Source: Porter Airlines Fly to Palm Springs and San Diego from Toronto-Pearson this December Porter Airlines is bringing its elevated economy service to more of California, launching non-stop flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) this December. San Diego is a year-round route, starting Dec. 9, with four weekly flights. Palm Springs is a winter seasonal service, starting Dec. 12 with three weekly flights. When flying Porter, passengers enjoy a level of genuine onboard hospitality unlike any other airline in North America. The elevated economy experience starts with a selection of premium snacks, plus free beer and wine served in glassware included with every ticket, for everyone. Both routes [...]

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced its July 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 6.2% compared to July 2023, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 6.6% and 2.5% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 92.0% compared to 91.3% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 92.3% and 90.3% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 4.9% compared to July 2023, reflecting an increase of 5.1% and 3.6% in domestic and international, respectively. “July traffic was robust, reflecting a good summer season demand across our markets. Booking trends remain positive for the next couple of months, driven by the solid market [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines announced the renewal of its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), creator of Flyways. This renewal reaffirms the airlines commitment to leveraging innovative technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to optimize operations while driving fuel efficiency benefits in service of the airline's sustainability journey and long-term path to net zero carbon emissions. For the last four years, Alaska has utilized ASI's Flyways AI platform and the Dispatch application in their Network Operations Center. Dispatchers use Flyways to help them optimize flight routes, reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as improve on-time arrivals. On average Flyways AI has presented optimization opportunities for 55 percent of Alaska's flights and delivered three to five percent fuel savings and emissions reductions for flights longer [...]

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). The terms "Copa Holdings" and the "Company" refer to the consolidated entity. The following financial information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). See the accompanying reconciliation of non-IFRS financial information to IFRS financial information included in the financial tables section of this earnings release. Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons with prior periods refer to the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). Operating and Financial Highlights Copa Holdings reported a net profit of US$120.3 million for 2Q24 or US$2.88 per share. The Company reported an operating profit of US$159.5 millionand an operating margin of 19.5%. Passenger traffic for 2Q24, measured in terms of revenue passenger [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass™ Features Unlimited Travel from Sept. 2024 Through Feb. 2025 Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) wants passengers to "GoWild!" with all-you-can-fly fall and winter travel, and enjoy FRONTIER Miles Elite Silver Status through the end of 2025! The ultra-low fare carrier announced today a limited-time promotion offering its GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass for just $299. As an added bonus for passes purchased through Friday August 23, 2024, customers will also receive instant FRONTIER Miles Elite Silver Status at time of purchase*. The airline's innovative GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass enables passholders to fly as much as they want on Frontier to any destination the airline flies to, including Puerto Rico and international destinations (subject to [...]

Source: Avelo Airlines  Avelo extends operations at its Connecticut and Central Florida bases Avelo Airlines has announced the largest expansion in company history with 18 nonstop routes, the airline’s first scheduled international service to two destinations: Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico, and the establishment of dual operations at Avelo’s Connecticut and Central Florida bases. In addition to the two new international destinations, Avelo will begin serving Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) this fall basing two aircraft in Hartford. Avelo will now serve 52 destinations across 23 states, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Mexico. Beginning this fall, Avelo will operate these new routes twice weekly utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Start dates and days of operation are below. Very low, one-way [...]