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Hawaiian Airlines Marks First Airport Co-Location with Alaska Airlines at SFO

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines' check-in counter and operations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have moved to Harvey Milk Terminal 1, where they now share space with Alaska Airlines. This move marks an exciting new chapter as the two carriers work together to optimize operations and offer guests a more seamless travel experience. Hawaiian’s new SFO base is the first of six relocations, which will soon include Sacramento (SMF), Ontario (ONT), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Los Angeles (LAX). The joining of airport spaces is slated for completion by the end of 2025, though the airlines’ separate systems will remain in place until they adopt a single passenger service (PSS) system in 2026. Alaska Airlines is the second [...]

2024-12-05T16:13:17+02:00December 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Solid Growth in Passenger Demand Continued in October

Fuente: IATA Spanish Translation: Octubre volvió a registrar fuerte demanda de pasajeros aéreos (pdf) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.1% year-on-year. The October load factor was 83.9% (+0.8ppt compared to October 2023). International demand rose 9.5% compared to October 2023. Capacity was up 8.6% year-on-year and the load factor rose to 83.5% (+0.6ppt compared to October 2023). Domestic demand rose 3.5% compared to October 2023. Capacity was up 2.0% year-on-year and the load factor was 84.5% (+1.2ppt compared to October 2023). “Continued [...]

2024-12-05T16:12:44+02:00December 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

More Than Half a Billion-Dollar Expansion & Modernization Coming to United’s Washington Dulles Hub

Source: United Airlines New era of growth includes new 435,000-sq.ft. concourse, new United ClubSM, state-of-the-art customer amenities, and a new flight attendant training center Airline continues to add more flights and new destinations from the Mid-Atlantic's gateway to the world Dulles expansion follows similar airport infrastructure investments in Denver, Houston, and Newark, and is part of the airline's ambitious United Next plan to further improve the customer experience United and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) celebrated the airline's growth and airport construction developments of the much-anticipated, more than half a billion-dollar Concourse E that will transform the customer experience over the coming years at Washington Dulles International Airport. The 435,000-square-foot, 14-gate concourse will include an expansive new United ClubSM [...]

2024-12-04T12:20:12+02:00December 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Five Years of Service Between Fukuoka and Hawaii

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines recently celebrated its fifth anniversary of Fukuoka service with a special three-day event at Tenjin's Daimaru department store. In commemoration of the Fukuoka service and the airline's 95th anniversary, the carrier launched an exclusive line of cute and rare miniature collectibles, also known as capsule toys, featuring four beloved Hawaiian Airlines products, including the popular loco moco in-flight meal, POG (passion orange guava) juice, sunglass sleeping mask and a small branded tote bag. The event kicked off with remarks by Hawaiian Airlines Japan country director, Toru Sakaguchi. "When we launched Fukuoka service in 2019, we could have never expected that we would have to suspend service only a few months later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, as [...]

2024-12-04T12:17:48+02:00December 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Shop Delta’s largest selection of seasonal travel deals

Source: Delta Air Lines Explore flight and travel deals during the 3-day Cyber Monday period, December 2–4, 2024. Winter wanderlust is calling, and Delta—America’s most awarded airline, known for excellence in premium travel, reliability and its extensive global network—is making dream getaways easier with its Cyber Monday event. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2024, customers can enjoy exclusive deals on flights to 65 destinations worldwide, with travel beginning as early as January 7, 2025. The savings don’t stop there—deals also extend to Delta Vacations, rental cars, hotels, Delta Gift Cards and other travel essentials, making it easier than ever to plan the perfect trip. Spotlight on Top Getaways Taipei Delta’s new Seattle-to-Taipei route brings one of Asia’s most fascinating [...]

2024-12-03T08:12:45+02:00December 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Rolls Out Comprehensive Transborder Schedule from YVR for Summer 2025

Source: Air Canada New services between YVR and Tampa, Raleigh and Nashville More capacity between YVR and Austin, Denver, Miami Air Canada and partner United Airlines will offer up to 58 daily non-stop flights to 21 US destinations next summer Air Canada announced its most comprehensive transborder schedule from its Vancouver (YVR) hub. Three new transborder routes to Tampa, Raleigh and Nashville, plus more capacity to Austin, Denver and Miami have been added, offering even more exciting options for travellers on both sides of the border. Together with its partner United Airlines, Air Canada will offer up to 7,700 seats on 58 daily non-stop flights to 21 US destinations next summer, representing an 11% increase in seat capacity from summer [...]

2024-12-03T07:56:51+02:00December 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways decks the halls with festive celebrations for a truly British Original Christmas

Source: British Airways British Airways is sprinkling Christmas magic across the terminals it operates from at Heathrow and Gatwick, in its lounges globally, and on board as part of this year’s celebrations  The airline’s customers travelling until 27 December can enjoy Christmas treats, bespoke menus, and seasonal surprises on their journey  In its lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick, customers are being treated to a winter picnic menu, pop-up Christmas stalls featuring British brands and a special gift-wrapping station  The airline expects to serve over 250,000 turkey dinners, including over 700,000 Brussels sprouts and 40,000 pigs in blankets over the festive season*  Customers travelling in First between 23 and 25 December will be gifted a hand-painted bauble featuring a beautiful design [...]

2024-12-03T07:52:10+02:00December 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Cargo Transports Confiscated White-Nosed Coati to Permanent Home at Accredited Zoo in U.S.

Source: Air Canada Air Canada Cargo recently helped transport a white-nosed coati from Toronto Zoo to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium after the animal was seized from a private home in Eastern Ontario. Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) poses risks to ecological and human health by endangering the populations of trafficked species and threatening native wildlife via the introduction of infectious microorganisms, parasites and other potentially harmful species. As part of the airline's work in tackling this issue, Air Canada joins forces with accredited zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, law enforcement agencies, and other groups, to help relocate animals illegally brought into the country to appropriate accredited facilities. The white-nosed coati is a member of the raccoon family normally found from Arizona to South [...]

2024-12-02T07:09:58+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

CommuteAir signs Part Exchange Plus Program contract with Embraer for inventory management and repair services

Source: Embraer CommuteAir and Embraer have expanded their cooperation by entering into a contract for the Exchange Plus Program to support CommuteAir’s E-Jet fleet. Through the program, CommuteAir will be able to access tailored inventory management and repair services from Embraer’s worldwide supply chain. “CommuteAir is excited to build on its existing partnership with Embraer for our ERJ145 aircraft to now include parts inventory and repair support for our E-Jet aircraft,” said Lon Ziegler, CommuteAir’s Vice President of Technical Operations. “Embraer will help ensure we have a ready supply of parts to support our charter operations using the 76-seat E170 aircraft.” “We are very pleased to partner with CommuteAir to offer the Exchange Plus Program for supporting its E-Jet operation. [...]

2024-12-02T08:01:53+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air France teams up with French start-up Kolet to offer eSIM-enabled internet access at preferential rates

Source: Air France Air France, in partnership with Kolet, a French start-up specializing in eSIM technology, is offering its customers a connectivity solution available in more than 190 countries at preferential rates. From the dedicated website or by downloading the Kolet app and entering the code AFKLDATA, buying and installing an eSIM* on your smartphone is quick and easy, and economical. The company’s customers can select a prepaid data plan and quickly obtain mobile data** even before take-off, and enjoy a reliable internet connection as soon as they touch down at their destination. Thanks to eSIM technology, customers can keep their phone number while using Kolet eSIM mobile data. They can easily configure the eSIM card in the settings function [...]

2024-12-02T07:57:54+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|