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Air Canada Pilots held informational picket as mediation talks stall

Source: ALPA Air Canada pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), are standing together, strong, and unified, in downtown Toronto, where the union’s contract discussions for a world-class contract have stalled with Air Canada management. This picketing event demonstrated Air Canada pilots’ resolve and solidarity in achieving an agreement that recognizes the pilots’ contributions and value to the airline and their passengers. “This week marks more than 240 days since our stale and outdated contract expired,” said F/O Charlene Hudy, Air Canada ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC) chair, during the event. “Air Canada has the opportunity to recognize our value by making important improvements to our contract which must include closing the significant wage gap between the [...]

2024-05-29T04:05:00+03:00May 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Back By Popular Demand! Southwest Airlines Launches The Beloved Sunset On The Beach Events

Source: Southwest Airlines Join Southwest each month in Waikiki on Queen's Beach for free movie screenings under the stars. Southwest Airlines Co. is continuing the yearlong celebration of five years of Hawaii service by announcing a collaboration with Waikiki Improvement Association as Presenting Sponsor of a revitalized Sunset on the Beach movie screening series. Premiering June 22, 2024, Hawaii locals, and visitors to the Aloha State, can join Southwest® each month on Queen's Beach in Waikiki for these free, family-friendly events with live music, games, and food at sunset, followed by a movie night under the stars. "We're committed to building relationships with Hawaii locals—beginning even before we began service to the islands—and listening to learn what is important to [...]

2024-05-29T03:37:29+03:00May 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

It’s Cool to Fly American celebrates a decade

Source: American Airlines This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the It’s Cool to Fly American (ICTFA) program, an initiative centered around preparing children and their families for air travel through mock travel experiences managed by American’s Abilities Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG). The program partners with the HollyRod Foundation and several local organizations to raise awareness and provide resources to families with a loved one living with autism. “We know the challenges that children with autism may experience in our airports and during a flight,” said Julie Rath, Senior Vice President of Airport Operations at American Airlines. “This program not only helps reduce anxiety and discover the fun and adventure of travel, but it also enlightens our team members [...]

2024-05-28T20:38:07+03:00May 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines elevates its premium inflight retail menu with the return of Main Cabin hot meals  

Source: Alaska Airlines Our newly expanded chef-curated menu is now available for purchase in Premium Class and Main Cabin  Alaska Airlines is elevating its premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals to our inflight retail menu in the Main Cabin. Fueled by our industry leading pre-order program, our inflight menu continues to offer more choices than any other U.S. airline. Starting today, Premium Class and Main Cabin guests on most flights over 1,100 miles* will be able to choose from up to five chef-curated dishes, including at least one hot meal option. Along with our freshly prepared food offerings like our Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter, our hot meals are only available for pre-order purchase. Over the last [...]

2024-05-28T20:54:07+03:00May 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates unveiled the exclusive and rare ‘Icons of Fine Wine’ now onboard

Source: Emirates Heralding the arrival of International Wine Day on 25 May, Emirates is offering an unparalleled fly better experience to wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs, launching even more rare vintages in the sky this summer - a remarkable collection of the most acclaimed wines of their respective regions, all onboard at the same time. Exclusive Dom Pérignon Rosé Champagne 2008 In First Class, customers on routes from Dubai to the UK and Americas will now be treated to complimentary Dom Pérignon Rosé 2008, exclusively served onboard Emirates. This luxury rosé champagne is a rare release of exceptional quality with very limited stock, expected to be onboard for just three months. The superb 2008 vintage of Dom Pérignon rosé has a bold assemblage created with [...]

2024-05-27T20:57:04+03:00May 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta increases starting pay to $19 an hour, provides pay raises to employees worldwide

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta announced plans to raise its minimum starting wage to $19 an hour for employees and provide a 5% pay raise to eligible employees worldwide, representing an approximately $500 million annual investment in employees across the company. Following a payout of $1.4 billion in profit sharing bonuses, Delta is investing in frontline employees by raising the minimum starting wage to $19 an hour and providing employees across the company with a 5% pay raise. In an internal memo, CEO Ed Bastian announced Monday the raise comes as Delta continues to invest in industry-leading total compensation to reward operational excellence and customer care. On Valentine's Day, Delta employees received a check for 10.4% of their eligible earnings. [...]

2024-05-27T20:35:19+03:00May 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TAP distinguishes travel agents who best promote the airline and the country

Source: TAP TAP Awards recognise the best sales partners of 2023 TAP honoured the Travel Agents who stood out the most in selling tickets for the Company's flights in the main markets where it operates, with the traditional TAP Awards ceremony, which took place yesterday at Quinta da Pimenteira in Lisbon. The event, chaired by the Chaiman and CEO of TAP, Luís Rodrigues, was attended by representatives of the Travel and Tourism sector from Portugal, Brazil, the United States of America and the main European markets. Actor and TAP ambassador Ricardo Pereira was the master of ceremonies at the awards ceremony, which culminated in a musical performance by Portuguese fado singer Cuca Roseta. The TAP Awards were presented to the [...]

2024-05-24T19:14:12+03:00May 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates and Viva Aerobus establish interline partnership offering more travel options within Mexico

Source: Emirates Emirates and Viva Aerobus have signed an interline agreement to enhance connectivity for passengers travelling to Mexico. The partnership will boost access to a host of points in Mexico, allowing Emirates customers to travel onwards from Mexico City to 21 domestic points, while enjoying the convenience of a single baggage policy utilising both airlines on a single ticket. The interline agreement also unlocks more international routes for Emirates customers, providing 20 convenient flight options connecting six points in Mexico and some popular American cities. Interline tickets are now on sale for travel effective immediately. Travel itineraries can be booked on emirates.com, the Emirates app, and preferred travel agencies. Travellers booked on flights from Dubai to Mexico City can choose [...]

2024-05-24T19:02:33+03:00May 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Serving Aussies with Aloha Since 2004: Hawaiian’s Honolulu-Sydney Service Turns 20

Source: Hawaiian Airlines An iconic view of Sydney, photographed at sunrise from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Twenty years ago, Hawaiian Airlines embarked on a new chapter in its history with the launch of nonstop service between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia, one of its first long-haul destinations and most traveled international routes. Over a million Aussies have since chosen the carrier’s five-times-weekly nonstop flight to visit the Hawaiian Islands and experience the authentic hospitality and aloha of Hawaiʻi’s flagship carrier. This week, Hawaiian’s leaders and employees celebrated alongside the local Sydney travel industry and community with events connected to the people and places of New South Wales. “Our Sydney-Honolulu route has always been a special one to serve and connects two very special places to live and visit,” said [...]

2024-05-24T18:52:40+03:00May 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines: App enhances the customer experience and provides new digital tools on the day of travel

Source: Sun Country Airlines Travelers can download the app from the Apple store and Google Play store. Travelers can now book travel, check-in for flights, use their mobile boarding pass, and manage their trips within the app. Sun Country Airlines launched a new mobile app to enhance the travel experience for Sun Country customers. Travelers can now book travel, check-in for flights, use their mobile boarding pass, and manage their trips within the app. The app is now available in the Apple store and Google Play store. “The new mobile app is part of a multi-year investment in enhancing our digital experience for our customers,” said Colton Snow, chief marketing officer for Sun Country. “In 2019, as part of the [...]

2024-05-23T20:48:11+03:00May 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|