Source: Lufthansa Third corporate bond of 1.5 billion euros issued in 2021 Lufthansa Group takes advantage of favorable market conditions Placement with two maturities of two and five-and-a-half years complements Lufthansa Group's maturity profile Deutsche Lufthansa AG has again successfully issued a bond with a total volume of 1.5 billion euros. The bond, with a denomination of 100,000 euros, was placed in two tranches with terms of two and five-and-a-half years respectively. The tranche with a term until 16 November 2023 has a volume of 600 million euros and bears interest of 1.625 percent per year. The tranche with a term until 16 May 2027 has a volume of 900 million euros and bears interest of 2.875 percent. The two [...]

Source: Air France Air France honours its new Airbus A220 by unveiling stunning images of the latest jewel in its fleet filmed from the air. In partnership with Airbus, the company presented a video produced by Airborne Films using state-of-the-art technology to create 8K UHD Ultra High Definition images; a high-flying technical feat. To see the video, please visit: https://corporate.airfrance.com/en/news/aerial-footage-air-frances-airbus-a220 Admire Air France's Airbus A220 flying over the Atlantic coast between la Pointe de Grave and the Southern Landes. An economically and environmentally efficient aircraft  The most innovative and efficient single-aisle aircraft in its class, the Airbus A220-300 is perfectly suited to Air France's short and medium-haul network. It provides a cost reduction per seat of 10% compared to the [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines When Alaska Flight Attendant Kim Roller met retired U.S. Navy Capt. John Woolston on a layover in Honolulu, she had no idea the impact he and other USS Indianapolis survivors would have on her life. The USS Indianapolis warship sinking remains the largest loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy. Of the 1,196 crew on board, 316 were rescued from the water, and only four survivors remain alive today. The Indy’s legacy and service came to a tragic end on July 30, 1945. In just 12 minutes, the sleek heavy cruiser, spanning the size of two football fields, was sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea after being struck by enemy torpedoes in the middle of the night.Like many survivors, Woolston [...]

Source: American Airlines In recognition of the service and sacrifice of those who’ve served our nation in the military, American Airlines co-hosted two special events to create a weeklong celebration of Veteran’s Day. Salute to the Troops and Seats 4 Soldiers were paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed this year to create a one-of-a-kind experience for dozens of veterans and active service members. “At American Airlines, honoring our military and veterans is part of our DNA. We proudly employ thousands of veterans, and it’s deeply ingrained in our culture to honor their sacrifice year-round,” said Chief Operations Officer David Seymour. “For us, Veterans Day is truly every day.” This past weekend, American partnered with MGM Resorts, [...]

Source: United Airlines United is the only North American airline offering direct flights from Jordan to the U.S. Amman is one of five new destinations United will serve next summer as part of the airline's largest-ever transatlantic expansion United is giving customers the chance to check the cultural and natural wonders of Jordan off of their travel bucket lists in 2022, as tickets go on sale today for the airline's brand-new flights between Washington D.C./Dulles and Amman. United is the only North American airline offering direct flights to Jordan from the U.S., and the first flight takes off on May 5, 2022 (these flights are subject to government approval). "We're expecting next summer to be one of our busiest ever [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Volume sufficient to produce more than half a billion gallons of blended net zero fuel, enabled by sustainable aviation fuel with the lowest carbon intensity announced to date Southwest Airlines Co. today announced a 15-year offtake agreement with Velocys Renewables LLC ("Velocys") for 219 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As announced by Velocys today, once blended with conventional jet fuel, the SAF could produce the equivalent of 575 million gallons of net-zero1 fuel and avoid 6.5 million metric tons of CO2 over the term of the agreement. Southwest® plans to begin purchasing SAF from the Velocys Bayou Fuels facility in Natchez, Mississippi, as early as 2026. Additionally, as part of the offtake agreement, Southwest and Velocys have established [...]

Source: Delta Airlines The multi-year, value-based distribution agreement leverages the Amadeus Travel Platform, allowing for more flexibility and choice. Amadeus and Delta Air Lines have announced a new global distribution agreement, providing travelers a full range of options via the Amadeus Travel Platform for enhanced retailing. Through this new value-based distribution agreement, Amadeus-connected travel sellers will have access to the full range of Delta’s products. An optimized shopping display provides expanded product options on all flights, including attributes and ancillary services. This expands customer choice and allows the airline and its travel agency partners to deliver more value and relevant content for travelers. “We commend Amadeus for their commitment to innovation. Aligning the travel distribution ecosystem with value-creation and shopping display improvements [...]