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Air Canada celebrates five years of Airbus A220 operations, exercises options for five more aircraft

Source: Air Canada History was made on December 20, 2019, when Air Canada took delivery of its first Canadian designed and built Airbus A220-300. A few weeks later, Air Canada revealed this game-changing aircraft to the public in a ceremony at its Montreal headquarters, allowing media and employees to have a first-hand look at an aircraft that has become a key part of the airline's narrowbody fleet renewal. Fin 101, bearing the registration C-GROV in honour of former Air Canada President and CEO Calin Rovinescu, who was instrumental in Air Canada's purchase of the fleet, took off for its maiden commercial flight from Montreal to Calgary on January 16, 2020. As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the A220 in our [...]

2024-12-23T13:43:16+02:00December 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Debuts First Ever Custom Aircraft Livery Celebrating Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics

Source: Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines Gopher Athletics Livery Sun Country Airlines debuted its first custom-designed aircraft livery in celebration of Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics. Sun Country was named the Official Airline of Gopher Athletics in 2023. In addition, Sun Country has provided charter service for the university’s sports teams since 2012 and has flown nearly 500 charters during the past 12 years. "Sun Country is proud to debut this aircraft design that illustrates our hometown pride and longstanding partnership between two iconic Minnesota organizations,” said Grant Whitney, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. "We look forward to continuing our multi-year partnership with Gopher Athletics and will root for them for years to come." “This is a tremendous [...]

2024-12-23T13:38:28+02:00December 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta TechOps donates a record 1,700 bikes to Toys for Tots at 20th annual event 

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta TechOps presented a record 1,700 bikes, over 1,300 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive, fun-filled event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta on December 4th. Delta TechOps presented a record 1,700 bikes, over 1,300 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive, fun-filled event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta on December 4th. Hundreds of Delta people gathered at the annual TechOps event in Atlanta to celebrate Delta’s 20th year in partnership with Marine Toys for Tots. Following the Toys for Tots event, Delta employees loaded all [...]

2024-12-19T08:29:42+02:00December 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

What it takes to fly: 7 Must-Have Qualities for Aspiring Piedmont Flight Attendants

Source: Piedmont What makes a great Piedmont Flight Attendant? The answer lies in a combination of skills and personality traits. Here are the seven essential qualities that every successful flight attendant should embody, according to our team.  1. Always have a smile Piedmont Flight attendants are responsible for the safety and comfort of all passengers on board. It’s important that Piedmont Flight Attendants attend to the passengers’ needs and have a customer service attitude at work.  “Be open minded about making friends,” says Dakota. “Make sure you’re a people person.”  In many cases, Piedmont Flight Attendants get to know their passengers on a personal level.  “When we have a 2-hour flight we get to know everybody,” Iwona says. “We know [...]

2024-12-19T08:39:08+02:00December 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Holiday travel prep: Delta teams and technology ready to make your journeys bright

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta teams are ready to fly 9.3 million customers on more than 75,000 flights from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6. Here are a few ways customers can get ready for their holiday travel. Delta expects to welcome 9.3 million customers on more than 75,000 flights during the winter holiday travel season from Friday, Dec. 20, to Monday, Jan. 6. Team members across the airline have been preparing for the busy travel period to ensure a smooth operation while making sure customers are prepared to make the most of their journey with ease. Delta is prepared to run a smooth operation this winter Experts from 36 departments come together in our Operations and Customer Center (OCC), Delta’s [...]

2024-12-18T06:47:06+02:00December 18th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada announces long-term plan at its 2024 Investor Day, setting 2028 targets of $30 billion operating revenues, at least 17% adjusted EBITDA margin and approximately 5% free cash flow margin by 2028

Source: Air Canada Accelerated commercial growth strategy grounded on strong foundation built over the last decade and leveraging many opportunities ahead Focus on margin expansion, consistent cash generation to invest in the business and create long-term value for shareholders Capital allocation objectives with disciplined balance sheet management and responsible risk profile Air Canada reaffirms full year 2024 guidance and shares expectations for certain financial measures for the full year 2025 full year guidance, financial targets for 2028, and long-term aspiration shared In conjunction with its 2024 Investor Day being held today at 8:30 a.m. ET., Air Canada today reaffirmed its 2024 full year guidance with certain full-year expectations, announced its 2025 full year guidance, its 2028 key financial targets and [...]

2024-12-18T06:34:26+02:00December 18th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier’s 2025-2026 GoWild! ™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass is Now On Sale For Two Days

Source: Frontier Airlines Ideal Holiday Gift For Students, Seniors and Other Spontaneous Adventurers Only at $299 Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines' 2025-2026 GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass, offering unlimited travel, is now on sale at just $299* for two days only. This limited-time deal is available only between now and 11.59p MT on December 18, 2024. Once the introductory sale ends, the pass will be available at a discounted price of $499 – still a tremendous value for travel enthusiasts. "The GoWild! Pass is perfect for spontaneous adventurers, budget-savvy travelers, and anyone dreaming of limitless journeys," said Bobby Schroeter, Chief Commercial Officer of Frontier Airlines. "At $299, this is the lowest price we've ever offered, making it easier than ever to [...]

2024-12-18T06:31:25+02:00December 18th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines and Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association Sign Agreement

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines is pleased to announce that an agreement has been signed with the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) to conclude the outstanding wage negotiations for the period 2015-2020. This agreement represents an important step in the collaboration between Caribbean Airlines and TTALPA, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing the interests of the airline, its employees, and its customers. Caribbean Airlines extends its thanks to TTALPA, its members, and all employees for their patience, professionalism, and dedication throughout this process. The airline also acknowledges the significant contributions of other stakeholders, whose support and cooperation were instrumental in achieving this resolution. As always, the airline remains focused on delivering exceptional service to its valued customers and [...]

2024-12-17T06:01:55+02:00December 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The Air Canada Foundation helps bring Christmas magic to families in need this holiday season

Source: Air Canada On November 30th and December 1st, the Air Canada Foundation was the presenting partner of Welcome Hall Mission's event, Noël pour tous. Under the theme "Travel to Santa's Kingdom presented by the Air Canada Foundation," 2,000 underprivileged children navigated a travel-themed maze, boarding pass in hand, to find Santa Claus' chalet. There they received a Christmas gift. Beneficiaries of Welcome Hall Mission's free grocery store, Marché Bon Accueil, and the Coeur à Soeur program, which supports young single mothers in need attended the event in Montreal, which coincided with the first snow day of the year, making this event especially festive. "Noël pour tous is an important event for the many families who regularly access the services [...]

2024-12-16T23:26:31+02:00December 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

100 years and 290 destinations worldwide: Delta hiring flight attendants for 2025

Source: Delta Air Lines As Delta enters its centennial year and prepares to fly its most robust travel schedule ever, the airline is once again accepting flight attendant applications for its upcoming 2025 hiring classes. Delta is once again accepting flight attendant applications for its upcoming 2025 hiring classes, with openings for English-speaking and bilingual roles. “2025 will be an exciting year,” said Rachel McCarthy, VP – IFS ATL Operations, CX, Hiring and Learning. “Not only will Delta celebrate 100 years as a brand, but we will also fly our most robust travel schedule ever. We’re excited to hire even more flight attendants to meet this demand and bring our premium experience to life for every customer.” Delta is also [...]

2024-12-16T23:48:13+02:00December 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|