Source: LATAM LATAM group delivered the news of its operation for the coming weeks, highlighting the resumption of the route between Santiago and Melbourne (operated by LATAM Airlines Group) with three weekly flights from September 1 this year. LATAM Airlines Brazil also announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Voepass, allowing LATAM customers to access 13 new destinations within Brazil: Ipatinga, Barreiras, Feira de Santana, Valença, Paulo Afonso, Teixeira de Freitas, Lençóis, Fernando de Noronha, Uruguaiana, Santa Maria, Pelotas, Santo Ângelo and Aracati. Finally, LATAM Cargo announced a new route between Quito and Brussels, with four weekly frequencies, allowing for the reduction of transport time and maximization of its transfer capacity between both places. Operational statistics for March 2023 [...]

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for March 2023: Operating Data March March % Change 2023 2019 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,224.6 2,126.6 4.6 %   RPM (mm) (2) 1,939.7 1,771.7 9.5 %   Load Factor (3) 87.2 % 83.3 % 3.9p.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 Given the irregular nature of the Company's operations starting in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are comparing this traffic report to 2019 statistics. Consolidated capacity (ASMs) [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced that its Flight Attendants, who are represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract includes increased pay rates, more scheduling flexibility and additional enhanced benefits. “Spirit's Flight Attendants are the best in the business, and we’re pleased to recognize their dedication, professionalism and hard work on behalf of our Guests,” said John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spirit Airlines. “We thank the AFA Negotiating Committee, Master Executive Council (MEC) and Spirit Airlines Negotiating Team for their partnership and collaboration to reach this agreement.”

Source: Southwest Airlines The Southwest Airlines® Adopt-A-Pilot (AAP) Program has inspired thousands of fifth-grade students across the country through fun, STEM-centered activities, and experiments since 1997. The program connects Southwest Pilots with classrooms to engage students in fun, aviation-related lessons that define a plan for future success and spark an interest in careers in aviation. Southwest is committed to bringing America's future leaders unique learning opportunities by committing our resources and time to inspire students and help them define, articulate, and plan for future success. The 2022-2023 school year marks the 25th anniversary of AAP! Since our award-winning program first launched, Southwest Pilots have visited thousands of classrooms around the country, teaching an aviation-themed curriculum and impacting the lives of [...]

Source: JetBlue As previously announced, in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 28, 2022 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among JetBlue Airways Corporation (“JetBlue”), Sundown Acquisition Corp., and Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit”), JetBlue has set April 24, 2023, as the record date for the April 2023 prepayment to Spirit stockholders of $0.10 per Spirit share (the “April 2023 Additional Prepayment”), with payment of the April 2023 Additional Prepayment to occur on April 28, 2023. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Spirit stockholders as of the April 24, 2023, record date will be entitled to receive the April 2023 Additional Prepayment.

Source: Air Canada Only non-stop flights from Western Canada to the Middle East, connecting two iconic, global destinations Four times weekly flights begin Oct. 28, 2023, will complement Air Canada's daily service between Toronto and Dubai Enhanced customer experience offering convenient access to the Middle East, Eastern Africa, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia via Dubai in partnership with Emirates Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai. The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada's flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier's new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada's daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets.   "We are extremely pleased to add the [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines  March quarter revenue and earnings results in-line with guidance Record March quarter operating cash flow enabled accelerated debt reduction Expect record June quarter revenue, mid-teens operating margin, and EPS of $2.00 to $2.25 Reiterating 2023 outlook for significant EPS growth to $5 to $6 and free cash flow of more than $2 billion Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter 2023. Highlights of the March quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here. "Thanks to the outstanding work and dedication of the Delta team, 2023 is off to a strong start. We provided well-deserved pay increases for our [...]

Source: WestJet Progress across key elements of strategic direction: becoming Western Canada's home team carrier, growing in the East with a focus on leisure travel, and providing affordable airfares as a stronger, more resilient low-cost carrier WestJet today provided a comprehensive update on the progress it is making against its new strategic direction, which was introduced in June 2022 and is focused on building a strong, resilient low-cost airline that has a clear runway for growth. WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer Alexis von Hoensbroech provided the update as part of a State of the Airline address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. "We are now seeing the benefits of our new strategy coming to life across Canada; it is ambitious, laser-focused on our [...]

Source: British Aiways In a first for the airline, British Airways has launched flights that are made up exclusively of Reward Seats for Executive Club Members The first Avios-Only flight will be the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh in November 2023 Four flights from London Heathrow to Geneva will follow in February and March 2024, with more routes to be announced throughout 2023 All flights are available to book from today British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats. The first Avios-Only flight will be the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh on 3 November 2023, followed [...]