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Frontier Airlines Launches “GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass Giveaway”

Source: Frontier Airlines 50 Lucky Winters Will Receive a GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass Valid for Six Months of Unlimited Travel Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) wants to help consumers gear up for an exciting fall and winter travel season by giving away 50 GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Passes®. The pass is good for unlimited flying from September 2024 through February 2025. Consumers can enter to win on the sweepstakes landing page now through 11:59 p.m. MDT on August 29, 2024. Frontier's innovative GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly" Pass enables consumers to travel as often as they want to any destination Frontier serves (subject to availability). The GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass is valid from September 1, 2024, through February [...]

2024-08-20T17:45:39+03:00August 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Experienced a Technical Issue Enroute to Trinidad last Sunday

Source: Caribbean Airlines  Caribbean Airlines advises that flight BW 1509 operating between Tobago and Trinidad on Sunday August 18 2024 experienced a technical issue enroute to Trinidad, specifically, a warning light came on in the cockpit. The pilots initiated the relevant operating procedure, and the aircraft landed safely and taxied to a gate position at the Piarco International Airport where all passengers and crew disembarked. In keeping with the regulations, the aircraft has been temporarily withdrawn from service and all appropriate inspections and procedures are in progress. Once these are cleared the aircraft will be released. Caribbean Airlines assures all stakeholders that safety is its number one priority and the airline thanks its valued customers for their continued support and understanding.

2024-08-20T18:18:35+03:00August 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia and SEPLA reach an agreement that makes it possible to share profits with the pilots if the financial, operational, and customer service objectives are met

Source: Iberia Iberia pilots will receive additional income linked to EBIT, punctuality, NPS (customer service rating) and productivity objectives. The agreement includes a two-year extension of the current 10th Collective Agreement until 31 December 2027. Iberia’s management will open negotiations with union representatives to extend this agreement, under the same premises, to the rest of the airline's groups. Iberia and SEPLA today signed an agreement that marks an important development in the current 10th Agreement and that involves extending its validity until 31 December 2027. As a result of the negotiations carried out, the company will be able to better share its profits with employees. Thanks to this agreement, pilots will receive additional income based not only on economic results, [...]

2024-08-19T20:51:32+03:00August 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Air Lines named official airline of the WNBA

Source: Delta Air Lines The airline inks multiyear agreement with the league, building on Delta’s commitment to women’s sports. Delta Air Lines is becoming the official airline of the WNBA. This latest agreement builds on Delta’s existing WNBA charter relationship and is part of the airline’s ongoing focus on women’s athletics. Delta will work with the WNBA to produce unique content that showcases the journey of the athletes while highlighting Delta’s commitment to providing an elevated travel experience for the league. “We’re proud to partner with the WNBA, where every game is a testament to our shared values of teamwork and perseverance,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “We look forward to serving these incredible athletes on their journeys and furthering [...]

2024-08-19T20:36:31+03:00August 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Biden Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million in Awards for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Technologies as part of Investing in America Agenda

Source: US DOT Funding will help lower aviation sector emissions and decarbonize our skies The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $291 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to enhancing the safety, sustainability and efficiency of our national air transportation system—and reaching our mid-century target of net-zero emissions,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “These grants will help put the world on a path toward decarbonizing aviation while fostering domestic economic growth and ensuring the U.S. retains its global leadership in aviation.” The Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) [...]

2024-08-19T20:47:32+03:00August 19th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines CR Smith Museum inspires the next generation of aviators

Source: American Airlines On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honors the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflects on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the continued progress and advancement of modern flight. American supports several endeavors that offer hands-on instruction and interactive learning for young minds, including the American Airlines CR Smith Museum’s award-winning Aviation STEM Summer Camp. With a focus on STEM, the week-long summer camp provides a robust, in-depth curriculum and exposure to inspiring industry professionals. This summer, American sponsored 56 students from Clinton P. [...]

2024-08-19T20:04:42+03:00August 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines celebrates new flights between Seattle and Taipei on STARLUX Airlines 

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines' global partner, STARLUX Airlines, has launched its inaugural nonstop service between Seattle and Taipei, making our hometown airport STARLUX's third nonstop U.S. destination from Taipei, alongside Los Angeles and San Francisco. Known for offering luxury on transpacific travel, STARLUX provides world-class service and amenities. The carrier will operate this route three times a week, with connections to numerous destinations from Taipei. Summary Offering luxury on transpacific travel, our global partner provides world-class service and amenities Our hometown airport is STARLUX’s third nonstop U.S. destination from Taipei STARLUX also flies nonstop to Taipei from two of our other West Coast hubs—Los Angeles and San Francisco With an emphasis on luxury in the air, Alaska Airlines’ global [...]

2024-08-16T18:18:21+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Surf and Service: Hawaiian Airlines Recognizes a Decade of Honolulu’s Sister-City Relationship

Source: Hawaiian Airlines A young surfer catches a wave at the "2024 Honolulu Mayor's Cup" surf contest sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines In 2014, Honolulu established its sister-city relationship with Chigasaki, Japan, known for its thriving surf community and "laid back" lifestyle. A year prior, the Japanese city made Aloha Shirts the official summer wear. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the agreement, Hawaiian Airlines proudly sponsored the "2024 Honolulu Mayor's Cup" surf contest on July 27 at Nishihama Beach for surfers ages 15 and under, representing surf clubs in Chigasaki. "We're very grateful to take part in this honorable event. Although miles apart, our oceans connect our two cities and it's also what connects us here today, and I [...]

2024-08-16T18:12:17+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal chosen as favourite airline in Europe at the Trazee Awards

Source: TAP Earlier this year, the airline was chosen as the Best European Airline to fly to Africa and South America at the World Travel Awards 2024 TAP Air Portugal was chosen as Europe's Favourite Airline for the seventh consecutive year by The Trazees, the awards created by FXExpress Publications and Global Traveler magazine. The tenth edition of the Trazee Awards took place last Monday, August 12, in Nashville, USA and, in addition to airlines, also distinguishes hotels, airports, loyalty programmes, destinations, cruise lines and rent-a-car. With more than 500,000 readers, Global Traveler connects brands with US-based frequent travellers. The organisers of the Trazee Awards considered TAP to be a "trendsetter in the industry and a favorite of the millennial [...]

2024-08-16T18:50:57+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

25 years of help alliance: Lufthansa Airbus takes off in fall with special ‘helping hands’ livery

Source: Lufthansa Exactly 25 years ago, Lufthansa Group employees in Frankfurt am Main founded the help alliance, Lufthansa Group's aid organization. To mark this anniversary, Europe's largest aviation company is sending a clear sign of support across the continent: an Airbus A321neo with the lettering 'help alliance' and many colorful "helping hands" will be flying in Lufthansa's European route network from autumn. The aircraft with the help alliance sticker pays tribute to all the people who have shown great commitment to the aid organization over the past 25 years and collects donations. Those who hurry can symbolically leave a colorful handprint on the plane. There is space for a total of 300 handprints on the aircraft - they can be [...]

2024-08-16T18:29:05+03:00August 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|