Source: Air France For the first time, Air France is offering a menu designed by a Michelin-starred French chef in the long-haul Premium Economy cabin on departure from Paris; Frédéric Simonin is the 19th chef to work with Air France in 2023. For the first time, Air France is entrusting the creation of the à la carte menus in its long-haul Premium Economy cabin to a leading French Michelin-starred chef. On departure from Paris, Frédéric Simonin, holder of one Michelin star and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has created two dishes for Air France customers to choose from, including a vegetarian option: Salmon risotto with orzo pasta, wild dill and lemon sauce; Trofie pasta bake with porcini mushrooms and hazelnuts. "For [...]

Source: LATAM LATAM group reported its operating statistics for November, reaching 6.7 million passengers transported, representing a 17.6% increase compared to the same period in 2022. So far this year, the total number of passengers transported reached 66.9 million, an increase of 18.1% compared to the January - November period 2022. In the eleventh month of the year, passenger traffic measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK) increased by 19.9% compared to the same month in 2022. Of note, all segments where the group operates noted increases: 29.5% in international traffic, 19.6% in the domestic markets of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and 7.1% in the Brazilian domestic market. Between January and November of this year, traffic increased by 23.3% compared to [...]

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for November 2023: Operating Data November November % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,327.4 2,079.6 11.9 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,034.5 1,810.5 12.4 %   Load Factor (3) 87.4 % 87.1 % 0.4p.p.         1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For November 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 11.9%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 12.4%, compared to 2022.  As a result, the [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet's second transpacific connection to Asia, underpins continued establishment of airline's global hub in Calgary WestJet today announced it will welcome Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to its growing list of international destinations as part of its wider growth strategy to enhance Calgary's presence as an intercontinental hub. With service three days per week this summer, guests travelling between Calgary and Seoul will enjoy the luxuries of WestJet's 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Subject to regulatory approvals, the airline anticipates flights to be available for booking in early 2024 and is inviting Canadians to win a round-trip flight to Seoul and be notified when flights are made available for sale. "It is with great pleasure that WestJet [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will launch nonstop service from various airports across the U.S. and Jamaica in March and May of 2024. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19.* "As we prepare to launch our spring schedule and increase service to destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean, now is a better time than ever to take advantage of Frontier's ultra-low fares and friendly service." said Josh Flyr, vice president, network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. Currently, travel on Frontier can be booked through August 12, 2024. Service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): SERVICE TO:   SERVICE START:   SERVICE FREQUENCY:   INTRO FARE:   Pittsburgh (PIT)   May [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced a broad partnership, taking advantage of Porter’s strong presence across Eastern Canada and Alaska’s well-established U.S. West Coast links to provide passengers more flight options and better service from coast to coast. The new interline agreement means that from today, passengers can purchase combined Porter-Alaska itineraries directly from flyporter.com or via third-party agencies. Alaska’s Mileage Plan members can start earning points on Porter flights booked via Alaska Airlines from January, and later in 2024 both VIPorter and Mileage Plan members will earn miles in their respective loyalty programs no matter where they book their flights. Finally, next year will bring even more benefits with access to mileage redemptions with enhanced [...]