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WestJet Group and ALPA agreement ratified

Source: WestJet Airline to begin integration of ultra-low-cost subsidiary, Swoop into WestJet Today, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing WestJet and Swoop pilots, was ratified. "The WestJet Group is pleased to have reached an industry-leading agreement in negotiation with ALPA that recognizes the value and instrumental contributions of our current and future pilots," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, Chief Executive Officer. "This agreement bolsters our ability to provide certainty and career opportunities across our organization for years to come while ensuring the competitive sustainability of the WestJet Group." The agreement is in effect from January 1, 2023, and will be in place until December 31, 2026. As negotiated in [...]

2023-06-09T20:26:01+03:00June 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

77 routes, 32 destinations: Delta’s largest-ever trans-Atlantic schedule takes flight

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta's largest trans-Atlantic schedule ever is officially in full operation, and customers are flocking to idyllic locations like the golden beaches of France's enchanting Cote d'Azur, sun-soaked Mediterranean islands and other vibrant cities brimming with history. Customers traveling on Delta can take advantage of more than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline’s seat capacity compared to 2022. The line-up features 77 total routes to 32 destinations across Europe and beyond, including many places where Delta operates as the largest U.S. carrier during peak summer: Italy, Iceland, France and Greece. In the past three months alone, the airline has launched or restarted 32 of these routes, most [...]

2023-06-09T20:31:50+03:00June 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Cleveland to San Diego and San Francisco

Source: Frontier Airlines With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 17 nonstop destinations from CLE Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service today from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Additionally, on June 21, Frontier will launch nonstop service from CLE to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 17 nonstop destinations from CLE. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $119.* 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 [...]

2023-06-08T17:07:11+03:00June 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

The WestJet Group announces Michael (Mike) Scott as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

Source: WestJet The WestJet Group today announced Michael (Mike) Scott to the role of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline's executive team on June 13, 2023.   Scott's long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. There he led tremendous growth with revenue increases of more than 300 per cent, while delivering a 400 per cent increase in profitability through a combination of organic growth, cost management and synergistic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Prior, he held a variety of senior level roles across the organization. In addition, throughout his tenure as CFO, Mike successfully worked with three different private equity sponsors. [...]

2023-06-08T20:29:51+03:00June 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

American elevates onboard customer experience throughout summer travel season

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is elevating the summer travel experience with offerings that will deliver a consistent and connected inflight experience for all customers this travel season. “Our customers are the inspiration behind everything we do, and American is committed to consistently deliver a world-class experience for them,” said Kim Cisek, Vice President of Customer Experience. “We know customers want a convenient travel experience throughout their journey on American and to arrive at their destination satisfied and ready to explore — a focus we keep in mind when refreshing and creating new experiences for them to enjoy on the ground and in the skies.” When customers board an American flight this summer, they can expect to see new offerings, [...]

2023-06-08T20:34:43+03:00June 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines launched its Sustainability Programme

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, unveiled its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines. The airline understands the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and continues to make progress in reducing CO2 emissions, aligning with Trinidad and Tobago's commitment to the Paris Agreement's goals for achievement by 2030. Through the efforts of the Fuel Management Committee, the company achieved its 2% reduction goal in the past year, thanks to the advanced and fuel-efficient 737-8 jet fleet and other proactive initiatives. Additionally, the company is fully compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting Scheme in Aviation (CORSIA) by consistently submitting verified CO2 Emission Reports [...]

2023-06-08T17:10:03+03:00June 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Neste enables Swedish Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport and Västflyg airline to become the world’s firsts to use sustainable aviation fuel on all flights

Source: Neste Corporation Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport in the southwestern part of Sweden, will be the first airport in the world to offer only blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all aircraft refueling at the airport, which will significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of departing flights. Neste will supply its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to the Trollhättan airport in a 30-40% blend with conventional jet fuel and the airport will make it available for refueling by the end of June. Västflyg, a Swedish commercial airline, will be the first airline powering all its flights with this fuel blend consisting of SAF. This includes regular routes between Trollhättan and Bromma as well as Trollhättan and Visby in Sweden and all its charter [...]

2023-06-08T20:31:13+03:00June 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Star Alliance names Theo Panagiotoulias as New CEO

Source: Star Alliance Star Alliance, the world's first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO. Mr Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years' international experience in the airline and aviation industry. He joins Star Alliance from Hawaiian Airlines, where he had been Senior VP for Global Sales and Alliances since 2014. Previously, Mr Panagiotoulias was VP and GM (Asia Pacific) at travel technology provider Sabre Corporation, as well as a 15-year veteran of American Airlines, where he held several commercial, operational and management positions. His full biography is appended. "On behalf of the board of Star Alliance, I would like to congratulate Theo for being named the next CEO [...]

2023-06-07T18:29:54+03:00June 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta reaches penultimate milestone at LAX with opening of Delta One check-in and west headhouse

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports have finished the second-to-last major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX project, with Terminal 3 now offering another entry point via the west headhouse as well as a dedicated check-in area for its Delta One customers. “We’re building on our position as LAX’s leading premium global carrier and achieving yet another infrastructure milestone ahead of schedule – enabling an ever-elevated travel journey for our Los Angeles customers,” said Scott Santoro, Vice President of Global Sales. “Now that the summer travel season has officially kicked off, Delta couldn’t be more ready to get our customers where they want to go most.” The west headhouse, which features self-service kiosks to [...]

2023-06-07T18:05:15+03:00June 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

British Airways touches down in Cincinnati

Source: British Airways Cincinnati becomes the airline’s 27th U.S. destination Millions of travellers in a metropolitan area spanning three states now have an all-new choice for non-stop travel to London and across the world Visitors from the UK and beyond can also enjoy exploring this region, thanks to the arts and culture opportunities, unique neighbourhoods like Over-the-Rhine and downtown Covington, and for a taste of history and fine spirit along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail British Airways offers attractive choices for leisure and business travellers alike with elevated onboard service to meet the needs of every kind of customer British Airways has officially arrived at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down [...]

2023-06-07T18:57:16+03:00June 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|