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IAG converts six B787-10 and one A350-900 options

Source: IAG International Airlines Group (IAG) is converting six Boeing 787-10 options held by British Airways into firm orders and at the same time is adding a further six 787-10 options to its long-haul order book. IAG is also converting one Airbus A350-900 option held by Iberia into a firm order. The firm aircraft will be delivered in 2025 and 2026 and will be used by British Airways and Iberia to restore capacity in the airlines' long-haul fleets. Luis Gallego, IAG Chief Executive Officer, said: "These latest generation aircraft will contribute to restoring capacity to pre-pandemic levels.  They will be among the most fuel-efficient aircraft in our long-haul fleet and will help towards our commitment to achieve net zero carbon [...]

2023-07-31T06:18:57+03:00July 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Flight schedule Summer 2024: With Condor to 27 long-haul destinations

Source: Condor The German carrier has renewed its commitment to the Caribbean including Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico and Cuba From Frankfurt to the world: in the summer of 2024, Condor will be taking off to27 long-haul destinations, including eleven destinations in the US. In addition, Germany's most popular leisure airline will take travelers to Canada, the Caribbean, Africa and the Indian Ocean. The long-haul flights are available for booking now. The US destinations include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. The famous cities are served daily from Frankfurt. There are also daily flights to Canada, with non-stop connections to Toronto. Halifax, Edmonton and Vancouver are also on the flight schedule. Those who prefer beach and sea will find [...]

2023-07-28T20:45:58+03:00July 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Ready For Kickoff: United Adds 127 Nonstop Flights for 2023 College Football Season

Source: United Airlines Airline adds flights to more than 15 destinations including Columbus, Ohio; Fayetteville, Arkansas and South Bend, Indiana for some of the biggest games of the season United will partner with USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams for fall advertising campaign United today announced the addition of 127 new, nonstop flights to help college football fans cheer on their favorite teams at 30 games this season. Last year, more than 50,000 fans flew United to some of the most iconic college football towns across the country. This year, the airline will continue to help fans get to games to cheer on teams including Wisconsin, USC, University of Michigan, Penn State and more. "We're committed to providing a best-in-class travel [...]

2023-07-28T20:52:17+03:00July 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air France signs a partnership with Alltheway for a remote baggage drop-off service in Paris and the Paris region

Source: Air France Air France now offers its customers the option of dropping off and checking in their baggage at locations in Paris and in the Paris region, prior to arriving at the airport. This service allows passengers to travel light and with greater peace of mind, without having to worry about their bags, which they collect once they have arrived at their destination. This optional service calls on the expertise of Alltheway, an innovative start-up specializing in travel and mobility. It is already available in eight partner locations. Five ACCOR hotels located in the city centre offer this service – Novotel Tour Eiffel, Mercure Tour Eiffel, Novotel Les Halles, Mercure Montparnasse and Pullman Bercy. Baggage drop-off is also available at [...]

2023-07-28T20:44:51+03:00July 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Lufthansa in-flight service: more choice, more entertainment, more sustainability

Source: Lufthansa Lufthansa's in-flight service is being expanded and will offer more choice, entertainment and sustainability in the future. Starting in mid-August, Business Class passengers on long-haul flights from Germany will be able to choose from a wider selection of main dishes as early as one month and up to 24 hours before departure. A total of six different regional and seasonal menus will be available for pre-selection. This makes for a relaxed flight and at the same time helps optimize food use and further reduce waste. As early as 1 August, Lufthansa will be offering an expanded range of hot beverages in its Onboard Delights Service on European flights. A new, sustainable reusable cup made of recyclable plastic will [...]

2023-07-28T20:43:38+03:00July 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Braille to Aircraft Cabin Interiors

Source: United Airlines New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently First Braille-equipped aircraft now flying and the airline expects to outfit entire mainline fleet by 2026 United today became the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, helping millions of travelers with visual disabilities more easily navigate the cabin independently. According to the Department of Transportation, about 27 million people with disabilities traveled by air in 2019. The airline currently has equipped about a dozen aircraft with Braille markings for individual rows and seat numbers as well as inside and outside the lavatories. United expects to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Braille by the end [...]

2023-07-27T18:19:14+03:00July 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Volaris Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2023

Source: Volaris Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V., (“Volaris” or “The Company”), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, announced its financial results for the second quarter 20231. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights (All figures are reported in U.S. dollars and compared to 2Q 2022 unless otherwise noted) Total operating revenues of $782 million, a 13% increase. Total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) decreased 4.2% to $7.92 cents. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 18% to 9.9 billion. Total operating expenses of $731 million, representing 93% of total operating revenue, a decrease of 9.3 percentage points. Total operating expenses per available seat mile (CASM) decreased 13% to $7.40 cents. Average economic fuel cost decreased [...]

2023-07-27T17:42:46+03:00July 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Airlines to Support NASA-Boeing Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project

Source: Boeing Boeing and NASA will collaborate with U.S. airlines to advise the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project and development of the X-66A research aircraft. As part of a new sustainability coalition, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines will provide input on operational efficiencies, maintenance, handling characteristics and airport compatibility. NASA and Boeing also unveiled the new X-66A livery today at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. "Hearing directly from the operators during all phases of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project will help us understand exact requirements and tradeoffs," said Todd Citron, Boeing chief technology officer. "The airlines' feedback will significantly contribute to the X-66A project learnings while furthering aviation sustainability." The X-66A will test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) [...]

2023-07-27T17:39:27+03:00July 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Frontier Airlines 29th Anniversary Extravaganza Extended! New Customer Appreciation Sale Offers Fares, Stretch Seats & Carry-ons from $29 Each*

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is expanding its series customer appreciation mega sales as the airline's monthslong 29thbirthday celebration rolls on! The latest promotion includes the option to purchase carry-on bags for $29 each for travel from August 8, 2023, through November 15, 2023. Additionally, $29 fares and $29 stretch seating are available for nonstop travel valid through November 15, 2023. Promotional pricing for fares and carry-on bags runs through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 1, 2023. Promotional pricing for premium stretch seating runs through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 27, 2023. Restrictions and blackout dates apply*. "Frontier's ultra-low fares- combined with big discounts on seat selections and carry-ons-creates the ultimate trifecta and [...]

2023-07-27T18:19:50+03:00July 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Porter adds Edmonton to Ottawa E195-E2 network

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines is expanding its Western Canada network with the addition of a non-stop route between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The new route begins October 4, with one daily roundtrip flight operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Introductory roundtrip fares start at $184.The Edmonton-Ottawa route offers a variety of connections to Eastern Canada via Ottawa. Porter also operates multiple non-stop daily flights between Edmonton and Toronto-Pearson. Route Departure Arrival Ottawa-Edmonton 7:15 p.m. 9:40 p.m. Edmonton-Ottawa 9:10 a.m. 3:00 p.m. All times are local “The addition of this route provides a higher level of connectivity across our network between Eastern and Western Canada,” said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial [...]

2023-07-25T20:23:28+03:00July 26th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|