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GOL Initiates Legal Financial Restructuring – Company to Use United States Chapter 11 Process to Strengthen Financial Position GOL Will Continue to Provide Safe and Reliable Air Transportation Without Interruption

Source: GOL GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (B3: GOLL4, NYSE: GOL), today announces that GOL and its subsidiaries are voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “U.S. Court”). Chapter 11 is a U.S. legal process that businesses use to raise capital, restructure their finances and strengthen their business operations for the long term, while continuing to operate as normal. GOL enters the U.S. legal process with a financing commitment for US$950 million in new debtor-in-possession(“DIP”) financing from members of the Ad Hoc Group of Abra Bondholders, as well as certain other Abrabondholders. The Company will seek access to this funding as part of its First Day hearing in [...]

2024-01-26T13:28:50+02:00January 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal scores better than 92% of peers in Sustainability Risk Assessment

Source: TAP The Portuguese airline received an ESG Risk Rating of 24.4 by Morningstar Sustainalytics. TAP Air Portugal received an ESG Risk Rating of 24.4 and was assessed by Morningstar Sustainalytics to be at medium risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors. In this assessment, TAP Air Portugal scored better than 92% of the airlines in this index on a global scale, coming in 2nd place out of the 14 European airlines evaluated, and in 6th place out of a total of 71 global airlines evaluated. The ESG Risk Rating is the result of a combination of the company’s ESG Risk Exposure and ESG Risk Management ratings. TAP Air Portugal overall risk exposure is medium and is similar [...]

2024-01-23T11:58:05+02:00January 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld unveils its first-ever dedicated lounge experience in Seoul

Source: oneworld Breaking new ground in premium benefits and luxury air travel, the oneworld® alliance unveiled its first ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge in Seoul. The new oneworld lounge opens as the world's leading airline alliance prepares to celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary later this year. For the launch of its first branded lounge, oneworld collaborated with global aviation ground services provider Swissport and the team behind its award-winning ASPIRE Airport Lounges. Situated in Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport, the spacious new oneworld lounge stretches across 555 square metres and features stylish seating in a contemporary new setting for up to 148 customers. The bright new lounge is no more than a 10-minute walk from the furthest oneworld [...]

2024-01-23T11:42:10+02:00January 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta Air Lines orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Source: Airbus Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern efficient widebodies having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S. airline to operate the A350-900, and is doing so with great success. Delta now welcomes the A350-1000, which will open even more opportunities for the airline and its customers. We are proud that our aircraft serve the entirety of Delta’s impressive global network as this stellar airline takes fleet efficiency to the [...]

2024-01-15T09:58:05+02:00January 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Emirates and Brazil’s Azul expand partnership to offer joint loyalty programme benefits

Source: Emirates Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) have taken their partnership to new heights with the launch of a reciprocal loyalty programme offering. Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul frequent flyer members can now earn and redeem Miles across a joint network of more than 290 destinations worldwide. The two carriers launched a codeshare partnership in 2021 to provide customers enhanced connectivity to/from eight cities in Brazil to Emirates’ global network via Sao Paulo. Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said: “We’re very pleased to be announcing a new partnership with Azul, the largest airline in Brazil. Skywards members can now rack up even more Miles while discovering hundreds of cities across Brazil and South America. Azul members [...]

2024-01-15T20:14:17+02:00January 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Restoring Oʻahu’s Ala Wai Canal, One Genki Ball at a Time

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Team Kōkua, our employee volunteer group, often make and toss Genki balls with the Genki Ala Wai Project. Last week, in the early hours of a bluebird day in Honolulu, a group of Hawaiian Airlines employees and their children lined up at the edge of the Ala Wai Canal and took their pitching stance. In each hand was a Genki ball, a tennis ball-sized mound of cured mud, rich with microorganisms, that is helping restore the polluted waterway. Volunteers threw them into the canal before grabbing another and doing it again – until 2,625 balls had been tossed. Upon sinking to the canal floor, the balls began digesting layers of harmful contaminants and thick sludge that have built [...]

2024-01-12T09:28:48+02:00January 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates flies Real Madrid in style ahead of the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Source: Emirates Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, helped the iconic football club take to the skies in style and 'fly better' from Madrid to the Saudi capital on a specially planned charter flight, ahead of the Spanish Super Cup match. Onboard the special charter flight, Nacho Fernández, Eduardo Camavinga, Vini Jr., Luka Modric and other star players experienced bespoke inflight services to rest and recharge ahead of the match. A customized menu for the club featured creative culinary delights inspired by their trip. Specially branded touchpoints and meticulous attention to detail rounded off the inflight experience. The players were also spoilt for choice as they browsed their favourite shows, movies and music on Emirates’ iceinflight entertainment system. [...]

2024-01-12T10:07:07+02:00January 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches New, Upgraded FRONTIER MILES℠ Frequent Flier Program

Source: Frontier Airlines New Program Allows Travelers to "Get It All For Less!" Join Now, Through Jan. 16, for 500 FREE Miles Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines officially launched its reimagined, industry-leading FRONTIER Miles℠ loyalty program allowing consumers to 'Get It All For Less.' First announced in October 2023, the new program enables consumers to earn Travel Miles and Elite Status Points fast and get rewarded for each dollar spent on Frontier with the highest earn rate on total eligible purchases in the industry, at up to 20 miles or points per dollar spent for completed flights. "The wait is over! Now is the time for consumers to 'Get it All for Less' by earning free flights and obtaining valuable status [...]

2024-01-12T09:43:10+02:00January 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta caps 2023 with recognition for leadership, service, operational excellence

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta rounds out 2023 with awards from TIME, Indeed and more, honoring the airline's dedication to setting the gold standard as a top workplace and its commitment to leadership, customer service and excellence across its operations.  TIME and Indeed are among the latest publications and organizations to honor Delta’s unyielding dedication to setting the gold standard as a top workplace and its commitment to leadership, customer service and excellence across its operations. Excelling in the workplace Delta landed on TIME’s inaugural list of the “World’s Best Companies,” coming in at No. 12 – the only U.S. airline in the top 155. TIME’s award is based on three criteria: employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Delta [...]

2024-01-11T16:34:41+02:00January 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Canada Jetlines doubles its fleet to 6 with the leasing of an A320-214 aircraft

Source: Canada Jetlines Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd., one of Canada’s leading leisure airlines, is proud to announce the addition of a new A320-214 aircraft to its fleet. This is in addition to the two aircraft that were announced on January 4, 2024. The Company has signed the lease agreement on Aircraft bearing MSN 5661. This marks a strategic move to enhance the airline’s operational capabilities and meet the growing demand for affordable air travel. The A320-214 aircraft, is expected to be in service by the end of Q1 of 2024. This aircraft will contribute to Canada Jetlines’ commitment to expand its fleet size in the coming year. This development aligns with the airlines’ mission to provide reliable and cost-effective travel options [...]

2024-01-11T16:34:11+02:00January 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|