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WAGA 2024: The most important global gathering of airport leaders kicks off in Riyadh

Source: ACI World Conference aims to enhance industry competitiveness through initiatives focused on environment, connectivity, market liberalisation and much more  The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East / ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA 2024) today kicks off in Riyadh, marking the start of the most important global gathering of airport leaders. Running from the 21 to ­­23 May, the event is hosted by Riyadh Airports Company, which manages and operates King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in the Saudi capital. As top-level executives, policymakers, regulators, business associates, analysts, and visionaries converge in Riyadh, anticipation mounts for the latest data and insights aimed at building a sustainable future for both global and regional air connectivity—with a [...]

2024-05-21T19:49:33+03:00May 21st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

More than 55 nonstop destinations and more frequency from MSP next winter

Source: Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines today extended its selling schedule through April 29, 2025, for travelers to book December holidays, winter vacations, and spring break travel – including more days of the week during the season to our most popular destinations. This is Sun Country’s largest winter schedule so far with the number of flights and seats available from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Highlights of the Sun Country 2025 winter season include: Returning to all our seasonal MSP routes and offering customers additional days of the week to our most popular destinations. More than 55 nonstop destinations next winter from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The most nonstop destinations of all MSP airlines to beach destinations in Florida, [...]

2024-05-21T19:06:27+03:00May 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Debuts New, Limited-Edition Wrexham AFC Amenity Kits and Pajamas

Source: United Airlines Items celebrate Welsh football team's recent promotion to League One and continued surge in global popularity with the Emmy award-winning show "FX's Welcome to Wrexham" now streaming on Hulu Amenity kits include travel essentials like an eye mask, toothbrush and toothpaste plus exclusive Therabody products and pajamas designed to resemble the team's uniforms Starting June 1, new items available complimentary in premium cabins on select flights – part of United Airlines' broader Wrexham AFC sponsorship United Airlines today debuted new, limited-edition Wrexham AFC amenity kits and pajamas to celebrate the football team's recent promotion to League One and continued surge in global popularity with the Emmy® award-winning show "FX's Welcome to Wrexham" now streaming on Hulu. These items [...]

2024-05-21T20:02:35+03:00May 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The WestJet Group further solidifies its position as Canada’s leisure champion with expanded 737 service to sun destinations

Source: WestJet New flights to Tulum, Mexico and Grenada added for winter 2024/2025 The WestJet Group continues to strengthen its transborder, sun and domestic network The WestJet Group today announced further network expansion with the addition of new service to Tulum, Mexico and the island of Grenada in the Caribbean, bolstering the Group's extensive leisure portfolio this winter. Additionally, the airline is enhancing its transborder offerings with new flights to Fort Lauderdale, FL., from Vancouver and Winnipeg. "Our strategy to establish the WestJet Group as Canada's western leader and national leisure champion is working, as we continue to offer the most robust and affordable coast-to-coast schedule, fine-tuned to meet the needs of Canadian travellers," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive [...]

2024-05-21T19:27:49+03:00May 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ACI-LAC Webinar Invitation: Demand x Capacity Balancing – The logical path towards CDM Operations

ACI-LAC and SAAB Group invite all its members to the webinar on Demand x Capacity Balancing - the logical path towards CDM Operations. Over the years, ICAO has published various recommendations geared to promote maximum efficiency, capacity and predictability of airport operations. In 2012, in response to air traffic increase worldwide, ICAO has proposed, by means of Doc. 9971, an innovative air traffic flow management concept – named CDM (Collaborative Decision Making). The so called CDM Operation, designed for the handling of highly congested airspaces, proposed that aircraft operators should accept small individual/near term sacrifices, for the sake of global/long term benefits. It is extremely important for airport operators, airlines and ground handlers, to perfectly understand the nature and implications of ICAO´s different recommendations and proposals. Common knowledge is the basis for joint planning and [...]

2024-05-20T17:16:07+03:00May 20th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia Will Be the First Airline in the World to Add the New Airbus A321XLR to its Fleet

Source: Iberia With this aircraft, Iberia will reinforce its long-haul network in an innovative way, as it will be able to make transoceanic trips with a single-aisle aircraft which is also more sustainable, as it consumes around 30 % less fuel than wide-body models. The A321XLR will offer the same experience on board, with 14 seats in the Business cabin that can open into beds, with access to the aisle and with 4K screens. The first long-haul routes that this aircraft will operate in the next winter season will likely be Boston and Washington DC., confirming Iberia's commitment to the North American market. Iberia will be launching the new Airbus aircraft, as it will receive the first A321XLR on the [...]

2024-05-20T17:34:00+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Announcing ‘The New Frontier’: Transparent Pricing, No Change Fees, and Enhanced Customer Experience

Source: Frontier Airlines Introducing the 'For Less' Price Guarantee: Ensuring You Always Get the Best Deal Frontier Airlines has introduced sweeping changes to its product and customer service offerings, ushering in 'The New Frontier' for the airline. This evolution in Frontier's approach to travel is all about improving what customers can expect – from more transparent pricing and no change fees to an enhanced customer experience. This transformation underscores Frontier's commitment to providing exceptional value and a superior travel experience. The New Frontier includes: *New* Clear, Upfront Pricing and Options: New Economy, Premium, and Business options include benefits like no change fees, bags, seat assignments, and more. *New* No Change Fees: Zero change or cancellation fees for Economy, Premium, and Business [...]

2024-05-20T17:52:08+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

The WestJet Group says Annyeong-haseyo to South Korea with first flight between Calgary and Seoul

Source: WestJet Nearly sold-out inaugural flight marks the first of 140 flights between Calgary and Seoul this summer WestJet's newest connection soars on strong economic and cultural relations between Canada and South Korea   Amidst great fanfare and esteemed partners and guests, The WestJet Group today launched its first flight to Seoul from its global hub in Calgary, establishing a direct link between Alberta and South Korea. The departure of WestJet flight 86 underscores the airline's commitment to expanding its 787 global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport, fostering greater ties between Alberta's vibrant visitor economy and Asia's robust business and tourism landscape. "Canada and South Korea's decades-long history in mutual support, shared values, and bilateral trade initiatives have set [...]

2024-05-20T17:45:36+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Significantly Increases Service to Ottawa

Source: Air Canada Up to 30 additional weekly flights for winter season compared to last year Non-stop flights to Calgary and Winnipeg extended to year-round Additional capacity added to Quebec, Halifax and Vancouver More flights to Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Cancun and Punta Cana for winter 2024 Air Canada announced it is boosting its schedule serving Canada'scapital, Ottawa, by almost 60 per cent with flights to Calgary and Winnipeg now operating year-round, increased flights providing additional capacity to Halifax and Quebec City, and the addition of widebody service to Vancouver. Additional schedule improvements include more flights to popular leisure destinations Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Cancun and Punta Cana this winter. "Ottawa is an important part of Air Canada's network and [...]

2024-05-20T17:39:51+03:00May 20th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service between Seattle and Toronto 

Source: Alaska Airlines For the first time, we’re linking our home airport and Canada’s largest city; our guestscan also connect on flights with Porter Airlines in Toronto, our newest global partner Starting today, Alaska Airlines is flying our new daily, nonstop flight between our home airport in Seattle and Toronto Pearson International Airport – our newest destination and the sixth Canadian city we now serve. Tickets, with convenient departure and arrival times, are available for purchase at alaskaair.com. Book flights to Toronto In Toronto, guests can enjoy the city’s rich culture or catch a flight from Toronto Pearson with our 30th global airline partner, Porter Airlines, to destinations across Eastern Canada and beyond, including Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and St. John’s. These Porter [...]

2024-05-17T09:09:48+03:00May 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|