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Hawaiʻi-Based Leader Named Managing Director of Airport Operations and Customer Service for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Alaska Airlines announced the appointment of Monica Kobayashi to Managing Director of Airport Operations and Customer Service. In her new Honolulu-based role, Kobayashi will lead airport operations for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines in Hawaiʻi and the North and South Pacific, once the carriers obtain a single operating certificate later this year. Kobayashi – who will oversee more than 1,500 airport employees across the Hawaiian Islands in addition to teams in Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Tahiti and American Samoa – is among several Hawaiian Airlines leaders expanding their areas of responsibility to support the combined airline’s growth in Hawaiʻi and globally. “We are delighted to have Monica lead our combined airport operations throughout Hawaiʻi, [...]

2025-07-03T10:06:11+03:00July 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Coruña, Lugo, Palencia, Torrelavega, and Cartagena: New Bus&Fly Cities with Iberia and Alsa

Source: Iberia This intermodal product allows travelers to combine Alsa bus journeys to/from 25 Spanish cities to/from Madrid Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) with Iberia’s international flights to over 90 destinations—all in a single ticket. The bus stations in the new cities now have their own IATA codes: LRN (Coruña), LCU (Lugo), PAI (Palencia), TVE (Torrelavega), and CXG (Cartagena) Cartagena is now closer than ever to Tokyo. And Lugo to Boston. And Palencia to São Paulo. Starting this month, Iberia and Alsa are expanding their intermodal Bus&Fly product, which allows passengers to combine bus and air travel in a single ticket from various Spanish cities to Terminal 4 (T4) at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, making it easier to connect with Iberia’s [...]

2025-07-03T10:52:13+03:00July 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Announcing New TSA PreCheck® “Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease” Benefits for the Military and Uniformed Service Community

Source: TSA Free for Gold Star families, discounted for military spouses and expedited lanes for service members In recognition of Independence Day and the enduring sacrifice of military families, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce a multi-faceted initiative to enhance the travel experience for members of the U.S. military community. Starting this summer, TSA and its TSA PreCheck® enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, will honor Gold Star family members by waiving the enrollment fee for TSA PreCheck. Gold Star families have lost a loved one in military service to the United States—spouses, parents, children and siblings who carry forward the legacy of their fallen heroes. This gesture represents TSA's profound respect for their sacrifice and aims [...]

2025-07-03T09:45:46+03:00July 3rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Arthur D. Little Expands World Business Partner Membership to ACI-LAC

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to welcome Arthur D. Little (ADL) as an Affiliated World Business Partner (WBP), now expanding its membership to include ACI Latin America & Caribbean, alongside its existing affiliations with ACI North America and ACI Europe. As the world’s first management consulting firm, Arthur D. Little has been bridging people, technology, and business strategy for over 135 years. With 51 offices in 39 countries, ADL brings global insight and local expertise. In the Americas, the firm operates in Boston, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Houston, Mexico City, New York City, and San Francisco. Jim Miller, Lead Partner for ADL’s Travel, Transportation & Hospitality practice in the Americas, brings extensive experience in the aviation industry, having advised on over [...]

2025-07-02T08:17:07+03:00July 2nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Boeing Names Stephen Parker as CEO of Defense, Space & Security

Source: Boeing Parker has 37 years of Boeing experience with global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership Boeing has announced Stephen (Steve) Parker as president and chief executive officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. Parker has served as interim leader of the Boeing business unit since September 2024. "Under Steve's leadership, our defense business has stabilized its operations, improved program execution and strengthened relationships with our customers," said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. "With proven experience in manufacturing and program management, combined with his focus on developing people and building a strong culture, Steve is a leader who exemplifies the best of Boeing." Parker will report to Ortberg and serve on the [...]

2025-07-02T09:16:06+03:00July 2nd, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Summer’s best entertainment takes off with American

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is diving headfirst into summer with an electrifying inflight entertainment lineup, headlined by exclusive early access to one of Shark Week’s most jaw-dropping episodes: “Battle for Shark Mountain.” Starting July 1, customers flying with American can be the very first to witness the epic underwater showdown, where 5,000 giant trevally turn the tide against a swarm of apex predators off the coast of Mozambique. It’s part feeding frenzy, part battle royale — and all adrenaline that can be enjoyed at 35,000 feet. This sneak peek is just the beginning. American is bringing Shark Week on board in a big way, with curated content packed with high-stakes action, underwater thrill-seekers and bite-sized drama that will leave [...]

2025-07-02T08:10:07+03:00July 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce that Queen Beatrix International Airport’s Gateway 2030 Phase 1A Terminal Expansion project (GW 2030 Phase 1A) has achieved the esteemed LEED Gold Certification as the 1st Airport Terminal in the Caribbean and the 1st LEED Gold Certified new building in Aruba. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the airport's commitment to sustainable growth and environmental stewardship. To commemorate this remarkable achievement, Aruba Airport held a small reception on June 26, 2025. The event was attended by the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Mr. Wendrick Cicilia, members of the Board of Supervisory Directors of Aruba Airport Authority N.V., and Aruba Airport employees who contributed to the realization [...]

2025-07-02T09:31:02+03:00July 2nd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Local Girls in STEM Go Behind the Scenes at Hawaiian Airlines

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Growing up, did you ever dream of becoming a pilot, a flight attendant or an engineer? Over the weekend, Hawaiian Airlines hosted a group of rising eighth-grade girls from schools across Oʻahu to give them a behind-the-scenes look at unique and exciting career paths right in their hometown. In partnership with the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, 40 local students excelling in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies were invited to our Honolulu headquarters to participate in the day’s events. Employee career ambassadors — including pilots, material planners and engineers — shared their stories, answered questions and led the youth through hands-on STEM activities, such as a tour of our maintenance hangar, a wire-splicing exercise with engineering and a trial [...]

2025-07-02T08:26:32+03:00July 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Mile by Mile, TAP supports three new entities in the “Causes with Wings” Program

Source: TAP TAP Miles&Go clients can donate miles for solidarity flights to three new organizations in the three-year period 2025-2027. TAP Air Portugal's social responsibility initiative has selected three new organizations to be supported by the TAP Donate Miles “Causes with Wings” program. For the three-year period 2025-2027, Leigos para o Desenvolvimento, Make-a-Wish and Refood have been selected. The TAP Miles&Go program allows Customers to donate miles to non-profit social organizations, which may use them to fly on solidarity missions within TAP's network of destinations. In the first year of the partnership, these organizations will receive one million miles offered by TAP, but they also have the opportunity to raise up to one million miles for each year of the [...]

2025-07-01T10:34:12+03:00July 1st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Has Launched Flights from Montreal to Edinburgh

Source: Air Canada Air Canada's newest international route to the Scottish capital has been inaugurated "We are very proud to launch service to Edinburgh from Montréal, our latest route strategically added to our extensive transatlantic network," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo. "This new connection between Canada and Scotland deepens our ties and commitment to the UK market. Our Montreal-Edinburgh flights are designed to connect our customers across North America conveniently to Edinburgh with seamless travel through our Montréal hub. Whether visiting Scotland to reunite with friends and loved ones, explore its historic castles, enjoy the vibrant arts scene, or welcoming visitors from Scotland eager to discover the vast beauty and diversity of [...]

2025-07-01T10:10:40+03:00July 1st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|