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25 years of help alliance: Lufthansa Airbus takes off in fall with special ‘helping hands’ livery

Source: Lufthansa Exactly 25 years ago, Lufthansa Group employees in Frankfurt am Main founded the help alliance, Lufthansa Group's aid organization. To mark this anniversary, Europe's largest aviation company is sending a clear sign of support across the continent: an Airbus A321neo with the lettering 'help alliance' and many colorful "helping hands" will be flying in Lufthansa's European route network from autumn. The aircraft with the help alliance sticker pays tribute to all the people who have shown great commitment to the aid organization over the past 25 years and collects donations. Those who hurry can symbolically leave a colorful handprint on the plane. There is space for a total of 300 handprints on the aircraft - they can be [...]

2024-08-16T18:29:05+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Exciting New Benefit Introduced for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® Cardmembers: Free Checked Bags!

Source: Frontier Airlines Marks Latest Enhancement to the Airline Credit Card Named Money.com's 'Best for Budget Travel' in 2024 Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC), in partnership with Barclays US Consumer Bank, is launching an exciting new benefit for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® cardmembers. Starting today, primary cardmembers will receive two free checked bags on all Frontier Airlines operated flights*. "Our cardmembers spoke, and we listened. With the introduction of free checked bags, we're elevating the travel experience for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard cardmembers," said Bobby Schroeter, chief commercial officer at Frontier Airlines. "This new benefit, combined with existing perks like Instant Elite Gold Status and miles that never expire, makes our card a must-have for any traveler looking [...]

2024-08-16T18:56:28+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Elemental Cognition transforms oneworld’s round-the-world travel booking with Google Cloud

Source: oneworld The oneworld® alliance's partnership with Elemental Cognition and use of its advanced AI capabilities in the EC AI Platform, powered by Google Cloud, have revolutionised the booking process for oneworld's popular 'Round the World' tickets. This innovative AI travel agent was designed to streamline the process of booking intricate flight itineraries, addressing complex product rules and fluctuating flight availability. With the help of intuitive state-of-the-art AI technology, the new booking tool guides travellers in crafting elaborate itineraries that often involve multiple airlines, enhancing the global travel experience. Powered by Google Cloud, the EC AI Platform provides the reliability, accuracy, and transparency necessary for oneworld to simplify the booking journey, significantly enhancing the customer experience. In just six months, oneworld used Elemental [...]

2024-08-15T18:24:54+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta celebrates Team USA and the return of the Olympic Games to the US, featuring its LA28 livery

Source: Delta Air Lines As the Official Airline of Team USA and an inaugural Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delta is honored to be part of the flag’s transfer from one iconic city to the next. Following the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Delta carried the Olympic Flag from Paris to Los Angeles on its custom LA28 livery for the official Olympic Flag Flight – signifying the Games’ return to the United States in 2028 for the first time since the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the Official Airline of Team USA and an inaugural Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delta is honored to be part [...]

2024-08-15T19:02:56+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Vacations Invites Canadians to Share Their Vacation Mood

Source: Air Canada Air Canada Vacations is thrilled to announce the launch of its 'Vacation Mood' fall/winter brand campaign. The social-first campaign was designed to put Canadian travellers at the forefront by inviting them to share their vacation mood on social media with the hashtag #MyVacationMood and tagging @aircanadavacations for a chance to be featured on Air Canada Vacations' social channels. The campaign aims to create a travel community of real people on real vacations, exchanging and sharing unique travel experiences. "We want to inspire Canadians to dream about their next vacation by inviting them to have a voice in our campaign," said Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations. "By creating authentic, emotional connections through travel, we celebrate [...]

2024-08-15T18:21:26+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

New Data Shows that U.S. Passenger and Cargo Airlines Employ More Than 1 Million Workers

Source: A4A Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing leading U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, is proud to share that the U.S. airline industry now employs over one million people. According to the most recent data from the Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. passenger airlines are now employing their largest workforce in nearly 23 years. This milestone highlights the ongoing commitment of the U.S. airline industry to provide well-paying jobs across the industry. In 2022, air transportation employees earned wages 39 percent higher than the average private sector employee, with additional benefits including medical, flight and retirement benefits, as well as job flexibility. These represent the highest wages and most generous benefits in the history of the industry. [...]

2024-08-15T18:59:03+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) campaign takes off to accelerate funding for cancer research

Source: American Airlines Rosario Dawson, a SU2C celebrity ambassador, joins American to launch this year’s fundraising campaign with a powerful new video alongside airline team members. Customers will earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for donations made to SU2C during the six-week campaign. American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research and is inviting customers to contribute. The campaign kicked off with a powerful new public service announcement featuring actress, film producer and SU2C celebrity ambassador Rosario Dawson. From now through Sept. 30, customers will receive 25 AAdvantage® bonus miles for every dollar they donate of $25 or more to Stand Up To Cancer. Additionally, [...]

2024-08-15T18:19:27+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Strengthen Ties and Promote New Route with Gol Airlines

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport and Aruba Tourism Authority Visit GOL Airlines to Strengthen Ties and Promote New Route Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), in collaboration with the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), recently visited the headquarters of GOL Airlines in Brazil. This visit aimed to further promote the new nonstop service between Aruba and São Paulo, Brazil (GRU), which is set to launch in December 2024. From July 22 to July 26, 2024, representatives from Aruba Airport and A.T.A. engaged in productive meetings with various stakeholders in Brazil. The delegation included Jo-Anne Meaux-Arends, Aviation Business Development Executive from Aruba Airport, and key representatives from A.T.A.: Ronella Croes, CEO of A.T.A., Jordan Schlipken Croes, A.T.A. Area Director LATAM, and Carlos Barbosa [...]

2024-08-15T18:30:26+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Air Canada Resumes Ottawa to London Heathrow Non-stop International Services Beginning Spring 2025

Source: Air Canada Four-times weekly seasonal flights begin March 31, 2025 Only Canadian airline connecting Canada's capital to Europe Wide array of connections at Heathrow across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa Air Canada will serve London Heathrow from six Canadian cities, with up to 63 weekly flights in summer 2025 Air Canada announced it is further boosting its schedule serving Canada's capital region with non-stop, international flights from Ottawa to London Heathrow. Flights will be operated four-times weekly with Air Canada's Dreamliner fleet offering a choice of three cabins beginning March 31, 2025. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada app, travel agents and Air Canada's contact centres. "We are very pleased to [...]

2024-08-14T19:33:42+03:00August 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld named ‘Favourite Airline Alliance’ as it soars with double award win

Source: oneworld Third consecutive year oneworld has taken home The Trazee award Alliance also recognised in Global Traveler's 'Wines on the Wing' awards oneworld® has once again been named as the 'Favourite Airline Alliance' in The Trazees, marking the third consecutive year, and seventh in total, that the global airline alliance has taken home the award. The new accolade, voted for by the readers of Trazee Travel, an online publication for travellers aged 25 to 40, praises the alliance and its members for their commitment to travel and customer service, acting as a trendsetter in the industry and a favourite of the millennial traveller. The award ceremony, hosted at the Joseph Hotel in Nashville, saw Chris Quiriconi, oneworld Director of Corporate [...]

2024-08-14T19:42:49+03:00August 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|