Source: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand is celebrating four decades of connecting New Zealanders directly with the bright lights of Hollywood. On this day in 1984, the Kiwi carrier took off on its first non-stop service from Auckland to Los Angeles, cementing Air New Zealand as the longest serving non-stop carrier on the route. While Air New Zealand first touched down in Los Angeles in December 1965, its service included refueling stops in Nadi, Tahiti, or Honolulu, so 1984 marked the first non-stop service on a Boeing 747. Air New Zealand General Manager Long Haul Scott Carr says 40 years of flying AKL-LAX is testament to the popularity of the Air New Zealand service between the cities. “LA has [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines announces the launch of its new Instagram page @ourcaribbeanexperience  and “Caribbean Village Cricket” a T10 format celebrating community spirit through the beloved sport of cricket. “Caribbean Village Cricket” kicked off in Trinidad on on Easter weekend, taking place at three locations: Powergen Penal Sports Club, Santa Cruz Sports Association and the National Cricket Centre, Couva. Following the inaugural matches in Trinidad, Caribbean Village Cricket will journey to Jamaica, and then Guyana culminating in the final round at the renowned Queens Park Oval, Port-of-Spain on May 05. The next planned dates for the tournament are as follows: Kingston, Jamaica - April 20 Georgetown, Guyana – April 28 Finals - Queens Park Oval, Trinidad - May 5 [...]

Source: TAP Revenues exceed 4 billion euros for the first time in a year. Recurring EBIDTA of 871.6 million euros, with a margin of 21 per cent. Robust liquidity position of 789.4 million euros in cash. In 2023, TAP recorded its peak net income ever, generating a record profit of EUR 177.3 million, an increase of EUR 111.7 million over the previous year, when a result of EUR 65.6 million had been recorded. Operating Revenues in 2023 reached the highest value ever in the Group's history, surpassing the EUR 4 billion mark, reaching a value of EUR 4.2 billion, increasing by EUR 730 million (+20.9 per cent) compared to 2022. This record figure and consistent growth reflect and confirm TAP's [...]

Source: United Airlines United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and united.com that makes it easier for customers who use wheelchairs to find flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their personal mobility device. The airline also announced that eligible customers may seek a refund of the fare difference if a customer needs to pay more for a flight that can accommodate their wheelchair. Last year, United and United Express together carried more than 200,000 checked wheelchairs. In addition to working with the airline's Accessible Travel Advisory Board, United collaborated with United Spinal Association and Numotion to develop these industry-first initiatives. "The more we know about a customer's device, the more likely their experience will be a good one – [...]

Source: Athens International Airport United is launching new flights between Athens and Chicago O’Hare on 24 May 2024 Airline is increasing flights from Greece by nearly 25 per cent for 2024 United Airlines has extended its daily seasonal services from Athens to New York/Newark and Washington D.C. for 2024, providing more travel options for travellers departing Greece. The airline is starting its Athens to New York-Newark service a week earlier on 31 March and flights from Athens to Washington D.C. start three weeks earlier on 15 April 2024. With these seasonal service extensions and the introduction of new daily seasonal service between Athens and Chicago O’Hare on 24 May 2024, United is increasing flights from Greece by nearly 25 per [...]