Source: JetBlue JetBlue confirmed it has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Spirit to acquire Spirit for $33 per share in cash, implying a fully diluted equity value of $3.6 billion and providing full and certain value to Spirit shareholders. The proposal represents a premium of 52% to Spirit’s undisturbed share price on February 4, 20221, and a premium of 50% to Spirit’s closing share price on April 4, 20222. JetBlue firmly believes its proposal constitutes a “superior proposal” under Spirit’s merger agreement with Frontier and represents the most attractive opportunity for Spirit’s shareholders. The combination of the two airlines would position JetBlue as the most compelling national low-fare challenger to the four large dominant U.S. carriers by accelerating [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet today announced the appointment of Kirsten de Brujin, as Executive Vice-President, Cargo. De Brujin will join WestJet's executive leadership team later this month, following a successful immigration process. De Brujin brings with her a large portfolio of air cargo experience and more than 15 years in the airline industry. She joins WestJet Cargo most recently from Qatar Airways, where she served as Senior Vice President Cargo Sales and Network Planning. During her time at Qatar Airways, de Brujin managed the airline's global cargo sales organization including product development and marketing and was responsible for the freighter network planning department. Prior to her tenure at Qatar Airways, de Brujin served as Vice President, Cargo Pricing and Interline at [...]

Source: TAP TAP is the only airline to make transatlantic connections from Porto, transporting to the north of the country passengers from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo) and the United States of America (New York City) TAP doubled the number of flights from Porto compared to last year (98% rise). This strengthening strategy entered into force as early as April and will continue until the end of this year's summer. The growth now recorded follows the airline's recovery strategy from Porto, which in the winter of 21/22 had already grown 122% compared to the previous winter. With the recovery of air traffic, TAP has been increasingly investing in the Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. TAP is the only airline [...]

Source: Condor As part of a wider network, the German carrier flies to some 30 destinations in the Caribbean, North America, Portugal and Spain Condor is vacation. And vacation is stripes. Germany's most popular leisure airline is unveiling its new brand identity today: In the future, Condor will wear stripes in five colors. Inspired by parasols, bath towels and beach chairs, Condor is evolving into a distinctive and unique vacation airline. "Condor has undergone a transformation over the past two and a half years: From a subsidiary of a vertically integrated travel group to an independent airline that looks back proudly on its history and tradition, while at the same time embarking on the path to the future. We want [...]

Source: British Airways The BA Better World Community Fund will further support organisations and projects in communities across the UK Charities and social enterprise groups are invited to apply for funding through the airline’s Crowdfunder page. The airline is supporting four organisations for its first round of funding, including Fantasy Wings, Global Grooves, Energy Garden and Black2Nature British Airways has launched its new community-based initiative, the BA Better World Community Fund. The fund, which is part of the airline’s BA Better World sustainability programme, will further support organisations and projects that have a positive impact in communities within the UK, enabling British Airways to support projects that deliver benefits for climate, communities, colleagues and nature, all of which align with its sustainability [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines As part of the airline's 15th Anniversary, all Caribbean Miles members can book and travel to recently reintroduced destinations such as Suriname and Curaçao for 50% less miles between March 14 and April 14 Caribbean Airlines continues to celebrate its 15th Anniversary with a host of initiatives throughout the year; including a recent partnership  with LES ÎLES art platform. Through the partnership, the airline will share the diverse talent of Caribbean people to its valued customers; who have individually flown over 80,000 miles annually. Caribbean Miles Executive Gold members will receive a special edition, signed fine art print, 'Hummingbird Mother with Babies' by photographer Sanjiv Samaroo. While all members can access a special 10% discount on the Les Iles website [...]

Source: Avelo Airlines In addition to wheel and brake maintenance services for Avelo’s B737NG aircraft, Collins will retrofit Avelo’s fleet with state-of-the-art carbon brakes Avelo Airlines and Collins Aerospace announced today an agreement to retrofit Avelo’s fleet of Boeing Next-Generation (NG) 737 aircraft with new wheels and carbon brakes. The comprehensive agreement includes wheel and carbon brake maintenance services and logistics support for the new U.S. airline.   “Collins’ world-class reputation and broad capabilities made them the right partner for Avelo,” said Avelo Airlines Head of Technical Operations Gary Martin. “Delivering a reliable, on-time experience for our Customers is a top priority. Avelo’s partnership with Collins ensures we will continue to live up to that commitment.”  Collins’ 737NG brake features [...]

Source: ITA Airways ITA Airways continues to increase the routes of its 2022 summer season. From this past Saturday 2 April, the company's offer will be enriched with the launch of the new connection from Milan Malpensa to New York JFK. The flight will operate 5 times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday and it will depart Milan Malpensa at 1.40 p.m., landing in New York at 5.00 p.m. local time. The return New York - Milan Malpensa flight will depart at 8.55 p.m. local time, landing at 11.05 a.m. The flight will be operated with Airbus A330-200 aircraft with three travel classes: Business, Premium Economy and Economy, offering high standards of service according to traditional Italian [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Fuel-efficient aircraft elevates the customer experience as projected demand for travel grows in the years ahead Delta customers will soon begin seeing the first routes to feature the airline’s new A321neo aircraft. The experience-rich, fuel-efficient narrowbody jet arrived in Atlanta last week, and beginning tomorrow, customers may purchase tickets on the first flights the aircraft is designated to operate. A321neo-operated flights are set to depart from Delta's hub at Boston Logan International, bound for San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), San Diego (SAN) and Denver (DEN). The new aircraft will first depart for San Francisco on May 20 and then debut on existing flights to Seattle beginning August 11. Delta will continue to take delivery of additional A321neos through [...]