Source: Lufthansa Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and Deutsche Lufthansa AG agree on a minority stake in ITA Airways Deutsche Lufthansa AG will acquire 41 percent stake in ITA Airways through a capital increase of EUR 325m – with the option to acquire all remaining shares at a later date Growth opportunity for Lufthansa Group and broader access to important Italian aviation market A stronger ITA will enhance competition in the Italian market and improve connections between Europe and other international markets Carsten Spohr: “Today’s agreement will lead to a win-win situation for Italy, ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group” Deutsche Lufthansa AG reached an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze, MEF) [...]

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to the more countries than any other in the world, made a new addition to its privileged services offered to guests in this rapidly evolving era of technology and digitalization where customer satisfaction has become increasingly important. The flag carrier has introduced the Flight Tracker digital globe for use in its Business Lounge, emphasizing the diverse and enjoyable aspects of digital channels, modernized with a solution-oriented approach. With the Flight Tracker digital globe, guests will be able to track real-time locations of Turkish Airlines aircraft, flown destinations, current weather conditions, and experience the use of many different features such as flight information and Miles&Smiles membership. This technology, which is a result of extensive [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Unlocks FREE Bags and Seat Assignments; Status with Another Airline Not Required Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is excited to launch an innovative loyalty offer exclusively for eligible travel rewards credit cardholders in the U.S. Starting today, eligible credit card holders can receive FRONTIER Miles Frontier Elite 20k status, which includes free bags and seats, without needing to have status with another airline or being required to fly. This innovative offer opens up a world of frequent flyer elite benefits to those everyday travelers who are seeking extra value from their flying experience and may not otherwise fly regularly enough to earn elite status with an airline. Key Features: Instant Status with a Challenge: Eligible travel rewards credit [...]

Source: Emirates Launching mid-summer 2023, Emirates can reveal that its latest ad campaign and brand collaboration will feature Penelope Cruz. The Academy Award winning actor and philanthropist is already a fan of the Emirates brand and a frequent flyer who has visited Dubai multiple times. In exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shot onboard a signature Emirates A380 aircraft, Cruz revealed her passion for Emirates and the positive association she has with the brand stating that she was thrilled to partner with Emirates after years of traveling with the airline, on some of the most special trips of her life. The new TV spots will start to air globally from June 2023, in both English and Penelope’s native tongue of Spanish. With a thought [...]

Source: Air Canada New flights from Toronto to Monterrey and Fort-de-France New flights from Montreal to La Romana and Los Cabos Overall 8% more sun capacity versus 2019 pre-pandemic schedule Up to 50% more capacity from Vancouver to Mexico, Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its winter sun network that includes four new routes from Toronto and Montreal to Monterrey* and Los Cabos* in Mexico and, La Romana and Fort-de-France in the Caribbean. The airline is also deploying a substantial increase in capacity from its Vancouver hub to sought after sun destinations such as Mexico, Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego, and additional flights from coast to coast to popular winter vacation destinations in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, [...]

Source: SWISS SWISS will continue to offer its customers a wide range of short- and medium-haul air services in the coming winter schedules. The airline will provide flights from Zurich and Geneva to a total of 68 such destinations, an even broader selection than in the previous winter period. New to the SWISS network from Zurich this winter will be a restored service to Bremen in Northern Germany. Switzerland’s largest airline will also intensify its existing services to the further German cities of Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Hanover, while frequencies will additionally be increased on the Prague and Bucharest routes. Portugal also receives a particular focus in the coming winter period; and SWISS flights will be operated once again between Zurich [...]