Source: SWISS SWISS is to become the first passenger airline in the world to take advantage of the new AeroSHARK aircraft skin technology to further reduce the carbon dioxide emissions and the fuel consumption of its flight operations. All twelve of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will successively have the innovative riblet film, which has been co-developed by Lufthansa Technik and chemicals and coatings manufacturer BASF, applied to their fuselage and engine nacelles. The resulting significant reduction in aerodynamic drag will make the SWISS Boeing 777 fleet more than one per cent more fuel-efficient, and this in turn will substantially further reduce its carbon dioxide emissions. SWISS has also supported Lufthansa Technik and BASF in their development of the AeroSHARK [...]

Source: TAP Children aged between 2 and 11 with 100% discount (pay only airport taxes) TAP is offering flights between mainland Portugal and the Azores with return tickets from Lisbon and Porto for €69. Children from 2 to 11 years old benefit from a 100 percent discount on fares, paying only airport taxes, and babies up to 23 months pay only one euro plus airport taxes (valid for one child per adult). This promotion is valid for sales until 4 March and for journeys to be made until 30 June, excluding 8 to 25 April. If flights between mainland Portugal and the destinations operated by TAP in the Azores, Ponta Delgada and Terceira, are available from 69 euros, to encourage [...]

Source: WestJet The WestJet Group is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Alex Cruz to its Board of Directors. "It is my pleasure to officially welcome Álex to the WestJet Group's Board at this moment in our history," said Chris Burley, Chairman of the WestJet Group's Board of Directors. "Álex's impressive experience leading both full service and low-cost airlines make him an invaluable addition to our Board as the airline continues to improve its cost position to compete more vigorously with carriers of all sizes." "This appointment will help strategically position the WestJet Group as it emerges from the pandemic serving an even greater number of guests looking forward to travelling once again," continued Burley. Álex Cruz's extensive experience includes [...]

Source: Lufthansa Five additional connections from Frankfurt to Palma de Mallorca (Spain), five connections to Faro (Portugal), and three connections to Funchal on Madeira (Portugal) are now also in the flight schedule More from Munich: twice to Faro (Portugal), twice each to Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and a connection to Palma de Mallorca (all Spain) The easing of travel restrictions across Europe is giving Lufthansa a noticeable surge in booking demand for the Easter vacation. Last week was the most successful booking week in for the airline in the last two years, with a four-fold increase in new bookings compared to the same week in 2021. To meet the high demand, especially of “sun seekers,” Lufthansa is now offering [...]

Source: KLM KLM stops flying to Ukraine.  This decision follows the adjusted travel advice to code red and an extensive safety analysis. It is not yet clear when KLM will fly to Kyiv again. KLM has not been flying over the eastern regions of Ukraine and Crimea since 2014. There are now no more KLM flights through Ukrainian airspace until further notice. KLM always puts the safety of passengers and employees first in the conduct of its operation. Choosing safe and optimal routes is a standard part of our daily practice. KLM uses a security management system to analyze risks in order to determine safe flight routes. This analysis also uses information that is shared within the Dutch expert group, [...]

Source: JetBlue JetBlue, New York’s Hometown Airline®, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Weiner as the carrier’s new vice president, sales and revenue management. He will be responsible for revenue optimization, ancillary strategy, distribution, and corporate sales. Weiner had previously served as JetBlue’s director, revenue management since 2020. He will report to Dave Clark, JetBlue’s head of revenue and planning. Weiner joined JetBlue in 2019 as director, revenue analysis and ancillary strategy. Prior to joining JetBlue, he served as vice president, revenue management – North America for British Airways. He spent 18 years in a variety of commercial leadership roles at BA including vice president, commercial strategy and planning for North America, and managing director, revenue management, for the carrier’s transatlantic joint business. [...]

Source: American Airlines As American Airlines continues to roll out its new menu, there is a story behind a delicious dessert customers can find on board select American Airlines flights starting today Tamara Turner founded Silver Spoon Desserts in her Aurora, Illinois, home. She poured all her focus and energy into pursuing her passion and along the way created opportunities for her children and her community. Years later, an opportunity to expand her business with American came knocking, and Turner’s growth took flight into her very own 16,000-square-foot Chicago facility and a platform to reach dessert lovers around the world. The Bundt cakes are available in domestic premium cabins on flights between 900 and 1,499 miles. Watch Turner’s inspirational story [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Flights will begin May 5, 2022, marking the airline's first scheduled service to the Jamaican capital Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines will launch nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Kingston, Jamaica (KIN) beginning May 5, 2022, marking the airline's first scheduled service to the Jamaican capital. Flights will operate three times per week year-round. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares from Miami to Kingston as low as $79*. "We're thrilled to launch service between Miami and Kingston, the bustling capital city of Jamaica, said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "Kingston is home to an array of fascinating tourism and rich historical sites as well as providing easy access to Jamaica's stunning mountains [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines is honored to receive the Federal Aviation Administration's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence" for the fourth consecutive year. The award is the highest distinction given by the administration for aviation companies that ensure 100 percent of their maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training courses throughout the year. "Spirit's No. 1 value is safety, and our technicians continuously exceed the standard when it comes to the technical knowledge and training required to ensure a safe working environment and operation," said John Bendoraitis, Spirit Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "This award is an expression of the hard work our technicians put in everyday so that our Fit Fleet® delivers a top [...]

Source: American Airlines In 2008, David Pettet started his career flying for a small airline when he was just 19 years old. He knew he had a passion for aviation. David soon discovered and joined the National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA), a group of pilots and allies who did advocacy work to build support within and acceptance of the LGBTQ aviation community across the world. There he found the support to build on that passion. “The organization was a foundation and support network, both personally and professionally, helping me navigate my own coming out and helping me build the confidence to be my genuine self while at work,” he said. “It really provided the support, resources, contacts and networking opportunities [...]