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Rush for seats expected as British Airways puts more Avios-only flights on sale for August 2024

Source: British Airways More than 1,250 Reward Seats have been made available for August next year, and are expected to sell out in hours Destinations include holiday hotspots Corfu, Ibiza and Mallorca All travel periods fall over the August Bank Holiday British Airways has unveiled its latest Avios-Only flights, offering an extra 1,250 summer holiday fares from as little as £1 + 25,500 Avios. The new options include Florence, Mallorca, Faro, Corfu and Ibiza, with all travel periods falling over the August Bank Holiday. Avios-Only flights were launched earlier this year, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to British Airways Executive Club Members as Rewards Seats. The latest release brings the total number of Avios-Only flights to [...]

2023-10-10T09:08:05+03:00October 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Wine, dine, recline: Delta’s revamped wine program brings new selections on board

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s industry-leading inflight wine program will add over 17 new wines and an exciting, diverse seasonal menu that highlights both big-name brands and little-known gems of the wine world. This fall, Delta is taking its one-of-a-kind wine program to new heights with the addition of 17 high-quality wines to a rotational inflight menu. The wine service—available in all Main Cabin and higher fare classes—offers a robust and diverse selection of flavors, allowing customers to select the perfect pairing to turn their inflight meal into a fine-dining experience. “While cultivating a list of delicious wines was paramount, Delta’s criteria in sourcing program partners went far beyond a wine’s finish,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, S.V.P of In-flight Service. [...]

2023-10-08T09:47:29+03:00October 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pacific Travel Pioneers: Celebrating the 94-Year Legacies of Hawaiian’s First Aircraft and Youngest Aviator

Source: Hawaiian Airlines No achievement is as few and far between as becoming the youngest passenger in a commercial airline's history. Ben Lee has carried the honor for Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian Airlines since December 1929, when at 11 months old, he was brought onboard an Inter-Island Airways flight by his mother to experience its new passenger air service, which made a historic launch just weeks before on Nov. 11. Lee is photographed on the wing strut of the Bellanca with his mother in December 1929. Lee, of course, doesn’t recall seeing the crystalline blue waters of Waikīkī from the cabin window or posing for a photo afterward on the wing strut of the Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, Hawaiian's first aircraft, but archived newspapers and personal [...]

2023-10-08T08:39:04+03:00October 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Canadian North doubles down on Ottawa cargo facility with $22 million investment

Source: Canadian North Construction will be fully operational by 2026 Pictured left to right: Shelly De Caria (Vice President Sales, Marketing & Distribution, Canadian North), David McGuinty (Member of Parliament for Ottawa South), Michael Rodyniuk (President & CEO, Canadian North), Mike Brule (Cargo Manager, Canadian North), Reg Vanleyen (Maintenance Supervisor, Canadian North), the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez (Minister of Transport), and Nathaniel Miler (Cargo Attendant, Canadian North). Canadian North, the Arctic’s leading airline, unveiled plans to double the size of its cargo facility in Ottawa. This significant expansion is in direct response to the rapidly growing needs of our remote and northern communities. Both Canadian North and the Government of Canada are committing $11 million each, totaling a $22 million investment. [...]

2023-10-08T10:32:00+03:00October 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

United Raises Airline Miles for Special Olympics During National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month

Source: United Airlines Airline's Miles on a Mission SM platform encourages loyalty customers to donate miles to help athletes fly and compete in competitions across the country and around the world United's broader partnership with Special Olympics also includes the employment of athletes in airports across the country as part of its growing Special Olympics Service Ambassador Program United is raising airline miles for Special Olympics during National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month to help athletes fly to trainings and competitions across the country and around the world. During October, the airline's industry-leading crowdsourcing program, Miles on a Mission, will spotlight Special Olympics and encourage loyalty program members to donate unused miles for a charitable cause. Last year, Special Olympics athletes [...]

2023-10-05T20:52:16+03:00October 5th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Porter launches non-stop service between Edmonton and Ottawa

Source: YEG Porter Airlines is launching service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The new route begins with one daily roundtrip flight operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The aircraft is a two-by-two configuration, meaning there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. The Edmonton-Ottawa route offers a variety of connections to the east coast via Ottawa, including Newark and Boston. Porter also operates multiple non-stop daily flights between Edmonton and Toronto-Pearson. “We’re continuing to expand our Western Canada network and this new route connects travellers with many of our well-established Eastern Canada destinations,” said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “With our elevated approach to service, passengers enjoy every step [...]

2023-10-05T20:41:02+03:00October 5th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

American Airlines customers raise record total for Stand Up To Cancer campaign

Source: American Airlines Through this year’s annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), American Airlines raised nearly $4 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research, the most successful fundraising campaign the airline has contributed to since joining forces with SU2C in 2016.Stand Up To Cancer enables scientific breakthroughs by funding collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional scientific cancer research teams and investigators. Over its seven-year collaboration, American has raised more than $20 million to benefit SU2C and its mission to make every cancer patient a long-term survivor. “Thanks to the tremendous support from our generous team members and customers, American was able to make its largest contribution in a single campaign to Stand Up To Cancer to date,” American Airlines Chief [...]

2023-10-04T20:57:39+03:00October 4th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines to Debut New Amenity Kits and Soft Goods by Hawai‘i Lifestyle Brand Noho Home

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines has tapped Hawaiʻi lifestyle brand Noho Home by Jalene Kanani Bell to design its new in-flight amenity kits and soft goods with a focus on sustainability and rooted in aloha. “Noho” means “to be, to dwell, or to come from” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language). The Noho Home designs, inspired by the airline’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner premium cabin, the Leihōkū Suites, are represented through three motifs (Kilo Hōkū, Lele and ʻŌlali) to bring a sense of place and comfort to kamaʻāina and visitors alike as they embark on their journey – an approach that pairs perfectly with Hawaiian’s service philosophy, Mea Hoʻokipa (I am your host). Beginning Nov. 6, Business Class guests traveling on Hawaiian’s [...]

2023-10-03T12:50:25+03:00October 3rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Bogotá: The city that will take your breath away

Source: Delta Air Lines For those looking to explore the capital of Colombia and all of its culture and tradition, Bogotá native and Delta Sales Account Executive Andres Collazos shared some of his favorite neighborhoods, museums, restaurants and bars in the city. At 8,612 feet above sea level, Bogotá will, quite literally, take your breath away. Nothing that a walk through the bohemian neighborhood of Usaquén, a cup of tinto(Colombia’s version of espresso), or aguardiente (the national liqueur, a sweet rum with anise) won’t cure. The capital of Colombia and former capital of the Viceroyalty of Nueva Granada is steeped in culture and tradition, while keeping a distinctly cosmopolitan and modern flair. Bogotá is a veritable melting pot of Colombia, [...]

2023-10-03T13:48:39+03:00October 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Qatar Airways Expo 2023 Doha Livery Revealed in Style

Source: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways is proud to welcome the new Expo 2023 Doha livery to its fleet and commemorate its role as the Official Strategic Partner for the landmark event. The unveiling represents a celebration of Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) readiness to host a global gathering focused on environmental awareness, strengthening their positions as strategic partners in the journey towards a sustainable future. The aircraft, an A330-300 adorned with the Expo 2023 Doha livery, was unveiled by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, at Hamad International Airport. The event was attended by high-profile dignitaries, including President of Ashghal, H.E. Dr. Engr. Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi; Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International [...]

2023-10-03T13:20:32+03:00October 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|