Source: Air Canada First quarter operating revenues of $2.573 billion, or about three-and-a-half times first quarter 2021 operating revenues First quarter 2022 operating loss of $550 million compared to an operating loss of $1.049 billion in the first quarter of 2021 Advance ticket sales grew about $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022 from year end 2021 Airbus A321XLR order increased by four to 30 aircraft with IAE to supply related PW1100G-JM engines Air Canada today reported its first quarter 2022 financial results. "The substantial year-over-year improvement in Air Canada's first quarter results is clear evidence that a recovery is underway. Our strong improvement is a testament to our employees, and I thank them for their hard work taking care [...]

Source: United Airlines United expects a strong recovery in European summer travel and is adding new nonstop flights to the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and France United also will now be the only North American carrier to fly to popular destinations in Jordan, Norway, Portugal and Spain United has kicked off the launch of its largest transatlantic expansion in its history, in anticipation of a strong recovery in European summer travel. In total, United will launch or resume 30 Transatlantic flights from mid-April through early June. This includes adding new nonstop flights to five distinctive leisure destinations no other North American airline serves including Amman, Jordan; Bergen, Norway; Azores, Portugal; Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands. The airline is also [...]

Source: American Airlines Doors to the new terminal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) opened April 25, 1982. In total, more than 50,000 guests showed up to tour the new terminal building and celebrate Piedmont’s newly established hub. The airport expansion ushered in a new era of growth for the region and American Airlines legacy carrier, Piedmont Airlines. Since then, American’s CLT hub has become the second largest across its global network and an economic engine for the Carolinas. “From Piedmont Airlines to USAir, to US Airways and to American Airlines today, the collective commitment to the CLT hub has been unwavering,” said Haley Gentry, Director of Aviation for Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “Over the past 40 years, our partnership [...]

Source: United Airlines United Airlines and Singapore Airlines strengthen relationship to provide more options and value to travelers than ever before Star Alliance members United Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced an expansion to their codeshare agreement, making it easier for customers to travel to more cities in the United States of America, South East Asia and other destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Passengers can now enjoy codeshare flights to 19 new diverse and fast-growing cities ideal for both business and leisure travelers alike, tapping Singapore Airlines' and United Airlines' industry-leading networks. Beginning today, United's customers will be able to connect to nine new codeshare destinations in the SIA Group network. Of these, seven points are in South East [...]

Source: Air France On departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the La Première cabin is available on flights to Mexico City (Mexico), Sao Paulo (Brazil) and other 8 destinations Air France is offering a new comfort kit to each of its La Première customers. Inspired by a writing set, this elegant and timeless gift box is available in two colours that are characteristic of this prestigious travel suite – Air France red and pearl grey. The topstitching and embossed winged seahorse emblem, the company’s historic symbol, are a discreet nod to the designer codes of the La Première suites. To create this kit, Air France has teamed up with the French beauty brand Sisley, already present in the company’s La Première [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines WalletHub noted Delta has the lowest rate of cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings among U.S. carriers. Delta has been recognized as the best U.S. airline and most reliable airline for 2021 by the consumer website WalletHub. The rankings, announced Tuesday, determined that Delta had the lowest rate of cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings among U.S. carriers. WalletHub based its rankings on 2021 U.S. Transportation Department data on the nine largest U.S. airlines along with two regional carriers that report to the agency. The data covered 16 key metrics across four major categories: baggage, departures and complaints; animal incidents; in-flight comfort and cost; and safety. “We have never strayed from our focus on [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines As part of Volunteer Week Hawaii, Alaska signed the Pledge To Our Keiki, giving back to the islands in partnership with travel2change and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).  In Hawai‘i, mālama means to care for, or to nurture. For Auli‘i, 14, it is a way of life and all she’s known. “Since we were little, we’ve been taught about taking care of the environment and ecosystem in school, from our grandparents and basically everyone—mālama is about respecting our cultural roots, nature and leaving places better than when you found them,” she said. Auli‘i is one of several students on Moloka‘i, a small island within Maui County, who helped create Hawai‘i’s Pledge To Our Keiki to encourage visitors to [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines today became the first major airline to announce an agreement with Starlink to provide complimentary high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access to every guest onboard flights between the islands and the continental U.S, Asia and Oceania. Hawai‘i’s largest and longest-serving carrier will equip its Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft, as well as an incoming fleet of Boeing 787-9s, with Starlink’s industry leading satellite internet connectivity service. “When we launch with Starlink we will have the best connectivity experience available in the air,” said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram. “We waited until technology caught up with our high standards for guest experience, but it will be worth the wait. Our guests can look forward to [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit to add more than 50 jobs at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Spirit Airlines announced a commitment to deepen its roots in Houston with the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The facility, located along John F. Kennedy Boulevard, will serve as a large aircraft maintenance hangar with offices and warehousing for the Spirit Technical Operations team when it begins its first phase of operations. The maintenance complex includes two aircraft bays and ramp space for up to four aircraft, as well as warehouse, shops, and office space, and adds an important geographical location to complement Spirit's maintenance hub in Detroit. Spirit plans to staff the facility with more than 50 Houston-based [...]

Source: American Airlines For the 10th consecutive year, the American Airlines AAdvantage® program was recognized as the Best Elite Program in the Americas during the 2022 Freddie Awards, held last evening at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. “It’s truly an honor to be part of one of the most prestigious awards in the travel industry, and to be recognized as the best of the best by our loyal AAdvantage members for the past 10 years,” said Julie Rath, American’s Vice President of Customer Experience, Loyalty and Marketing. “This important milestone follows the recent launch of our reimagined AAdvantage program, designed to offer our members more benefits and a world-class customer experience.” Since 1988, the Freddie Awards have recognized [...]