowances of its employees. This proposal was rejected by SPdH (Groundforce), which calls into question the fulfillment of this payment to its employees and may have harmful consequences to the activity of TAP SA. At issue was the immediate and exceptional provision of funds as an advance payment for services rendered or to [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines LIFT Grants support programs focused on young people in communities across five different states The nonprofit Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $260,000 in LIFT Grants to 25 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. This is the first round of grants in 2021 that support programs focused on young people and provides career pathways. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Alaska Airlines Foundation has supported nonprofits and communities where Alaska Airlines flies for 22 years, investing over $3 million in grants to support programs focused on the next generation of leaders. "The Alaska Airlines Foundation supports community-based organizations to enable equity and opportunity through education and career development for middle and high school-aged young people," said Diana Birkett Rakow, Foundation chair and vice president of [...]

Source: Delta Airlines June quarter 2021 GAAP pre-tax income of $776 million and earnings per share of $1.02 on total revenue of $7.1 billion June quarter 2021 adjusted pre-tax loss of $881 million and adjusted loss per share of $1.07 on adjusted operating revenue of $6.3 billion With an improving demand environment, achieved a solid pre-tax profit in the month of June and recently announced the opportunistic addition of seven A350s and 29 737-900ERs to our fleet Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the June quarter 2021 and provided its outlook for the September quarter 2021. Highlights of the June quarter 2021 results, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page six and are incorporated here. “With [...]

Source: ALPA Today, Capt. Pierre Lessard, chair of the Master Executive Council (MEC) for the Air Transat pilots, released the following statement acknowledging the ratification of their latest letter of understanding (LOU) with the Company. "We are happy our pilot membership has voted overwhelmingly in favour of this new agreement with the Company. LOU 29, approved by 87 percent of those who voted, means over 470 pilots are finally able to get back to work after 16 months of being grounded. "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, global travel restrictions, and an extended negotiation between the government and our employer to secure much-needed assistance, this latest development is a positive sign for our members, and all Canadians, that a return to [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines this week launches two non-stop routes from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland, Maine and Providence, Rhode Island. With the addition of this new service, Frontier now offers 23 nonstop PHL routes this summer. “We’re excited to launch service from Philadelphia to Portland and Providence,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. “Frontier now offers 23 nonstop Philadelphia routes this summer and we are excited to add New England to the range of destinations we offer our customers in northeast Pennsylvania.” “Our guests are looking for vacation destinations with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities,” said PHL CEO Chellie Cameron. “Providence and Portland are perfect options and we are thrilled [...]

Source: American Airlines For the sixth year in a row, American Airlines received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and is named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2021. The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Today, the DEI is acknowledged as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business. “At American Airlines, we have a mission to care for all people on life’s journey and that starts with our team members,” Vice President of Global People Operations and Diversity & Inclusion Cedric Rockamore said. “We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all abilities feel [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines June quarter 2021 GAAP pre-tax income of $776 million and earnings per share of $1.02 on total revenue of $7.1 billion June quarter 2021 adjusted pre-tax loss of $881 million and adjusted loss per share of $1.07 on adjusted operating revenue of $6.3 billion With an improving demand environment, achieved a solid pre-tax profit in the month of June and recently announced the opportunistic addition of seven A350s and 29 737-900ERs to our fleet Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the June quarter 2021 and provided its outlook for the September quarter 2021. Highlights of the June quarter 2021 results, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page six and are incorporated here. [...]