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Air Canada Is Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2025

Source: Air Canada Air Canada was once again named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2025. It is the seventh time in 10 years Air Canada has received this recognition. "We are very proud to be recognized again for our longstanding workplace diversity. As a global company connecting Canada to over 55 countries across the six inhabited continents, we have long subscribed to the importance of reflecting the best of Canada to our employees, customers and stakeholders," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada. Air Canada continues to foster representation through numerous partnerships, its many employee-based initiatives to support workplace inclusion and belonging, and its successful outreach directly to diverse communities [...]

2025-02-26T09:09:27+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Extends Schedule Through Fall 2025

Source: Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book travel for MEA and Thanksgiving 2025 Sun Country Airlines is extending its selling schedule through December 9, 2025, allowing customers to book fall travel, including bolstered schedules for both MEA and Thanksgiving. Some of Sun Country’s most popular MEA weekend and Thanksgiving destinations include Fort Myers, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Nonstop service to Asheville, North Carolina, will also return in the fall. “Sun Country’s MSP route map offers more nonstop destinations from a single airport than any other leisure airline in the United States,” said Grant Whitney, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. “This unique ability of taking people where they want to go when they want to go is [...]

2025-02-26T09:56:06+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Volaris Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter 2024

Source: Volaris Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, today reports its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 ( Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights (All figures are reported in U.S. dollars and compared to 4Q 2023 unless otherwise noted) Net income of $46 million. Earnings per American Depositary Shares (ADS) of $40 cents. Total operating revenues of $835 million, a 7% decrease. Total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) decreased 2% to $9.35 cents. Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased by 5% to 8.9 billion. Total operating expenses of $718 million, representing 86% of total operating revenue. Total operating [...]

2025-02-25T08:27:10+02:00February 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Meet Employees Learning and Celebrating the Hawaiian Language Alongside Their Keiki

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines employees who are parents to immersion school students often find helping their keiki with their studies also sharpens their own skills. Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), celebrated throughout February, is the hallmark of linguistic and cultural celebrations across the islands. For many, including our employees, it's a time to celebrate the strides made in their language-learning journeys — a path some have walked as parents of students attending Hawaiian language immersion schools. Rise Tapati, a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant and mother of two keiki (children), was born and raised on Oʻahu, and did not grow up speaking ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. She began her studies in high school and worked her way up to the highest [...]

2025-02-25T08:05:34+02:00February 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines Received Court Confirmation of Reorganization Plan

Source: Spirit Airlines Broad Support from Supermajority of Spirit's Loyalty and Convertible Bondholders Expects to Emerge from Restructuring in the Coming Weeks Positioned for Success Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") announced the Company's Plan of Reorganization ("the Plan") was confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court"). With this approval in place, the Company expects to emerge from chapter 11 in the coming weeks. "The approval is a major milestone as we progress toward the successful conclusion of our in-court process," said Ted Christie, Spirit's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We will emerge as a stronger airline with the financial flexibility to continue providing Guests with enhanced travel experiences and [...]

2025-02-24T10:57:22+02:00February 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta’s 2025 Medallion Year is here—show off your status with new bag tags

Source: Delta Air Lines The 2025 Medallion Year kicked off earlier this month and runs through Jan. 31, 2026 – bringing with it opportunities for SkyMiles Medallion Members to maximize their Status. From customizable new bag tags to exclusive rewards and experiences, Delta’s loyalty program continues to deliver value to Members.  3… 2… 1… Happy New Medallion Year! For Delta’s most loyal customers, the 2025 Medallion Year means new adventures, new memories and new ways to make the most of your Medallion Status. As one of the most valuable elite status programs in the U.S., Medallion Status is designed to reward you more than ever. Whether a Silver Medallion checking off that bucket-list trip or a Diamond Medallion road warrior [...]

2025-02-24T10:33:31+02:00February 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

“Air France, a history of elegance”, a new exhibition dedicated to the company at the L’Envol des Pionniers in Toulouse

Source: Air France For the next two years, L’Envol des Pionniers, a cultural venue dedicated to the history of French aviation located in Toulouse, presents an exhibition entirely dedicated to Air France. An invitation to explore the company’s history, from its origins in 1933 to the present day. To mark this event, Air France and L’Envol des Pionniers are also on display at Galeries Lafayette Toulouse, extending the experience to the heart of the pink city. An immersive experience spanning over 90 years of history The exhibition will include emblematic posters, model aircraft, couture uniforms, vintage seats, and more. This exhibition is an opportunity to showcase over 170 original objects making up Air France’s heritage, illustrating how the company has [...]

2025-02-24T11:07:27+02:00February 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways’ new-look Seattle lounge becomes the latest to open its doors as part of the airline’s global lounge refresh programme

Source: British Airways Brand new bars, bespoke furniture, focus pods, improved menus and local artwork all feature as part of British Airways’ global lounge refresh programme, which has so far been completed in Singapore, Lagos, Washington, and London Gatwick in 2024, in addition to Edinburgh, London Heathrow Terminal 5B and Heathrow Terminal 3 in 2023 Its new-look lounge in Seattle has become the latest to reopen after an extensive refurbishment, coinciding with 45 years of flying to the Emerald City The lounge features a new full-service bar, a re-designed food servery area, a dedicated First dining service and zones that make the most of the 180-degree views of the runway and mountains beyond The airline is set to make big [...]

2025-02-24T10:23:37+02:00February 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Unite for a Festive Lunar New Year Celebration in San Francisco

Source: Hawaiian Airlines For the first time, Hawaiian Airlines employees joined Alaska Airlines in the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, where thousands gathered to watch the festivities. As the title sponsor, Alaska Airlines is honored to celebrate the Year of the Snake and its significance in Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions. Summary From Seattle to San Francisco, we welcomed the Year of the Snake with vibrant celebrations that united our employees and communities in joy and tradition The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade sees over 1 million spectators each year and is the largest of its kind outside of Asia. As the vibrant parade marched through the streets of San Francisco, the air filled with the rhythmic sounds [...]

2025-02-25T08:10:28+02:00February 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Source: Air Canada Record operating revenues of $5.404 billion for the fourth quarter, 4% higher year over year. Record operating revenues of $22.255 billion for the full year 2024, 2% higher year over year. Purchased and cancelled all 35,783,842 shares, including over 20 million shares in 2024, available under its normal course issuer bid. Full year operating income of $1.263 billion and adjusted EBITDA* of $3.586 billion, a year-over-year decrease of $1.016 billion and $396 million, respectively. Full year cash flow from operating activities of $3.930 billion and free cash flow* of $1.294 billion, a year-over-year decrease of $390 million and $1.462 billion respectively. Leverage ratio* of 1.4 as at December 31, 2024, compared to 1.1 at end of 2023. [...]

2025-02-21T08:30:36+02:00February 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|