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Southwest Airlines once again named to FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies list

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. today was named to FORTUNE's 2022 list of World's Most Admired® Companies. The carrier is ranked at No. 28 and is also ranked No. 5 on the industry list. Southwest® has been featured consistently on the World's Most Admired Companies list since 2009. “What a wonderful tribute to the People of Southwest Airlines to be recognized with this prestigious honor, and especially in the midst of the challenges brought on by a global pandemic," said Bob Jordan, Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Airlines. “These past 23 months have been the most challenging time in our Company's history, but our People are the difference—they put their Heart into our business, our communities, and serving our Customers [...]

2022-02-03T17:07:27+02:00February 3rd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines expands Finnair codeshare agreement for deeper global reach

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines has announced today a significant codeshare expansion with our European oneworld partner Finnair, the latest in a series of partnership expansions for Alaska since joining the global alliance in March 2021. Beginning now, Finnair passengers can book connecting flights through Seattle – our hometown airport – to more than 60 destinations throughout Alaska's network for travel beginning June 1, 2022. The codeshare flights with Alaska will be identified on Finnair's website and the carrier's other booking platforms. Finnair's new nonstop service between Helsinki and Seattle begins June 1 with flights three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) on the airline's Airbus A330 aircraft. "We joined oneworld for the opportunity to expand partnerships with world-class airlines such as Finnair. This agreement will offer its customers and our guests amazing travel possibilities," said Nat Pieper, [...]

2022-02-03T17:05:50+02:00February 3rd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta teams safely managing through extensive winter weather

Source: Delta Air Lines Select Delta flights in the impacted areas are being proactively canceled ahead of time as Delta meteorologists fine-tune forecasts. Four customer weather waivers are in effect, covering nearly 70 cities across the Midwest; South Central Plains and Texas; Rocky Mountain region; Northeastern U.S.; and Toronto. As another winter weather system is set to impact nearly half of the continental United States through the remainder of the week, Delta expects to cancel approximately 200 Delta mainline and Delta Connection flights a day on Wednesday and Thursday. Delta teams within the airline’s Operations and Customer Center continue to monitor and assess potential future impacts. Delta’s in-house meteorologists are actively reviewing and sharing up-to-date weather forecasts with others in [...]

2022-02-03T17:13:28+02:00February 3rd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta No. 18 among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has been honored as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the 9th year in a row by Fortune, ranking higher on the list than any other airline. Delta also rated higher than any other U.S. airline on Fortune’s list of Most Admired Airlines, coming in at No. 2 behind Singapore Airlines. “Congratulations to all 75,000 Delta employees on this outstanding achievement,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “Their hard work, dedication and ability to navigate the most difficult of circumstances demonstrated over the past two years deserves to be globally recognized. Securing the highest spot for an airline on the Top 50 list this year is an honor, and a testament to our commitment [...]

2022-02-02T17:53:42+02:00February 2nd, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines Celebrates Black History Month

Source: American Airlines American Airlines recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to U.S. history and culture. The airline is hosting numerous events and initiatives in the air, on the ground and in our communities to celebrate Black History Month. American understands 28 days is not enough to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. The airline is proud to take this time to reflect on the strides American has made in better serving Black team members and customers year-round. In 2022, customers will experience more representation throughout their travel journey. American’s products and services such as Flagship Lounges, inflight dining and entertainment offerings will aim to better connect with Black travelers. In [...]

2022-02-01T20:11:07+02:00February 1st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Invites Consumers to Join Effort to Highlight the Plight of Endangered Species in the Caribbean and Latin America

Source: Frontier Airlines To Celebrate the Airline's Expanded Service in the Region, One of Six Endangered Species Will Be Selected by Consumers to Adorn a New Aircraft Tail; Those Who Vote Will Be Entered for a Chance to Win a Week-Long Grand Prize Vacation America's Greenest Airline, Frontier Airlines, is celebrating its new growth in the Caribbean and Latin American markets with a campaign to underscore the plight of endangered animal species in six popular destinations the airline currently serves in the region. Consumers are encouraged to participate by choosing the next endangered animal to be featured on the tail of one of Frontier's new, ultra-efficient Airbus aircraft. Plus, voters are entered for a chance to win an unforgettable seven-night [...]

2022-02-01T22:36:42+02:00February 1st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways and Loganair Expand Codeshare Agreement

Source: British Airways British Airways and Loganair have today announced a major expansion of their codeshare agreement, offering more choice and connectivity for customers travelling across the UK The expansion to 18 new routes will now give British Airways’ customers access to 38 of Loganair’s UK routes, meaning that customers can book onward connections from destinations across the airline’s route network, or point to point travel in the UK more easily through British Airways’ website. Customers who book onto these selected routes operated by Loganair through ba.com can also earn Avios and Tier points as part of British Airways’ Executive Club programme. Routes now available to book include: Aberdeen to Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, and Southampton City of Derry [...]

2022-02-01T16:39:17+02:00February 1st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta media campaign celebrates Team USA’s spirit of resilience and the unsung heroes supporting world-class athletes in connecting with their dreams

Source: Delta Air Lines Building on its Team USA partnership, Delta’s new advertising campaign features five television spots that showcase the value of human connection, perseverance and resilience. New spots are debuting on NBC programs including the TODAY Show, the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Opening Ceremony, Late Night with Seth Meyers and That’s My Jam with Jimmy Fallon. Global carrier also introduces “Unsung Heroes” art showcase – an extension of its U.S. Olympic and Paralympic campaign celebrating many of the hard-working people behind Team USA athletes. Delta Air Lines has launched its first advertising campaign in support of Team USA, featuring inspiring stories that highlight the power of perseverance and resilience in ways that viewers can relate. The global [...]

2022-02-01T16:19:04+02:00February 1st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

A Letter from Bob Jordan, Chief Executive Officer

Source: Southwest Airlines I hope 2022 ushers in a new year of promise and brings even more opportunities to gather with those you cherish most. All of us at Southwest Airlines thrive on making those moments happen—whether it’s reconnecting families, getting you to a much-needed vacation, or taking you to that important business meeting. We appreciate the time you share with us, and we are committed to showing you our Hospitality every step of the way. For me, this is a season of gratitude and anticipation. After more than 30 years at Southwest, I have the privilege of stepping into the role of CEO on February 1. When I started at Southwest in 1988 as a programmer, I never dreamed [...]

2022-02-01T14:40:13+02:00February 1st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Austrian Airlines goes Hollywood: Flag Carrier relaunches flights to Los Angeles in summer

Source: Austrian Austrian Airlines’ summer flight schedule counts with 110 destinations and 1,300 weekly flights Five non-stop weekly flights to Los Angeles from mid-May Significant expansion of European route network: Valencia and Kavala as new destinations on the Mediterranean coast Capacity increase by 12 aircraft Austrian Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Michael Trestl: "We are continuously increasing our offer to pre-crisis levels." Austrian Airlines’ summer flight schedule 2022 is "ready for take-off". With 110 destinations and a weekly frequency of 1,300 flights in the summer peak, the Austrian flag carrier is continuously increasing its offer to pre-crisis levels. Next to new European destinations such as the Spanish and Greek port cities of Valencia and Kavala, another long-haul destination will be added [...]

2022-01-31T23:52:39+02:00January 31st, 2022|AIRLINES, News|