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American Airlines reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc.  reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, including: Record fourth-quarter revenue of $13.7 billion and record full-year revenue of $54.2 billion Fourth-quarter and full-year GAAP net income of $590 million and $846 million, or $0.84 and $1.24 per diluted share, respectively Excluding net special items1, fourth-quarter and full-year net income of $609 million and $1.4 billion, or $0.86 and $1.96 per diluted share, respectively Generated $4 billion in full-year operating cash flow and record full-year free cash flow2 of $2.2 billion Announced an exclusive 10-year co-branded credit card partnership with Citi, which is expected to unlock even more value for AAdvantage® co-branded and Citi-branded cardmembers Achieved total debt3 reduction goal of $15 [...]

2025-01-23T18:07:45+02:00January 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Qatar Airways Expands Global Network with New Destinations in South America: Bogotá and Caracas

Source: Qatar Airways The World’s Best Airline welcomes Bogotá and Caracas as its 15th and 16th destinations in the Americas, launching its second longest flight to the Americas Qatar Airways proudly announces its latest expansion into the Americas with the launch of two new weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting early summer 2025. These flights will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Colombia, and then continue to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) in Venezuela. The return flight from Caracas will operate non-stop to Doha. This new service makes Qatar Airways the first and only airline to offer non-stop flights from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle [...]

2025-01-23T18:18:33+02:00January 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025 for the Second Consecutive Year

Source: Air Canada Airline recognized for its variety of paid internships and professional development opportunities Air Canada has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2025 by Mediacorp. This respected award reflects the company's commitment to creating opportunities for young people to flourish and establish themselves as the leaders of tomorrow. Air Canada offers paid internship programs in a variety of disciplines with numerous professional development opportunities, including access to a range of online learning videos. "We are thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People again this year. This award in particular fills us all with immense pride. We aim to offer a work environment [...]

2025-01-22T09:51:10+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Achieves Record Fourth Quarter Profit Well Ahead Of Expectations; Reiterates Path To Double-Digit Pre-Tax Margin

Source: United Airlines Q4 pre-tax margin up 3.2 points year-over-year, 3.5 points on an adjusted basis1 Finished the year first in on-time departures at all seven United hubs Sees robust demand in the first quarter 2025 as industry transformation is well underway United Airlines (UAL) has reported full-year and fourth-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.2 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3%; adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $4.6 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 8.1%. The company also achieved full-year diluted earnings per share of $9.45; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $10.61, at the better end of the 2024 guidance provided at the start of the year of $9.00 to $11.00. In 2024, [...]

2025-01-22T10:57:49+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP carried 16 million passengers in 2024 growing 1.6% compared to the previous year

Source: TAP Revenue per seat/km (RPK) grew 3.4% Supply (ASK) increased by 1.6% Load factor was 82.3%, 1.5 p.p. more than in 2023 Routes in North America (USA and Canada) are the fastest growing, followed by Brazil Growth in the annual number of passengers also on the routes of the Azores and Madeira TAP Air Portugal carried a total of 16.1 million passengers in 2024, 1.6 percent more than in 2023. The largest percentage increases in the number of passengers carried were recorded on routes in North America (USA and Canada), which reached a total of 1.59 million passengers, 8.9 percent more than in the previous year. The routes from Brazil also remained in great prominence. In 2024, TAP carried [...]

2025-01-22T10:14:30+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

High-speed Internet Takes Flight on ATR Aircraft

Source: ATR Starlink certification granted by EASA to ATR 72 aircraft  ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, continues to elevate the standards of regional air travel by introducing Starlink high-speed internet connectivity onboard its aircraft. After successful test flights carried out on ATR’s 72-600 test aircraft in the past months, the solution has been certified by EASA. Long-standing partner Air New Zealand is poised to be the launch customer, bringing internet to its domestic flights from 2025. Under the agreement, PMV Engineering has developed the necessary modifications for the certification of the Starlink aeroterminal on ATR aircraft, which is now available as a retrofit option on ATR 72-500 and –600 for all ATR operators through a Supplemental Type Certificate [...]

2025-01-22T09:53:40+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta introduces next-generation Airbus A330-900neo on flights between the US and Argentina

Source: Delta Air Lines The transition from the 767-400ER to the A330-900 on the Buenos Aires route boosts Delta's capacity by approximately 20% Delta Air Lines has unveiled its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo on the permanent route between Atlanta and Buenos Aires, making it the first airline to introduce this next-generation aircraft in Argentina. The Airbus A330-900neo will also operate on Delta’s seasonal service between New York-JFK and Buenos Aires, available until March 29, 2025. The Airbus A330-900neo offers a range of upgrades designed to make every flight more comfortable and enjoyable. Customers can choose from four distinctive cabin experiences: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Delta One: Experience a fully reclining seat, luxurious bedding, privacy doors, [...]

2025-01-21T09:07:11+02:00January 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

From Take-off to Tee-off: Delta elevates its game with largest 2025 Masters schedule

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will offer its largest-ever schedule to Augusta Regional Airport, providing up to 1,900 daily seats and a 15% increase in capacity over last year’s Masters. Delta is setting the course for an unforgettable 2025 Masters Tournament, offering its largest-ever schedule to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). As an official Tournament Partner of the Masters, Delta will provide up to 1,900 daily seats and a 15% increase in capacity over last year’s event, leading the way in connecting golf fans to the action. With blooming azaleas, pimento cheese sandwiches and the world’s best golfers awaiting patrons at Augusta National Golf Club, Delta will provide a remarkable journey to the Masters. “As Delta celebrates its Centennial year, we’re [...]

2025-01-20T06:53:26+02:00January 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Inside the nerve center of American’s operation

Source: American Airlines At American’s Integrated Operations Center (IOC), team members work together to achieve the highest levels of safety, customer service and coordination for American’s global network. Located near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the IOC supports American’s mainline and regional customers, team members and aircraft flying around the globe every day. Here is a look at the more than 20 unique functions that work together around the clock to keep our airline running safely and smoothly.

2025-01-20T06:56:37+02:00January 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines announces three new nonstops around the state

Source: Alaska Airlines We're continuing to grow in Portland — one of our key West Coast hubs — along with adding new nonstop flights in Oregon to destinations across the state and country. For the first time, we’ll fly daily between Portland and Houston starting this spring. Y’all, for the first time, Alaska Airlines is linking the Rose City to the largest city in Texas. We’re adding a new daily, nonstop flight between Portland and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston starting May 15, 2025. We’ll also resume twice-daily nonstop service between Portland and Eugene, Oregon, and offer a new route between San Diego and Medford, Oregon. All three routes will fly year-round. Tickets can be purchased now at [...]

2025-01-20T06:49:07+02:00January 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|