Source: Delta Air Lines As summer travel kicks into high gear, Delta continues to build on its successful efforts to reintroduce onboard food and beverage service for customers returning to the skies. Starting this week, Delta One and First Class customers flying on select domestic routes will again enjoy hot meals featuring local fare and customer favorites. "The new meals are the latest in an ongoing series of enhancements we've been making to our offerings in flight," said Delta's Chief Customer Experience Officer Allison Ausband. "Delta continues to take an intentional approach to the return of our onboard food and beverage program to ensure service is coming back safely and even better than before." FRESH, HOT MENU ITEMS RETURN TO [...]

Source: LATAM LATAM's passenger operation for June 2021 is estimated to reach 36% (measured in available seats-kilometers - ASK) relative to the same month in 2019, in a pre-pandemic context. The forecast operation is higher than that of last May (30.8%, measured in ASK), as all markets show higher projections than those of the previous month , largely attributed to the progress of the vaccination rollout in the countries where LATAM operates and the resulting increase in demand. LATAM estimates approximately 691 daily domestic and international flights in the sixth month of the year, connecting 114 destinations in 14 countries. Meanwhile, the Cargo division has scheduled more than 1,000 cargo freighter flights for June, 20% more than in June 2019. [...]

Source: United Airlines United Airlines launched a new, corporate venture fund today – United Airlines Ventures – that will allow the airline to continue investing in emerging companies that have the potential to influence the future of travel. The new fund will concentrate on sustainability concepts that will complement United's goal of net zero emissions by 2050 - without relying on traditional carbon offsets - as well as revolutionary aerospace developments and innovative technologies that are expected to create value for customers and United's operation. "Younger companies today have learned from aviation's rich history and are combining it with more advanced technology and creative thinking to develop new ideas that give us the ability to revolutionize how airlines operate and [...]

Source: LATAM The figures show a sustained increase in demand in all markets where LATAM operates. LATAM's passenger operation for June 2021 is estimated to reach 36% (measured in available seats-kilometers - ASK) relative to the same month in 2019, in a pre-pandemic context. The forecast operation is higher than that of last May (30.8%, measured in ASK), as all markets show higher projections than those of the previous month , largely attributed to the progress of the vaccination rollout in the countries where LATAM operates and the resulting increase in demand. LATAM estimates approximately 691 daily domestic and international flights in the sixth month of the year, connecting 114 destinations in 14 countries. Meanwhile, the Cargo division has scheduled [...]

Source: oneworld Global airline alliances renew calls for governments to adopt aligned travel measures to restart international travel and global connectivity To facilitate the safe restart of international travel and restore the value contributed by travel and tourism to the world’s economy, the three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are calling on G7 governments, at their upcoming leadership summit on 11-13 June, to agree on a common set of travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening of borders. COVID-19 has significantly impacted the travel and tourism sector, which has long been a key contributor to many economies. A recent estimate by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) showed that international tourism declined by [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Vacations, Delta Air Lines’ official vacation provider, has appointed Kama Winters its new president effective June 21. Winters joins Delta Vacations from Delta Air Lines, where she served most recently as director of product retailing. As Delta Vacations’ new leader, Winters will be responsible for advancing the vacation provider’s strategic position to deliver best-in-class vacation experiences while sustaining employee satisfaction and strong financial and operational performance. She will focus on continued stabilization of the operation as the travel industry moves into post-pandemic recovery, as well as the establishment of a long-term vision for the brand, building on the successful relationship between Delta Vacations and Delta. “Kama’s proven ability to deliver creative solutions with a customer-first approach, in addition to her exceptional leadership skills, will complement the Delta Vacations team,” said Dwight James, S.V.P. – Customer Engagement & Loyalty, and CEO, Delta Vacations, in a memo to employees. “She has devoted her career to building and nurturing [...]

Source: Iberia This summer the Spanish airline will operate more than 90 flights per week  to a total of 18  destinations in 16 Latin American countries. Iberia resumed flights to Guayaquil in May, and in June it will restore services to Cali and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, it will add frequencies to the Dominican Republic, São Paulo, Panama, Costa Rica, and Cuba, along with some other destinations. It is also programming many more flights in Spain and to its more than 90 destinations in Europe and Africa, facilitating connections for Latin American travellers. Iberia’s Latin American routes are served by one of the world’s youngest fleets, comprised by the most sustainable and efficient twin-engine aircraft. Strict health and safety [...]

Source: United The Golden State Warriors and United Airlines announced today the launch of Franchise Fund, a program designed to support minority-owned Bay Area small businesses. For a video explaining Franchise Fund, click here. In collaboration with the Western Region Minority Supplier Diversity Council, the Warriors and United Airlines will select 25 minority-owned, Bay Area small businesses to join the initiative, which will offer resources to assist with business growth. The Warriors and United will cover all costs associated with the businesses receiving their Minority Business Enterprise designation, issued by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council. All 25 businesses will also receive a stipend upon program completion and will have their businesses listed in a directory that is circulated to [...]