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Caribbean Airlines reaffirms its commitment to fair and transparent negotiations

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines Limited continues to seek a fair and equitable resolution to the ongoing good-faith negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) over terms and conditions of employment for its pilots. Salary negotiations relate to the additional increases for pilots for the period of 2015 to 2023. In December 2024, Caribbean Airlines and TTALPA successfully concluded negotiations over the collective agreement for the period 2015–2020. As a result, the airline has made payments to pilots totaling approximately TT$14 million, based on the agreed additional increase of 4% to salaries. This is in addition to the 14.5% average cumulative increase to salaries that pilots already received during that period. With this aspect of negotiations concluded, [...]

2025-03-03T13:23:14+02:00March 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Delta goes international from Austin with new Cancun service

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta continues to grow in the Texas capital with international service to Cancun and increased Orlando service this winter.  Delta’s presence at Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) continues to expand, and this time the airline is going international. This winter, Delta will operate its new nonstop, international service from AUS to the sun-drenched shores of Cancun, Mexico (CUN). This daily, seasonal service will begin shortly before Christmas on Dec. 20 and will run until mid-April 2026. “Delta is the leading global network carrier at Austin-Bergstrom, operating nearly 60 peak day departures this winter,” said Paul Baldoni, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning. "This new service to Cancun adds yet another popular leisure destination for our Austin customers.” This [...]

2025-03-03T13:12:24+02:00March 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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On International Womens’s Day, TAP miles are donated to UMAR

Source: TAP This campaign aims to support an association that fights violence and discrimination against women. On International Women's Day 2025, change begins with you. This is the call to action of the social responsibility campaign by the TAP Donate Miles program, from TAP Air Portugal, for March 8. From February 28 to March 10, the company's frequent passengers can donate their miles, which will be converted into support for UMAR (União de Mulheres Alternativa e Resposta). This campaign is valid for all TAP Miles&Go Customers with enough miles to make a donation. TAP does not receive any benefit in the process of donating miles and the use of these miles is subject to the TAP Donate Miles Program Terms [...]

2025-03-03T13:31:43+02:00March 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Falling in love one standby flight at a time

Source: American Airlines Just friends — that’s all Rafael and Kenia Sanchez were. No really. Just friends. They met as managers on duty for the afternoon shift on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ramp in 2022. “We ran a pretty tight ship,” Rafael said. “There was no thought of dating.” Three years and 40,000 standby miles later, they are much more than friends. They are a husband and wife in love with each other and their 1-year-old daughter — and they credit their American Airlines travel privileges with their love story. ‘The one for me’ Kenia and Rafael’s friendship turned into more shortly after Kenia started a new role as the general manager at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) [...]

2025-03-03T12:54:44+02:00March 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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ACI-LAC Welcomes PACER as a New Business Partner in Brazil

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the addition of PACER, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for airports, as its newest World Business Partner (WBP) in Brazil. "Digital transformation is key to the future of the aviation industry, and PACER’s integration into ACI-LAC strengthens our commitment to innovation and operational efficiency. Their expertise in technology-driven airport management and passenger experience enhancement will be instrumental in developing smarter, more connected, and sustainable airports across Latin America and the Caribbean," said Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC. "We believe collaboration is essential for the advancement of the airport industry. As members of ACI-LAC, we are expanding our reach beyond Brazil, [...]

2025-02-28T18:46:35+02:00February 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Earn more, save more and reach status faster with the all-new WestJet Rewards

Source: WestJet WestJet announced the most significant improvement to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history, making it easier than ever for members to earn, redeem and achieve status. The changes, coming April 30, 2025, will make the Rewards experience more valuable and flexible, while maintaining the program's simplicity. "We are improving WestJet Rewards to bring more value to all Canadians, whether that's our frequent flyers, credit card holders or the casual traveler," said Steve McClelland, Vice-President of Loyalty, WestJet. "That's why we've introduced changes to our program across both flights and everyday partnerships, that give members so many great ways to earn points and save for flights, vacations or enhanced travel experiences." Five key enhancements to WestJet Rewards will [...]

2025-02-28T19:47:04+02:00February 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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ALTA Applauds Ecuador’s Decision to Recognize AOCs Issued by Other Aviation Authorities in the Region

Source: ALTA The decision by the Republic of Ecuador and its Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) adopt the mutual recognition of Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) for airlines from regional countries whose regulatory processes comply with the standards of the ICAO The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), representing 184 companies in the aviation sector, welcomes the recent decision by the Republic of Ecuador and its Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) to adopt the mutual recognition of Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) for airlines from regional countries whose regulatory frameworks comply with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This significant milestone was established through Resolution No. 003/2025, which amends the Regulation on Operating Permits for [...]

2025-02-28T18:52:24+02:00February 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Frontier Airlines Receives FAA Diamond Award for Aircraft Maintenance Training Excellence

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is proud to announce it was recently awarded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for 2024. The Diamond Award is the FAA's most distinguished honor in recognition of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) and employers for their commitment to maintenance training and safety. To qualify for the honor, 100 percent of the airline's eligible maintenance technicians must complete additional FAA-developed safety training courses throughout the year. "On behalf of the entire Frontier Technical Operations organization, we are immensely proud of this achievement as it recognizes our team's commitment to technical training and safety," said Jeff Moore, Vice President, Technical Operations, Frontier Airlines. In recent years, Frontier has implemented a comprehensive [...]

2025-02-28T18:58:48+02:00February 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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TIACA Hall of Fame Nominations Now Being Accepted

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce the opening for nominations for the prestigious TIACA Hall of Fame. Following a revision to the nomination process, the updated program aims to enhance inclusivity and transparency, ensuring that the most influential leaders and visionaries in the air cargo industry receive the recognition they deserve. The TIACA Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of the air cargo sector. This year's revised program introduces a more streamlined and accessible nomination process, inviting professionals from across the industry to submit candidates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing air cargo. "The air cargo industry continues to evolve, driven [...]

2025-02-28T19:54:49+02:00February 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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IATA: Passenger Demand Growth Accelerates to 10% in January

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10.0% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.1% year-on-year. The January load factor was 82.1% (+2.2 ppt compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January. International demand rose 12.4% compared to January 2024. Capacity was up 8.7% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.6% (+2.7 ppt compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January. Domestic demand rose 6.1% compared to January 2024. Capacity was up 4.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.2% (+1.2 ppt compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January. [...]

2025-02-28T19:36:55+02:00February 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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