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Hawaiian Airlines Announces Early Exchange Results of its Private Exchange Offer for its Outstanding 5.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2026 and Consent Solicitation

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property, Ltd. (the “Brand Issuer”), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and HawaiianMiles Loyalty, Ltd. (the “Loyalty Issuer”), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (and, together with the Brand Issuer, the “Issuers” and each, an “Issuer”), have released the early exchange results for their previously announced offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of their outstanding 5.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “Existing Notes”) held by Eligible Holders, as [...]

2024-07-10T13:47:05+03:00July 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroplan marks 40th Anniversary by Rolling out our Biggest-Ever Points Giveaway and 10 days of Exciting Member Offers

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan kicks off celebrations by offering 40 prizes of 1 million points and 10 days of exclusive offers to save and earn big on flights, hotels and everyday purchases Aeroplan at 40 has grown far beyond an airline loyalty program, with more ways to earn daily and redeem for great value Members are invited to participate in Aeroplan's 40th-anniversary offers and contest at Aeroplan.com/40 Aeroplan, Canada's leading travel loyalty program, is marking its 40th birthday with a special Aeroplan-niversary celebration and as special guests of honour, Aeroplan's 8 million+ members are being given a chance to win 1 of 40 prizes of 1 million Aeroplan points each, in addition to enjoying 10 days of exclusive offers to [...]

2024-07-09T17:31:23+03:00July 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines submits application to U.S. Department of Transportation to serve San Antonio International Airport from Washington Reagan National

Source: American Airlines American formally submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily, nonstop service between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). The 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill was signed into law in May, awarding five new roundtrip flights serving DCA. The city of San Antonio is the fastest-growing city in the United States and is home to one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the country. It is the largest city in Texas lacking nonstop service to DCA and the largest city in the U.S. with a majority Hispanic population without nonstop service to DCA, which is the most convenient airport for travelers visiting Washington, [...]

2024-07-09T08:59:22+03:00July 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SITA Reports Record Results as it Pursues a Strategy of Fast-Growth and Expansion

Source: SITA As SITA celebrates 75 years at the forefront of air transport IT, the company continues on a trajectory of growth, winning landmark contracts and addressing the major trends of digital transformation, digital travel, and sustainability SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has announced record results for 2023 as revenues reached almost US$ 1.5 billion. This represents a rise of 7% on the prior year, with all signs so far in 2024 indicating similar positive performance this year. Unveiling the results at SITA's Annual General Assembly in June, SITA CEO David Lavorel also cited growth in margin and EBITDA, which exceeded plans by 4%. "Every one of our customers and members benefits from [...]

2024-07-10T14:39:54+03:00July 9th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|

United Applies to Expand Service Between San Francisco and Washington National Airport

Source: United Airlines Proposed new daily nonstop flight from San Francisco and Washington National will provide more options and flexibility for travelers, as well as easy connections to more than 30 destinations in United's network United Airlines filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a new daily roundtrip flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). If approved, the new route will give customers more nonstop options between DCA and SFO and provide connections from SFO to about two dozen domestic markets within the Western U.S. – as well as seven international destinations. At least nine of these destinations are without United connection options to DCA via San Francisco today. [...]

2024-07-09T08:56:09+03:00July 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Travel Consumer Report: June-December 2023, Full Year 2023 Airline Consumer Submissions Data

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released data on the submissions (complaints, inquiries, and opinions) it has received from consumers about air travel for June-December 2023 and the full calendar year 2023. The submissions about air travel in calendar year 2023 are the highest number on record except for calendar year 2020. The release of the submissions data in the Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) was delayed primarily because of the high volume of complaints against airlines and ticket agents received by the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) and the time needed to review and process these consumer complaints using the Department's outdated legacy consumer complaint application system. Over the past three years, complaints made [...]

2024-07-09T17:51:11+03:00July 9th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

South Africa Has Vast Potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came as government and industry officials gathered in Johannesburg for the IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa conference. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer in the region. And there is a waiting market for SAF as airlines work to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. More than a strategy in support of aviation’s decarbonization, it is a strategy for economic development and should be a top priority for the new South African government. Across agriculture, energy, and transportation, new jobs [...]

2024-07-09T08:52:55+03:00July 8th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Spirit Airlines Announced Executive Leadership Updates

Source: Spirit Appoints Aviation Industry Veteran Fred Cromer as Chief Financial Officer Dana Shapir Alviene Appointed to SVP, Inflight and Airport Experience and Tomas Ranaldi Promoted to VP, Financial Planning & Analysis Spirit Airlines announced executive leadership updates including the appointment of Fred Cromer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8, 2024. Cromer will work closely with the Company's Interim CFO, Brian McMenamy, who will remain in a senior finance role with the Company to ensure a smooth transition. Cromer brings three decades of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, treasury and operations. Cromer has held numerous executive positions over his career, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer, and previously Chief [...]

2024-07-05T17:23:33+03:00July 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia and Widerøe Reach an Interline Agreement to Increase Connectivity Between Spain and Norway

Source: Iberia  The Spanish airline offers 14 additional destinations in Norway starting today, thanks to this agreement. In addition, Iberia flies direct to Oslo all year round, Bergen in the summer season, and Tromsø from the next winter season. Starting today, Iberia and Widerøe establish a new interline agreement aimed at improving connectivity between Spain and Norway. This strategic pact will make it possible to offer connections to 14 additional destinations in Norway. The alliance increases additional traffic and reinforces Iberia's operation to Norway, where Iberia already offers regular flights: Oslo, where the airline flies all year round with one daily flight, and which will have up to 9 weekly flights this July; Bergen, a destination available during the summer [...]

2024-07-05T16:25:18+03:00July 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Hosts “Fin Flight” in Celebration of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week

Source: Southwest Airlines Dive into summer with Southwest Airlines and Discovery Channel's "Shark Week," with "Fin Flights" and jaw-some inflight content. On Monday, July 1, Southwest Airlines hosted a surprise "Fin Flight" to celebrate the 11th year of partnership between Southwest Airlines and Shark Week. The carrier began the celebration with a Shark trivia game in the gate area at Dallas (Love Field), giving away beach balls and sunglasses. The shark-tastic fun continued as Southwest Employees surprised Customers onboard a special "Fin Flight" to Los Angeles (LAX), and Customers received Shark Week's iconic fin hats and eye masks as they boarded their flight as a fun memento of the celebration. Additionally, Chompie, the official Shark Week mascot, even made a surprise appearance to take photos [...]

2024-07-05T16:55:05+03:00July 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|