Source: Alaska Airlines Strengthened partnership allows for global connectivity to Alaska's route network As Alaska Airlines expands its global reach with our oneworld partners, we proudly announced today the launch of a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the alliance, that further strengthens the partnership between the two airlines and provides travelers with exciting and convenient options. The agreement allows passengers on Qatar Airways to book travel and easily connect to more than 150 routes throughout Alaska's network. On the West Coast, Qatar Airways has nonstop service connecting its main hub in Doha to three of Alaska's primary gateway cities – Los Angeles with twice daily flights, and daily flights at San Francisco and Seattle – allowing for seamless connectivity. "We're thrilled to be a part of this evolving [...]

Source: Westjet As Albertans call Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health Link 811 to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments, there’s a chance they’re talking to someone more used to booking a vacation or ensuring safety and comfort in the sky. For the past few months, 132 furloughed WestJetters have joined more than 710 other newly hired staff in the Calgary area to help take calls, book and manage vaccine appointments and answer questions about vaccination. “As the vaccination rollout has ramped up, it’s been consistently very busy,” said Addis Regassa, WestJetter and temporary AHS employee working the 811 phone lines. “It’s been rewarding talking to Albertans excited to get their shot. Having the opportunity to assist with vaccination efforts has been great and hopefully, as the rollout continues, I will be back creating a remarkable in-flight experience soon.” On average, the Health Link vaccination booking team are answering between 7,000 to 20,000 calls a day. “Vaccines, along with testing remain critical to getting us back in the skies, restoring jobs and on the road [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines With the opening of the borders of Trinidad and Tobago set for July 17, 2021, Caribbean Airlines reveals its commercial flight schedule.* The airline will introduce the schedule on a phased basis starting with operations between Trinidad and Tobago (POS) and the Eastern Caribbean on July 17, alongside the re-start of operations to New York, Miami and Toronto. The airline’s daily service to Cheddi Jagan International, Guyana continues. Two immediate additions to the network out of POS is twice weekly service to Eugene F. Correia, Ogle, International Airport, Guyana and weekly service to/from Dominica. Flights to Jamaica, Orlando and St. Lucia  will operate from August 13 and 16 respectively, with other destinations added later on. EASTERN CARIBBEAN SCHEDULE INTO/ OUT [...]

Source: Air Canada Up to five times weekly non-stop flights between Montreal and Kelowna Airline links BC's Okanagan Valley with non-stop flights to all four Air Canada hubs: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary MONTREAL, July 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada's newest domestic route with the only non-stop service between Montreal and Kelowna was celebrated at Kelowna International Airport today. The flights operate three times weekly, increasing to four times in mid-July and five times in August. Customers will enjoy Air Canada's fuel-efficient Airbus A220-300 fleet featuring Business Class and Economy cabins, a modernized in-flight entertainment system with hours of complementary entertainment available at every seat, onboard Wi-Fi and more. This new route adds to the significant impact Air Canada has on the local economy and that of the province of British Columbia as a whole. Before the [...]

Source: Iberia Starting on July, the Spanish airline will make three weekly flights to the islands’ capital, Malé. Using Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 that carry up to 288-292 passengers, respectively. On its Airbus A330/300, Iberia offers Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. “Nothing makes the crew more excited than to share with all of you this maiden flight to the Maldivas. Keep your eyes on the windows because the Velana International airport will welcome us with a fantastic water arch”, with this words the captain announced to the passengers the arrivall to Maldives. With its maiden flight IB6791 -operated by A-330/300 EC-LYF and with 218 passsengers-, Iberia has arrived to the heavenly Maldives, famed for natural beauty, turquoise waters and white beaches –and also safe from COVID. [...]

Source: American Airlines As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, American Airlines recently announced it will invest in Vertical Aerospace, a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. With the investment, American is demonstrating its focus on emerging technologies to reduce carbon emissions and investing in innovative ways that could improve the customer journey. As part of its investment in Vertical, American has agreed to pre-order, subject to certain future agreed upon milestones and other terms, up to 250 aircraft, representing a potential pre-order commitment of $1 billion, and an option to order an additional 100 aircraft. The airline also expects to make a $25 million investment in Vertical through a [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Travelers returning to the skies to reconnect with family and friends this Independence Day are driving Delta’s domestic leisure travel numbers back to pre-pandemic levels. Approximately 2.2 millioncustomers are expected to travel with Delta between July 2 and July 6. While Delta people across the business are hard at work to deliver the safe, welcoming and reliable experience they’re known for, Delta’s Operations and Customer Center (OCC) – including a team of 25 meteorologists – are monitoring weather systems stretching along the East Coast to the Southern Plains. If your flight is delayed or canceled for any reason, you will be automatically rebooked and can use the Fly Delta app to manage travel plans. For customers traveling [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines, the first carbon neutral airline on a global basis, and Corporate Travel Management (CTM), an award-winning global travel management company, have signed a multi-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement. The three-year deal will reduce lifecycle emissions by 209 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the amount of carbon sequestered by 256 acres of U.S. forests. This partnership is the first multi-year SAF commitment for Delta and builds on the growing list of travel management companies and corporate partners that share in Delta’s commitment to bolster the future of sustainable air travel. In total, 300,000 gallons of SAF have been purchased in collaboration with Delta’s corporate partners. This means life cycle [...]