Source: Delta Air Lines Bolstering its commitment to a future of net-zero aviation, Delta is joining three key coalitions of investors, suppliers, competitors and industry champions to drive real impact for the planet. The carrier, the first to make its airline carbon neutral on a global basis, is taking part in the Race to Zero initiative; the LEAF Coalition, as the first airline; and World Economic Forum's Clean Skies for Tomorrow Ambition Statement, as a steering committee member. These partnerships build significant momentum toward a more sustainable future. "The only real way for us to impact climate change is for everyone to align behind a net-zero emissions goal," said Amelia DeLuca, Delta's managing director of sustainability. "These coalitions unite resources, investments and [...]

Source: Lufthansa Smooth entry to the U.S. possible for fully vaccinated EU travelers Lufthansa Group already offers 17 destinations with around 200 weekly connections Jump in bookings by 40 percent Good news for customers of Lufthansa Group Airlines: U.S. authorities have ended the 20-month travel ban for passengers from the European Schengen area as well as from the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil (effective since March 2020). The new guidelines will allow travellers to the U.S. who are fully vaccinated with WHO-certified vaccines and present a negative Corona test no older than three days to enter the country without restrictions starting in November 2021. Carsten Spohr, CEO Deutsche Lufthansa AG said: “The removal of travel [...]

Source: Air France To make the Ocean a common responsibility and preserve it, the Tara Ocean Foundation raises awareness and educates the younger generations to protect this vital ecosystem. It is in this context of raising awareness and educating the general public about climate issues that the Tara Ocean Foundation is exhibiting at the Photoclimat biennial event, which will be held until 17 October 2021, at the Place de la Bastille in Paris.   The Air France Foundation supports the Tara Ocean Foundation   The Tara Ocean Foundation is the first foundation dedicated to the ocean to be recognized as a public-interest organization in France. It has two main missions, to explore the ocean in order to understand it better [...]

Source: Iberia On this precise day, 75 years ago, Iberia established its first transatlantic route to Buenos Aires, with stopovers at Villa Cisneros – then considered the best natural airport in the world, on the shores of the Saharan desert – Natal and Rio de Janeiro. The first flight, although without paying passengers, took off from Barajas airport on September 22, 1946. When World War II ended, and as the political and economic circumstances of Spain allowed it, Iberia drew up the basic lines of action to allow the expansion of its network of services. Among its most immediate objectives was the establishment of the first transatlantic line, an endeavor that was a real challenge at the time due to [...]

Source: TAP TAP launched today a low-price promotion, with round-trip flights to destinations in Europe from 79 euros, Morocco from 109 euros, Brazil and Central America from 399 euros. With this campaign, the airline not only encourages the Portuguese to take the trips they have been longing for, but also encourages potential tourists in the most diverse countries where TAP operates to visit Portugal. This campaign is valid for bookings made as from today, for travel between November 2021 and March 2022 (except for the period from December 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022). TAP offers to all its Customers a free change to their reservation, up to three days before the flight (excluding the Discount fare) and renews its [...]

Source: Iberia On September 22, 1946, the first commercial flights between Europe and Latin America were established. This year Iberia has gradually recovered its service network in Latin America and, in the winter season, will offer more than 200 direct flights a week to 17 destinations in 15 countries in the region. And, throughout the pandemic, the airline has maintained connectivity between Spain and Latin America, carrying out more than 60 repatriation flights. Iberia celebrates this week the 75th anniversary of its flights to Latin America, its main market and on which it has developed its entire strategy in recent years, building a true bridge between Europe and Latin America and making Madrid the main gateway from Latin America to [...]

Source: Piedmont Airlines Captain Luis Rodriguez Rojas is proud of his Colombian heritage. “Hispanics never need an excuse for a celebration,” said Rojas. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 and traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrates the heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. Luis celebrates by hosting a barbecue with friends and family and shares his Colombian culture with his co-workers through his membership in the Latin Diversity Network and Veterans/Military Employee Resource Groups. Love led him to the United States and career opportunity led him to pursue his pilot career, but he never forgets where he came from. Luis grew up in Bucaramanga, Colombia.  [...]