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He Shoots, He Scores! Air Canada Introduces New Sports Channels to Live TV Service Just in Time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Source: Air Canada Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet East and TVA Sports join Live TV line-up Air Canada announced the addition of three new Live TV sports channels to its award-winning in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. Just in time for the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet East are available today, while TVA Sports will be available in May, so Air Canada customers can cheer their favourite hockey team onboard select flights. "We are extremely excited, as the only Canadian airline with Live TV, to show the Stanley Cup Playoffs onboard. Hockey is an integral part of the Canadian identity, so it only makes sense that we offer it in French and English to our customers as part of [...]

2024-04-22T11:06:44+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet acquires Shell Aviation’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available for purchase in Canada

Source: WestJet Demonstration signals airline's commitment to advancing sustainability framework and ambitious net-zero emissions goals WestJet announced that it has purchased the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation, marking another milestone in WestJet's mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and signifying another step forward in making Canada's aviation industry more sustainable. "WestJet is committed to enhancing our position as a first mover in sustainability technologies. Just as we pioneered advancements in Winglets and drag reduction, WestJet proudly stands as the first airline to acquire SAF by Shell in Canada," said Angela Avery, WestJet Group Executive Vice President and Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer. "Thanks to Shell's world-class fuel supply chain and WestJet's proven track [...]

2024-04-22T11:04:51+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ACI World celebrates its 100th airport accredited in customer experience with Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport in Thailand

Source: ACI World Chiang Rai, 22 April 2024 Significant milestone highlights airports' global commitment to the passenger experience ACI World today celebrates its 100th airport accredited in the ACI World Customer Experience Accreditation Program, with Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), in Thailand. This achievement highlights airports' steadfast commitment to enhancing the passenger experience. The ACI World Customer Experience Accreditation Program, delivered in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, equips airports with the tools and strategies to elevate customer experience management. Participating airports undergo a comprehensive assessment and training process, encompassing stakeholder engagement, employee development, and service improvement initiatives. ACI World projections indicate that global passenger traffic is set to reach 9.7 billion by the end of 2024, [...]

2024-04-22T10:03:25+03:00April 22nd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

An innovative program seeks to boost connectivity and international tourism in Brazil

Source: ALTA ALTA shows its support to the International Tourism Acceleration Program in Brazil Brasilia, April 16, 2024 - The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces its support for Brazil's International Tourism Acceleration Program (PATI) and its commitment to collaborate with its expertise, network and knowledge to further strengthen the program. The initiative is led by the Brazilian Company for the Promotion of International Tourism (Embratur), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Ministry of Tourism, with the support of resources from the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC). José Ricardo Botelho, CEO of ALTA, reinforces the importance of the initiative for the development of tourism in Brazil, but warns against issues related to [...]

2024-04-17T14:48:44+03:00April 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Boeing Makes its Largest Purchase of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Source: Boeing Company buying 9.4 million gallons for 2024 U.S. commercial operations EPIC Fuels, World Fuel Services and Avfuel to supply SAF produced by Neste and World Energy Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow the supply of the fuel globally. This is the company's largest annual SAF purchase, more than 60% higher than its buy in 2023. The blended fuel – 30% SAF made from waste by-products such as fats, oils, and greases and 70% conventional jet fuel – will support the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and Boeing U.S. commercial operational flights. "As our focus remains [...]

2024-04-17T15:20:39+03:00April 17th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Secretary Buttigieg Launches Bipartisan Partnership with State Attorneys General to Protect Airline Passengers

Source: US DOT New partnership with 18 state attorneys general creates fast-track system to prioritize misconduct cases referred to DOT by state attorneys general Secretary Buttigieg made the announcement at the Denver International Airport alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser  U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the launch of the bipartisan Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with 18 state attorneys general to investigate airlines and ticket agents and hold them accountable when they violate aviation consumer protection laws. The partnership significantly expands the Department's oversight capacity by establishing a new fast-track system prioritizing misconduct cases from state attorneys general who uncover unfair or deceptive airline practices. Through the partnership, DOT will provide state attorneys general with access to the federal complaint [...]

2024-04-17T14:22:59+03:00April 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Airlines Announces First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results; Exceeds Revenue and EPS Expectations

Source: United Airlines First-quarter diluted loss per share of $0.38; first-quarter adjusted diluted loss per share1 of $0.15 - ahead of expectations Updates fleet plan - allowing for a more consistent delivery schedule of approximately 100 narrowbody aircraft yearly 2025 through 2027 Achieved second-best first quarter on-time departure performance2 in the company's history United Airlines (UAL) today reported first-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had a pre-tax loss of $164 million, a $92 million improvement over the same quarter last year; adjusted pre-tax loss1 of $79 million, a $187 million improvement on an adjusted basis over the same quarter last year. These earnings reflect the approximately $200 million impact from the Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounding, without which the company would have [...]

2024-04-17T14:16:34+03:00April 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SITA Unveils Latest Evolution in Total Airport Management

Source: SITA Launch of the new AI-powered platform follows a successful demonstration in 2023 with Canada's Greater Toronto Airports Authority SITA, a leading technology company in the air transport industry, has launched its trailblazing airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer, during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Total Optimizer harnesses AI and the principles of Total Airport Management to optimize holistically, across a variety of airport functions. Over the past decade, airports have managed to optimize individual airport functions. However, these individual optimisations are not well synchronised with each other. Teams, systems, procedures and KPIs all conflict with one another and significantly reduce efficiencies, costing airports millions of dollars per year. Airport staff in a [...]

2024-04-17T14:08:54+03:00April 17th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Top 10 busiest airports in the world shift with the rise of international air travel demand

Source: ACI World Preliminary data reveals the strengthening of Asia-Pacific and Middle East hubs alongside perennial US leaders Airports Council International (ACI) World has today unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel. The global total passenger forecast for 2023 stands close to 8.5 billion, reflecting a remarkable recovery of 93.8% from pre-pandemic levels. Notably, international traffic recovery drew nearer to that of domestic traffic, emphasizing its essential role in propelling the industry's resurgence and expansion. The influx of passengers at international airports has been central in bolstering the recovery of hubs reliant on this segment, consequently influencing the composition of the top 10 busiest [...]

2024-04-16T15:03:17+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

British Airways’ customers can now book all flights for as little as a pound

Source: British Airways Executive Club Members can save even more cash, with the option to discount every flight to just £1 using Avios part payment In a move to give customers even more choice when spending their Avios, British Airways has announced the latest improvement to its Executive Club loyalty programme by making every one of its flights available from just £1 plus Avios. When booking any flight or holiday, Avios part payment invites customers to reduce the monetary cost of their booking by selecting the amount of Avios they would like to contribute. Until now, the maximum discount varied depending on multiple factors, whereas the airline is now giving customers the option to reduce their booking to just £1 [...]

2024-04-16T15:09:28+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|