Source: WestJet WestJet is reconnecting communities from coast-to-coast with the restart of 24 routes and the inauguration of 11 new non-stop flights across Canada by mid-July. Full schedule details are outlined below. "We continue to work towards the restoration of our pre-COVID domestic network to ensure that when our guests are ready to travel, we are there for them,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. “WestJet remains committed to building back stronger for the betterment of all Canadians and as we look ahead to reconnecting friends, family and loved ones, the safe restart of travel is essential to Canada’s economic recovery.” As Canada’s vaccination roll-out continues and provincial re-opening plans accelerate, route restarts and new non-stop flights linking cities from across Canada are set [...]

Source: LATAM The reports of both consultancy firms specializing in the airline industry, are highly recognized. The OAG category includes the operators with the best compliance with the OTP (On-time-performance) indicator between January and May 2021. Cirium's monthly “On time performance” report, corresponding to May 2021, once again confirms LATAM Group in first place among Latin American operators, a position it has held since January of this year. The two most relevant consultancy firms in terms of punctuality in the airline industry, Official Airline Guide (OAG) and Cirium, recognized LATAM Group in first place worldwide and in Latin America, respectively. In the case of the OAG ranking corresponding to January and May 2021, the achievement is based on compliance with [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines is deferring its resumption of flights until August 3 due to ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions. We want to see our planes in the sky as soon as possible and are actively working to prepare for our resumption of service. However, the ongoing uncertainty presented by government travel restrictions, including border closures, is impacting our ability to operate flights. We are closely watching developments and know that Porter will be an important part of providing people with travel options as the economy recovers. Porter is preparing to introduce enhanced health and safety measures for its return to service. Details of these initiatives will be announced closer to when flights restart, so that plans are as closely [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet today announced that it is launching a new dedicated cargo service, using 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), as dedicated aircraft, to fulfill the larger-scale needs of Canadian businesses, freight forwarders, shippers and individual customers. The first of these dedicated 737-800BCFs are expected to be in service by the second quarter of 2022. “Our new dedicated commercial cargo aircraft are a natural evolution of the competitive guest services WestJet has successfully provided over our 25-year history. It will provide cargo customers with the reliable on-time performance and competitive cost advantage synonymous with WestJet,” said Charles Duncan, WestJet, Executive Vice-President, Cargo and President, Swoop. Throughout 2022, WestJet Cargo will grow its fleet of 737-800BCFs, to work in tandem with [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. announced that Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly will transition roles in early 2022, becoming the carrier's Executive Chairman with the desire to serve in that role through at least 2026 at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Executive Vice President Corporate Services Robert Jordan will become Kelly's successor as CEO effective Feb. 1, 2022. Jordan also will join the Board at that time. "On behalf of the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce Bob Jordan as CEO,"Kelly said. "Bob and I have worked side by side for more than 30 years. He is a gifted and experienced executive and well-prepared to take on this important role. Working closely with President Tom Nealon and [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines From Idaho's capital, we're now flying to Chicago and Austin, plus we'll start new service to Pullman-Moscow and Phoenix, for up to 30 daily departures to 14 destinations Boise is booming! And Alaska Airlines keeps growing in the dynamic city where we've long been the largest carrier. We're flying our guests in Idaho's Treasure Valley to the places they're eager to visit. Starting today, we're launching daily nonstop service between Boise and Chicago O'Hare, and Boise and Austin. Also today, we're announcing new nonstop flying between Boise and Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport in Washington, and Boise and Phoenix. "Our guests are showing us how excited they are about our new service to Chicago and Austin from Boise with strong bookings throughout the summer months," said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines. "Our new [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines SkyTeam celebrated it's 21st anniversary, a significant milestone in the global airline alliance's history since it was founded in New York City by Aeromexico, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air. The 19-member alliance is eyeing a future beyond COVID-19 as an industry leader in seamless customer experience, powered by its proprietary innovative technology – the digital spine – to deliver a frictionless, safer customer experience. "Over 21 years, SkyTeam has created value for members and their customers. We will continue to leverage our position to find synergies and more ways to improve our cooperation, products and services to help members build back stronger, including adopting technology to help get the world moving once more," said Walter Cho, SkyTeam Chairman. "Korean Air and its partners founded our alliance on a promise [...]