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Frontier Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will begin daily nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on August 13, 2024. This is in addition to previously announced daily nonstop service from JFK to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) also launching on August 13. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $29*. "We're thrilled to announce this new service at JFK, offering area consumers affordable and convenient travel to Atlanta and beyond," said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. "With 'The New Frontier,' consumers can easily see upfront when making a reservation what's included in the fare and the exceptional [...]

2024-06-28T07:56:28+03:00June 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet acknowledges the Minister of Labour’s direction for final binding first contract arbitration with AMFA

Source: WestJet Airline confirms labour action has been avoided and no additional flights will be cancelled WestJet received confirmation that the Minister of Labour has directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assist WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) in reaching a first collective agreement. The CIRB confirmed receipt and has taken actions to start the process. WestJet and AMFA will enter final binding arbitration to resolve the outstanding terms of the collective agreement. The airline acknowledges the Minister's direction to secure industrial peace, and AMFA has confirmed they will abide by the direction. Given this, a strike or lockout will not occur, and the airline will no longer proceed in cancelling flights. "With the government's actions, the [...]

2024-06-28T10:07:38+03:00June 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Expands its Sun Network with 55 Caribbean and US Destinations this Winter

Source: Air Canada New Montreal-Saint Maarten*, Ottawa-Tulum*, Quebec City-Tulum* routes Non-stop flights from Quebec City to Florida, Mexico, Caribbean More flights from Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver to popular vacation destinations Air Canada announced it is boosting its 2024-25 winter sun network, with increased frequencies and featuring new routes from Ottawa and Quebec City to Tulum and from Montrealto Saint Maarten. In addition, more flights are scheduled from Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouverto popular vacation destinations in Florida and the Caribbean. This winter, Air Canada plans to operate up to 50 flights departing Canada every day, serving a total of 55 Caribbean and US Sun vacation destinations. "Air Canada continues to expand the breadth of its winter leisure network [...]

2024-06-27T14:36:23+03:00June 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Celebrating oneworld airlines’ success at  Skytrax Awards

Source: oneworld oneworld® alliance airlines scooped 40 top awards at the 2024 World Airline Awards this week. The awards - known as the Oscars of the aviation industry - were announced at a gala ceremony near London's Heathrow Airport before an audience of specially invited guests from airlines around the world. oneworld member, Qatar Airways, was named Airline of the Year, marking an unprecedented eighth time it has been awarded the top accolade in the 25-year history of the awards. In total Qatar Airways won an impressive 12 awards. Six oneworld member airlines – British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Fiji Airways who has recently been announced as oneworld's new full member – were also among [...]

2024-06-27T13:18:26+03:00June 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet initiates flight cancellations in preparation for threat of strike by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees

Source: WestJet WestJet has started cancelling flights, as the airline reacts to its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Technical Operations employees plan to go on strike as of Friday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. MT. This action ensures the airline can safely park its aircraft in a controlled manner, while enabling proactive communication and preventing the stranding of WestJet's guests and crew. WestJet has presented the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) with a Canadian industry-leading agreement that is better suited than the previously rejected tentative agreement. Just hours into day one of a mutually agreed to four-day bargaining period, the union served a strike notice. This timing could disrupt the travel plans of more than 250,000 guests scheduled to travel [...]

2024-06-27T13:55:43+03:00June 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Volotea and ABRA, the Group conformed by Avianca and Gol Airlines, Announce Joint Venture Agreement

Source: Volotea Volotea, the Spanish airline with the most extensive route network in Europe, and Abra Group, a leading airline consortium in Latin America, which includes companies such as Avianca and GOL, have announced a joint venture to develop commercial and operational opportunities together. The complementary nature of Volotea's short-haul operations and Abra Group airlines' long-haul and intra-Americas services make this alliance a comprehensive solution, positioning it as the best alternative to act as a ‘remedy taker’ in the merger between IAG and Air Europa, offering European and Latin American consumers more alternatives at better prices. This strategic agreement between Volotea and Abra Group aims to facilitate short and long-haul connections and strengthen Spain's connectivity with Europe, the Americas, the [...]

2024-06-26T08:47:16+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta One Lounge at New York-JFK ushers in a new era of premium travel for airline

Source: Delta Air Lines The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler. Delta is ready to welcome guests to its newest and most exclusive destination: The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Located between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4, adjacent to the main security checkpoint, the sweeping 39,000-plus-square-foot Delta One Lounge – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler, from fine dining to spa-like wellness treatments to [...]

2024-06-26T08:10:13+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Exclusive cooperation: Condor and fashion label VeeCollective

Source: Condor In addition to design and durability, sustainability was an absolute priority for Condor when selecting the bag label. VeeCollective bags are made from 100% recycled materials Condor and VeeCollective are taking off together: the fashion label has teamed up with the airline to design a bag that is specially tailored to the needs of crews. The lightweight and versatile VeeCollective bestseller, the Vee Tote, was developed in an exclusive size and designed with additional details such as a lockable main compartment and a sleeve for secure attachment to the telescopic handle on trolley cases. "Our new uniform handbag from VeeCollective flies around the world as a reliable companion for our crews - stylish, classy and cool, it is [...]

2024-06-26T08:19:58+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet directly connects five Canadian cities to Frankfurt through Condor Airlines codeshare agreement

Source: WestJet WestJet to provide domestic and transborder connectivity to Condor Airlines guests destined for Canada WestJet guests will gain direct access to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) from five Canadian airports through the expansion of WestJet's long-standing partnership with Condor Airlines. Expanding upon the airlines' previous interline agreement, WestJet and Condorwill codeshare for the first time in their 10-year partnership. Through the agreement, WestJet will sell itineraries on flights operated by Condor Airlines from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax to Germany's busiest airport, with the ease of a single ticket and through checked baggage, earning WestJet Dollars throughout. Additionally, Condor guests looking to explore Canadacan take advantage of WestJet's expansive domestic network with the same benefits. WestJet will also [...]

2024-06-25T19:43:47+03:00June 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier is celebrating Its 30th Birthday

Source: Frontier Airlines For that reason, flights To and From Atlanta, Denver, Orlando, Las Vegas, and More Starting at Just $29* In honor of Frontier Airlines' 30th anniversary, the ultra-low fare carrier is offering a sale to celebrate! The airline today launched its "100 Trips Under $30" promotion, with one-way fares starting at just $29* on one hundred routes. With flights to and from Atlanta, Denver, Orlando, Las Vegas, and many more, there are plenty of exciting destinations to choose from for summer vacations and fall getaways. "We want to thank our customers for their loyalty as we celebrate our 30th birthday this year and what better way to do so than by offering amazing fares to so many incredible [...]

2024-06-25T19:49:28+03:00June 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|