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Azul Announces Preliminary Results for the Period Ending September 30, 2023

Source: Azul Azul S.A., "Azul" or the “Company”, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of number of flights and cities served, announced its results preliminary results for the period ending September 30, 2023 through a summary release of the results and presentation to investors, and the postponement of the filing of quarterly information for the three- and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2023 with the opinion of the independent auditor. Azul is releasing these preliminary results to keep the market and all stakeholders properly updated. As previously announced, the Company recently implemented a comprehensive capital optimization plan, which has generated new contracts with virtually all of its lessors and equipment manufacturers. Due to the considerable volume and complexity of [...]

2023-11-22T10:29:09+02:00November 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines to Re-Open Pilot Base in Chicago and establish a Crew Base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Source: Frontier Airlines 110 Pilot Positions, Combined with Current Flight Attendant Base, to Generate More Than $34 Million Annually in Local Wages Frontier, the Second Largest Carrier at MDW, is the Airport's Fastest Growing Airline Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines  announced it will re-open a pilot base serving both O'Hare and Midway International Airports in May of 2024. Frontier previously maintained a pilot base in Chicago until April of 2022. The base is expected to employ up to 110 pilots within its first year of operation. Combined with 190 existing flight attendant positions, the Chicago base will house a total of 300 Frontier crew members. Including airport and maintenance positions, the airline is expected to generate more than $34 million [...]

2023-11-22T11:15:36+02:00November 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings announced monthly statistics for October 2023

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for October 2023: Operating Data October October % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,398.4 2,141.0 12.0 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,099.8 1,904.8 10.2 %   Load Factor (3) 87.6 % 89.0 % -1.4p.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 the month of October 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 12.0%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 10.2%, compared [...]

2023-11-21T16:19:47+02:00November 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet introduces Regina’s only year-round transborder connectivity with announcement of daily service to Minneapolis

Source: WestJet New daily service poised to enhance province's economic growth and drive business and leisure travel for region WestJet has announced a new, year-round, daily service connecting Regina and Minneapolis, as part of the airline's 2024 summer schedule. The news reaffirms the airline's ongoing commitment to providing connectivity to the province and further enhances Regina's air access to popular destinations. The route is Regina's first year-round transborder service since 2016 and marks the province's second direct route to the Midwest United States, following the launch of WestJet's year-round service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis, launched in June earlier this year. "We are thrilled to answer the call of the community and further our commitment to Regina and surrounding area by [...]

2023-11-21T15:26:04+02:00November 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways and American Express now offer the chance to earn tier points through everyday spending, helping to unlock Lounge Access and other travel benefits

Source: British Airways For the first time ever, British Airways Executive Club Members can earn Tier Points outside of flying, by spending on the British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card, thanks to a new, limited-time offer. Running until 21 May 2024, this offer gives applicable Cardmembers the opportunity to earn an extra 200 Tier Points in the coming months by simply spending on their Card. Tier Points help travellers to earn airline status, which is associated with travel perks such as lounge access, fast-track security, extra luggage allowances and priority boarding. Until today, Tier Points could only be earned by flying with British Airways, its subsidiaries and its oneworld® airline partners. This offer marks the first time that Tier [...]

2023-11-21T16:08:58+02:00November 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Debuts Direct Flights Between U.S. and Tulum

Source: United Airlines United will offer non-stop flights between Mexico's soon-to-open Tulum International Airport and New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago beginning March 31 United continues to be largest airline to Riviera Maya and will offer more flying to Cancun than ever before this winter Airline continues to expand its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, grows winter schedule by 25% throughout region United announced that it will offer non-stop flights between the United States and the soon-to-open Tulum International Airport (TQO) in Mexico with 22 weekly flights from Newark/New York, Houston and Chicago beginning March 31, 2024*. On May 23, United will add daily seasonal service from Los Angeles, resulting in up to five daily flights from [...]

2023-11-20T16:46:29+02:00November 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet returns seasonal transatlantic service to Halifax with non-stop connectivity to Dublin, Edinburgh and London

Source: WestJet Successfully leveraging expanding Boeing 737 MAX fleet, airline's summer schedule unlocks Atlantic Gateway with return of vital transatlantic connections WestJet was joined by community partners and key stakeholders to celebrate the announcement of the airline's highly anticipated return of transatlantic service to Halifax. With scheduled summer service to London, Dublin and Edinburgh, WestJet's strategic investments will unlock new potential for Halifax's business, leisure and tourism economies. "In service of our valued relationship with the province, airport, partners and guests, we are thrilled to resume service between Halifax and Europe, strengthening the region's critical connections to global hubs, tourism and business economies," said WestJet Vice-President External Affairs, Andrew Gibbons. "Today's celebration reaffirms our commitment to the city of Halifax [...]

2023-11-17T13:53:47+02:00November 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

UK moves a step closer to aviation decarbonization as British Airways, Nova Pangea Technologies and Lanzajet’s ‘Project Speedbird’ wins £9M Government funding

Source: British Airways Project Speedbird - a partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies, LanzaJet and British Airways - has secured a total of £9 million from the Government’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) competition New funding stream follows multi-million-pound investments by International Airlines Group and British Airways in the summer The project will produce 102 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year, reducing CO2 emissions by 230,000 tonnes per year - the equivalent of approximately 26,000 British Airways domestic flights* It is hoped the new funding will help establish the UK as a world-leader in SAF production Project Speedbird – a joint partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT), LanzaJet and British Airways (BA) – has secured new funding totalling £9 [...]

2023-11-17T13:51:11+02:00November 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroplan-Parkland Partnership Has Been Launched, Adding 1,100+ New Locations to Earn and Redeem Daily

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan and JOURNIETM Rewards members can earn at 1,100+ Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express locations Members can earn up to 3X the points when they link their Aeroplan and JOURNIETM Rewards accounts Latest Aeroplan partnership adds to overall unmatched loyalty experience for millions of members across Canada Aeroplan members can begin earning and redeeming points at any of Parkland's participating 1,100+ Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express locations Canada-wide. The partnership, first announced in April, brings together two Canadian loyalty giants to offer members increased earning and redemption power, including up to 3X the points when they link their Aeroplan and JOURNIETM Rewards accounts, and can [...]

2023-11-16T13:12:37+02:00November 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet growth plan soars with intercontinental expansion across Canada

Source: WestJet Announcement reaffirms commitment to Eastern and Atlantic Canada's transatlantic connectivity with reintroduction of European routes Airline announces exclusive service between Calgary and Reykjavik (Keflavik) and increased frequencies for international routes out of Calgary hub, including daily, exclusive service to Tokyo WestJet announced an expansion of its European summer 2024 network. Propelled by its growing 737 MAX fleet, the airline reintroduced sought-after service connecting Eastern Canada and Europe and introduced new service from Calgary to Reykjavik (Keflavik). As WestJet continues to strengthen its presence in Western Canada, the airline is also enhancing its 787 Dreamliner hub, increasing frequencies for international routes and adding daily exclusive service to Japan. "Today's announcement underscores our commitment to affordably connecting Canadians from coast-to-coast to [...]

2023-11-16T10:00:18+02:00November 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|