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Southwest Airlines Brings Back its Limited-Time Companion Pass Promotion!

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. announces the return of its highly-coveted Companion Pass® promotion. The airline's Companion Pass allows Rapid Rewards®1 Members to designate one person to fly with them for free2 every time the Member purchases or redeems points for a flight. "We love offering this Companion Pass promotion because it allows our Members to experience one of the many benefits of our award-winning Rapid Rewards program," said Jennifer Bridie, Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines. "Earlier this year, we launched Cash + Points, giving our Customers extra flexibility to make their points go further. And now, for the first time, Members can use their Rapid Rewards points, a combination of cash and points, or other eligible [...]

2024-09-06T08:51:10+03:00September 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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The Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) welcomes CEPA as a new airport member

Source: ACI-LAC International Airports Council of Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA) as a new airport member. This accession reinforces CEPA's commitment to its institutional management and country vision, contributing significantly to aviation. CEPA works hard on the modernization of its companies and on the execution of investment projects in ports and airports, with the aim of continuing to provide efficient, safe and uninterrupted services to its users and the general public. The significant investments in airport infrastructure made by the Government of President Nayib Bukele have positioned El Salvador as the most modern and safest airport in the Central American region. In addition, the various strategies [...]

2024-09-05T07:49:54+03:00September 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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EASA Launches Public Consultation for Proposals on Drone Airworthiness and Certification

Source: EASA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2024-06 to consult aviation stakeholders and citizens on draft proposals for the initial and continuing airworthiness of certified unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). EASA proposes amendments to the existing acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC & GM) to the UAS Regulations and Part 21, as well as new AMC & GM to the newly published Regulations (EU) 2024/1107 and (EU) 2024/1109, which were based on EASA Opinion No 03/2023. The draft proposals aim to: ensure a high and uniform level of safety for UAS subject to certification and operated in the ‘specific’ category; provide guidance to the EU Member States’ competent authorities for the application of the UAS [...]

2024-09-05T08:34:46+03:00September 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Shawn Gregor and Selim Nouri Join SITA to Head Up Americas and Middle East & Africa Regions

Source: SITA SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has appointed Shawn Gregor as President of the Americas and Selim Bouri as President of the Middle East and Africa region. The two bring extensive management experience in the travel & transport, telecommunications, and information technology sectors to SITA. Shawn's background includes overseeing digital transformation programs for clients within the aviation sector, with a geographical focus spanning the Americas, including work in the United States and Canada. His career has featured numerous leadership roles, most recently serving as Vice President and Industry Leader for Travel and Transportation at IBM. Prior to his tenure at IBM, Shawn made substantial contributions at Infosys Technologies Limited and Accenture, where [...]

2024-09-05T08:03:45+03:00September 5th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Wings of Hope Handover Smartboard Screens

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba's Graf von Zinzendorf School receives 6 Smartboard Screens Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) Wings of Hope (WoH) team proudly provided Graf von Zinzendorf School (GVZ) with a total of 6 smartboard screens on Thursday August 29, 2024. AAA’s WoH focuses on executing socially responsible projects with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle to contribute to the well-being, further development, and sustainability of the Aruban community. AAA’s WoH has partnered up with the Department of Education Aruba (DEA) to identify schools in need of support, and based on the needs of schools in Aruba, DEA recommended GVZ to receive assistance first. Through a meeting held with GVZ, WoH learned that GVZ was [...]

2024-09-05T08:13:13+03:00September 5th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Innovation, Technology & Global Challenges Key Themes of IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.” WSOC will take place from 1-3 October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc. This year’s event takes place against a backdrop of growing operational challenges, regional conflicts, cyber security threats, and extreme weather events, among others. “Airlines face common challenges with an operating environment that is growing more complex. At the same time, technological advances, including AI, are offering ever greater potential in support of safe and efficient operations. WSOC 2024 is the forum for industry leaders and experts to share knowledge and experience to make [...]

2024-09-05T08:20:32+03:00September 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ASA’s Global Role Recognized by ICAO

Source: ASA   The Airport Services Association (ASA) is delighted to announce that it has been formally recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as an international association. This acknowledgment was confirmed during the 232nd session of the ICAO Council on 10 June. ASA has been an influential international trade body for over 25 years, and this recognition by ICAO reinforces its role in the global aviation landscape, in particular in the field of ground handling services. It also formalizes the access of ASA and its members to the relevant ICAO meetings, providing a platform for ground handlers to contribute to the development of international aviation standards and can be seen as a form of appreciation of the central [...]

2024-09-04T08:00:38+03:00September 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta Sync seatback rolls out to more planes, BBC News joins live tv lineup

Source: Delta Air Lines One year after its debut, Delta Sync seatback has expanded the smart TV-like update to more than 330 aircraft. A new software release introduces updated features designed to put more day-of travel information at customers’ fingertips. What’s more – BBC News joins the lineup of global networks available on live TV.  One year after debuting Delta Sync seatback on the first A321ceo, customers traveling on more than 330 Delta aircraft can now enjoy the personalized experience that makes the airline’s beloved seatback screens feel more like a smart TV while offering a host of day-of-travel tools for SkyMiles Members designed to streamline their travel journey. Delta Sync seatback is now available on five fleet types as [...]

2024-09-04T07:48:14+03:00September 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Royal Caribbean and IAG Loyalty Set Sail for the Skies in Groundbreaking Partnership

Source: Iberia The world’s largest cruise line is IAG Loyalty’s first cruise partner Members of British Airways Executive Club, Aer Lingus AerClub, Iberia Plus and Vueling Club can earn three Avios for every £1/€1 spent when booking a balcony or suite on Royal Caribbean’s UK, Spain, and Ireland websites Royal Caribbean International and IAG Loyalty are coming together to make holidays even more rewarding and memorable with the global loyalty currency Avios. The first-of-its-kind partnership between IAG Loyalty and the world’s largest and most loved cruise line brings Avios from shore to sea for the first time; starting Thursday, 29 Aug, holidaymakers can collect valuable Avios points when they book balcony rooms or suites for their next holiday through Royal [...]

2024-09-04T07:31:56+03:00September 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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TAP Air Portugal Multi-destination campaign with prices from 49 Euros

Source: TAP Africa from €119, USA from €429, Brazil from €549 and Mexico from €449, for round trip flights. TAP Air Portugal is launching a multi-destination campaign for flights in Portugal, Europe, Africa, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. The campaign starts on 3 September for trips between 1 November 2024 and 31 March 2025 (except from 15 December 2024 to 13 January 2025). The sales period for this campaign runs until 17 September and applies to all destinations operated by TAP Air Portugal. Prices start at 49 euros for destinations in Portugal, various destinations in Europe from 59 euros, Africa from 119 euros, the United States of America with prices from 429 euros, Brazil with flights available [...]

2024-09-04T08:14:45+03:00September 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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