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United Airlines Debuts New, Limited-Edition Wrexham AFC Amenity Kits and Pajamas

Source: United Airlines Items celebrate Welsh football team's recent promotion to League One and continued surge in global popularity with the Emmy award-winning show "FX's Welcome to Wrexham" now streaming on Hulu Amenity kits include travel essentials like an eye mask, toothbrush and toothpaste plus exclusive Therabody products and pajamas designed to resemble the team's uniforms Starting June 1, new items available complimentary in premium cabins on select flights – part of United Airlines' broader Wrexham AFC sponsorship United Airlines today debuted new, limited-edition Wrexham AFC amenity kits and pajamas to celebrate the football team's recent promotion to League One and continued surge in global popularity with the Emmy® award-winning show "FX's Welcome to Wrexham" now streaming on Hulu. These items [...]

2024-05-21T20:02:35+03:00May 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The WestJet Group further solidifies its position as Canada’s leisure champion with expanded 737 service to sun destinations

Source: WestJet New flights to Tulum, Mexico and Grenada added for winter 2024/2025 The WestJet Group continues to strengthen its transborder, sun and domestic network The WestJet Group today announced further network expansion with the addition of new service to Tulum, Mexico and the island of Grenada in the Caribbean, bolstering the Group's extensive leisure portfolio this winter. Additionally, the airline is enhancing its transborder offerings with new flights to Fort Lauderdale, FL., from Vancouver and Winnipeg. "Our strategy to establish the WestJet Group as Canada's western leader and national leisure champion is working, as we continue to offer the most robust and affordable coast-to-coast schedule, fine-tuned to meet the needs of Canadian travellers," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive [...]

2024-05-21T19:27:49+03:00May 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Will Be the First Airline in the World to Add the New Airbus A321XLR to its Fleet

Source: Iberia With this aircraft, Iberia will reinforce its long-haul network in an innovative way, as it will be able to make transoceanic trips with a single-aisle aircraft which is also more sustainable, as it consumes around 30 % less fuel than wide-body models. The A321XLR will offer the same experience on board, with 14 seats in the Business cabin that can open into beds, with access to the aisle and with 4K screens. The first long-haul routes that this aircraft will operate in the next winter season will likely be Boston and Washington DC., confirming Iberia's commitment to the North American market. Iberia will be launching the new Airbus aircraft, as it will receive the first A321XLR on the [...]

2024-05-20T17:34:00+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Announcing ‘The New Frontier’: Transparent Pricing, No Change Fees, and Enhanced Customer Experience

Source: Frontier Airlines Introducing the 'For Less' Price Guarantee: Ensuring You Always Get the Best Deal Frontier Airlines has introduced sweeping changes to its product and customer service offerings, ushering in 'The New Frontier' for the airline. This evolution in Frontier's approach to travel is all about improving what customers can expect – from more transparent pricing and no change fees to an enhanced customer experience. This transformation underscores Frontier's commitment to providing exceptional value and a superior travel experience. The New Frontier includes: *New* Clear, Upfront Pricing and Options: New Economy, Premium, and Business options include benefits like no change fees, bags, seat assignments, and more. *New* No Change Fees: Zero change or cancellation fees for Economy, Premium, and Business [...]

2024-05-20T17:52:08+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The WestJet Group says Annyeong-haseyo to South Korea with first flight between Calgary and Seoul

Source: WestJet Nearly sold-out inaugural flight marks the first of 140 flights between Calgary and Seoul this summer WestJet's newest connection soars on strong economic and cultural relations between Canada and South Korea   Amidst great fanfare and esteemed partners and guests, The WestJet Group today launched its first flight to Seoul from its global hub in Calgary, establishing a direct link between Alberta and South Korea. The departure of WestJet flight 86 underscores the airline's commitment to expanding its 787 global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport, fostering greater ties between Alberta's vibrant visitor economy and Asia's robust business and tourism landscape. "Canada and South Korea's decades-long history in mutual support, shared values, and bilateral trade initiatives have set [...]

2024-05-20T17:45:36+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Significantly Increases Service to Ottawa

Source: Air Canada Up to 30 additional weekly flights for winter season compared to last year Non-stop flights to Calgary and Winnipeg extended to year-round Additional capacity added to Quebec, Halifax and Vancouver More flights to Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Cancun and Punta Cana for winter 2024 Air Canada announced it is boosting its schedule serving Canada'scapital, Ottawa, by almost 60 per cent with flights to Calgary and Winnipeg now operating year-round, increased flights providing additional capacity to Halifax and Quebec City, and the addition of widebody service to Vancouver. Additional schedule improvements include more flights to popular leisure destinations Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Cancun and Punta Cana this winter. "Ottawa is an important part of Air Canada's network and [...]

2024-05-20T17:39:51+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service between Seattle and Toronto 

Source: Alaska Airlines For the first time, we’re linking our home airport and Canada’s largest city; our guestscan also connect on flights with Porter Airlines in Toronto, our newest global partner Starting today, Alaska Airlines is flying our new daily, nonstop flight between our home airport in Seattle and Toronto Pearson International Airport – our newest destination and the sixth Canadian city we now serve. Tickets, with convenient departure and arrival times, are available for purchase at alaskaair.com. Book flights to Toronto In Toronto, guests can enjoy the city’s rich culture or catch a flight from Toronto Pearson with our 30th global airline partner, Porter Airlines, to destinations across Eastern Canada and beyond, including Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and St. John’s. These Porter [...]

2024-05-17T09:09:48+03:00May 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines expands winter schedule with eight new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: American Airlines American will fly to more destinations in the Dominican Republic than any other airline with the launch of new service to La Romana (LRM) in December. Seven more new routes connecting Charlotte (CLT), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL) to Latin America and the Caribbean will offer customers expanded access to vibrant destinations. This winter, American will operate more than 2,350 peak weekly flights to more than 95 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, more than any other U.S. airline. While summer kicks off, customers can get a head start on planning to get away this winter with more options to visit the Caribbean and Latin America with American Airlines. In winter 2024, American will enhance [...]

2024-05-17T09:21:10+03:00May 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines Brings Lei and Aloha to Utah with Inaugural Salt Lake City-Honolulu Service

Source: Hawaiian Airlines The carrier will stand up its colorful 31 Days of Lei pop-up event at City Creek Center on May 18 Hawaiian Airlines has officially arrived in Utah, just in time for summer. Hawaiʻi’s hometown airline has inaugurated daily nonstop service between Salt Lake City (SLC) and Honolulu (HNL) with a festive gate-side celebration, welcoming its first guests with fresh orchid lei, passion-orange-guava (POG) juice, cake, and live music and hula by the Hawaiian Airlines Serenaders. Hawaiian Airlines flight HA84 departs HNL at 6:50 p.m. and arrives at SLC at 5:15 a.m. the following day. The return flight, HA83, departs SLC at 7 a.m. with a 9:55 a.m. arrival at HNL – giving guests ample time to spend at the beach or explore [...]

2024-05-17T08:22:36+03:00May 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Traveling well: Delta releases 2023 ESG Report

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta shares their 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report, which shows how the global, values-led airline is creating a safer, more equitable workplace that reflects the communities that it serves while advancing a more sustainable future of travel. Delta’s 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report shares how the global, values-led airline is creating a safer, more equitable workplace that reflects the communities that it serves while advancing a more sustainable future of travel. “In 2023, the people of Delta Air Lines led the industry, strengthening our trusted global brand by consistently delivering operational excellence, unmatched financial performance and the welcoming, caring and elevated service our customers deserve,” said CEO Ed Bastian. “Once again, Delta’s longstanding values of [...]

2024-05-16T09:38:22+03:00May 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|