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Iberia is the most punctual airline in Europe and the second most punctual in the world

Source: Iberia 91.25% of the 13,759 flights operated in February arrived on time The airline consolidates the excellent results achieved in recent months  In February, Iberia was ranked as the most punctual airline in Europe and the second most punctual airline in the world, according to the ranking prepared by the international consultancy Cirium. The airline thus reaches the top of the podium in Europe and consolidates its second position worldwide, also achieved in January, continuing with the good results obtained in 2024. Last February, 91.25% of the 13,759 flights operated by the Spanish airline reached their destination on time. In the worldwide category,  airlines with the highest number of Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) in the market compete; specifically, they [...]

2025-03-12T16:23:07+02:00March 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta swings into new agreement with PGA TOUR, adding another world-class organization as a partner

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines will become the Official Global Airline of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, embarking on multi-year partnership with the global golf organization. Delta Air Lines has announced a multi-year agreement with the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, driving another world-class organization into the airline’s sports partnership portfolio. “Delta and the PGA TOUR are two global organizations focused on best-in-class performance, a spirit of continuous improvement, and the power of the experience economy,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “Our partnership with Jay and his team will give customers incredible opportunities to experience the PGA TOUR in new ways while furthering our mission of better connecting the world.” As part of the partnership, [...]

2025-03-12T17:16:16+02:00March 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines celebrates 40 years of supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and its partners raised more than $1.2 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at this year’s Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This event has been a significant fundraiser for the Foundation, helping to raise critical funds that directly support their mission. To date, American has raised more than $47 million to the CF Foundation through the annual event, making a lasting impact on the fight against cystic fibrosis. "For the past 40 years, we've joined forces with our dedicated team members, sponsors, and supporters on the slopes, united in our fight against cystic fibrosis," said Caroline Clayton, Senior Vice President of Communications and Chief Marketing Officer at American. "At American Airlines, [...]

2025-03-12T17:31:40+02:00March 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines ushers in a new season of flavors and offerings this spring, both in flight and across Admirals Club lounges

Source: American Airlines The airline’s Admirals Club® lounges across the U.S. and Canada will feature new regionalized menus, along with an updated selection of spirits and other beverages. In flight, customers can enjoy new breakfast entrees and preorder the much-anticipated sliders and fries option following a successful test out of ORD. Beginning March 18, AAdvantage® members may use their miles to purchase food and beverages during eligible flights. New flavors are taking flight this March as American Airlines introduces a number of delicious new menu options for customers, along with the option to use AAdvantage® miles to purchase food and beverages. The new dishes and drinks will roll out at select Admirals Club® lounges March 4 and in flight March 12. [...]

2025-03-11T16:57:37+02:00March 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Partners with Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to Elevate Signature Class Dining on Japan Routes

Source: Air Canada Renowned Kaiseki master brings his culinary artistry to Air Canada Signature Class on all Japan routes now Air Canada has announced the addition of Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to its culinary panel. Based in Toronto, Chef Hashimoto is the owner of Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, one of Canada's only restaurants dedicated to the traditional art of Kaiseki cuisine. Since immigrating more than 40 years ago, he has devoted his career to mastering and sharing this multi-course culinary tradition. His exclusive creations debuted March 1 in Air Canada Signature Class, on all flights between Canada and Japan. On these routes, Chef Hashimoto's dishes will showcase a thoughtfully curated selection of traditional ingredients through a rotating menu. Six recipes will [...]

2025-03-07T20:28:41+02:00March 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Announces Boricua-Inspired Livery by Juan Gutierrez, Selected by Public Vote to Celebrate Puerto Rico

Source: JetBlue Featuring cultural elements of ‘La Isla Del Encanto’, the special aircraft livery will debut this summer  JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, proudly announces the chosen design for its forthcoming special aircraft livery, created to honor the island’s rich culture and showcase local artistic talent. Following an exciting public voting period, the design created by Juan Gutierrez, better known as The Stencil Network, received the most votes and has been selected to take flight on a JetBlue Airbus A320. This bold new symbol of Puerto Rican pride will take to the skies later this summer. The initiative, launched last month, invited customers and fans to vote for their favorite among three stunning livery designs created by talented Puerto Rican [...]

2025-03-07T20:51:12+02:00March 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

International Women’s Day: Air Canada and CAE Announce the 2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Recipients

Source: Air Canada In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, Air Canada and CAE proudly announce the eight winners of the 2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships. The two Montreal-based global aviation companies have again joined forces to award scholarships to eight women from across Canada who are pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers. The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, now in its sixth year, was established in honour of Air Canada's first female pilot. Scholarships are awarded annually by Air Canada and CAE, in conjunction with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, to foster the next generation of women in aviation. "Air Canada is proud to be a leader fostering the next generation of women pursuing careers as pilots or [...]

2025-03-07T19:45:10+02:00March 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Installs Starlink on First Regional Aircraft

Source: United Airlines Airline expects to outfit 40+ regional aircraft each month through the end of 2025 – average Starlink install time is about 8 hours, 10 times faster than non-Starlink equipment United shows technical operations benefits like equipment size and weight as well as ease of install and maintenance United today announced it installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance. The airline expects to outfit 40+ regional aircraft each month beginning in May through the end of 2025 – average Starlink install time is about 8 hours, excluding any de-installation [...]

2025-03-07T19:34:52+02:00March 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Meet the father and son building a legacy at American Airlines

Source: American Airlines Malachi Drenthe, Overhaul Support Mechanic at American’s Tulsa, Okla., maintenance base, knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps when he was a teenager. Like many other children of Tech Ops – Tulsa team members, he saw his father, Brian, an Aircraft Base Maintenance Manager at American, working on aircraft. He regularly attended Family Days at the maintenance base in Tulsa and knew things with wings were in his future. Malachi explored different careers in aviation, but working with his hands and staying close to home was his calling. Reflecting on his father’s hard work and dedication to pursue his FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses inspired him to follow a similar career path. “More than anything [...]

2025-03-07T19:49:29+02:00March 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Weaving Connections Like Lei: A Hawaiian Language Month Rooted in ‘Launa’

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Amid the flurry of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) celebrations, the Hawaiian Airlines Community and Cultural Relations Team remained focused on their guiding principle of “launa.” Meaning to socialize or connect, "launa" was their north star, anchoring this year’s celebration across both Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines. Throughout February, the team organized expert workshops, language lessons, and Team Kōkua volunteer activations that engaged guests, employees and the community with the language and in intimate learning experiences. "Meeting all these people through the Hawaiian language makes the language all that much more critical and shows the strength that education wields in bringing people together,” shared Manakō Tanaka, senior community and cultural relations manager at Hawaiian Airlines. Bringing ʻŌlelo [...]

2025-03-07T20:21:04+02:00March 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|