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TAP Miles&Go’s fifth anniversary is being celebrated with news and offers

Source: TAP TAP now offers miles on Discount fares. TAP Miles&Go, the Portuguese national airline's frequent flyer program, celebrates its fifth anniversary this week. To mark the date, TAP is offering its Clients the possibility of earning miles also on the Discount fare, on all bookings issued from November 1, 2023. TAP Miles&Go Clients will now be able to earn 20% of the miles flown when booking on the Discount fare, which was previously not allowed. Find out more here. All TAP fares now include the earning of miles, which can be exchanged for flights, discounts, and flight extras such as seat reservations, lounge access, hold baggage reservations, pet transportation, among others. The fifth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go will be [...]

2023-11-08T18:39:05+02:00November 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

First Emirates flights cleared for take-off with SAF from Dubai

Source: Emirates The first Emirates flights operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by Shell Aviation have taken off from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Emirates’ flight EK 412 bound for Sydney on 24 October was among the first to operate with SAF. Shell has supplied 315,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s hub in Dubai. This first ever supply of SAF to Emirates in Dubai has enabled the airline to power a number of missions over the course of the last few weeks. The blended SAF supplied by Shell into the DXB airport fuelling system was comprised of a ratio of 40% neat SAF and 60% conventional Jet A-1 fuel. The chemical characteristics at this ratio are identical to conventional jet [...]

2023-11-08T18:32:19+02:00November 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines celebrates enhanced partnership with Condor Airlines

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is expanding our partnership with Condor Airlines – one of our global partners since March 2017 – with a bilateral codeshare agreement that enables Alaska and Condor to sell each other's flights. Last week, Condor began marketing and selling more than 70 Alaska routes across the U.S. This past summer, Alaska began marketing and selling from Condor's 12 U.S. gateway cities – including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles (LAX) and Anchorage – to Frankfurt, Germany, the carrier's home airport. These flights are available for purchase at alaskaair.com. A codeshare agreement allows each airline to sell seats on one another's selected flights as if they were their own, in a sense putting their "code" on the flights. It offers a seamless travel experience for guests across the two airlines. Flyers will enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting [...]

2023-11-07T18:45:57+02:00November 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

The Leihōku Collection: Hawaiian’s Home Retail Line Celebrates Navigation, Elevates Island-Style Comfort

Source: Hawaiian Airlines The idea of being 'at home' when traveling is one of the most sought-after feelings. We want to experience new places and cultures but also embrace the comfort of the familiar, oftentimes through food, activities and even technology. At Hawaiian Airlines, we look forward to sharing our island home with every guest who travels with us, which is why we're thrilled to announce our first-ever home and travel retail collection through an expanded partnership with Noho Home, the design team behind our newest in-flight amenities and soft goods. The Leihōku Collection, named after the premium suites of our Boeing 787 Dreamliner, brings a sense of place and comfort to kamaʻāina and visitors with contemporary home décor and [...]

2023-11-07T18:43:05+02:00November 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Virgin Atlantic granted Permit to Fly for historic transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight

Source: Virgin Atlantic Regulator issues permit for Virgin Atlantic to operate VS100: a world first transatlantic flight from London to New York on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Permit follows technical assessments of documents and evidence submitted by Virgin Atlantic, who were supported by a consortium of companies. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit to fly a world-first transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight. Virgin Atlantic plans to fly across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on 28 November 2023 to test and showcase the feasibility of flying on 100% SAF. The permit follows a programme of technical reviews by the regulator, which analysed different aspects of the planned flight, including [...]

2023-11-06T20:28:22+02:00November 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Behind the scenes filming with Emirates brand ambassador, Penélope Cruz

Source: Emirates As the Emirates and Penélope Cruz ad campaign plays on TV screens across multiple countries in English and Spanish, Emirates has released an exclusive behind the scenes video showcasing the vast production required for a TV campaign shot on a huge aircraft, as well as Emirates Cabin Crew embracing the opportunity to interview Cruz. Academy Award winning actor and philanthropist Penélope Cruz flew to Dubai for a week to film the campaign, a polished series of ads showing Cruz sampling all the exclusive luxuries that Emirates First and Business Class customers experience, from a crafted beverage in the A380 Onboard Lounge, to an indulgent shower above the clouds, cheering for a football game shown on live TV, to enjoying generous helpings of luxury caviar. The [...]

2023-11-06T20:30:38+02:00November 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Discover the spirit of the Island with an insider’s guide to San Juan 

Source: Delta Air Lines   Raised in the mountains of central Puerto Rico, Cristian Hernandez (Regional Sales Manager – San Juan) shares his best advice and tips for those traveling to San Juan, one of the oldest European-established capitals in the Americas. As a young boy growing up in Puerto Rico, Cristian Hernandez, Delta Regional Sales Manager – San Juan, has fond memories of school field trips to the island’s capital. “Seeing the transition from the greenery of the mountains to the vibrant colors of the city's architecture felt surreal. I used to lower the school bus window to enjoy the warmth on my face as we were greeted with the calming sound of waves and salty air - that [...]

2023-11-06T18:48:56+02:00November 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Unveils 2023 Canada’s Best New Restaurants Top 10, Celebrating the Country’s Most Exciting Culinary Talent and Showcasing Food

Source: Air Canada Kappo Sato in Toronto named Canada's Best New Restaurant More than 30 restaurants visited by a single anonymous reviewer Celebrating 22 years, Canada's Best New Restaurant is the longest running and most respected Canadian restaurant ranking The 2023 Canada's Best New Restaurants Top 10 were unveiled today by Air Canada, with Toronto restaurant Kappo Sato taking the coveted top spot. Led by chef Takeshi Sato, Kappo Soto is a Kappo-style Omakase restaurant where the tasting menu is prepared entirely in front of guests. In second place, the lavish steakhouse Wild Blue elevates fine dining in the mountain ski town of Whistler through its prime selection of meat and seafood. This year's third-place winner, Marilena Café and Raw [...]

2023-11-02T19:11:47+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM group reported operating revenues of US$3.1 billion in the third quarter of the year

Source: LATAM LATAM Airlines Group announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, building upon the already positive results it has shown during this year. At the end of the period, the group achieved an adjusted operating margin of 13.4% and a net profit of US$232 million, accumulating US$499 million in the first nine months of 2023. Furthermore, LATAM group noted operating revenues of US$3,056 million, 18.1% more than in the same quarter of 2022, primarily explained by the 25.6% increase in passenger revenues. Adjusted EBITDAR was US$726 million, reaching US$1,858 million between January and September 2023. Regarding its cash position, LATAM group generated US$104 million in cash during the quarter, increasing its liquidity to US$2,729 million. “We [...]

2023-11-02T19:02:41+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines debuts new ‘Mickey’s Toontown’-themed airplane featuring Mickey Mouse and his pals at Disneyland Resort

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines celebrates the return of Mickey Mouse in its fleet with latest special edition aircraft Alaska Airlines’ newest, uniquely themed aircraft will be soaring through the skies today with a touch of magic from everyone’s favorite pal, Mickey Mouse. After the big reveal of this specially themed plane at a gate ceremony in Seattle, passengers will board the inaugural flight to Orange County, Calif., to visit “The Happiest Place on Earth” at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Named “Mickey’s Toontown Express,” the celebrated plane is now flying on routes across Alaska’s network. Adorned with playful images of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, along with their pals Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck in Mickey’s Toontown at [...]

2023-11-02T18:51:10+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|