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Watchmaking challenge: A Swiss watch assembled at 30,000 ft of altitude between Geneva and New York

Source: SWISS A watch was assembled for the first time at an altitude of over 30,000 ft, thanks to a unique collaboration between Geneva Tourism and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). On board the flight that connected Geneva to New York on October 18th, representatives from both entities, along with a master watchmaker from Geneva, worked at a specially arranged workstation in the business class to assemble a watch during the journey between the two cities. This exceptional timepiece will be showcased from October 18th to 22nd during the New York leg of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève which will be hosted at the Watches of Switzerland boutique in Soho. A groundbreaking collaboration between Geneva Tourism, the Grand Prix [...]

2023-10-20T21:22:55+03:00October 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight Team Up to Make Magical Memories for Vancouver Children Through Once-in-a-Lifetime Flight

Source: Air Canada 28th Dreams flight from Vancouver First Dreams flights from Vancouver since 2019 Fifth Dreams flight this year from across Canada Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight have teamed up for another memorable journey. This year, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight will transport over 119 children on a trip-of-a-lifetime from Vancouver to a California theme park thanks to the support of numerous Air Canada employee volunteers and the Air Canada Foundation. Since 1989, Dreams Take Flight has given more than 30,000 Canadian children with various special needs a flight of a lifetime. The children were accompanied by a crew of current and retired Air Canada employee volunteers who were dedicated to providing a magical experience for those [...]

2023-10-18T20:28:55+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Announces Third-Quarter Financial Results: Revenue Beats Consensus on Solid Domestic – and Record-Breaking International Performance

Source: United Airlines Company had record setting profits in both Atlantic and Pacific regions Pre-tax income increased 29% y-o-y; on an adjusted basis1 increased 37% Delivered strong operational performance, with September being best on-time performance of the year Increasingly powerful segmentation strategy proving to be a competitive advantage United Airlines (UAL) reported third-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported quarterly pre-tax income of $1.5 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.3 % and diluted earnings per share of $3.42 and; on an adjusted1 basis, pre-tax income of $1.6 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.8% and diluted earnings per share of $3.65. Total third-quarter top line revenue was up 12.5% year-over-year, a record revenue quarter and near the high end of guidance. United experienced a strong [...]

2023-10-18T20:32:26+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines will expand international service to two new Canadian cities in 2024

Source Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book summer 2024 travel Sun Country Airlines will launch new nonstop service to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in June of 2024 (pending final approval). Sun Country has also extended its schedule for customers to book travel through Sept. 10, 2024. In addition to Montréal and Toronto, the schedule extension includes eight new domestic, seasonal nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), New Mexico Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), Montana Boise Airport (BOI), Idaho Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia/Washington, D.C. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan Missoula Montana Airport (MSO), Montana Oakland International Airport (OAK), California Syracuse Hancock International Airport [...]

2023-10-17T20:55:05+03:00October 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus flights will go live from Miami in 2024

Source: MIA Mexican low-cost carrier to start Monterrey and Merida service next July Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus has announced that it will begin scheduled service at Miami International Airport next year when it launches three-weekly flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to Monterrey on July 1, 2024, followed by four-weekly flights every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday to Merida starting the next day. The routes will be served by the airline’s A321 aircraft that seats 240 passengers or its A320 planes with 186 seats. “I greatly look forward to welcoming Viva Aerobus and its daily flights to Miami-Dade County next summer, which will provide our residents and visitors with even more travel options to Mexico. Mexico has been one [...]

2023-10-16T21:34:06+03:00October 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

American Airlines introduces AAdvantage Business, a simple and rewarding program for businesses and their travelers

Source: American Airlines Companies earn AAdvantage® miles, while business travelers earn additional Loyalty Points, accelerating their path to AAdvantage status. American is the only U.S. carrier with a business loyalty program that helps travelers earn status faster. The CitiBusiness®/AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® allows companies to accumulate even more rewards and travelers to earn even more Loyalty Points. Travel management is made easier with a fully digital program and access to American’s best fares and servicing. American Airlines continues to make travel more rewarding by introducing a new business loyalty program. The first program of its kind, AAdvantage Business™ rewards both eligible companies and their travelers with AAdvantage miles and additional Loyalty Points for booking business travel on aa.com or on [...]

2023-10-16T18:48:28+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer and Sky High Aviation Extend Pool Program Agreement

Source: Embraer The airline has been supported by Embraer since 2022 Embraer announced that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with Sky High Aviation for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the airline based in the Dominican Republic will continue to receive support for a wide range of repairable components for five E-190 and two E-175. The company has been supporting Sky High Aviation since last year when the airline became the first E-Jet operator in the Caribbean. Currently, Embraer’s Pool Program supports more than 60 airlines worldwide. “Thanks to the Embraer team for providing support through the Pool Program, this will allow us to maintain our high operational safety standards and also reduce response times in AOG situations” [...]

2023-10-17T21:02:29+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Ed Bastian receives Four Pillar Award for leadership and commitment to economic development in Atlanta

Source: Delta Air Lines A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize Delta’s and Bastian’s achievements. His chosen theme, “Leading With Purpose,” demonstrates Delta’s core values of putting people first always. The Council for Quality Growth has honored Delta CEO Ed Bastian with the 34th annual Four Pillar Award. This award is given each year to an outstanding Georgian who has demonstrated significant contributions to economic growth in the community and the state, in addition to improving the region’s quality of life. A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize [...]

2023-10-16T20:12:45+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

TAP voted best airline for South America and Africa at the World Travel Awards

Source: TAP With an average of 13 flights a day, TAP is the most important international airline linking Brazil to Europe In South America, it also has flights to Venezuela TAP Air Portugal was voted Best European Airline flying to South America and Africa at the 30th edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA). The winners of the World Travel Awards were chosen through an online voting process, mostly by tourism and travel professionals, namely travel agents, operators and tourism organisations from various countries, as well as the general public. The World Travel Awards aim to honour the best in world tourism in dozens of categories and in various parts of the world. The trophies awarded in this edition are [...]

2023-10-16T21:07:09+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Support Government of Canada in Bringing Canadians Home from Israel with Special Flights

Source: Air Canada Government of Canada will transport people from Tel Aviv to Athens to connect with Air Canada repatriation flights operating October 13 and 14 Travellers must contact Global Affairs Canada to obtain a special code to book these flights Air Canada to resume regular flights to Israel as soon as situation stabilizes Air Canada announced today that, in coordination with the Government of Canada, it will operate two special flights on October 13 and 14 from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel. Through the arrangement, the Government of Canada is operating military flights from Tel Aviv to transport people to Athens, where they will then connect with Air Canada's special flights back to Toronto. [...]

2023-10-13T20:28:53+03:00October 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|