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United Airlines Announces Third-Quarter Financial Results: Revenue Beats Consensus on Solid Domestic – and Record-Breaking International Performance

Source: United Airlines Company had record setting profits in both Atlantic and Pacific regions Pre-tax income increased 29% y-o-y; on an adjusted basis1 increased 37% Delivered strong operational performance, with September being best on-time performance of the year Increasingly powerful segmentation strategy proving to be a competitive advantage United Airlines (UAL) reported third-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported quarterly pre-tax income of $1.5 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.3 % and diluted earnings per share of $3.42 and; on an adjusted1 basis, pre-tax income of $1.6 billion, pre-tax margin of 10.8% and diluted earnings per share of $3.65. Total third-quarter top line revenue was up 12.5% year-over-year, a record revenue quarter and near the high end of guidance. United experienced a strong [...]

2023-10-18T20:32:26+03:00October 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines will expand international service to two new Canadian cities in 2024

Source Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book summer 2024 travel Sun Country Airlines will launch new nonstop service to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in June of 2024 (pending final approval). Sun Country has also extended its schedule for customers to book travel through Sept. 10, 2024. In addition to Montréal and Toronto, the schedule extension includes eight new domestic, seasonal nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), New Mexico Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), Montana Boise Airport (BOI), Idaho Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia/Washington, D.C. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan Missoula Montana Airport (MSO), Montana Oakland International Airport (OAK), California Syracuse Hancock International Airport [...]

2023-10-17T20:55:05+03:00October 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus flights will go live from Miami in 2024

Source: MIA Mexican low-cost carrier to start Monterrey and Merida service next July Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus has announced that it will begin scheduled service at Miami International Airport next year when it launches three-weekly flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to Monterrey on July 1, 2024, followed by four-weekly flights every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday to Merida starting the next day. The routes will be served by the airline’s A321 aircraft that seats 240 passengers or its A320 planes with 186 seats. “I greatly look forward to welcoming Viva Aerobus and its daily flights to Miami-Dade County next summer, which will provide our residents and visitors with even more travel options to Mexico. Mexico has been one [...]

2023-10-16T21:34:06+03:00October 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

American Airlines introduces AAdvantage Business, a simple and rewarding program for businesses and their travelers

Source: American Airlines Companies earn AAdvantage® miles, while business travelers earn additional Loyalty Points, accelerating their path to AAdvantage status. American is the only U.S. carrier with a business loyalty program that helps travelers earn status faster. The CitiBusiness®/AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® allows companies to accumulate even more rewards and travelers to earn even more Loyalty Points. Travel management is made easier with a fully digital program and access to American’s best fares and servicing. American Airlines continues to make travel more rewarding by introducing a new business loyalty program. The first program of its kind, AAdvantage Business™ rewards both eligible companies and their travelers with AAdvantage miles and additional Loyalty Points for booking business travel on aa.com or on [...]

2023-10-16T18:48:28+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer and Sky High Aviation Extend Pool Program Agreement

Source: Embraer The airline has been supported by Embraer since 2022 Embraer announced that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with Sky High Aviation for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the airline based in the Dominican Republic will continue to receive support for a wide range of repairable components for five E-190 and two E-175. The company has been supporting Sky High Aviation since last year when the airline became the first E-Jet operator in the Caribbean. Currently, Embraer’s Pool Program supports more than 60 airlines worldwide. “Thanks to the Embraer team for providing support through the Pool Program, this will allow us to maintain our high operational safety standards and also reduce response times in AOG situations” [...]

2023-10-17T21:02:29+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Ed Bastian receives Four Pillar Award for leadership and commitment to economic development in Atlanta

Source: Delta Air Lines A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize Delta’s and Bastian’s achievements. His chosen theme, “Leading With Purpose,” demonstrates Delta’s core values of putting people first always. The Council for Quality Growth has honored Delta CEO Ed Bastian with the 34th annual Four Pillar Award. This award is given each year to an outstanding Georgian who has demonstrated significant contributions to economic growth in the community and the state, in addition to improving the region’s quality of life. A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize [...]

2023-10-16T20:12:45+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

TAP voted best airline for South America and Africa at the World Travel Awards

Source: TAP With an average of 13 flights a day, TAP is the most important international airline linking Brazil to Europe In South America, it also has flights to Venezuela TAP Air Portugal was voted Best European Airline flying to South America and Africa at the 30th edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA). The winners of the World Travel Awards were chosen through an online voting process, mostly by tourism and travel professionals, namely travel agents, operators and tourism organisations from various countries, as well as the general public. The World Travel Awards aim to honour the best in world tourism in dozens of categories and in various parts of the world. The trophies awarded in this edition are [...]

2023-10-16T21:07:09+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Support Government of Canada in Bringing Canadians Home from Israel with Special Flights

Source: Air Canada Government of Canada will transport people from Tel Aviv to Athens to connect with Air Canada repatriation flights operating October 13 and 14 Travellers must contact Global Affairs Canada to obtain a special code to book these flights Air Canada to resume regular flights to Israel as soon as situation stabilizes Air Canada announced today that, in coordination with the Government of Canada, it will operate two special flights on October 13 and 14 from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel. Through the arrangement, the Government of Canada is operating military flights from Tel Aviv to transport people to Athens, where they will then connect with Air Canada's special flights back to Toronto. [...]

2023-10-13T20:28:53+03:00October 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Promotes Benefits of Bluetooth Enabled Planes

Source: United Airlines Airline shows how new wireless headphone features, like those in the new AirPods Pro, help customers connect to their seatback screens and make it easier to communicate with flight crews United aircraft offer more Bluetooth connectivity than any other airline – currently available on more than 100 planes and available on more than 800 by 2032 United showed off the capabilities of its new Bluetooth-enabled planes, with an emphasis on new AirPods Pro features that make it easier for passengers and flight crews to connect and communicate. As part of United Next, the airline's plan to modernize and grow its fleet, the carrier currently has Bluetooth connectivity on more than 100 planes and expects it to be [...]

2023-10-13T20:49:51+03:00October 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Father lays foundation for an American legacy

Source: American Airlines For this Puerto Rican family, family is everything. Luis Rodriguez-Sepulveda joined American in the 1960’s working at San Juan Airport in Tech Ops, helping mechanics find the right parts and tools for the job. His children grew up watching him come home from his job each day with a smile and pride in his work. Soon after, four of his children followed in his footsteps to continue his legacy. creating the “Rodriguez Five.”

2023-10-13T20:31:46+03:00October 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|