Source: American Airlines Throughout the month of March, American Airlines is creating opportunities for its customers and team members to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Beginning today, funds collected in flight by flight attendants and online through American’s partnership with UNICEF’s Change for Good program will be directed to support UNICEF and its humanitarian response in Ukraine. The funds raised this month at www.unicefusa.org/aa, and on flights to and from international destinations and Hawaii, will support UNICEF in reaching vulnerable children and families in Ukraine with assistance like access to basic services including water, sanitization, immunization and health care, as well as schooling and learning support and emergency cash assistance for up to 7.5 million children. Additionally, the funds can support [...]

Source: JetBlue Jetblue announced it is once again accepting applications for its pilot Gateways. With seven distinct education and training paths for pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians, JetBlue’s industry-leading Gateways offer anyone with the talent and dream of flying a range of pathways into the industry, opening the door for more people to discover and define their own career path in aviation. As the airline with the longest-running pathway programs, JetBlue is proud to continue its legacy, producing hundreds of new-hire pilots for the airline with 12% of last year’s new-hire pilots coming through one of the JetBlue Gateways. “Whether you’ve never been in an aircraft flight deck or already have a few solo flights under your belt and are planning [...]

Source: United Airlines People can donate miles and funds to Airlink, Americares, American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen Airline to match first five million miles and $100,000 donated and will award up to 1,000 bonus miles for cash donations United today announced a fundraising effort that has the potential to play a critical role in the mission to fly aid workers and supplies to the areas of Ukraine that are most in need. Starting today, United's MileagePlus® members can donate cash or miles to the airline's signature relief partners - Airlink, Americares, American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen - by visiting united.com/UkraineSupport. United will match the first five million donated miles - the equivalent of hundreds of connecting flights [...]

Source: Aeroflot/ALA News Although the airline only announced a "temporary" suspension of its routes to North America and the Caribbean Cuba included between February 28 and March 2, 2022, Aeroflot's flights to that region continue and will remain paralyzed due to the closure of the airspace of both Canada and the US, to all its operations Aeroflot informs about a temporary suspension of all international flights starting 8 March (00:00 MSK) due to new additional circumstances impeding the operation of flights. International services scheduled by Rossiya Airlines and Aurora Airlines (flights within the range of  SU5400-5799 and SU5950-6999) will also be suspended. To reduce risks for passengers of inability to use return flights to Russia  Aeroflot, starting from 6 March [...]

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 [...]