Source: Air France In 2021, Air France, in partnership with the social start-up Vendredi, launched a vast programme to involve staff in the associative world, called "Mon engagement citoyen". In this way, the company is reaffirming its commitment to social and environmental issues in the countries where it operates. Thanks to Vendredi's civic commitment platform, company staff can connect with a network of more than 1,500 associations and volunteer for a wide range of actions, including mentoring, skills sharing, awareness raising, patrols, etc. More than 170 companies have already joined the Vendredi platform. On this platform, assignments are available throughout the year to Air France staff, for the benefit of partner associations in 6 fields of action dear to the company and [...]

Source: VINCI Airports VINCI Airports inaugurated yesterday the first direct flight between Porto and Rennes, two airports from our network. A new connection between France and Portugal operated all year round and three times a week by our partner easyJet. Already well established at Rennes airport, the airline easyJet has just launched a new route to Porto, Portugal's second largest city, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. This service is available all year round, with three direct flights per week. "This new route confirms that easyJet is firmly anchored in Rennes" said Nathalie Ricard, director of Rennes Bretagne Airport, noting that the low-cost airline already flies to Geneva, Lyon, Nice and Toulouse.

Source: Allegiant New routes will connect Midwest cities to Florida, the southwest Allegiant  announces nine new nonstop routes for spring vacation travel to premier destinations in Florida and the southwest. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.* "These routes will connect our customers to premier destinations in Arizona and Florida just in time for Spring break," said Drew Wells, Allegiant's senior vice president of revenue and planning. "Whether travelers are looking to explore the desert southwest or take in the beaches of Florida, we've got the flights for them – free from the hassle of stops and layovers – at a price they can afford." The new routes to Knoxville, Tennessee via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) include: Phoenix, Arizona via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines With Starbucks festive cheer, decorated lounges, and the return of our holiday sweaters - Alaska is the Merrier Carrier Bake the gingerbread, light the menorah, hang the stockings — however you holiday — joy & care is in the air at Alaska Airlines. As the 'Merrier Carrier' we're going all out this year to celebrate and can't wait to share this holiday season with our loyal guests and employees. Cup, cup and away! Holiday spirit is IN THE AIR today at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, as we unveiled our newest special-edition aircraft featuring one of our favorite hometown friends, Starbucks. The plane, tail number N238AK, showcases Starbucks famous red cups filled with their signature holiday drinks. The Boeing [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) will brighten the skies of Philadelphia with lots more yellow planes this Spring. Today, the carrier announced it's adding seven new destinations and increasing service to Cancun (CUN) from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The expansion will begin with nonstop New Orleans (MSY) service launching on Feb. 16, 2022, followed by new routes to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), Nashville (BNA), Houston (IAH), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) and over to the West Coast at Oakland/San Francisco (OAK) by May 18, 2022. The additions of Aguadilla and Oakland unlock totally new, unserved markets for PHL, saving Guests valuable time and expense by eliminating costly connections. Spirit Airlines Routes at PHL:   Destination: Flights [...]

Source: Southwest Carrier donates more than $250,000 in roundtrip air travel and monetary support to organizations focused on making Denver a great place to live and work; Today: Invites Denverites to visit the Downtown Denver Rink for free skating all day with special surprises and fun treats between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. (MST). Southwest Airlines Co. is putting its Heart into action as it gives back to the greater Denver area in recognition of Colorado Gives Day, the state’s single largest day of giving. In the spirit of the giving season, the airline is donating more than $250,000 in domestic roundtrip air travel and monetary support to four organizations focused on improving the lives of Coloradoans: Amp the Cause, Latin American [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet Cargo and SmartKargo today announced a partnership that will provide extensive digital solutions to enhance and transform the airline's air cargo business. In 2022, SmartKargo, a comprehensive cargo information management solution, will implement innovative software that will provide a streamlined user experience for WestJet Cargo customers. "As we witness record-setting cargo volumes, we are making strategic investments in our technology, our aircraft and our people," said Charles Duncan, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Cargo. "Our partnership with SmartKargo signifies an integral step forward in the digital transformation of our business. We look forward to working in lockstep with SmartKargo to digitize our business and deliver an improved user experience to our valued customers." Together with SmartKargo, WestJet Cargo customers will [...]

Source: American Airlines Robert Isom to become CEO on March 31, 2022; Doug Parker to continue as chairman American Airlines Group Inc. today announced Doug Parker will retire as chief executive officer of American Airlines on March 31, 2022. Robert Isom, currently president of American, will succeed him. Isom also will join the airline’s board of directors on that same date, and Parker will continue to serve as chairman of American’s board. “I have worked with Robert for two decades and I am incredibly pleased that he will be the next CEO of American Airlines, which is truly the best job in our industry,” Parker said. “Robert is a collaborative leader with deep operational expertise and global industry experience. His [...]

Source: Finnair Finnair expands its network in the United States and opens flights from Helsinki to Seattle starting 1 June 2022. In the summer season 2022, Finnair will operate three weekly flights to Seattle on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Seattle is known for its spectacular natural beauty, coffee culture, music scene and quirky neighbourhoods. Visitors can hike in evergreen forests or visit picturesque vineyards. The Emerald City is also home to some big names in business. Finnair also continues to expand its presence in the US by continuing direct flights to New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Los Angeles International Airport from Stockholm, Sweden, through the summer season. From 1 May 2022, Finnair will increase frequencies for these connections. Finnair will fly from [...]

Source: Air France The Air France Foundation has been supporting the education of children in need for the past 30 years. It supports educational projects for sick, disabled and disadvantaged children in France and in countries where the Company is present. Since its creation, the Foundation has supported more than 1,500 projects throughout the world, relying on the company's vast network of volunteer staff to take action in a sustainable manner. As environmental transition is at the heart of Air France's priorities and those of its staff, it is essential for the Foundation to support projects to educate people about environmental issues.  The Foundation works together with several associations to raise awareness of the climate emergency among young people and [...]