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Avelo Airlines Announces New Seating Options – Introducing Stretch and Stretch+ next September

Source: Avelo Airlines New options include blocked middle seat for extra comfort Avelo now offers three types of seating: Standard, Stretch and Stretch+ Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of Stretch and Stretch+, two new seating upgrade options to provide Customers with more personal space and a more comfortable travel experience. Customers who purchase Stretch+will be seated in a row where the middle seat is left intentionally unoccupied. Avelo also offers Standard seating and Stretch seating, offering extra legroom. The Stretch and Stretch+ options will be available for an additional fee on all Avelo flights beginning September 3, 2025. Customers can purchase these upgrade options now at AveloAir.com for travel on or after that date. Avelo Airlines Chief Commercial Officer [...]

2025-05-27T09:36:45+03:00May 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

FedEx Global Healthcare Secures IATA CEIV Pharma Corporate Certificate

Source: FedEx FedEx becomes first global integrator to achieve CEIV Pharma certification for ground handling across its air hubs and ramps. FedEx Corp. has announced that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized the FedEx Global Healthcare Quality Program with the CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification — a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, compliance, and leadership in pharmaceutical logistics. This corporate-level certificate for the company’s hubs and ramps validates the strength of FedEx’s quality management system and its ability to deliver end-to-end logistic services in compliance with the increasingly complex and highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. “This certification illustrates FedEx’s unwavering dedication to excellence in pharmaceutical logistics,” said Nick Gennari, president of global healthcare and commercial sales. “This pioneering, [...]

2025-05-26T09:48:13+03:00May 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United and Association of Flight Attendants reach agreement

Source: United Airlines United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA announced an agreement that will provide industry-leading wages and many other improvements for United's 28,000 flight attendants if ratified. Final contract language will be concluded in the coming days. The agreement is then subject to approval by the AFA's Master Executive Council, including all Local Presidents. If they approve, the tentative agreement will be put out for ratification by our flight attendants. If ratified, in addition to industry-leading pay wages, flight attendants would receive a signing bonus and many other scheduling and quality of life improvements. The new contract would become amendable in five years. "Our flight attendants are the best in the industry and have earned an industry-leading [...]

2025-05-26T08:28:16+03:00May 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines unveils Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Philadelphia International Airport

Source: American Airlines In time for the busy summer travel season, passengers traveling through Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) now have a 25,000-square-foot oasis awaiting them in the A-West Terminal, as American Airlines opens the doors to its highly anticipated Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges on May 22. Eligible AAdvantage® members, qualifying oneworld® members and customers traveling in premium cabins on qualifying same-day flights can access the Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges in Terminal A-West, located between gates A15 and A16. The new lounges will replace the Admirals Club® lounge in the A-East Terminal. “We are excited to welcome our customers into American’s newest preflight experience with the opening of our brand-new Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges in the A-West terminal,” [...]

2025-05-26T08:21:51+03:00May 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

20 years of the Delta Honor Guard

Source: Delta Air Lines As the Delta Honor Guard marks its 20th anniversary, one of its founders reflects on the group’s earliest days and shares poignant memories of paying tribute to fallen heroes.  One evening at the Atlanta airport, Tom Schenk — a close friend, coworker and 20-year Navy veteran — noticed a Marine saluting a coffin wrapped in cardboard as it descended a belt loader. The area was chaotic, packed with luggage and busy drivers, leaving the casket and escort unattended. No one was helping move the remains to the next flight. Tom joined the Marine in her salute and learned, through her tears, that the casket held her brother, killed while protecting his fellow Marines during an ambush. [...]

2025-05-26T09:15:45+03:00May 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta goes bigger in Texas: Five new nonstops from Austin to business and leisure hotspots

Source: Delta Airlines Delta is continuing to position itself as the airline of choice for customers traveling to and from Austin with the introduction of five new routes from the Texas capital. Delta is continuing to position itself as the airline of choice for customers traveling to and from Austin with the introduction of five new routes from the Texas capital. Starting in March 2025, Delta will add daily nonstop service to Panama City, Florida. (ECP). Additionally, the airline will add new, nonstop service to Indianapolis (IND), Memphis (MEM), San Francisco (SFO) and Tampa (TPA), providing Austin customers more options than ever before. “Delta has made its commitment to Austin known, and these new routes and the 55 peak-day departures [...]

2025-05-23T14:53:23+03:00May 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Charitable Foundation Strengthens Support of U.S. Service Members Through Meaningful Initiatives

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines' efforts honor service members by enhancing access to legacy programs Spirit Airlines continues to deepen its support for veterans and military families through the Spirit Charitable Foundation's new and ongoing nonprofit partnerships that uplift U.S. service members and their loved ones. To advance the Foundation's Service Members pillar, these initiatives empower America's heroes to reconnect, reflect and thrive during their service and beyond. "Our service members and their families commit a great sacrifice and service for all of us, and we're proud to offer our gratitude and support," said Linde Grindle, President of the Spirit Charitable Foundation and Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for Spirit Airlines. "With these incredible organizations, we help provide [...]

2025-05-23T14:56:51+03:00May 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches Three New Routes From Atlanta This Week, Including Service to Aruba

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) is furthering its growth at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) this week with the launch of three new routes. Today, service to Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City (OKC) launched, and tomorrow service to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) will begin. On Saturday, Frontier will begin serving the island of Aruba with the launch of weekly nonstop service to Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad (AUA). With these new routes, Frontier will serve 52 destinations nonstop from ATL. To celebrate its growth at the airport, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $79*. "We are thrilled to further our expansion at ATL, offering consumers in the greater [...]

2025-05-23T14:45:52+03:00May 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Condor further expands its route network for winter 2025/26

Source: Condor Condor will launch flights to Panama City (PTY) this summer. That will be extended into the winter season with two weekly flights. More flights in the winter schedule: Condor is expanding its services in winter 2025/26 and is offering its guests a sunny getaway with a new daily flight between Stuttgart (STR) and Dubai (DXB). Furthermore, Condor is adding a second daily flight between Berlin (BER) and Dubai (DXB). With these new flights, Condor will be providing more service than any other airline between these two German cities and the vibrant Arabian metropolis. In addition, flights to Thailand, South Africa, and Panama will be increased in winter: from Frankfurt (FRA), Condor will offer daily flights to Bangkok (BKK), [...]

2025-05-23T15:07:28+03:00May 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

SWISS adds pre-select meal option to further enhance its Geneva Business Class experience

Source: SWISS SWISS Business Class customers traveling from or to Geneva can pre-order their main inflight meal free of charge for any short-haul flight of more than two hours. The new meal option is available for any such flight departing after 10:00 from 4 June 2025 onwards. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is extending its pre-select meal option, which has already proved very popular for its long-haul services and most short-haul flights from Zurich. As a result, Business Class customers traveling on SWISS flights from or to Geneva can now also pre-select their main inflight meal from a choice of six hot meal options up to 24 hours before their scheduled departure. The offer is available for any flight departing [...]

2025-05-23T14:59:20+03:00May 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|