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Delta’s new cabin design enhances customer experience and showcases the future of flying

Source: Delta Air Lines New cabin design enhances customer experience and showcases the future of flying with Delta. Debuting on a narrowbody Boeing 757 aircraft that will begin flying on domestic and short haul international routes later this fall, followed by a widebody Airbus A350 in early 2025. A new cabin interior is on the horizon at Delta. Debuting this fall ahead of Delta’s centennial anniversary, the modern new design will bring substantial improvements to the airline’s aircraft interiors. From fresh seating materials, enhanced lighting and a renewed color palette, to new decorative motifs and signature branding, every aspect of the cabin interior has been carefully planned and thoughtfully redesigned to elevate the travel experience. “Delta has a 100-year history [...]

2024-10-24T16:09:09+03:00October 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada and airBaltic Announce Codeshare Agreement Expanding Connectivity Between Canada and Northern Europe

Source: Air Canada Air Canada's code added on 10 routes operated by airBaltic to Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius airBaltic's code added on Air Canada's routes between Canada and Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Stockholm Air Canada and airBaltic today announced a codeshare agreement* providing customers additional, convenient travel options when flying between Canada and Europe's Balticstates. Effective for travel beginning November 6, 2024, Air Canada's marketing code will be placed on 10 routes operated by airBaltic, enabling customers to travel conveniently to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania on a single ticket. The routes include the capital cities of Vilnius (Lithuania), Riga (Latvia) and Tallinn (Estonia) from several European gateways, including Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Stockholm. Also effective for travel beginning November 6, 2024, airBaltic's marketing [...]

2024-10-23T19:33:07+03:00October 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

More choices mean more customizable experiences on American Airlines

Source: American Airlines Customers flying American Airlines continue to enjoy more choices to curate their travel experience thanks to new options onboard. From inflight entertainment and dining options to a rotating amenity kit program, there is something for everyone. The entertainment doesn’t stop on board Customers traveling on American can discover new, free content on every flight as the airline adds 200 new titles on a monthly basis. New selections are inspired by current entertainment trends, customer feedback and viewing patterns, informing a thoughtfully curated collection that includes more than 1,500 movies, tv shows, audio and lifestyle offerings. As an added option, customers can stream video content from their favorite streaming platforms right to their personal devices once connected to [...]

2024-10-23T19:56:10+03:00October 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet unveils a new platform and national ad campaign, Where your story takes off, a celebration of travel enriching lives with unforgettable stories

Source: WestJet 'Flight Stories' the first commercial under the new brand platform brings WestJet's new tagline to life Today, WestJet ushers in a new era with the launch of a comprehensive brand platform and fully integrated campaign, anchored by a new tagline—Where Your Story Takes Off.   As the airline returns to its roots, following an updated business strategy, WestJet's commitment to helping guests write memorable stories is driven by a history of care and celebrated hospitality, delivered each day by a passionate team of WestJetters. The new platform underscores the transformative power of travel, celebrating the countless stories that pass through a WestJet flight. In fact, nearly nine out of 10 Canadians, 89 per cent (WestJet, 2024) acknowledge that [...]

2024-10-22T19:13:54+03:00October 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Maintenance announces full operational MRO capability for the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine

Source: Iberia Iberia Maintenance announced that it is fully operational for RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine overhaul. It provides disassembly, assembly, and test capability at its La Muñoza facility, strategically located next to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Several Pratt & Whitney GTF engines are currently undergoing maintenance at the facility. In 2022, the company joined the GTF maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network to provide maintenance for the PW1100G-JM engine that powers the Airbus A320neo aircraft family. Iberia Maintenance invested in the latest engine MRO technologies in areas including grinding, balancing and test data acquisition. In addition, it increased the mechanic workforce to ramp up GTF capacity. “With GTF engine inductions underway, we have made a step ahead in the market. We’re increasing [...]

2024-10-21T18:05:12+03:00October 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Awarded Gold Level Certification for Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada

Source: Air Canada Air Canada is proud to have been granted Gold Level certification in the category of Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada, recognizing the airline's dedication to a workplace culture that promotes well-being. The airline is committed to making a difference for its employees by providing the resources, training, and support needed to raise awareness about mental health. "I am incredibly proud of Air Canada for achieving the Excellence Canada - Gold Level Certification. This recognition highlights our deep commitment to fostering a mentally healthy workplace culture where wellness is not just a program but an integral part of who we are and part of our daily lives. Through engagement and innovation, we are able to ensure [...]

2024-10-21T18:02:59+03:00October 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Celebrating 20 Years: Delta’s impact on tourism and growth in Santo Domingo

Source: Delta Air Lines This milestone marks over 16 million passengers and 186 million miles flown between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Delta Air Lines is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of service to Santo Domingo, a joyous milestone that highlights our dedication to connecting the vibrant cultures of the United States and the Dominican Republic. Since 2004, Delta has proudly transported over 16 million passengers to and from the Dominican Republic, including more than 6 million from Santo Domingo alone. Currently, Delta operates daily flights from Atlanta and three times daily from New York's JFK, with plans to increase to four daily flights in the second half of December 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, Delta [...]

2024-10-15T15:00:42+03:00October 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Announced New Service to Martinique and Guadeloupe from December

Source: Caribbean Airlines In keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region, Caribbean Airlines will launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe (subject to Government approval). Service to Martinique will commence on December 03, followed by Guadeloupe on December 07. Flights will operate four (4) times weekly to both destinations. MARTINIQUE FLIGHT SCHEDULE OPERATING DAYS FLIGHT NUMBER ROUTE DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME FRIDAY & SUNDAY BW 274 TRINIDAD – MARTINIQUE 4:50 PM 6:20 PM BW 275 MARTINIQUE – TRINIDAD 7:05 PM 8:30 PM TUESDAY BW 276 TRINIDAD – MARTINIQUE 3:05 PM 4:35 PM BW 277 MARTINIQUE – BARBADOS BARBADOS – TRINIDAD 5:20 PM 7:00 PM 6:15 PM 8:00 PM SATURDAY [...]

2024-10-15T15:07:49+03:00October 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Greater Good Charities Partners with Southwest Airlines and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to Transport Humanitarian Supplies to North Carolina and Operate Emergency Airlift of 145 Shelter Pets

Source: Southwest Airlines Emergency Airlift Onboard Southwest Airlines Aircraft Makes Room for Influx of Pets (including Onboard Adoption by Southwest Pilot) Due to Catastrophic Hurricanes In response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Greater Good Charities, in partnership with Southwest Airlines® and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, delivered humanitarian supplies to help North Carolina communities in crisis and utilized a donated Southwest aircraft to operate an emergency airlift of 145 shelter pets impacted by the storms from the Southeast to the Midwest to find new homes. "Since the beginning we have been supporting the people and pets devastated by these catastrophic hurricanes," said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities. "This donation of humanitarian supplies and our emergency shelter pet airlift are part [...]

2024-10-15T15:14:36+03:00October 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report September 2024: Passengers increased 7.8%, reaching an 88.1% Load Factor

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced today its September 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 7.8% compared to September 2023, reaching 2.3 million passengers, driven by an increase of 8.6% and 0.9% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 88.1% compared to 86.9% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 89.7% and 80.5% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 7.5% compared to September 2023, reflecting an increase of 7.0% and 10.0% in domestic and international, respectively. “Passenger demand remained robust in September, even during this slower seasonal period. Demand outpaced capacity growth, contributing to healthy load factors and reflecting the strength of our [...]

2024-10-14T14:44:21+03:00October 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|