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Red carpet ready: Luxe new Delta One Lounge rounds out premium ground experience at LAX

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is bringing the premium lounge experience to West Coast customers with the opening of the Delta One Lounge at LAX.  Delta is bringing the premium lounge experience to West Coast customers with the opening of the Delta One Lounge at LAX. Next door to the Delta Sky Club at Terminal 3, Delta’s second Delta One Lounge – with seating for nearly 200 guests – is directly connected to the Delta One check-infor a completely private, high-touch ground experience. “From JFK to LAX, the opening of this lounge allows us to offer our customers a premium experience from coast to coast,” said Claude Roussel, Vice President – Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience. “With a menu [...]

2024-10-14T15:07:33+03:00October 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines team members, customers support communities impacted by hurricanes

Source: American Airlines As Hurricane Milton barreled down on Florida’s Gulf Coast, more than 200 American Airlines team members at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Maintenance Hangar were packing more than 12,000 hygiene kits for distribution by Feeding America®. The hygiene kits, filled with personal care items and other necessities, will be distributed to communities in western North Carolina, ensuring those impacted by Hurricane Helene receive the support they need during this challenging time. In addition, American is donating food items and blankets, and in partnership with Baby2Baby, is transporting nearly 5,000 lbs. of diapers, wipes, formula, body wash, blankets and baby food to be distributed to impacted areas. About a dozen CLT-based pilots also volunteered to fly their [...]

2024-10-11T20:50:33+03:00October 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TSA PreCheck® Now Available for Eligible Caribbean Airlines Passengers

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines is pleased to announce that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved it as a participating airline in the TSA PreCheck® program. Eligible passengers flying on Caribbean Airlines will be able to have the same expedited airport security screening experience that is available at more than 200 U.S. airports. Eligible Travelers: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents may apply or renew for TSA PreCheck. Other persons may also check their eligibility by applying for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, which may include TSA PreCheck benefits. Benefits of TSA PreCheck: Get through airport security lanes more efficiently Keep your shoes, belts, and light jackets on Leave laptops in your bag 3-1-1 liquids remain in your [...]

2024-10-11T21:23:31+03:00October 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan Launch Expanded Loyalty Partnership Offering Status Match and Two-Way Currency Transfer

Source: Air Canada Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International's award-winning travel program – offering the largest portfolio in the industry with more than 30 extraordinary brands and 10,000 global destinations – and Aeroplan, Canada's leading travel loyalty program run by Canada's largest airline, Air Canada, have deepened their loyalty partnership, building on a longstanding relationship between two iconic travel brands to offer elevated value and enhanced benefits to travelers. Through this enhanced loyalty partnership, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite Members will receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status, while Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members will receive complimentary Aeroplan 25K Status. The joint member must link their Marriott Bonvoy account and Aeroplan account to unlock the status match across [...]

2024-10-10T08:14:27+03:00October 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Cape Air’s New Non-Stop Year Round Service Between St. Thomas and Anguilla Starts Next Month

Source: Cape Air Cape Air’s Caribbean presence continues to expand with daily year-round service between St. Thomas and Anguilla. Beginning on November 1, 2024, Cape Air will resume a daily flight between Cyril E. King International Airport in St. Thomas and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport in Anguilla. The flight schedule is optimally timed for connections at St. Thomas. Passengers can book their reservations now on capeair.com or by calling 1-800-CAPE-AIR. You can book connecting and/or local itineraries as well as earn frequent flyer benefits on our partner airline websites through Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. This early seasonal return and commitment to year-round service marks a significant milestone for Cape Air as we continue to expand our [...]

2024-10-10T08:42:45+03:00October 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines’ First-Ever PiNK Uniform Collection in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Source: Spirit Airlines Images of the special-edition PiNK Uniform Collection are available for download here Spirit Airlines has turned the skies pink this October with the debut of its special-edition uniform collection in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spirit Team Members don the new PiNK Collection, with a capital "NK" in honor of Spirit's airline code, throughout the month as part of the carrier's commitment to advance breast cancer awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research. "The launch of Spirit's first-ever PiNK Collection is a significant milestone in our commitment to serving the communities where we live and work and advancing meaningful causes like breast cancer awareness and research," said Dana Shapir Alviene, Senior Vice President of Inflight and Airport [...]

2024-10-10T08:41:35+03:00October 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches “The Ultimate Rodeo Experience” Sweepstakes; Prize Package Includes Roundtrip Flights, a Westgate Las Vegas Resort Stay, Justin Boots, and Rodeo Tickets

Source: Frontier Airlines Sweepstakes Coincides With 1 Million Seats on Sale to Nearly 80 Destinations The world's biggest rodeo is coming to Vegas, and we want to get you there in style! Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is teaming up with the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Justin Boots for the "The Ultimate Rodeo Experience" sweepstakes. One lucky winner, along with three chosen guests, will be whisked away to Las Vegas for the rodeo experience of a lifetime, complete with roundtrip flights, a relaxing resort stay, and stylish boots to wear to the big event. The lucky winner of "The Ultimate Rodeo Experience" sweepstakes will receive: Four rodeo tickets Four roundtrip Frontier Airlines tickets A two-room, two-night stay at the [...]

2024-10-10T07:36:44+03:00October 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SkyTeam partners with Trenitalia to offer unrivalled travel options across Italy

Source: SkyTeam Tie-up combines plane and high-speed train, giving customers greater choice SkyTeam to offer more intermodal travel than any other global airline alliance SkyTeam and Trenitalia, Italy’s leading rail operator and part of FS Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer customers a wider choice of destinations across Italy. Announced today at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, the partnership will enable customers to explore Italy using high-speed Frecciarossa train services - Trenitalia’s high-speed network in Italy - facilitating intermodal travel across the country by combining air and rail itineraries in a single reservation. With Trenitalia as part of SkyTeam’s global network, customers will be able to book a journey that connects air and rail segments. [...]

2024-10-10T07:52:32+03:00October 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Arajet joins ALTA

Source: ALTA Arajet, a low-cost airline from the Dominican Republic, has become the newest airline member of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director and CEO, highlighted: "We are pleased to welcome Arajet to ALTA. Their focus on democratizing air transport, along with their commitment to sustainability, is an example of what this sector can offer to Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that lacks other equally efficient and safe means of transportation. Every time a plane lands in a community, it greatly benefits by generating jobs and opportunities for millions of people. We are confident that their participation will be key in continuing to drive growth and connectivity in Latin [...]

2024-10-09T15:05:11+03:00October 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aeroplan’s Points Matching Week to Help Children and Their Families Flying for Essential Hospital Care is Underway

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan Points Matching Week takes place from October 7-13 Aeroplan points donated to the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program will be matched three to one by Aeroplan and its partners TD and CIBC The Hospital Transportation Program provides transportation for children who require air travel for medical treatment not available within their community.  This year's Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program began yesterday and will run until Oct. 13, 2024. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, operates on the generous donations of Aeroplan Members and Aeroplan to provide relief for families across Canada whose children need to travel for medical treatment. During this week, Aeroplan and [...]

2024-10-09T19:14:30+03:00October 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|