Source: Air Canada The combustion of SAF on these four flights will reduce the GHG emissions by approximately 39 tonnes of CO2e, the equivalent of two rounds trips between Ottawa and Vancouver by car Air Canada announcedthat it will dedicate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to four commercial flights departing from San Francisco to its major hubs in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal.   Through its Leave Less Travel Program, Air Canada is sourcing its SAF from Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels, which will provide the airline with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM. Powering aircraft with SAF directly reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) at the source. These four flights will allow Air Canada to reduce emissions by approximately 39 tonnes of CO2e, compared with [...]

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 [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines will introduce non-stop flights between Barbados and Tobago effective May 08.  The addition of this new service is aligned to the airline’s mandate to improve regional connectivity and to support the development of multi-destination tourism. Caribbean Airlines is also working with stakeholders on both islands to stimulate leisure travel and special promotions will be shared with customers in the coming weeks. FLIGHT SCHEDULE BETWEEN TRINIDAD/TOBAGO & BARBADOS EFFECTIVE MAY 08, 2022 Route Flight # FREQUENCY Dep Arr POS-TAB BW212 WED/SUN 1.00 PM 1.25 PM TAB-BGI BW212 WED/SUN 2.25 PM 3.20 PM BGI-TAB BW213 WED/SUN 5.45 PM 6.40 PM TAB-POS BW 213 WED/SUN 7.30 PM 7.55 PM In commenting on the new route, Caribbean Airlines CEO, Garvin Medera stated: “The [...]

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 [...]