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    Porter connects Montréal to Western Canada with new three non-stop routes

    Source: Porter Airlines Eastern Canada connecting with more of Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton Porter Airlines is adding daily roundtrip flights on three new non-stop routes between Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The addition of the new routes beginning next spring provides another way to travel between Porter’s extensive Eastern Canada network and the west. Service features on these routes include complimentary premium snacks, beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi for all passengers. Fresh, healthy meals are also provided on an all-inclusive basis with PorterReserve fares or may be purchased à la carte for passengers travelling in PorterClassic. The new daily roundtrip [...]

    2023-12-04T19:47:17+02:00December 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

      Hawaiian Airline Pilots Statement Regarding Announced Alaska-Hawaiian Merger

      Source: ALPA Hawaiian Airlines announced a historic merger agreement with Alaska Airlines. We are hopeful that this new merger agreement will provide benefits to our guests as well as the pilots of both Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines. While we await further details on this agreement, Hawaiian Airlines’ pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), remain focused on providing safe, responsible transportation service to our passengers throughout the islands and across the Pacific. The Hawaiian Airlines Master Executive Council (HAL MEC) looks forward to building on our strong, existing relationship with our ALPA colleagues at Alaska Airlines, and working toward a bright and productive future as a single, unified pilot group. The HAL MEC represents over 1,100 Hawaiian [...]

      2023-12-04T19:52:13+02:00December 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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      Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to Combine, Expanding Benefits and Choice for Travelers Throughout Hawai’i and the West Coast

      Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $18.00 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion, inclusive of $0.9 billion of Hawaiian Airlines net debt. The combined company will unlock more destinations for consumers and expand choice of critical air service options and access throughout the Pacific region, Continental United States and globally. The transaction is expected to enable a stronger platform for growth and competition in the U.S., as well as long-term job opportunities for employees, continued investment in local communities and environmental stewardship. As airlines rooted in the 49th and 50th U.S. states, [...]

      2023-12-04T19:56:57+02:00December 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

      American Airlines earns top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

      Source: American Airlines American Airlines announces its annual rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality American Airlines proudly announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. American joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year. “We are proud of our 21-year partnership with the HRC and their recognition of American’s efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for our team members and customers,” said Cedric Rockamore, American’s Vice President of Global People Operations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion. “American has [...]

      2023-12-01T16:01:36+02:00December 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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      Air Transat and Porter Announce Transformative Joint Venture Benefiting Canadian Travellers

      Source: Porter Airlines Travellers will have access to a broader network through enhanced commercial collaboration and optimization                                            Air Transat, air carrier subsidiary of Transat A.T. Inc. (“Transat”), and Porter Airlines (“Porter”) are extending their existing code-sharing agreement by creating a joint venture (the “Alliance”), transforming the current Canadian aviation competitive landscape. By combining both airlines’ complementary networks, this Alliance offers travellers significant benefits, including enhanced travel options across multiple regions. The Alliance expands services between North, Central and South America, Europe, North Africa, Mexico and the Caribbean, integrating Porter’s and Transat’s highly-complementary, non-overlapping networks at Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Montreal Trudeau (YUL) airports. This feeder network strategy is designed to facilitate the acceleration of both airlines’ expansion in [...]

      2023-12-01T15:59:33+02:00December 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

        Delta celebrates Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s 40th Anniversary by building four new homes

        Source: Delta Air Lines Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and over 1,100 Delta volunteers broke ground on the four new homes alongside the homeowners in Browns Mill Village in August, and dedications for all four homes were held in October In celebration of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s 40th anniversary, Delta built four new homes in 2023 – one for each decade of the organization’s service to the Atlanta community. This achievement sets a record for Delta's partnership with Atlanta Habitat, surpassing the previous high of three homes in a single year. “At Delta, our mission to connect the world creates opportunities, fosters understanding and expands horizons by connecting people and communities to each other and to their own potential,” said Matt [...]

        2023-12-01T16:08:38+02:00December 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

        Pegasus Airlines is establishing Silicon Valley-based Technology Innovation Lab

        Source: Pegasus Airlines Having launched its digital transformation program in 2018 under the motto Your Digital Airline, Pegasus Airlines is taking a significant leap in the technology arena to secure the sustainable development of its digitalisation journey. Following the decision to establish a Technology Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley, in the USA, Pegasus Airlines has begun working on the project. Through establishing a lab in Silicon Valley, the airline aims to monitor and assess on site the latest technological advancements worldwide. This move will further strengthen the company's global competitiveness and fortify its firm commitment to technological innovation. In a statement, Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, said: "Our investments in technology stand out as one of the key elements that set us apart. [...]

        2023-12-01T16:33:44+02:00December 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

        United Expands in Houston with $2.6B Terminal Project, State-of-the-Art Baggage System, New Club and Thousands of New Jobs

        Source: United Airlines Terminal B investments include expansion of 40 gates for larger aircraft, allowing for 40% more people to fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport New United Club will be the largest in the nation and Early Bag Storage facility is only one of its kind in North America Airline expects to create 1,500 United positions in Houston next year and another 4,000 construction-related jobs throughout the project CEO Scott Kirby on hand to celebrate overall growth in Houston as well as new direct flight to Georgetown, Guyana*, and the airline's new Airbus A321neo United today announced growth plans in Houston that include a $2.6 billion renovation and expansion of Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a new [...]

        2023-11-30T17:49:23+02:00November 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

        Delta delivers on its promises of reliability this Thanksgiving

        Source: Delta Air Lines   Final numbers for the full holiday period of Nov. 17-28 are still pending**. However, from Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 26, Delta carried more than 5.3 million customers on more than 43,000 flights systemwide. Delta delivered on its promise of a safe, on-time and elevated experience for the airline’s customers this Thanksgiving holiday, delivering five “brand days” – days when no flights were canceled across both mainline Delta flights and Delta Connection flights during the period spanning Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 26. Furthermore, only seven mainline flights were canceled during that period. Final numbers for the full holiday period of Nov. 17-28 are still pending**. However, from Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 26, Delta carried more than 5.3 [...]

        2023-11-30T17:33:27+02:00November 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

        SITA Ewas helps SWISS avoid turbulence

        Source: SITA The multi-feed weather awareness application will be used on all SWISS aircraft SITA eWAS is now deployed across all Swiss International Air Lines' (SWISS) fleet to enable its pilots to anticipate and avoid adverse weather conditions, like turbulence. SITA eWAS is the only digital weather awareness application on the market today that aggregates multiple weather sources for greater accuracy and reliability in weather forecasts. More and more airlines are opting for electronic weather awareness solutions to help pilots better plan and avoid severe weather. Avoiding adverse weather conditions like turbulence maximizes safety on board, demonstrating the importance of real-time weather information and turbulence detection in-flight. Today's onboard weather radar cannot detect clear-air turbulence. The turbulence forecast in the [...]

        2023-11-30T18:14:54+02:00November 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|