Source: United Airlines United Aviate Academy orders 25 new Cirrus TRAC SR20 aircraft - with the option to add 50 more - in response to the surge in flight school applications with more than 12,000 received so far United Aviate Academy aims to train as many as 5,000 new pilots by 2030, at least half of them women or people of color United Aviate Academy today announced that it aims to potentially quadruple the size of its fleet of training aircraft, in response to the surge of applications to the country's only flight school owned by a major airline. The Academy will add 25 new, state-of-the art Cirrus TRAC SR20 training aircraft to its current fleet of 25, with the option to [...]

Source: Hawwaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Districts 141 and 142 have ratified tentative agreements reached with the airline last month. The five-year contracts provide wage increases and important work rule changes for nearly 1,000 employees in roles ranging from mechanics, line servicemen, aircraft appearance, and contract services, as well as more than 1,500 employees in cargo, central reservations control, crew scheduling, guest services, ramp, purchasing, record, and supply, among others. “We are grateful for the ratification of contracts that recognize the incredible contributions of our front-line teammates while helping our company continue to grow and thrive,” said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram. The IAM contract ratification comes [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways is launching a new, daytime flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow – its third daily flight from Newark to London, to support the return of business travel in 2022. The additional flight, which launches on 6 June, will depart at 7.55am from Newark - a convenient option for travellers wishing to spend an extra night in the New York area before departing on business or leisure, or for those travellers who wish to arrive in the evening in London to spend the night at home or their hotel. The flight will depart Heathrow at 7.10pm, also allowing travellers to spend the entire day in London before flying to Newark. The airline is [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is partnering with a former flight attendant to designate 16 February as International Black Aviation Professionals Day, celebrating diversity in the aviation industry. Delta is partnering with one of the company’s first Black flight attendants and members of Georgia’s congressional delegation to designate  Feb. 16 as International Black Aviation Professionals Day. Since retiring from Delta in 2006 after 35 years of service, Casey Grant has dedicated her time and efforts to recognize the contributions of Black aviation professionals and to encourage other Black Americans to pursue careers in the industry. With the help of Grant, Atlanta-area U.S. Reps. Nikema Williams and Lucy McBath, as well as U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, will introduce a [...]

Source: LATAM LATAM Airlines Group reinforces its international connectivity by announcing that it will resume its passenger operations between Santiago, Auckland, and Sydney beginning March 29. Tickets are already available for sale on LATAM.com, with a frequency of three flights per week. “Throughout the pandemic, we have actively collaborated with authorities to safely move towards a revival of the travel industry. The resumption of routes to New Zealand and Australia is one more step on the way to a new normal. We will continue working toward greater international connectivity, always having the health and safety of our passengers and collaborators as a priority,” said Claudio Moro, Regional Marketing & Ecommerce Manager. According to the respective authorities, individuals who hold a [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines With 3 easy payments, persons may access Caribbean Layaway for travel to/from any Caribbean Airlines destination excluding travel on the domestic air bridge between Trinidad and Tobago In keeping with its campaign to Reset Expectations, Caribbean Airlines has expanded its interest free payment plan – Caribbean Layaway. Now, from as little as 25% down, customers can hold bookings for travel ranging from 2 months to 12 months prior to their departure date. With 3 easy payments, persons may access Caribbean Layaway for travel to/from any Caribbean Airlines destination excluding travel on the domestic air bridge between Trinidad and Tobago. Customers are given a payment schedule upon confirmation of booking. Commenting on the matter, CEO Medera indicated that [...]

Source: British Airways The Check In Podcast British Airways new ‘The Check In’ podcast is created by colleagues, providing an insight into what’s happening behind the scenes at British Airways  Episodes are hosted by four of the airline’s people with guests from different areas of the business Episode one is available to download now, with a focus on the airline’s BA Better World sustainability programme, described as ‘it’s most important journey yet’ and a key pillar of BA’s business strategy  British Airways is today launching a brand new podcast designed to give colleagues and customers a greater insight into how the airline ticks. Each episode will see hosts joined by special guests who also work at British Airways, to delve [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines De-icing is a meticulous yearlong operation essential to ensuring Delta aircraft can take off safely and deliver the reliable, world-class operation customers expect. If you’ve ever flown during the winter months out of cold, snowy climates like Delta’s Minneapolis hub, you’ve probably heard the familiar crackle of an aircraft’s PA system followed by the captain’s advisement that your sky-chariot needs de-icing. It’s not something most passengers give a second thought - their journey proceeds as planned, the endeavor out of sight, out of mind. You may not have realized just how crucial that process can be to a safe journey, nor the expertise needed to do it the right way. To help us break down how [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines Flight Pass benefits for travel lovers include a flat fee, peace of mind, and more flexibility to explore California and major West Coast destinations As the only major airline headquartered on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is blazing a new path for travel with the debut of Flight Pass, an innovative, subscription-based travel offering that takes value and flexibility to the next level. Available starting today, Flight Pass members can fly up to 24 roundtrip flights a year to the most popular routes within California, as well as nonstop service from California airports to Reno, Phoenix and Las Vegas, for a fixed monthly rate. With annual plans starting at $49 per month, this new way to fly allows travelers to lock in main cabin deals for [...]

Source: Avelo Airlines Avelo now offers 10 nonstop routes from Tweed-New Haven Airport Avelo Airlines announced a significant expansion of its East Coast service with the addition of four popular Southeastern U.S. destinations from Connecticut’s most convenient airport — Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Beginning in May, Avelo will add exclusive nonstop service between HVN and two South Carolina destinations: Myrtle Beach and Charleston, as well as Savannah, Ga. / Hilton Head, S.C.; and Nashville, Tenn. Today’s announcement expands Avelo’s East Coast network from HVN to 10 exclusive nonstop destinations. Avelo currently flies between HVN and six sun-soaked Florida destinations: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Sarasota/Bradenton, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “The significant [...]