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Air France opens a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Air France Air France has opened a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, in the Tom Bradley terminal. Close to the boarding gates for the airline’s flights, this calm and cozy space is ideal for relaxing, having a bite to eat and enjoying the French travel experience offered by Air France as soon as you arrive at the airport, before boarding or between flights. This lounge is dedicated to Air France’s La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, and is also open to eligible customers of KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., the lounge has a surface area of over 1,100 m2 (nearly 12,000 sq. ft.) and seats 172 passengers. [...]

2024-06-24T11:19:50+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Delta One to feature Italian luxury brand Missoni

Source: Delta Air Lines Missoni will design the airline's Delta One amenity kits and deliver customized elements to the new Delta One Lounge at New York-JFK.  The Delta One experience will soon be further differentiated by a new partnership the global airline has forged with Italian luxury fashion house Missoni. Together, Delta and Missoni – a brand known for its creative use of colors and patterns – will elevate Delta One with a new customer amenity kit and top-of-the-line details woven into key touchpoints throughout the Delta One travel experience. “We’ve been intentional about creating a Delta One experience—both on the ground and in the air—that feels truly premium and elevated, and Missoni’s elegance and prestige aligns perfectly with that [...]

2024-06-24T10:19:11+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

7 summer destination dupes you must visit for the ultimate & unexpected getaway 

Source: Alaska Airlines We’ve got you covered on this summer’s hottest travel trend and handpicked some summer getaways we’re calling “destination dupes.” These spots might not be your typical picks, but believe us, they’re just as delightful (and maybe even cheaper!) as their tried-and-true doppelgängers travelers love. Just in time for summer, we’re launching our biggest summer schedule ever, with new nonstop routes and international destinations. DUPE FOR GENEVA: TORONTO Geneva, right? Stunning water views, cobblestone streets that scream history, and a vibe that’s just oh-so-multicultural. It’s like stepping into a European postcard. Now, hold that thought and bring it a little closer to home. Ever been to Toronto? If not, you’re in for a treat because it’s got all the [...]

2024-06-24T09:48:00+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The WestJet Group inaugurates service between Halifax and Edinburgh

Source: WestJet Airline continues to bolster Atlantic Canada's connectivity to Europe with seasonal service to Scotland and Ireland and London, Gatwick WestJet is celebrating the departure of its inaugural service between Halifax and Edinburgh. The new service marks an important milestone for the WestJet Group as it continues to bolster Halifax's connectivity this summer. Additionally, the airline celebrated the return of non-stop service between Halifax and Dublin on Wednesday, June 19. "Further solidifying our position as Canada's leading leisure airline, this flight is another milestone in our commitment to enhancing Atlantic Canada's business and leisure ties through air connectivity," said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet Vice-President of External Affairs. "With today's inaugural service, we are thrilled to further strengthen the connection between Halifax and Edinburgh [...]

2024-06-21T14:03:15+03:00June 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Enters Into Revised Agreement with Amazon

Source: Sun Country Eight additional B737-800 aircraft will bring Sun Country cargo fleet to 20 Term extended to 2030 with potential further extension to 2037 Sun Country Airlines  signed an Amended and Restated Air Transport Services Agreement with Amazon, extending the contract through 2030 with options to further extend the terms through 2037. Under the amended agreement, Sun Country will operate up to eight additional Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft beginning in early 2025. The amended agreement will increase Sun Country’s cargo operation from 12 to up to 20 freighters with the first additional aircraft expected to begin service in the first quarter of 2025. All eight aircraft are expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2025. “Amazon is [...]

2024-06-21T14:16:52+03:00June 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Children living with autism learn to fly on Autism Aviation Days

Source: Air Canada Over the last two months, employees at Air Canada and our partner, Jazz Aviation LP, the Air Canada Foundation and the Canucks Autism Network organized Autism Aviation Days in BC to introduce kids on the autism spectrum and their families to elements of air travel by learning and practicing airport processes. Following the two first events held at Victoria International Airport at the end of April, three single-day events took place on May 4, 25 and 26 at Vancouver International Airport, where 180 children experienced the security process, boarding an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 aircraft, taxiing around the tarmac and de-planing. "Helping children spread their wings is what we do at the Air Canada Foundation", said Rebecca [...]

2024-06-21T14:32:20+03:00June 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Wisk Aero and Houston Airports partner to bring autonomous air taxis to the Greater Houston Region

Source: Houston Airports Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and Houston Airports have established a Memorandum of Understanding to bring autonomous air taxis to Greater Houston. The agreement supports the strategic planning efforts needed to bring a new form of air transportation to an important region within Texas. As part of this collaboration, Wisk will partner with Houston Airports to identify and assess potential locations for the development of vertiport infrastructure for self-flying taxis at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD). Wisk’s 6th-generation aircraft takes off and lands vertically like a helicopter before transitioning to forward flight. They are fully electric, don't have combustion engines, and are significantly less [...]

2024-06-18T16:38:01+03:00June 18th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Giving Aircraft Life Vests a Second Chance in the Surf

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Oʻahu surfers Cathy Chin and Marlene Renee Smith yearned for a way to bring their favorite snacks out to their local break. For them, keeping food on hand meant avoiding a long paddle back to shore and having more time to ride waves. “I had been trying to bring out protein cookies by attaching them to the back of my surfboard in a Ziplock baggie, but that did not work. All we wanted was to surf for longer, but we kept getting hungry and would have to paddle back in,” explained Chin. So, in January 2023, the two entrepreneurs began devising water-tight designs. Smith created over 10 versions of a surf bag at home with her sewing machine and [...]

2024-06-18T14:54:46+03:00June 18th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The Points Guy names Delta best U.S. airline for 6th consecutive year

Source: Delta Air Lines After compiling data across a diverse range of metrics, including operational reliability, customer experience, network, cost and loyalty offerings, The Points Guy is recognizing Delta as the best U.S. airline for the sixth time since 2018. Once again, Delta people are celebrating having been recognized as the best U.S. airline by The Points Guy—for the sixth time since 2018. The Points Guy’s editorial team compiled data across a diverse range of metrics, including operational reliability, customer experience, network, cost and loyalty offerings, using a weighted formula to arrive at their rankings. “Delta once again topped the Best Airlines report, proving that consistency is key for travelers as they take to the skies in record numbers,” said [...]

2024-06-18T15:05:43+03:00June 18th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta to fly to top U.S. ski destinations from LAX, MSP and more

Source: Delta Air Lines Starting Dec. 21, 2024, Delta will fly its largest ever domestic ski schedule, including more flights from Los Angeles than ever before, alongside robust service to top U.S. ski destinations from MSP, ATL, and SLC.  Customers already dreaming of hitting the slopes this winter will find ample options on Delta, as the airline plans its most expansive winter ski schedule yet, boosting seat capacity by nearly 10% over 2023. The winter lineup features a robust schedule out of Los Angeles, where Delta will launch daily nonstop service to Jackson Hole (JAC) and new Saturday service to Sun Valley, Idaho (SUN). Meanwhile, customers in Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City will also benefit from additional service to [...]

2024-06-17T19:47:59+03:00June 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|