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TAP always connects you to the World

Source: TAP Vodafone eSIM cards are on sale on TAP's digital platforms and on TAP flights. TAP Air Portugal now sells Vodafone eSIM cards that allow its customers to stay connected at their destination without any worries. The digital and dematerialized cards, which allow access to the mobile network in the country of destination, are on sale on TAP's digital platforms, at www.flytap.com and in the app, and on the Airline’s flights, making it possible to purchase them throughout the entire travel cycle: before, during and after the flight. If the purchase is made on board Airbus 330 or A321LR aircraft, via TAP's entertainment platform, passengers will also receive one hour of free internet access during the flight. This offer [...]

2025-03-20T16:06:33+02:00March 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Be The Friend with Free Benefits on Frontier Airlines

Source: Frontier Airlines Friends Fly Free, Plus a Free Carry-On Bag, Seat Assignment & Changes Who doesn't love being the friend with benefits – especially when those benefits include a trip with your travel buddy? Frontier Airlines is making sure you and your traveling companion can fly for less with its latest game-changing deal. Fresh off yesterday's announcement of the $0 Economy Bundle, which includes a free carry-on bag, free advance seat assignment, and no change fees, Frontier is now taking it even further with a new Friends Fly Free promotion. For a limited time,* when Discount Den® members book travel with Frontier, they will get a complimentary companion fare(traveling on the same itinerary, with taxes and fees starting at [...]

2025-03-20T16:07:56+02:00March 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Brand & Marketing

Source: Alaska Airlines Industry veteran Eric Edge to lead brand strategy and marketing for combined airline Alaska Airlines has today announced the appointment of Eric Edge as Vice President of Brand & Marketing for both the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines brands. In this role, Edge will oversee the marketing strategy that will deliver on the combined airline’s long-term vision of connecting guests to the world with a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performance. This appointment comes as Alaska Airlines continues to advance its integration with Hawaiian Airlines, creating a first of its kind dual-brand model, with one combined operation, and expanding its position as Hawai‘i’s trusted airline​. This move underscores Alaska Airlines’ commitment to preserving the [...]

2025-03-20T16:28:45+02:00March 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer returns to the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025

Source: Embraer Embraer’s fleet in Australia set to grow with the delivery of Virgin Australia’s E190-E2 this year Embraer’s long-standing presence in Australia dates back to 1978 Melbourne, Australia, 20 March 2025 – Embraer marks its presence in Australia at the Avalon Airshow from 25 to 30 March 2025, reflecting Embraer’s relevance and long-standing presence in the market with E-Jets and Embraer’s portfolio of business jets. Australia’s Embraer fleet will soon grow with the delivery of eight E190-E2s for Virgin Australia. Today there are nearly 50 E-Jets and 20 Embraer business jets operating in Australasia; including the Phenom 300 series, the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the last 13 consecutive years. On the commercial aviation front, the region [...]

2025-03-20T16:54:35+02:00March 21st, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Aviation Security Leaders Call for Digital Identity

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency. Leading government and industry stakeholders in aviation security participating in the Sydney Leaders Week Conference supported this position, emphasizing the need for collaboration in implementing Verifiable Credentials (VC) and Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). Sydney Leaders Week, hosted by Qantas, is being attended by industry experts and government representatives from Australia, Canada, China, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. It is widely accepted that digital identity can bring the following benefits to aviation security: Stronger Document Integrity: Reducing fraud and unauthorized access.​ Global Trust: Enabling secure, cross-border, interoperable identity verification. Operational Efficiency: Streamlining document verification for [...]

2025-03-20T15:45:39+02:00March 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The mom who inspired her kids to follow in her footsteps

Source: American Airlines When Barbara Cruze, Stores Supervisor at the American Airlines Technical Operations maintenance facility in Tulsa, Okla., joined American in 2011, she didn’t think she’d also become a recruiter for the world’s largest commercial aircraft maintenance base — but that’s exactly what happened. Luckily, she didn’t have to look far for future coworkers. Not only has Barbara worked her way up at Tech Ops – Tulsa, but her daughters Melissa Langgin, a Purchasing Assistant, and Elizabeth Rozzell, a Material Logistics Specialist, along with son, Jake Cruze, also a Material Logistics Specialist, work at the base keeping our customers and team members safely ‘cruising’ in the skies. “I’m very proud of my children," said Barbara. “And I can’t wait [...]

2025-03-20T15:43:19+02:00March 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Calling on airports: Submissions open for the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards 

Source: ACI World ACI World and Amadeus celebrate cutting-edge technology initiatives and leadership transforming the future of air travel Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today open submissions for the anticipated 2025 Technology Innovation Awards. These awards celebrate cutting-edge technology initiatives and leadership within the airport sector that are transforming the future of air travel technology. ACI airport members are invited to submit their candidacies for the fifth edition of the ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards. This year's competition will once more recognize the best innovations across the following four categories: Best innovation in airport passenger-related processes Best innovation in airport operations and installations management Best airport innovation leader (individual) Best innovation: Airport on the rise (5 million passengers [...]

2025-03-20T15:36:02+02:00March 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Lufthansa new First Class premium experience

Source: Lufthansa New Allegris First Class already bookable for flights from March 30 on routes Munich to San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, Shanghai and Bengaluru Further innovations for First Class travelers: exclusive First Class check-in areas and renovated lounge in Munich Extensive improvements to long-haul services in all classes The travel experience in Lufthansa First Class with the new cabin interior on long-haul flights is now even more exclusive. The Allegris First Class cabin can be experienced in the summer timetable on flights from Munich to San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, Shanghai and Bengaluru. Travelers can additionally enjoy the new cabin product in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class on flights to New York-Newark (from mid-April), and from the beginning [...]

2025-03-20T15:50:12+02:00March 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aviation Sector Calls for Transparency and Coordination to Ensure the Successful Opening of Lima’s New AIJCH Terminal

Source: ALTA Information about the decision to postpone once again the inauguration date of the new terminal at Jorge Chávez International Airport In response to the decision to once again postpone the inauguration date of the new terminal at Jorge Chávez International Airport, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), and the Association of International Air Transport Companies (AETAI) wish to state the following: 1) Although this latest postponement—from March 30, 2025, to an undetermined date—creates uncertainty and difficulties for airlines, passengers, suppliers, and the entire airport community, we recognize that it is a responsible decision by the Government. Various authorities and experts have verified that the necessary conditions for a safe [...]

2025-03-19T00:44:50+02:00March 19th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines Cadet Academy adds ATP Flight School in Charlotte to expanding network

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Cadet Academy is expanding its network of flight schools, announcing today it has added ATP Flight School in Charlotte, North Carolina, as its newest partner. The alliance reinforces American’s commitment to providing a clear and accessible pathway to a rewarding career as a commercial airline pilot. ATP, a longstanding flight school partner with American’s wholly owned regional carriers, has a proven track record of producing highly qualified pilots for airlines. With more than 1,500 ATP graduates joining Envoy, Piedmont and PSA since 2004, this announcement is a natural progression of the successful relationship. “We're excited to welcome ATP's Charlotte location to our growing network of flight school partners,” said Nathan Gatten, American’s Executive Vice President [...]

2025-03-19T00:50:38+02:00March 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|