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Delta opens a new gateway to Asia with first-ever nonstop route from Salt Lake City to Seoul starting June 2025

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June 12, 2025. Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June 12, 2025. This route—the only direct flight linking Salt Lake City to Asia—will provide seamless connections to key destinations across Asia for travelers throughout the Mountain West and Southwest U.S. regions. Customers will enjoy Delta’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350, along with modern amenities at SLC’s recently upgraded terminal and the expansive Delta Sky Club, ensuring a smooth and comfortable [...]

2024-10-03T19:42:30+03:00October 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Frontier Airlines Announces 22 New Routes Launching in December

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is announcing 22 new routes launching in December, connecting consumers with more ultra-low fare travel options throughout the United States. These routes cap a year of exciting growth at Frontier and include new destinations for consumers to choose from as they seek affordable and convenient air travel options. With destinations added from coast to coast, and with fares starting at just $19*, there is plenty to celebrate with America's Greenest Airline. "Whether consumers are looking to lounge under a palm tree, ski through fresh powder, or explore some of the country's top metropolitan areas, this expansion of our network offers exciting options at an unmatched value," said Josh Flyr, vice president of network [...]

2024-10-03T18:36:27+03:00October 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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TSA PreCheck® program adds Caribbean Airlines

Source: TSA Eligible passengers can use TSA PreCheck lanes when traveling from the U.S. on nearly 100 airlines The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today its TSA PreCheck® program added Caribbean Airlines to the nearly 100 airlines now participating in the program. TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program that enables low-risk travelers to enjoy a secure and efficient screening experience at more than 200 U.S. state and territory airports, and at the Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and may keep on their shoes, belts and light jackets and are not required to remove laptops, 3-1-1 liquids and food items from their carry-on bags. Most TSA PreCheck passengers wait less than 10 [...]

2024-10-02T16:24:35+03:00October 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Ready for the first snowflake: How American prepares for deicing season

Source: American Airlines Parts of the U.S. are still feeling nearly triple-digit temperatures, but the American team is well underway with training to prepare for deicing season, which officially starts Oct. 1. Because every minute counts when it comes to getting an aircraft out on time, American’s specially trained deicing teams work to free aircraft of snow, ice or frost in an average of nine minutes. Each year, long before the first leaves start changing colors, American conducts deicing training to ensure thousands of team members can do this important work thoroughly and safely — helping customers get on their way. Just as a car must defrost before heading out on the roads, an aircraft needs to deice before taking [...]

2024-10-02T16:15:22+03:00October 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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American Airlines partners with Airlink and the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Source: American Airlines In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, American Airlines is donating 10 million AAdvantage® miles to Airlink, a nonprofit humanitarian organization that brings critical aid to communities in crisis. These miles will help Airlink connect emergency responders and relief workers to the most urgent need. American has also partnered with the American Red Cross to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. To support relief efforts, please visit redcross.org/aa to make a donation. Customers who donate through American’s dedicated Red Cross website will earn AAdvantage® bonus miles as a token of appreciation for their generosity. "We are proud to join forces with Airlink and the Red Cross to deliver critical aid to those affected by [...]

2024-10-01T15:49:17+03:00October 1st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Caribbean Airlines Participated in Hike & Plant at Courland Tobago

Source: Caribbean Airlines Late last month, Caribbean Airlines staff members made their way to Courland Tobago where they planted close to 500 seedlings, as part of an ongoing reforestation programme on the sister isle. This is the second year in a row that the airline has partnered with the Eco Titans community, the Tobago Reforestation Watershed and Rehabilitation Programme (TRWRP), and the Tobago Tourism Agency for this sustainability initiative. The seedlings which were planted in the Courland Watershed community included: Almond, Hog Plum, Fat Pork, Cedar, Yellow Poui, Chennette, and Tamarind. Dionne Ligoure Caribbean Airlines’ Executive Manager, Corporate Communications and Co-Chair of the airline’s Sustainability Committee in commenting said: “As an airline we are pleased that so many of our [...]

2024-10-01T15:47:16+03:00October 1st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Colombia’s SATENA takes delivery of new ATR 42-600

Source: ATR This aircraft, the first directly acquired from ATR, will be the 11th addition to SATENA’s ATR fleet, enhancing connectivity across Colombia’s most remote regions Colombian government-owned airline SATENA and world leader in regional aviation ATR, today announced the successful delivery of a brand new ATR 42-600, set to start operations at the beginning of October. Equipped with the latest technology and bolstering the lowest cost per trip in its category, the new ATR 42-600 will enable SATENA to expand its reach and play a more significant role in the domestic market by connecting underserved towns and villages responsibly. Joining a fleet of 10 ATR aircraft, including two ATR 72-600, four ATR 42-600 and four ATR 42-500, the addition [...]

2024-09-30T19:31:10+03:00September 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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United Expands Economy Cabin Wine Offerings with Debut of New Rosé

Source: United Airlines New options from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine start October 1 and include new rosé and exclusive-to-United brut bubbles, complementing traditional red and white choices Airline served more than 20 million glasses of wine system-wide so far in 2024 – 1.5 times the number of servings for beer or spirits United unveiled its new domestic economy cabin wine list that expands the choices for customers, including a new rosé option and a brut bubbles wine available exclusively onboard United flights. Starting October 1, passengers can enjoy high-quality canned wines from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine. According to United, the airline has served more than 20 million glasses of wine system-wide so far this [...]

2024-09-30T18:40:05+03:00September 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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US DOT Fines Air Canada $250,000 for Operating Flights Carrying a U.S. Carrier’s Code in Prohibited Airspace

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights carrying United Airlines’ designator code in regions in which a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition was in effect for U.S. operators. The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations. An investigation by the Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) revealed that between October 2022 and January 2023, Air Canada operated a significant number of flights carrying the United Airlines code between the United Arab Emirates and Canada in airspace prohibited by the FAA to U.S. operators. Several flights took place after OACP issued an investigation letter to Air Canada regarding this issue. By operating these flights in [...]

2024-09-30T19:15:38+03:00September 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta Air Lines Becomes Latest Contributor to IATA CO2 Connect

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Delta Air Lines (Delta) will use and contribute operational data to the IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator, for both passenger and cargo flights. The agreement with Delta was signed at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) currently taking place in Miami. Delta will contribute fuel-burn data from its 4,000 daily flights—the largest of the over 40 airlines that currently contribute operational data to IATA CO2 Connect. With CO2 Connect, Delta will be able to provide all customers, regardless of whether they are individual travelers, corporate customers, or cargo customers, with greater transparency of their impact on the environment through flying. “With Delta’s participation, IATA CO2 Connect will become an even [...]

2024-09-26T17:29:08+03:00September 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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