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Cirium names Delta most on-time North American airline, Platinum Award winner

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has once again earned the Platinum Award for operational excellence from aviation analytics firm Cirium by delivering the best on-time performance among airlines in North America in 2024. Delta retained its status as North America’s most on-time airline in 2024, and its people earned the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence from Cirium for the fourth consecutive year. Cirium's Platinum Award is presented to airlines that deliver outstanding on-time performance while navigating complex operations — all while limiting the impact of disruption to its customers. The recognition underscores the airline’s reputation for and commitment to reliability as it kicks off its Centennial year. “It’s an honor to have Cirium once again recognize the hard work and [...]

2025-01-06T20:47:49+02:00January 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines Names New Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines has named John Wiitala as its new vice president of maintenance and engineering. In this principal leadership role, Wiitala will lead professionals throughout the division who maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance with more than 237 mainline Boeing aircraft across multiple maintenance bases. Wiitala joins Alaska after 34 years with United Airlines, most recently as vice president and chief engineer of tech operations, safety and compliance, where he was responsible for the United fleet. Prior to that role, he was vice president of technical services. Wiitala joined United in 1992 and held other engineering jobs throughout the organization including director of engineering and managing director of project engineering. His responsibilities at Alaska will include line maintenance operations; maintenance of [...]

2025-01-06T21:01:52+02:00January 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air France launches ‘Air France holidays’, its new offer of flight + hotel packages

Source: Air France Comprehensive and flexible holidays to over 400 destinations at attractive prices, available at holidays.airfrance.fr; The opportunity to become a member and enjoy flash sales offers with up to 70% off; A unique advertising campaign to promote this new offer in France. Launched as a test phase in summer 2024, Air France holidays is a new range of comprehensive holidays with new offers added regularly. The website offers flexible ‘dynamic packages’ for holidays to over 400 destinations at very attractive prices, accessible all year round. On the holidays.airfrance.fr website, everyone can access a wide selection of holiday offers combining flights operated by Air France or its partners with hotel stays* and activities. From relaxing breaks to customised tours, [...]

2025-01-06T20:58:09+02:00January 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink’s Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky

Source: United Airlines First commercial flight with Starlink service now expected by spring, entire two-cabin regional fleet is outfitted by end of 2025 and first mainline plane expected to fly before end of year Access will be free for all MileagePlus® customers and includes game-changing inflight entertainment experiences like streaming services, shopping, gaming and more Sign-up for United's award-winning loyalty program for free now at united.com/starlink United Airlines announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink – the world's fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky – to United travelers around the world. The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. United now plans [...]

2025-01-05T20:14:46+02:00January 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Will Add New Nonstop Service from Washington National Airport to Las Vegas Next February

Source: Southwest Airlines Department of Transportation awards Southwest one of five new round-trip flights made available at DCA through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop service between Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), along with the only one-stop, no change service between DCA and Sacramento (SMF). Customers can now book on Southwest.com for service that begins on Thursday, Feb. 13, with daily service starting Thursday, March 6. “Southwest is grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation for its approval of our application to provide nonstop service from Washington to Las Vegas,” said Brook Sorem, Vice President of Network Planning at Southwest Airlines. “We believe more Customers will benefit from lower [...]

2025-01-03T05:59:17+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Virgin Atlantic will return to Mexico with new flights to Cancun in October 2025

Source: Virgin Atlantic Three weekly flights between London Heathrow and Cancun for Winter 2025, starting 19th October The new service will be the only direct route between London Heathrow and Cancun, operating on one of Virgin Atlantic's new, fuel efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers will be able to book premium sunshine, eco and adventure holidays in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and beyond Virgin Atlantic is set to return to Mexico with three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun commencing in October 2025. Launching on 19 October 2025, the new service provides easy access to Central America, offering customers premium sunshine holidays to the amazing beaches, history, nightlife and food scene of Mexico. The route will [...]

2025-01-03T05:47:31+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

60 never looked so good: Happy Birthday to the Air Canada rondelle

Fuente: Air Canada At airports around the world where Air Canada flies, the airline is instantly identifiable by the bright red rondelle on the tails of its aircraft. That symbol, which is uniquely Canadian, took flight 60 years ago today, on January 1, 1965. Known as Trans-Canada Air Lines since its inception in 1937, the then Crown-corporation officially changed its name to Air Canada on January 1, 1965. In choosing Air Canada as the new name, the carrier chose one that was bilingual and reflected the fact that in addition to flying across the country, it had become an international airline. With a new name came the desire to have a new corporate emblem, one that would foster immediate public [...]

2025-01-02T19:40:00+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Turkish Airlines Introduces “UNESCO Türkiye Series” Amenity Kit Collection, Showcasing Türkiye’s Rich Cultural Heritage

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines, driven by its mission to offer guests a peerless travel experience, is now carrying Türkiye’s unparalleled cultural treasures to the skies. The new amenity kit collection, called the “UNESCO Türkiye Series,” is inspired by six outstanding UNESCO World Heritage sites in Türkiye which are Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Ani, and Troy along with four different ebru (Turkish Marbling) designs and three traditional carpet-rug motifs. These new kits are now being offered in Business Class on flights ranging from five to eight hours, while different versions will be introduced in mid-January for Economy Class on flights lasting more than eight hours. Developed in collaboration with the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, this special collection highlights Turkish [...]

2025-01-02T19:55:58+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

A Look Back at 2024 with Alaska Airlines

Source: Alaska Airlines  It’s been a big year! We joined forces with Hawaiian Airlines, expanded our global network, made strides in sustainability, enhanced the travel experience with premium perks, and supported the communities where we live, work, and fly. Summary In 2024, Hawaiian Airlines combined with Alaska Airlines! Added 19 new routes, offering guests more than 300 routes to choose from. Invested in 7+ million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Donated 45,485,298 miles to nonprofits or charities. Let’s take a moment to look back at some of the biggest highlights of the year. Welcoming Hawaiian Airlines This year, we combined forces with Hawaiian Airlines! Together, we’re stronger than ever, offering our guests access to more destinations, award-winning service and an unparalleled travel experience. [...]

2025-01-02T19:33:55+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Airlines marked 35 years at MIA this month

Source: MIA Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., and a member of the Star Alliance global airline network, celebrates 35 years of nonstop service from Miami International Airport through Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama. In celebration of Copa Airlines’ 35th anniversary at MIA, a special gate event was held featuring performances by traditional Panamanian dancers and remarks from key speakers, including representatives from MIA, the Consul General of Panama in Miami, and local government officials. The event highlighted the airline’s strong and lasting connection to the Miami community. Copa Airlines’ Chief Marketing Officer, Marco Ocando, along with other airline executives, airport representatives, and distinguished local dignitaries, were in attendance. The event concluded with the departure of [...]

2024-12-31T17:48:40+02:00December 31st, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|