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American Airlines announces commercial redevelopment of Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Source: American Airlines American Airlines, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, announced a $125 million commercial redevelopment program for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The project will feature a new Great Hall and is expected to bring more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal. With an emphasis on locally owned and diverse businesses that will create economic opportunities for the community, the new program will showcase New York's world-renowned culinary scene and establish a unique sense of place for travelers. “We look forward to working with our project partners, the Port Authority and the local community to deliver a transformative dining and [...]

2023-07-13T08:17:05+03:00July 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Debuts Wireless Charging Onboard

Source: United Airlines New domestic first class seat offers three types of charging outlets, vegan leather upholstery, larger seatback screens and tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens, Italian quartzite cocktail tables and an ergonomist-designed cushion Travelers will start seeing the new United First seat on planes this summer as the airline expects to have the new seat on 200+ planes by late 2026 United has introduced a new domestic first class seat that includes a wireless charging station in every arm rest. The new United First® seat – which also features vegan leather upholstery, 13-inch seatback screens and 18-inch tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens and an ergonomist-designed cushion – debuts on its first 737 this month, and customers will [...]

2023-07-13T08:40:29+03:00July 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport

Source: Air Canada Exclusive 165-seat space located in Terminal 2, features airline's first outdoor terrace, range of premium amenities Lounge provides elevated comfort and convenience to departing San Francisco customers 28th lounge globally with more to come, including at Newark Terminal A this week Editor's Note: A video walkthrough of Air Canada's new Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco is available for download here. Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San FranciscoInternational Airport (SFO), the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S. The modern and exclusive respite, located in Terminal 2, features Air Canada's first outdoor lounge terrace, together with a range of premium amenities, food and beverages, making the [...]

2023-07-13T08:28:06+03:00July 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and Citi enhance the Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard with more benefits

Source: American Airlines The refreshed card will offer cardmembers opportunities to earn valuable credits for select car rentals, ride shares and food delivery as well as travel insurance to help protect customers when travel does not go as planned. Cardmembers will have opportunities to earn more AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points while still enjoying benefits like Admirals Club® membership, priority access and exceptional customer service. In addition to new card benefits, American is elevating its Admirals Club lounge experience with enhanced food offerings, expanded complimentary drink menus and newly redesigned lounge locations in the coming months. American Airlines and Citi announced new benefits for the Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard, adding value for premium cardmembers with a more elevated travel [...]

2023-07-11T13:11:07+03:00July 11th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines launches new route to St. Kitts expanding connectivity in the eastern Caribbean

Source: Caribbean Airlines   Caribbean Airlines Limited, is excited to unveil its newest route to St. Kitts, further enhancing connectivity in the Eastern Caribbean, subject to approval by the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority. From July 24, the flights will operate a total of five (5) times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday providing convenient travel options between Port of Spain (POS), Barbados, Antigua, and St. Kitts.  (See table below for more details). Network expansion is one of the core elements of the airline’s Welcome Home campaign and aligns with the company’s vision for seamless connectivity and increased accessibility throughout the Caribbean. Caribbean Airlines Flight Schedule between Port-of-Spain, Antigua, Barbados & St. Kitts Flight Number Frequency Routing Departure [...]

2023-07-10T14:39:41+03:00July 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Flair Airlines Launches Edmonton to Quebec City Route

Source: Flair Airlines First ever direct flight from Edmonton to Quebec City Flights run twice weekly One-way fares starting at $59 Flair Airlines, Canada's everyday low-fare airline, kicked off its inaugural flight from Edmonton to Quebec City connecting the two cities together through direct flights for the first time ever. Flights will run twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. “We are excited to launch the first ever direct flight connecting Edmonton and Quebec City,” said Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer at Flair Airlines. “We look forward to offering Edmontonians more choice andaffordable travel options as well as continuing our relationship with the Edmonton International Airport.” “Quebec City is a vibrant Canadian destination, and we believe this new non-stop route from [...]

2023-07-10T14:21:08+03:00July 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroflot has resumed the regional program of flights to Thailand

Source: Aeroflot Aeroflot has resumed direct flights to Thailand from Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Vladivostok and Khabarovsk. On July 7 the program of services started to Thailand from the regions of Russia with the first flight from Novosibirsk to Bangkok. On July 8 Aeroflot to resume flights to Bangkok from Irkutsk (twice weekly flights) and Krasnoyarsk (twice weekly) on July 9 — from Vladivostok (twice weekly). Also, direct flights to Phuket from Khabarovsk (twice weekly) will open on July 9, and from Novosibirsk (twice weekly) on July 11. Thanks to Aeroflot’s direct flights the residents of Russia’s Far East and Siberia will be able to travel to Thailand bypassing Moscow. This will significantly reduce the travel time and make the trip [...]

2023-07-10T15:19:03+03:00July 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report June 2023

Source: Viva Aerobus Passengers increased 18.7%, reaching an 87.1% Load Factor Viva Aerobus reported its June 2023 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 18.7% compared to June 2022, reaching 2.08 million passengers, driven by an increase of 19.4% and 12.7% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 87.1% compared to 90.6% in 2022, with a load factor mix of 88.8% and 79.7% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 23.0% compared to June 2022, reflecting an increase of 25.4% and 13.4% in domestic and international, respectively. “June traffic growth reflects healthy fundamentals in our markets as we reached more than 11 million passengers in the first [...]

2023-07-24T18:42:34+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways to offer ice cream and other treats for customers as part of its “British Original” summer offering

Source: British Airways British Airways is offering summer treats on board, including ice cream and seasonal menus The airline is re-introducing sparkling wine in World Traveller Plus pre-take off It’s also showing a dedicated ‘Summer Fun’ channel for families on its inflight entertainment British Airways continues to offer customers ‘top tips’ for summer travel to ensure a smoother and more seamless journey for everyone ahead of the holidays British Airways is introducing holiday treats for its customers to enjoy this summer, including refreshing ice-cream, pre-take off bubbles in World Traveller Plus, seasonal menus and brand-new inflight entertainment as part of its ongoing commitment to customers. From tomorrow, the airline is offering complimentary ice cream on daytime flights departing London Heathrow [...]

2023-07-07T14:12:22+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frank Bauer appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG

Source: Lufthansa Dr. Christian Leifeld to take over Corporate Controlling and Risk Management Lufthansa Group Frank Bauer will be the new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG. This was decided by the company's Supervisory Board on Wednesday evening. He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, said, "I am delighted that Frank Bauer, an experienced finance and HR expert with great expertise in the logistics sector, will complement and strengthen the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo. He has proven his management skills in various leadership positions in the Lufthansa Group. The Lufthansa Cargo Executive Board, which is now complete [...]

2023-07-07T14:29:18+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|