Source: WestJet Women of Aviation Worldwide Week (WOAW) is a global aviation awareness week for girls of all ages observed to mark the anniversary of the world’s first female pilot license (March 8, 1910). In recognition of the occasion, and International Women’s Day, we asked the women of WestJet a simple question... Why would you encourage women to pursue a career in aviation? Annie Lagueux, First Officer, B737 I would encourage young women to pursue a career in aviation because it takes you to places you never thought you'd go, both physically and mentally. If it wasn't for flying, I would never have seen the arctic the way I did, with all the beautiful landscapes and way of life. Flying has challenged me [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and its partners raised $1.2 million benefitting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the 37th annual American Airlines Celebrity Ski event this past weekend. After celebrating last year’s event virtually due to the pandemic, guests returned to Beaver Creek, Colorado, with a renewed and vibrant sense of energy and dedication to supporting the fight against Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This year’s event included special programming and events, including a performance by Warner Records recording artist MAX, fitness class with three-time world dance champion Louis Van Amstel and more. “It may be cold in Colorado this weekend, but our hearts are incredibly warm. Every year for the last 37 years, our team members and partners have rallied together to [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Travelers to/from Puerto Rico's southern coast can skip the drive to San Juan or Aguadilla and take convenient nonstop flights from Ponce to Orlando, with nearly 30 connection opportunities Spirit Airlines' bright yellow planes are shining bright along Puerto Rico's sunny southern coast. The carrier launched service from Mercedita International Airport (PSE) in Ponce, adding the second-largest city on the island to its growing route map. The new service provides Ponce travelers with daily flights to Orlando (MCO) and marks Spirit's third destination in Puerto Rico, joining San Juan (SJU) and Aguadilla (BQN). "Our new nonstop flights between Ponce and Orlando provide both Puerto Rican and Floridian travelers with convenient and affordable ways to visit friends and [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines The people of Alaska, including our regional airline Horizon Air, are the heart of our business and the reason we are an award-winning airline. We celebrate their care and hard work every day, with heartfelt thanks for all they do. At our core, Alaska and Horizon are all about people – the way we care for our guests and each other. Our reputation for genuine care is what sets us apart from other airlines, and people notice. Recently, we appeared on Forbes 2022 Best Large Employers list, which asked people to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family, and to nominate organizations other than their own. The Wall Street Journal and Conde Nast Traveler also named Alaska one [...]

Source: Air Canada This year's World Wildlife Day focused on the recovery of key species for ecosystem restoration and Air Canada announced the return and expansion of its urban beehive initiative. We will be installing one beehive each at our Montreal headquarters and in Toronto at our Flight Operations Centre as we expand this important initiative. With 20,000 bees in each hive, Air Canada is proud to contribute to helping revitalize our ecosystem. "Air Canada is committed to doing more in the communities we serve. By again hosting beehives in Montreal and Toronto, we are improving the local biodiversity and ecosystems while also providing educational and awareness opportunities for our employees to engage with the world around them," said Teresa [...]

Source: SAS For many years SAS has been burdened by an uncompetitive cost structure, that prevents the company from reaching its full potential. Furthermore, the last two years have been the most challenging in the history of the aviation industry and the future remains unpredictable. Travel patterns and market conditions are changing and will have an additional impact on the company. SAS is now, more than ever, in need of a new start. SAS will implement measures aimed at securing long-term competitiveness. Along with the already ongoing work of developing an efficient and profitable business, the company is therefore presenting its transformation plan: “SAS FORWARD”. First quarter of fiscal 2022 results November 2021–January 2022 Revenue: MSEK 5,545 (2,282) Income before [...]

Source: Austrian Airlines Finance Results • Annual result 2021: Adjusted EBIT at EUR -264 million • Passenger growth of 61 percent compared to 2020 • EUR 60 of EUR 300 million of the crisis loan already repaid • High booking numbers pave the way for summer 2022 • CCO Michael Trestl: "More than 500,000 bookings within 14 days prove that people want to travel again." • COO Francesco Sciortino: “In the past two years we have shown resilience and flown Austrian Airlines with great flexibility through a crisis full of turbulence. Together we can also master other challenges!” "We are the Austrian flag carrier, it is our mission to connect people and economies, even in difficult times. This is why [...]

Source: OMA Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB; BMV: OMA), reports that terminal passenger traffic at its 13 airports increased 68.6% in February 2022, as compared to February 2021. Domestic traffic increased 63.1%, and international traffic increased 123.1%. Cat./Mea.             Feb-2021         Feb-2022   % Change      01-02/2021     01-02/2022    % Change Domestic                729,080        1,188,832         63.1             1,604,357        2,434,320          51.7 International          74,259              165,686     123.1          [...]