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ALOHA Collection and Hawaiian Airlines Commemorate 95 Years of Hawaiʻi Air Travel with Heritage Design Collaboration

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Exclusive gear with Hawaiian Airlines 95th Anniversary designs now available for purchase online and in store The storied history of Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiʻi’s longest-serving carrier that introduced commercial air travel to the Islands in 1929, is being commemorated through an exclusive retail partnership with ALOHA Collection, the original splash-proof accessories brand. Starting today, in collaboration with luxury retailer DFS Hawaiʻi, a special edition Hawaiian Airlines 95th Anniversary Collection is available at the ALOHA Collection’s store in Honolulu’s Ala Moana Center, DFS Waikīkī, DFS Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and at www.Aloha-Collection.com. The 11-piece collection features vintage takes on ALOHA Collection fan-favorite accessories. A new, aviation-inspired style called the Flight Bag honors the 1970s era of the Hawaiian [...]

2024-11-04T11:20:19+02:00November 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Welcomed Progress in Pilots’ Pay Negotiations

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines welcomed the announcement from the Honourable Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert MP, that he has authorized the offer to the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) recommended by Caribbean Airlines to settle ongoing salary negotiations. As per the statement from the Minister, the offer comprises a 4% increase in salaries to cover the period September 2015 to August 2020. In addition, there is the offer of a further 4% increase in salaries to cover the period September 2020 to August 2023. Caribbean Airlines remains optimistic that a satisfactory conclusion can be reached in this dispute and all parties can direct their full focus to the continued success and growth of the airline.

2024-11-04T11:31:56+02:00November 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Ciao Italia! American Airlines to offer largest-ever schedule to Italy in 2025

Source: American Airlines American will expand its European network in summer 2025 with additional routes to Venice (VCE) and Naples (NAP) in Italy. American will also expand service to Rome (FCO) for summer. Together with oneworld® partners, customers have more ways to travel seamlessly to global destinations on their summer vacations. Start packing for next summer with more flights to Italy on American Airlines than ever before. Beginning May 2025, American will increase flights to Rome (FCO), Naples (NAP) and Venice (VCE). “As Italy continues to remain popular for summertime travel, American is making it easier than ever for customers to shop, dine or unwind in their favorite destinations,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule [...]

2024-11-03T12:21:59+02:00November 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Source: Air Canada Third quarter operating revenues of $6.1 billion decreased 4% year over year. Third quarter operating income of $1.040 billion and adjusted EBITDA* of $1.523 billion decreased $375 million and $307 million year over year, respectively. Generated cash flows from operating activities of $737 million and free cash flow* of $282 million in the quarter, a year-over-year increase of $329 million and $147 million, respectively. Leverage ratio* of 1.0 as at September 30, 2024, compared to 1.1 at end of 2023. Normal course issuer bid announced. Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2024 financial results. "Air Canada reported solid results for the third quarter on key metrics, with operating revenues of $6.1 billion and operating income of [...]

2024-11-03T12:36:45+02:00November 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines AAdvantage members will enjoy streamlined security through TSA partnership

Source: American Airlines American Airlines AAdvantage® members will soon enjoy a streamlined process at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints through TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID. In the months ahead, eligible members who choose to enroll will be able to move through security in select airports with ease as part of the airline’s partnership with TSA. After an identity match compares a customer’s image to their existing passport photo, the customer will be able to move through the security checkpoint hands-free. “We want to give our customers an easy experience while they move through every point of their travel journey, and the airport is a big part of that,” said Kim Cisek, American’s Vice President of Customer Experience. “Introducing this [...]

2024-11-01T08:58:55+02:00November 1st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Applications Open Today for Sixth Edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Source: Air Canada Eight scholarships will be awarded to young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers Four aspiring commercial pilots to become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors Scholarship applications open today. For information click here Air Canada and CAE, two Montreal-based global aviation companies, proudly continue their collaboration in fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers through the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, and have announced that applications for the 2025 edition of the Scholarship open today. Up to eight young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers will be awarded scholarships to pursue their training in 2025. Among them, four recipients training to become commercial pilots will join [...]

2024-11-01T09:37:55+02:00November 1st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The first A321XLR is delivered to Iberia

Soiurce: Airbus Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will be operated by Iberia on a number of regional flights across the airline’s European network before its first transatlantic mission from Madrid to Boston later in November. Marco Sansavini, CEO & Chairman at Iberia, said: “We are very proud to be the launch airline for this new Airbus aircraft. The A321XLR will allow us to reach new destinations, operating transoceanic routes and doing so in a more efficient way.” Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, said: “Five years in the making, the newest member of the Airbus family [...]

2024-10-30T23:20:40+02:00October 31st, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

American Airlines Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members ratify new agreement

Source: American Airlines American Airlines team members represented by the TWU-IAM Association has ratified a new, 27-month contract extension, bringing economic improvements, including meaningful increases in pay rates, to its more than 35,000 Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members. “With this new agreement, our TWU-IAM Association-represented team members join their colleagues who have all approved new agreements that underscore American’s commitment to ensuring our team is paid well and competitively,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “I’d like to thank both the Association and company negotiating teams for seeing the important win this contract extension is for our team and for working to reach a deal — one that ensures our team is paid among the [...]

2024-10-30T22:56:12+02:00October 31st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Resume Daily Service to Beijing, Increase Shanghai Flights to Daily

Source: Air Canada Vancouver-Shanghai increases to daily flights beginning Dec. 7, 2024 Vancouver-Beijing daily service resumes Jan. 15, 2025 Air Canada today announced the airline will be resuming daily service from Canada to Beijing and will be increasing its Shanghai flights to daily. Both routes will operate from the airline's Vancouver (YVR) hub. Seats are available for sale at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres and via travel agencies. "We are resuming our non-stop services between Canada and Beijing and increasing our flights between Canada and Shanghai, reflecting the importance of these markets in Air Canada's global network. With the investments we have made at our YVR hub linking Air Canada's extensive North American network to our international flights, travelling [...]

2024-10-30T20:07:40+02:00October 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines is the official airline sponsor of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is proud to announce it is the official airline partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by returning to the place The Latin Recording Academy calls home, where the journey commenced and its headquarters remain. The Latin GRAMMY Awards®, taking place Nov. 14, are the preeminent international honor and the only peer-selected award celebrating excellence in Latin music worldwide. “American is excited for the return of the Latin GRAMMYs to Miami, our leading international gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of Miami Hub Operations. “We look forward to welcoming attendees to Miami International Airport, where American offers up to 400 daily nonstop [...]

2024-10-30T23:41:11+02:00October 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|