Fuente: American Airlines En reconocimiento del compromiso de la aerolínea con la comunidad de agentes de viajes, la Sociedad Estadounidense del rubro (ASTA) nombró a American Airlines como su "aerolínea asociada del año", por tercer año consecutivo. “Cada año, ASTA reconoce con orgullo a una aerolínea asociada en función de los votos y comentarios de nuestros miembros que confían en American su negocio”, dijo Zane Kerby, Presidente y Director ejecutivo de ASTA. "Ganar aunque sea una vez es un privilegio, y el logro de American de recibir este reconocimiento por tercer año consecutivo, enfatiza el tremendo aprecio que tiene la comunidad de agentes por el apoyo de la aerolínea en el servicio a nuestros clientes mutuos", complementó. El Socio de [...]

Source: American Airlines In recognition of the airline’s commitment to the travel advisor community, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) named American Airlines its Airline Partner of the Year for the third year in a row. “Each year, ASTA proudly recognizes an Airline Partner of the Year based on the votes and feedback of our members who trust American with their business,” said Zane Kerby, President and Chief Executive Officer for ASTA. “To win even once is a privilege, and American’s achievement of receiving this recognition for a third year in a row emphasizes the tremendous appreciation the advisor community has for the airline’s support in serving our mutual customers.” The Airline Partner of the Year is awarded in [...]

Source: American Airlines Airline will welcome back customers with new menus inspired by chefs from the James Beard Foundation Flagship Lounges will begin reopening in September. American collaborates with James Beard Foundation and awe-inspiring local chefs on regionally inspired menu items. Customers traveling to Hawaii in Flagship First and Flagship Business will be able to access the Flagship experience. American Airlines is ready to reconnect customers to a premium dining experience on the ground with the reopening of its Flagship lounges, where customers can wine, dine and retreat during travel. Throughout the fall, American will begin reopening Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining, with the first location opening Sept. 14, 2021, at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). [...]

Source: Air France Air France unveiled its brand new iconic lounge located in terminal 2F at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. An invitation to celebrate the best of French-style travel, upon arrival at the airport or during transit. Dedicated to Business customers and Flying Blue Elite Plus members travelling on Air France's short- and medium-haul Schengen network, this lounge is one of the airline's largest, with a surface area of 3,000 sq. m. and 570 seats spread over two levels. In collaboration with teams from Air France and the Group ADP, the entire space and most of the furniture were designed by the Jouin Manku agency, founded by Canadian architect Sanjit Manku and French designer Patrick Jouin. The idea of levitation and [...]

Source: Virgin Atlantic Jammin’ in Jamaica: Virgin Atlantic launches new services from Manchester to Montego Bay New seasonal winter service flying three times a week from Manchester Airport to Montego Bay launching on 6th November Over 65% increase in Barbados flying with five weekly flights from Manchester Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce new flying from its home in the North, Manchester, to Montego Bay in Jamaica. The airline will also be increasing frequency from Manchester to Barbados. The airline resumed flying from Manchester on 7th August with flights to Barbados, and as travel restrictions around the world begin to relax, looks forward to restarting services to Orlando, Atlanta, New York and Islamabad over the coming months. The new Caribbean services to Montego Bay and [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet brings back service between Calgary and Orange County/Anaheim, and transitions to year-round connectivity to San Francisco WestJet has also reinstated its position as the only airline to operate a non-stop route between Calgary and Paris WestJet announced it is growing its California network. The airline is reintroducing non-stop service between Orange County/Anaheim and Calgary, initially operating twice weekly, beginning November 4, 2021, and quickly transitioning to three times weekly on December 7, 2021. Additionally, the airline moves from summer flights to providing year-round service between Calgary and San Francisco, operating twice weekly, beginning October 31, 2021. "We are excited to increase connectivity between the Golden State and Alberta, another step toward strengthening our presence as Western Canada's largest air carrier, while restoring our transborder network," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "Whether visiting the many [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s efforts to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive include a commitment to transparency and accountability. A year after our CEO, Ed Bastian, committed to taking action on inequity and injustice, Delta remains focused on continuous improvement for our people and the communities where we live, work and serve. While we’ve improved over the past year, this is a journey, not a destination, and we still have a long way to go. “We're making headway and know that even harder work remains ahead,” said Keyra Lynn Johnson, Delta’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. “Through transparency, we build accountability in an effort to ensure our actions don't simply reflect activity, but real progress.” REFLECTING THE WORLD At Delta, we [...]