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American Airlines and Florida Memorial University partner to expand access to aviation careers

Source: American Airlines $150K grant from American Airlines to support Florida Memorial University’s Wayman Aviation Academy American Airlines is proud to announce its donation of a $150,000 grant to Florida Memorial University (FMU) in support of the school's Wayman Aviation Academy, which provides access to careers in aviation for underrepresented students and develops top aviation talent. The contribution furthers American’s mission to create awareness and access to opportunities in aviation. “We are thrilled to partner with Florida Memorial University and support the Wayman Aviation Academy,” said Christina Flores, Managing Director of Global Talent Acquisition at American. “Through this grant and our continued engagement, we are committed to ensuring the next generation of aviation professionals reflects our customers and the communities [...]

2024-10-28T12:49:50+02:00October 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia celebrates 50 years connecting Madrid and Dakar

Source: Iberia On October 24, the 50th anniversary of the start of Iberia flights to Dakar was celebrated A Boeing 727 aircraft was in charge of operating the route with 153 passengers on board In 2024, Iberia has put more than 220,000 seats on sale, an increase of 40% compared to 2019 Iberia celebrates 50 years of flights between Madrid and Dakar. To commemorate this special date, the Spanish airline organized an event at the residence of the Ambassador of Spain in Senegal, Dolores Ríos Pese. On behalf of the Spanish airline, Juan Carlos Alvarez Flores, Iberia's Africa commercial delegate, and Jose Emilio García Martínez, Iberia's commercial representative in Senegal, were in charge of the event, where, in addition to [...]

2024-10-25T20:14:43+03:00October 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus: Resilient Business Model and Disciplined Capacity Management Delivering Profitability in a Challenging Environment

Source: Viva Aerobus Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. ("Viva Aerobus" or “Viva”), the parent company of Aeroenlaces Nacionales S.A. de C.V., announced today its 3Q 2024 financial results. Juan Carlos Zuazua, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am extremely proud of our Gente Viva, who have been navigating the P&W engine recall crisis and extreme weather events with the utmost commitment to protecting our passengers, employees, and our business. Despite facing one of the most challenging operational environments in recent memory, our resilient and flexible ULCC business model and disciplined capacity management have allowed us to continue our profitability path on a net income basis. While our unit costs continue to feel pressure from the P&W engine inspections due to [...]

2024-10-25T20:39:37+03:00October 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

United Launches Largest Winter Schedule Ever with a Focus on Latin America, Africa & Southern Europe, Plus Ski and Sun Destinations Across the U.S.

Source: United Airlines United will operate nearly 4,600 flights per day during peak winter season, adding flights at more than 140 U.S. airports and inaugurating service to four new international destinations United continues its growth in Latin America as the airline expects to be nearly 10% larger this winter compared to last year United expects its busiest-ever winter season with growing international demand United's winter schedule officially launches on October 24 with the addition of nonstop service to Marrakesh, Morocco After a record-setting summer season with nearly 48 million customers traveling with United, today the airline makes it even easier for customers to keep adventuring as temperatures cool down. United is flying its largest winter schedule in company history* with [...]

2024-10-24T15:54:40+03:00October 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Star Alliance Management Team Firmly Focused on Seamless Customer Experience

Source: Air Canada Welcomes Ambar Franco as Vice President, Customer Experience to reinforce commitment to diverse leadership and industry expertise Together with CEO Theo Panagiotoulias, key executives committed to realising the vision of an effortlessly connected world Star Alliance, the world's leading global airline alliance, firmed up its key management appointments aimed at further enhancing its strategic focus on a seamless experience for member airline customers as they benefit from the Star Alliance network. Ambar Franco joins Star Alliance as Vice President, Customer Experience. Franco will lead the development and implementation of initiatives designed to enhance the overall customer journey across the alliance: their booking experience, the experience of customers at airports and when they connect between Star Alliance member [...]

2024-10-24T15:51:03+03:00October 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines reports third-quarter 2024 financial results

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc. today reported its third-quarter 2024 financial results, including: Record third-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion. Third-quarter net loss of $149 million, or ($0.23) per share. Excluding net special items1, third-quarter net income of $205 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. Led U.S. network carriers in third-quarter completion factor. Ended the third quarter with $11.8 billion of total available liquidity. On track to reduce total debt2 from peak levels by $15 billion by year-end 2025. Full-year adjusted earnings per diluted share3 expected to be between $1.35 and $1.60. “The American Airlines team continues to focus on running a reliable operation and managing costs across the airline,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “We have taken aggressive [...]

2024-10-24T16:01:01+03:00October 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

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|