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WestJet initiates flight cancellations in preparation for threat of strike by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees

Source: WestJet WestJet has started cancelling flights, as the airline reacts to its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Technical Operations employees plan to go on strike as of Friday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. MT. This action ensures the airline can safely park its aircraft in a controlled manner, while enabling proactive communication and preventing the stranding of WestJet's guests and crew. WestJet has presented the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) with a Canadian industry-leading agreement that is better suited than the previously rejected tentative agreement. Just hours into day one of a mutually agreed to four-day bargaining period, the union served a strike notice. This timing could disrupt the travel plans of more than 250,000 guests scheduled to travel [...]

2024-06-27T13:55:43+03:00June 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Volotea and ABRA, the Group conformed by Avianca and Gol Airlines, Announce Joint Venture Agreement

Source: Volotea Volotea, the Spanish airline with the most extensive route network in Europe, and Abra Group, a leading airline consortium in Latin America, which includes companies such as Avianca and GOL, have announced a joint venture to develop commercial and operational opportunities together. The complementary nature of Volotea's short-haul operations and Abra Group airlines' long-haul and intra-Americas services make this alliance a comprehensive solution, positioning it as the best alternative to act as a ‘remedy taker’ in the merger between IAG and Air Europa, offering European and Latin American consumers more alternatives at better prices. This strategic agreement between Volotea and Abra Group aims to facilitate short and long-haul connections and strengthen Spain's connectivity with Europe, the Americas, the [...]

2024-06-26T08:47:16+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta One Lounge at New York-JFK ushers in a new era of premium travel for airline

Source: Delta Air Lines The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler. Delta is ready to welcome guests to its newest and most exclusive destination: The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Located between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4, adjacent to the main security checkpoint, the sweeping 39,000-plus-square-foot Delta One Lounge – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler, from fine dining to spa-like wellness treatments to [...]

2024-06-26T08:10:13+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Exclusive cooperation: Condor and fashion label VeeCollective

Source: Condor In addition to design and durability, sustainability was an absolute priority for Condor when selecting the bag label. VeeCollective bags are made from 100% recycled materials Condor and VeeCollective are taking off together: the fashion label has teamed up with the airline to design a bag that is specially tailored to the needs of crews. The lightweight and versatile VeeCollective bestseller, the Vee Tote, was developed in an exclusive size and designed with additional details such as a lockable main compartment and a sleeve for secure attachment to the telescopic handle on trolley cases. "Our new uniform handbag from VeeCollective flies around the world as a reliable companion for our crews - stylish, classy and cool, it is [...]

2024-06-26T08:19:58+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet directly connects five Canadian cities to Frankfurt through Condor Airlines codeshare agreement

Source: WestJet WestJet to provide domestic and transborder connectivity to Condor Airlines guests destined for Canada WestJet guests will gain direct access to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) from five Canadian airports through the expansion of WestJet's long-standing partnership with Condor Airlines. Expanding upon the airlines' previous interline agreement, WestJet and Condorwill codeshare for the first time in their 10-year partnership. Through the agreement, WestJet will sell itineraries on flights operated by Condor Airlines from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax to Germany's busiest airport, with the ease of a single ticket and through checked baggage, earning WestJet Dollars throughout. Additionally, Condor guests looking to explore Canadacan take advantage of WestJet's expansive domestic network with the same benefits. WestJet will also [...]

2024-06-25T19:43:47+03:00June 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier is celebrating Its 30th Birthday

Source: Frontier Airlines For that reason, flights To and From Atlanta, Denver, Orlando, Las Vegas, and More Starting at Just $29* In honor of Frontier Airlines' 30th anniversary, the ultra-low fare carrier is offering a sale to celebrate! The airline today launched its "100 Trips Under $30" promotion, with one-way fares starting at just $29* on one hundred routes. With flights to and from Atlanta, Denver, Orlando, Las Vegas, and many more, there are plenty of exciting destinations to choose from for summer vacations and fall getaways. "We want to thank our customers for their loyalty as we celebrate our 30th birthday this year and what better way to do so than by offering amazing fares to so many incredible [...]

2024-06-25T19:49:28+03:00June 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

NAV AERO Global Cargo GSSA Network Strengthens Its Airline Network

Source: NAV AERO NAV AERO is enhancing its airline network with the addition of three airlines. This significant development underscores its commitment to providing superior service and expanded connectivity for its members and clients worldwide. The new airline partners include: TAP Air Cargo, the cargo division of TAP Air Portugal, provides reliable customized services for the daily collection, transportation, and delivery of all types of goods — from the most fragile to the most complex, whether materials or live animals —, focusing on quality and safety at competitive prices. With a strong presence in emerging markets, TAP Air Cargo enhances efficiency in serving new and existing customers. Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, founded in 1950, is a pioneering [...]

2024-06-25T19:59:23+03:00June 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Aviation Digital Center in Portugal will accelerate digital transformation and drive innovation for TAP

Source: TAP Tata Consultancy Services establishes center of excellence following a partnership with TAP. Following the partnership with TAP, global IT consultancy and technology provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has inaugurated its Aviation Digital Center in Alfragide near Lisbon, Portugal. In 2022, TAP selected TCS as a strategic partner to accelerate its digital transformation and technological innovation following an international tender. Based on the strategic partnership, TAP is working with TCS to rationalize and modernize the system architecture, enrich the customer experience, and improve operational performance to better serve the airline customers. TCS’ Aviation Digital Center is home to its consultants, solution architects and technology experts, who make innovative use of digital technologies — such as the cloud, data analysis [...]

2024-06-24T10:03:05+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

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|