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The Aloha Behind Hawaiian’s ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Flights

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Crewmembers of February's HA90 ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight. An aircraft cabin isn’t your typical setting for learning a new language – that is unless you’re traveling on Hawaiian Airlines. More of the carrier’s guests have experienced ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) at up to 41,000 feet, thanks to employees who are perpetuating the language and normalizing its use by incorporating it into the flight experience. Translations are available throughout our cabin, from seat numbers and wall signage to safety videos and announcements. Out of all of Hawaiian’s efforts to honor Hawaiʻi’s native tongue, the most impactful has been bilingual exchanges between its employees and guests. Cue the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight, a travel experience driven by teams passionate about the indigenous [...]

2024-04-03T09:52:19+03:00April 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta celebrates 90 years of service in Montréal: Plan a trip to the Canadian city

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta celebrates 90 years of service in Montréal, helping international travelers discover the city's architectural and cultural gems while also providing the French-Canadian community with access to the world. As Delta Air Lines marks its 90th anniversary of service in Montréal, it is a moment to celebrate not just decades of aviation history but also the vibrant metropolis of the Canadian province of Quebec – a city rich in culture, history and a spirit of exploration. Montréal, the second-largest French-speaking city in the world, offers something for everyone. Visit Old Montreal to explore historic architecture, boutique shops and art galleries. Must-see attractions include Notre-Dame Basilica, St. Joseph's Oratory and Jean-Talon Market. Enjoy outdoor festivals in [...]

2024-04-03T12:08:10+03:00April 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air France introduces new gourmet delights

Source: Air France From April 2024, Air France will be unveiling new in-flight menus, created by distinguished new names in the world of cuisine. As an ambassador for French fine dining, the company continues to showcase French haute cuisine around the world. On departure from Paris, the triple Michelin-starred French chefs Glenn Viel and Arnaud Lallement will be creating exceptional new dishes in the La Première and Business cabins, alongside renowned pastry chefs Philippe Rigollot and Nina Métayer. In the Premium Economy cabin, the single Michelin-starred chef Frédéric Simonin continues to delight the airline’s customers with his delicious new recipes. To create these menus, the chefs work together with Servair, the world leader in in-flight catering, using fresh, local produce [...]

2024-04-03T10:13:17+03:00April 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Eurowings enters the hot air ballooning business linking Dusseldorf with Palma de Mallorca

Source: Eurowings Holidaymakers will also be able to regularly travel the popular route from Dusseldorf to Palma de Mallorca in a hot air balloon Ballooning instead of flying: Eurowings is expanding its range to include a very special way of travelling. With the start of the summer school holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia (from 8 July 2024), holidaymakers will also be able to regularly travel the popular route from Dusseldorf to Palma de Mallorca in a hot air balloon. Germany's largest holiday airline is primarily aiming to counter growing capacity bottlenecks on the air traffic routes to Mallorca. The more than 420 weekly connections offered by Eurowings to Europe's most popular sunny island in the summer were almost fully booked well [...]

2024-04-03T11:59:53+03:00April 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

How Delta is fueling a more sustainable future during Earth Month and beyond

Source: Delta Air Lines During Earth Month and beyond, there are a number of ways Delta is making progress on its path to net-zero and bringing the Delta people and customers along on the journey. Delta’s work to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 while delivering a more sustainable future of travel is year-round and focuses on what we fly, how we fly and the fuel we use. While we’re making changes that are within our control today, like reducing single-use plastics and reducing fuel consumption, Delta is also working on long-term solutions to fully decarbonize its operations and the industry. During Earth Month and beyond, there are a number of ways Delta is making progress on its path to net-zero [...]

2024-04-02T07:31:41+03:00April 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

40 years in Tinsel Town: Air New Zealand celebrates four direct decades to Los Angeles

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 [...]

2024-04-02T07:15:59+03:00April 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Announces Election of Directors

Source: Air Canada Air Canada announced that all the nominees identified in its management proxy circular dated February 16, 2024, were elected as directors of Air Canada at its annual meeting of shareholders held Thursday, March 28, 2024. All the nominees were elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present online or represented by proxy at the meeting. The results of the vote are provided below. Nominee  % For % Against Amee Chande 98.67 % 1.33 % Christie J.B. Clark 96.98 % 3.02 % Gary A. Doer 97.70 % 2.30 % Rob Fyfe 98.12 % 1.88 % Michael M. Green 95.61 % 4.39 % Jean Marc Huot 96.24 % 3.76 % Claudette McGowan 99.47 % 0.53 % Madeleine Paquin 97.35 % 2.65 % Michael Rousseau 98.16 % 1.84 % Vagn Sørensen 87.66 % 12.34 % Kathleen Taylor [...]

2024-04-02T07:11:25+03:00April 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Launches Village Cricket Program Celebrating Caribbean Culture

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 [...]

2024-04-02T07:21:47+03:00April 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Names Michelle Freyre to Board of Directors

Source: United United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Michelle Freyre is joining its Board of Directors. Freyre currently serves as President, Global Brands, Clinique and Origins, at The Estée Lauder Companies, where she is responsible for guiding the brands' overall strategic vision and driving global growth. "Michelle's extensive experience in business and product strategy will make her an excellent addition to our already strong Board of Directors," said United CEO Scott Kirby. "In each of her previous roles, Michelle has deftly balanced modernizing and celebrating the historic brands she has overseen." "We are excited to welcome Michelle to the Board of Directors and look forward to the valuable insight and experience she will bring to United," said Ted Philip, [...]

2024-04-01T18:21:02+03:00April 1st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines to Add Wide-Body Aircraft to its Fleet Starting in June; Route from New York-JFK to Bora Bora Will Kick Off the Ultra-Low Cost Carrier’s New Long-Haul Service Offering

Source: Frontier Airlines In Conjunction with the New Service, the Airline is Running a One-Day $1 Fare Sale. To Celebrate, Consumers Are Invited to Enter a Drawing to Win an All-Expense Paid Trip to French Polynesia Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will add wide-body aircraft to its fleet beginning in June. In addition to lie-flat seating, the new aircraft will feature a chef-curated inflight menu and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. To kick off its new long-haul service, Frontier is introducing twice-weekly flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York (JFK) to Mote Mute Airport in Bora Bora, French Polynesia (BOB) beginning June 1, 2024. To celebrate the new service, America's Greenest Airline is offering a one-day-only fare [...]

2024-04-01T18:25:22+03:00April 1st, 2024|AIRLINES|