Source: TAP TAP Maintenance & Engineering successfully delivered to Aircalin the second A330neo, after performing on time C-checks of the two aircraft of this model from the New Caledonia airline fleet TAP Air Portugal itself operates a fleet of 19 A330-900 neo aircraft, assuring in-house maintenance and engineering works for its fleet.  Thus, Aircalin is the first third-party airline to benefit from TAP M&E know-how and experience performing C-checks on A330neo. Fabrice Teisseyre, Aircalin’s vice President Maintenance & Engineering, considers that “for the first C Check for both our A330neo, and during this very difficult COVID period for the whole Aeronautics industry, it was strategically very challenging and important for Aircalin to find an available MRO known for its ability [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways has launched its new BA Better World sustainability programme, describing it as its ‘most important journey yet’ The airline partnered with Airbus to paint one of its most modern, fuel-efficient A320neos in its new sustainability programme colours British Airways also announced a new collaboration with bp to source sustainable aviation fuel in respect of all its flights between London, Glasgow and Edinburgh during the UK COP26 conference, providing a lifecycle carbon reduction of up to 80% compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces From today, British Airways customers will be able to purchase sustainable aviation fuel to reduce their carbon footprint in combination with carbon offsets British Airways has today launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme. The airline [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Members can earn double Tier-Qualifying Points toward Tier Status Southwest Airlines Co. today announced, all Rapid Rewards® Members can earn double Tier-Qualifying Points* toward Tier Status with any qualifying flight from Sept. 3, 2021, through Nov. 30, 2021. Members must register for this promotion, book on Southwest.com, and travel now through Nov. 30, 2021, to fast track their way to Tier Status for 2022. "We understand the pandemic continues to make it difficult for existing Members to earn Tier Status and enjoy benefits that come with achieving it," said Corbitt Burns, Southwest Airlines' Director of Rapid Rewards. "Loyalty has never been as important to them and to us, and we want to provide Members with a fast and easy way [...]

Source: WestJet Airline adds Toronto to Edinburgh to its international network and new non-stop service between Glasgow and Toronto WestJet today announced new service between Toronto and Scotland with the addition of non-stop flights to Edinburgh and Glasgow beginning in Spring 2022. Adding to the airline's international destination map, service between Edinburgh and Toronto is set to launch on June 2, 2022, while flights between Glasgow and Toronto will begin on May 20, 2022. "As we continue to rebuild our international network, we're pleased to offer our guests new options to connect via our Toronto hub for business and leisure to these incredible cities," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "This spring, guests on both sides of the Atlantic will benefit from more choices and lower fares when travelling between Canada and Scotland." With the addition of Edinburgh to the airline's international network, service between Toronto (YYZ) and Edinburgh (EDI) is set to operate [...]

Source: Air Canada Hub provides essential information, advice and even ideas for where to go next Editor's Note: A video demonstrating Air Canada's new Travel Ready Hub is available here Air Canada today unveiled its expanded Travel Ready hub, an interactive online tool to help customers plan and prepare for upcoming trips. Customers can use it to easily and conveniently obtain such information as necessary travel documentation, COVID-19 test requirements and country travel restrictions for any global destination.  Air Canada's Travel Ready hub is available at aircanada.com/travelready and on the mobile version of the Air Canada website. "We continue to develop practical solutions to help our customers be travel-ready, wherever they want to go. This includes assisting them in navigating the changing entry [...]

Source: Allegiant The Las Vegas-based airline introduces a first-of-its-kind travel bundle including airfare, hotel accommodations, and tickets to see Raiders home games at Allegiant Stadium With pro football preparing to kick off its season, Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is now offering exclusive travel packages to help football fans get to a game of their choice at Allegiant Stadium. We've long known that our customers are huge football fans, and they've told us through surveys and feedback that Las Vegas is their number one city when it comes to traveling to see their teams play. Our partnership with Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders gives us the opportunity to make that happen," said Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "No team and venue in [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines For the 9th season, the Seattle-based airline celebrates its Chief Football Officers' return to the field Touchdown! In celebration of Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson's upcoming season, guests can score extra points with Alaska Airlines this football season. Beginning today, guests wearing a Russell Wilson No. 3 jersey or a limited edition Alaska's Russell Wilson shirt (available from the Alaska Company Store) will be given early boarding for all Seattle (SEA) and Everett (PAE) departing flights for the duration of the football season. "This early boarding experience is a great way to cheer on our beloved Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson," said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience for Alaska Airlines. "We can't wait to see all of the No. 3 jerseys at Sea-Tac [...]

Source: Virgin Atlantic Airline will launch direct flights from Edinburgh to Barbados from December 2021, Scotland’s only service to the Caribbean Further flights to Orlando will launch from April 2022 Fares start from as little as £419pp, and will operate on an Airbus A330 Virgin Atlantic has a new home in Scotland, as the airline has announced plans to start flights from Edinburgh Airport. Services to the Caribbean island of Barbados will begin this December with flights to Orlando, the theme park Capital of the world set to commence from April 2022. The new routes mark the first time Virgin Atlantic has flown international flights from the Scottish capital in its 37-year history and is Scotland’s only direct flight to [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines non-stop flights between St. Vincent and New York are set to resume from October 20. The services operating as BW 552 and BW 553 will originate and end in Trinidad to give customers the option of an additional connecting service to/from New York and Trinidad each Wednesday. The flight schedule is designed to facilitate early morning departures out of Trinidad, St. Vincent and New York. ST VINCENT TO NEW YORK RETURN SCHEDULE ROUTE FLIGHT NUMBER DAY DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME Trinidad to St Vincent BW 552 Wednesday 8:35 AM 9:30 AM St Vincent to New York BW 552 Wednesday 10:55 AM 3:45 PM New York to St Vincent BW 553 Wednesday 7:30 AM 12:15 PM [...]

Source: Air France If there is one notion of pleasure associated with France, it is its culture of fine dining. Naturally, it is also one of the founding experiences of the art of travel according to Air France, which is committed to promoting fine French cuisine throughout the world. And because elegance is essential in enhancing the pleasure of the senses, Air France has always called on experts in the field of French tableware to promote its fine dining in the sky. Now extended until 24 October 2021, the exhibition "À Table! Le repas, tout un art" features more than 1,000 pieces and traces the fascinating history of fine French dining, from antiquity to the present day. It also highlights Air [...]