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COPA Holdings announces monthly traffic statistics for May 2023

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for May 2023: Operating Data May May % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,313.7 2,007.5 15.3 %   RPM (mm) (2) 1,992.9 1,720.4 15.8 %   Load Factor (3) 86.1 % 85.7 % 0.4p.p. 1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For the month of May 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased 15.3%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased 15.8%, compared to 2022.  As a result, system load factor for the month [...]

2023-06-15T20:32:19+03:00June 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

White sand and warm weather: American Airlines announces largest-ever winter schedule to the Caribbean and Latin America

Source: American Airlines American Airlines, the largest airline between the U.S. and the Caribbean and Latin America, will grow seat capacity by 10% compared to winter 2022 Increased service on 23 routes to the Caribbean and Latin America for winter-weary travelers start this December From Charlotte, seat capacity to the Caribbean and Latin America will increase by 40% compared to winter 2022 American is expanding winter seasonal service to its newest destination, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS), with two daily nonstop flights The airline will also launch new nonstop service to Cancun (CUN) from Nashville (BNA) and Cincinnati (CVG) Travelers looking to escape the cold this winter will have more choices as American Airlines announces its winter 2023 schedule for [...]

2023-06-14T19:21:57+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Launch New Vancouver to Singapore Service

Source: Air Canada Will be the only non-stop flights from Canada to Singapore, connecting two global destinations Four times weekly year-round flights begin Apr. 3, 2024 Enhanced customer experience offering convenient connections across North America via Vancouver and access to Southeast Asia, Southern India and Western Australia via Singapore Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore's Changi International Airport (SIN). The new route will operate four times weekly beginning April 3, 2024*, onboard Air Canada's flagship Dreamliner fleet. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, and travel agents. "Air Canada continues to adapt its international network strategy in response to evolving global trends and is [...]

2023-06-14T19:40:45+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines and APiJET announce agreement to test APiJET’S real-time route optimization technology furthering Frontier’s commitment to fuel efficiency commitment and sustainability

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines , a leader in sustainable aviation and America's Greenest Airline, and APiJET, the technology leader in real-time flight optimization for fuel and carbon savings, today announced an agreement to test APiJET's Digital Winglets™ for operations centers. As part of a relentless focus to look for every possible way to lower emissions and fuel use, Frontier Airlines will be the first to field test Digital Winglets, a real-time flight route optimization solution for the ops center. Digital Winglets utilizes TASAR (Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests), a technology initially developed by NASA and refined and productized by APiJET, that analyzes hundreds of variables and potential flight paths in real-time to provide route optimizations that result in significant [...]

2023-06-13T20:48:44+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

FedEx Pilots’ Union Leadership Approves Tentative Agreement

Source: ALPA The FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC), the governing body of the FedEx unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), yesterday voted to approve a tentative contract agreement reached on May 30 with FedEx management. The next step is a membership ratification ballot, which will open on July 5 and close on July 24. The new agreement would provide major pension improvements with alternative pension options, significant hourly pay rate increases, an amendable period recovery payment, and other improvements to pilots’ quality of life. The agreement includes a 30 percent pay increase, a 30 percent increase to the pilots’ legacy pension, and a fully developed and equally valuable company-funded Market Based Cash Balance Pension to provide a durable [...]

2023-06-14T00:16:59+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Fuerteventura becomes the fourth Canary island on BA Euroflyer’s route map

Source: British Airways BA Euroflyer, the wholly owned Gatwick-based subsidiary of British Airways, has added Fuerteventura to its route map. Launching on 2 November 2023, Fuerteventura will join Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria as the fourth Canary Island served by the short-haul airline. Flights will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays during the winter season on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft. A third flight will be introduced on Wednesdays from 28 February 2024. Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island, known for its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline, and vast natural landscapes. It is a popular year-round destination for water sport enthusiasts, with conditions lending themselves to activities including surfing, sailing, and windsurfing. Return flights will be available [...]

2023-06-13T18:41:35+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership

Source: Air Canada Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, announced today the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC channels. Under the agreement, Sabre will be able to provide agencies with significantly improved content and offers from Air Canada, including the airline’s dynamically priced fares and new ancillary services. Canada’s flagship carrier, Air Canada is actively working with Sabre on the launch of the airline’s NDC offers in the Sabre travel marketplace. The two companies expect to activate Air Canada’s NDC content in Sabre within the coming months. Once Air Canada’s NDC connection to Sabre is live, the Distribution [...]

2023-06-13T18:51:13+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop between Honolulu and Seattle area’s second airport

Source: Alaska Airlines Daily, year-round service between Seattle/Everett (Paine Field) and Oahu starts Nov. 17 with introductory fares starting as low as $149 one-way Alaska Airlines is celebrating more aloha with new nonstop service between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu starting this fall – our first flight connecting Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and the Hawaiian Islands. The daily, year-round flight begins on Nov. 17, just in time for travel during the holiday season. For a limited time, introductory fares between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu start at $149 one-way along with Mileage Plan award redemptions as low as 12,500 miles one-way. Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com. This is our first new route to Honolulu in more than a decade and it will be [...]

2023-06-13T18:30:51+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air France Launches New Cadet Pilot Recruitment Campaign

Source: Air France A comprehensive training course, accessible without any flying experience Online applications at corporate.airfrance.com before 31 July 2023 Air France is launching a new recruitment campaign for cadet pilots, a comprehensive training programme entirely paid for by the airline. After a rigorous selection process, the successful candidates will join the 80 or so cadets currently being trained at Air France's partner schools in France. They will then be able to take the controls as First Officers on: Air France's Airbus A220 and A320 aircraft Transavia's Boeing 737 and its future Airbus A320 and A321neo. In 2022, 135 cadets joined the 4,500 pilots at Air France and Transavia. In 2023, Air France plans to recruit a total of 450 [...]

2023-06-13T19:17:47+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Orlando to St. Maarten

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier serves a total of 57 nonstop destinations from MCO Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) launched nonstop service today from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten (SXM). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 57 nonstop destinations from MCO. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $99.* Frontier is also currently offering the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass™ for a limited-time at a special discounted price of $299. The fall & winter pass allows access to unlimited flights over the course of six months, from September 2023 through February 2024. Terms and conditions apply and are available on Frontier's website. "Orlando is one of [...]

2023-06-12T20:35:54+03:00June 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|