Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines' 100 dispatchers, who are represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU), have ratified a new five-year contract. The contract was approved by 81% of those employees who voted. The new contract includes increased pay with a mid-term market review to ensure wage rates stay competitive, along with enhanced benefits and streamlined training. Alaska's dispatchers are responsible for flight planning and tracking to ensure the safety and progress of each flight conducted by the airline from origin to destination. They are the carrier's primary command and control link with Alaska pilots, providing en route weather, airport facility and other flight safety information. "Our dispatchers play a critical role in our operation with responsibility for every single flight throughout [...]

Source: Condor Spain's Costa Blanca or Portugal's Algarve: Germany's most popular vacation carrier is adding two popular vacation destinations to its 2022 summer flight schedule with Faro and Alicante. Starting July 29, Condor will fly from Frankfurt to Faro on Fridays and Saturdays, and from July 31 to Alicante on Wednesdays and Sundays. An Airbus A320 will be used. Flights are available now at www.condor.com and by phone. Travel with Condor can also be booked with all German tour operators and at travel agencies. Faro is for many holiday-makers starting point for round trips by the Algarve. Especially the coast of the Portuguese region is known for fine sandy beaches and impressive rock formations. But Faro itself is also worth a [...]

Source: Air Canada Fleet consists of electric, plug-in hybrid vehicles; supports Air Canada's environmental goals Chauffeur Service offers a one-of-a-kind airport premium experience in Canada for International Signature Class customers connecting through Toronto Pearson Air Canada today announced that it has signed an agreement with Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. to be the exclusive vehicle supplier of the Air Canada Chauffeur Service at Toronto-Pearson, offered to select Signature Class customers connecting to Asia, Europe and South America. The Air Canada Signature Suite recently reopened at Toronto Pearson. Eligible connecting International Signature Class customers arriving from within Canada will be met by a Concierge before being whisked away on the tarmac in a Porsche vehicle to the distinctive Air Canada Signature Suite. The fleet [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet today announced a partnership with the FlightHub Group to assist in the transportation of GlobalMedic's field team members to and from areas impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. Through coordinated collaboration, WestJet will provide flights to and from European gateways across its network, where the FlightHub will then transport the GlobalMedic team members to Ukraine's neighbouring countries. "We must continue to do our part in facilitating the delivery of crucial services, people and emergency supplies to Ukraine and its citizens," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet, CEO. "By partnering with FlightHub, we can ensure the incredible GlobalMedic team can continue their exemplary and vital efforts in providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and its citizens through the distribution of [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc.today reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results, including: First-quarter revenue of $8.9 billion, representing a recovery to 84% of comparable period revenue in 2019. American Airlines Group Inc. today reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results, including: First-quarter revenue of $8.9 billion, representing a recovery to 84% of comparable period revenue in 2019. First-quarter net loss of $1.6 billion, or ($2.52) per share. Excluding net special items1, first-quarter net loss of $1.5 billion, or ($2.32) per share. Company was profitable excluding net special items in March and expects to be profitable in the second quarter based on the current demand trends and fuel price forecast. Ended the first quarter with $15.5 billion of total available [...]

Source: United Airlines First quarter results consistent with company guidance Expects 10% operating margin for Q2; and to be profitable for FY22 Expects Q2 TRASM up about 17% Business and long-haul international bookings accelerating rapidly United Airlines (UAL) today reported first quarter 2022 financial results and announced it expects to return to profitability in the second quarter on a robust operating revenue outlook, including total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) of approximately 17% over 2019, the strongest second quarter revenue guidance in company history. The company expects to be solidly profitable in the second quarter with an approximate 10% operating margin (on both a GAAP and adjusted basis1), just 2.9 points less than 2019 operating margin and 3.5 points [...]

Source: JetBlue JetBlue Technology Ventures (JTV), the corporate venture capital subsidiary of JetBlue Airways, is continuing its commitment to creating a more sustainable travel industry through its investment as a limited partner in TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise. TPG Rise Climate is a multibillion-dollar investment fund focused on supporting climate solutions at scale. It seeks to work collaboratively with the companies, entrepreneurs, and scientists who are pioneering innovative climate solutions across five key climate sub-sectors, of which decarbonized transport is one. “All industries have something to gain from working collaboratively on climate solutions that matter. TPG Rise Climate is deploying capital quickly to tackle the world’s rising carbon emissions, and [...]

Source: KLM Among other destinations, KLM’s “Ready to Fly” service will be available to passengers flying from or through Amsterdam to Bonaire, Brazil, Canada, Curacao, Peru, Portugal, St Martin, Spain and the United States Thanks to the time-saving “Ready to Fly” document check, KLM passengers will be able to save time during the May holiday period by having their Covid-19-related entry documents checked from home or abroad. Using this hassle-free service, they can have items such as negative PCR tests, health certificates and vaccination certificates validated quickly and easily prior to their trip. This will save time and provide peace of mind once they begin their journey, ensuring all the necessary Covid-19-related documents are in order. The “Ready to Fly” [...]