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Alaska Airlines promotes Shane Jones to senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate; Horizon Air names Nathan Engel as vice president of maintenance and engineering

Source: Alaska Airlines     The boards of directors of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced two leadership additions today, promoting two industry veterans into important roles at each of the airlines. Both bring forward-thinking leadership and proven abilities to execute on complex initiatives that have a direct impact on strengthening Alaska Air Group's safety and reliability, growing our operations and financial results, and giving guests a premium experience when they fly with us. Alaska Airlines promotes 20-year industry veteran Shane Jones to senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate Alaska Airlines has promoted 20-year industry veteran Shane Jones to senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate. Jones, who joined Alaska in 2018 as vice president of real estate and development, has managed the airline's strategy and $3 billion investments in [...]

2024-05-14T21:28:31+03:00May 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report April 2024: Passengers increased 5.7%, reaching an 83.2% Load Factor

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced its April 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 5.7% compared to April 2023, reaching 2.1 million passengers, driven by an increase of 6.7% in domestic traffic, partially offset by a decrease of 3.0% in international traffic. Load factors reached 83.2% compared to 87.4% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 85.2% and 73.8% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 11.7% compared to April 2023, reflecting an increase of 12.6% and 7.4% in domestic and international, respectively. “While we observe solid fundamentals in the Mexican market, April traffic reflects the seasonal effects from Easter Holidays shifting from the second to [...]

2024-05-13T18:21:50+03:00May 13th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The WestJet Group statement on Encore ratification results

Source: WestJet The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing WestJet Encore pilots, today announced that its membership did not ratify the tentative agreement, reached on April 8, 2024. The results of the ratification do not impact operations. "We are disappointed to learn that our WestJet Encore pilots have rejected an agreement that is distinctly competitive within Canada's airline industry and solutioned their unique concerns," said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer. "Our tentative agreement represented a robust negotiation process that got us to our final offer, and while we will meet with ALPA to determine next steps, we will hold firm on what is reasonable to ensure we can continue providing meaningful [...]

2024-05-13T18:10:23+03:00May 13th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

J.D. Power: Delta best for First/Business, Premium Economy Passenger Satisfaction; No. 1 in airline staff

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta is the top-ranked airline for First/Business and Premium Economy Passenger Satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. One of the world’s most respected consumer intelligence organizations is recognizing the extraordinary care and skill of Delta people, the airline’s premium experiences and operational excellence that earns the trust of customers every day. Delta is the top-ranked airline in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Studyfor both First/Business Class and Premium Economy segments –marking the second year in a row for the premium economy segment. “This is a wonderful reflection of our elevated customer experience, fueled by the unparalleled service of our 100,000 Delta people worldwide,” said Ed Bastian, CEO [...]

2024-05-10T20:39:41+03:00May 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet and IAM reach tentative agreement

Source: WestJet Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. Yesterday evening, WestJet and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the certified union representing WestJet load controllers, reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. "WestJet is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the important contributions of our load controllers," said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer. "They play an integral role in the safety and performance of our operations and this agreement recognizes the talent, dedication and hard work of this collective group."

2024-05-10T20:33:26+03:00May 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways launches Customer Access Advisory Panel, as part of the airline’s commitment to delivering an inclusive and seamless travel experience for all

Source: British Airways British Airways announces the launch of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel to help enhance its accessibility offering for customers Bringing together members of the disabled community, the airline will meet with the panel regularly to receive feedback and discuss service improvements   This is part of British Airways’ continued commitment to provide a seamless travel experience for customers with visible and non-visible disabilities so that they can travel in safety, comfort and with dignity British Airways has held the first meeting of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel, aimed at engaging with members of the community to improve the end-to-end experience for its customers with accessibility requirements. The airline is committed to delivering a seamless experience [...]

2024-05-09T20:39:25+03:00May 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines honors veterans with special journey to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Source: American Airlines American Airlines proudly announces a historic endeavor to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. On May 31, American will fly 70 World War II veterans to France on a donated charter flight to honor them for their service and sacrifice. "We’re honored to play a part in helping this group of heroic veterans return to Normandy," said David Seymour, American’s Chief Operating Officer and a veteran of the U.S. Army. “This special journey is not only an expression of our gratitude for these heroes and the sacrifices they made for our freedom, but we hope to help shine a light on their extraordinary stories and preserve their legacies for generations to come." [...]

2024-05-08T20:52:08+03:00May 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Resumes Codesharing with Mexico-Based Volaris

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Customers will have access to more than 40 destinations throughout Mexico through Volaris partnership Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announced it has resumed codesharing with the Mexico City-based airline Volaris. Beginning today, Frontier customers will have the ability to book travel between the U.S. and Mexico through the codeshare for flights departing May 16, 2024, onward. Volaris is the Mexican ultra low-cost airline that operates in Mexico, the United States, and Central and South America. Their flights in Mexico include popular destinations such as Mexico City, Cancún, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Acapulco, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Tijuana, among others. Codeshare reservations can be made on FlyFrontier.com starting May 8 and the FlyFrontier mobile app starting May [...]

2024-05-08T20:37:14+03:00May 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines is ready for summer 2024 travel

Source: American Airlines The summer travel season is about to arrive, and American and its more than 130,000 team members are ready to care for customers during the peak travel period. Following strong operational performance over the winter holidays, American continues to deliver an industry-leading and safe operation for its customers. The airline is investing in new technology to get customers on their way faster and more efficiently. Between May 17 and Sept. 3, American expects to welcome more than 72 million customers. Summer by the numbers New destinations Getting ready People The American team is ready to welcome millions of guests aboard its flights this summer. The airline has hired and trained new team members across the operation to [...]

2024-05-07T20:24:48+03:00May 7th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Source: Sun Country Airlines Revenue of $311 million, highest first quarter on record(1) GAAP diluted EPS of $0.64 and operating income of $55 million Adj. diluted EPS(2) of $0.66 and adjusted operating income(2) of $57 million, Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“Sun Country Airlines,” “Sun Country,” the “Company”) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. “Sun Country’s diversified business model produced another strong first quarter with margins that we expect to finish at the top of the industry,” said Jude Bricker, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country. “Total revenue was up 5.9% versus the first quarter of 2023, reaching a record quarterly high of $311 million(1) while costs remained in check. We continue to grow in [...]

2024-05-07T20:31:22+03:00May 7th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|