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United, Houston Airport System Invest more than $2B in Terminal B Transformation

Source: United Airlines IAH Terminal B Transformation Program to accommodate a projected 36 million future passengers with brand new gates and amenities for travelers United Airlines and the Houston Airport System (HAS) announced today a landmark investment in United's hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with United's Terminal B Transformation Program. This ambitious project is set to redefine the air travel experience and cater to the future needs of an estimated 36 million passengers. The program encompasses the construction of 40 new gates for both domestic and international travel, ensuring a cutting-edge experience for travelers. "This investment further supports United's position as Houston's carrier of choice," said Phil Griffith, United's Vice President of IAH. "On behalf of our more than [...]

2023-11-15T19:46:55+02:00November 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Alaska Airlines celebrates 35 years of connecting guests with Mexico 

Source: Alaska Airlines We’re proud to be the #1 U.S. carrier from the west coast to Mexico with the most nonstop flights and destinations to Mexico. And, today, marks the 35th anniversary of our first flight ever to Mexico! On that historic Tuesday in 1988, Alaska became an international airline when we began nonstop service between San Francisco and Mazatlán. We then began service from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta the following day. Today, we serve 8 incredible cities in Mexico, each offering a unique blend of history, culture, natural beauty, and entertainment, including Cancun, Guadalajara, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Los Cabos, Loreto, Manzanillo, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. From November 14-16, travelers can score flights to several popular tourist destinations across Mexico including, [...]

2023-11-15T20:16:45+02:00November 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Final Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight of 2023 Departs Ottawa Providing Kids the Trip-of-a-Lifetime

Source: Air Canada First Dreams Take Flight from Ottawa since 2019 Last of eight flights of 2023 from across Canada Every year, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight take children facing different challenges on the trip-of-a-lifetime This morning, for the first time since 2019, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight departed Ottawa for Orlando with 145 children on board to experience the trip-of-a-lifetime. With the help of Air Canada employee volunteers, support of the Air Canada Foundation, and the work by the Dreams Take Flight organization, eight flights operate annually, providing over 1,000 children each year with an unforgettable day at a theme park in Florida or California. Accompanied by a crew of current and retired Air Canada employee volunteers, [...]

2023-11-14T20:09:52+02:00November 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Save BIG with Frontier Airlines’ 100% Off Base Fares Sale for Limited Time

Source: Frontier Airlines One-Day-Only Sale Offers Savings on Domestic and International Travel Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today launched a one-day blockbuster sale, unlocking 100 PERCENT OFF base fares for travel to a wide variety of domestic and international destinations. An early kick off to Frontier's Black Friday promotions, consumers can take advantage of the one-day sale by booking nonstop or connecting travel using the promo code SAVE100 at FlyFrontier.com. The sale applies to travel between November 29, 2023, through March 6, 2024. Bookings must be made by 11:59 p.m. eastern time today. Round trip purchase is required. The discount applies to base fares only, not to government taxes and fees or carrier-imposed fees. Route exclusions, restrictions, and [...]

2023-11-14T20:11:01+02:00November 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Avelo Airlines Announces Multi-Year Strategic Relationship with PayPal

Source: Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines Announces Multi-Year Strategic Relationship with PayPal Collaboration offers travelers more choice, convenience and security— including PayPal’s Pay in 4 interest-free payment feature Avelo Airlines has announced a multi-year strategic relationship with PayPal that will provide Avelo Customers with more convenient, flexible, secure and affordable payment options. As part of the collaboration, Avelo will be the first U.S. airline to feature PayPal Pay in 4* at the beginning of the shopping journey for travel purchases, providing more choice for travelers in how they pay and helping them to better manage their budget. When selecting Pay in 4 at checkout, eligible customers can break up purchases between $30 – $1,500 into four interest-free payments every two weeks, [...]

2023-11-13T07:59:58+02:00November 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

United Applies to Become First U.S. Carrier to Fly Nonstop between Houston and Tokyo-Haneda Airports

Source: United Airlines Proposed daily nonstop flights from Houston to Haneda will enhance consumer options for Tokyo travel in 64 U.S. communities across 18 states New route will strengthen ties between Japan and the fastest growing metro area in the U.S.1 and its 240+ Japanese-affiliated companies United Airlines announced today it has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for daily nonstop flights between Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. If approved, United will become the first U.S. carrier to fly nonstop service between Houston and Haneda. This new route will benefit the Houston region's rapidly growing population, 240+ Japanese-affiliated companies, as well as consumers living in communities across the Southern U.S. The flights will connect [...]

2023-11-10T19:40:36+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Tokyo to Tulum: American Airlines unveils new international routes to enhance 2024 travels

Source: American Airlines American has submitted an application to the United States Department of Transportation to become the only U.S. carrier to fly nonstop between New York (JFK) and Tokyo Haneda (HND) Starting in March, new nonstop service will take off for Tulum, Mexico (TQO), with more flights than any other airline from the U.S. Customers will have more options to visit Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America with more than 600,000 weekly seats next summer FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines continues to build a network like no other with more nonstop international operations in 2024. Get ready to explore ancient ruins, mystical cenotes, diverse landscapes and white-sand beaches with new service to Tulum, Mexico (TQO), launching next spring. [...]

2023-11-10T19:59:35+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

SWISS offers its cabin personnel more salary, better plannability and more individual options in new collective labour agreement

Source: SWISS SWISS and kapers, the union of the company’s cabin personnel, have jointly devised a new collective labour agreement (CLA) which features numerous improvements. All SWISS cabin crew members will have their full-time basic monthly salary increased by CHF 400. The new accord also incorporates a 2% inflation-based salary adjustment and an increase in expenses rates. SWISS is also investing in the quality of life of its cabin personnel with the new CLA. Cabin crew members will receive their monthly rosters earlier than before and will also be assigned seven fixed free days every month. The agreement further offers new part-time employment models, such as for parents or students. Cabin crew members will also be able to choose in [...]

2023-11-13T06:27:30+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus: Passengers increased 24.7%, reaching an 89.3% Load Factor in October

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced today its October 2023 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 24.7% compared to October 2022, reaching 2.3 million passengers, driven by an increase of 24.4% and 27.1% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 89.3% compared to 85.0% in 2022, with a load factor mix of 90.1% and 85.2% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 17.0% compared to October 2022, reflecting an increase of 17.5% and 14.8% in domestic and international, respectively. “October traffic reached 2.3 million passengers, an increase of 24.7% compared to last year, reflecting a solid demand environment in domestic and international markets. Our load factor [...]

2023-11-10T19:52:02+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

TIACA Announces the 5th Sustainability Award Finalists for the Start-up/Small Business Category

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the fifth edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with one of the leading industry IT solution providers CHAMP Cargosystems.  The Awards aim to recognize outstanding businesses and industry initiatives seeking to make air cargo more sustainable.  There were two categories being judged, one for Start-Up/Small Business and the second for Corporate and established businesses. The jury, comprised of 5 industry leaders and sustainability champions evaluated the submissions on a number of criteria, including impact on society and industry, ease of implementation, innovation and the wow factor. The Jury selected the overall corporate winner as well as the three Start-Up / Small Business category finalists. [...]

2023-11-09T18:54:47+02:00November 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|