/American Airlines and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) campaign takes off to accelerate funding for cancer research/

American Airlines and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) campaign takes off to accelerate funding for cancer research

Source: American Airlines Rosario Dawson, a SU2C celebrity ambassador, joins American to launch this year’s fundraising campaign with a powerful new video alongside airline team members. Customers will earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for donations made to SU2C during the six-week campaign. American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research and is inviting customers to contribute. The campaign kicked off with a powerful new public service announcement featuring actress, film producer and SU2C celebrity ambassador Rosario Dawson. From now through Sept. 30, customers will receive 25 AAdvantage® bonus miles for every dollar they donate of $25 or more to Stand Up To Cancer. Additionally, [...]

2024-08-15T18:19:27+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Strengthen Ties and Promote New Route with Gol Airlines

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport and Aruba Tourism Authority Visit GOL Airlines to Strengthen Ties and Promote New Route Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), in collaboration with the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), recently visited the headquarters of GOL Airlines in Brazil. This visit aimed to further promote the new nonstop service between Aruba and São Paulo, Brazil (GRU), which is set to launch in December 2024. From July 22 to July 26, 2024, representatives from Aruba Airport and A.T.A. engaged in productive meetings with various stakeholders in Brazil. The delegation included Jo-Anne Meaux-Arends, Aviation Business Development Executive from Aruba Airport, and key representatives from A.T.A.: Ronella Croes, CEO of A.T.A., Jordan Schlipken Croes, A.T.A. Area Director LATAM, and Carlos Barbosa [...]

2024-08-15T18:30:26+03:00August 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Airport passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 4.7% in first half of 2024

Source: ACI-LAC Top markets recorded an increase of more than 10% and the region consolidates a steady pace of growth. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) presents preliminary passenger traffic data for the region's airports in June and the first half of 2024. This information is based on data from the busiest airports in Latin America and the Caribbean, which together account for more than 90% of the region's air traffic. First half of 2024 The data shows that passenger volume from January to June 2024 was up 4.7% over the same period last year. The countries showing the most significant increase were Peru, Colombia and Chile, with increases of 20%, 17% and 16%, respectively. Brazil, the [...]

2024-08-14T19:21:45+03:00August 14th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA and Escuela de Aviación del Pacífico of Colombia sign a partnership agreement

Source: ALTA The aeronautical instruction center with over 53 years of trajectory, headquartered in Cali and a satellite in Pereira, Colombia, joins the network of educational institutions working to promote the education and professionalization of human resources in the aviation industry throughout the region. The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce the joining of Escuela de Aviación del Pacífico to ALTA's Educational Hub. The aeronautical instruction center with over 53 years of trajectory, headquartered in Cali and a satellite in Pereira, Colombia, joins the network of educational institutions working to promote the education and professionalization of human resources in the aviation industry throughout the region. Escuela de Aviación del Pacífico is recognized for its [...]

2024-08-14T19:28:17+03:00August 14th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Resumes Ottawa to London Heathrow Non-stop International Services Beginning Spring 2025

Source: Air Canada Four-times weekly seasonal flights begin March 31, 2025 Only Canadian airline connecting Canada's capital to Europe Wide array of connections at Heathrow across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa Air Canada will serve London Heathrow from six Canadian cities, with up to 63 weekly flights in summer 2025 Air Canada announced it is further boosting its schedule serving Canada's capital region with non-stop, international flights from Ottawa to London Heathrow. Flights will be operated four-times weekly with Air Canada's Dreamliner fleet offering a choice of three cabins beginning March 31, 2025. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada app, travel agents and Air Canada's contact centres. "We are very pleased to [...]

2024-08-14T19:33:42+03:00August 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $566 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports

Source: US FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $566.4 million via 296 grants in 47 states to modernize airports as part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. The AIG funds can be used for airport planning, development, sustainability, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements and noise compatibility projects at eligible airports. "As Americans fly in record numbers, the Biden-Harris Administration is improving our nation's airports to make travel more convenient for passengers," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The funding we're announcing today, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help [...]

2024-08-14T19:38:16+03:00August 14th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

oneworld named ‘Favourite Airline Alliance’ as it soars with double award win

Source: oneworld Third consecutive year oneworld has taken home The Trazee award Alliance also recognised in Global Traveler's 'Wines on the Wing' awards oneworld® has once again been named as the 'Favourite Airline Alliance' in The Trazees, marking the third consecutive year, and seventh in total, that the global airline alliance has taken home the award. The new accolade, voted for by the readers of Trazee Travel, an online publication for travellers aged 25 to 40, praises the alliance and its members for their commitment to travel and customer service, acting as a trendsetter in the industry and a favourite of the millennial traveller. The award ceremony, hosted at the Joseph Hotel in Nashville, saw Chris Quiriconi, oneworld Director of Corporate [...]

2024-08-14T19:42:49+03:00August 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aena’s airports in Spain recorded over 31.9 million passengers in July

Source: Aena 7.2% more than in the same month of 2023 Between January and July, the number of passengers exceeded 176 million, 10.6% up on the same period of 2023 The airports handled 259,841 aircraft movements in July 106,659 tonnes of cargo were transported The airports of the Aena network in Spain have closed the seventh month of 2024 with an all-time record number of passengers, aircraft movements and cargo in a month of July, thus maintaining the upward trend since the beginning of the year and for most of last year. In July 2024, Aena received 31,900,662 passengers, 7.2% more than in the same month of 2023; it handled 259,841 aircraft movements, 7.3% more than in 2023; and it [...]

2024-08-12T19:57:56+03:00August 13th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Go Big or Go Comfy: Spirit Airlines to Offer Unmatched Value with New Travel Options and Transformed Guest Experience Starting 27 August 2024

Source: Spirit Airlines Low-fare travel leader changes the game again with the announcement of new premium offerings starting August 2024 Spirit Airlines is redefining low-fare travel with new, high-value options that empower travelers to choose an elevated Guest experience at an affordable price. The airline is introducing new offerings, including brand-new premium selections, as part of a significant transformation that delivers an even friendlier, more comfortable, and cost-effective travel experience. Spirit will begin offering new travel options for booking on Aug. 16 and launch the newly transformed Guest experience by August 27, 2024. "We're unveiling a new era in Spirit's history and taking low-fare travel to new heights with enhanced options that are unlike anything we've offered before," said Ted Christie, Spirit's [...]

2024-08-13T00:19:00+03:00August 13th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta takes fast, free Wi-Fi international

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has started rolling out fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes – a major milestone in the airline’s journey to bring reliable, streaming quality connectivity to its entire global fleet for free. Most transatlantic flights are expected to be in service with free Wi-Fi by the end of the summer.  Delta’s industry-leading Wi-Fi rollout is taking off internationally. Starting this summer, customers on select Viasat-equipped long-haul international flights can enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile – bringing the airline one step closer to recognizing its goal of offering free Wi-Fi on its entire global fleet. Today, free, streaming-quality connectivity is available on nearly 700 aircraft – more than 90% of [...]

2024-08-12T23:55:55+03:00August 13th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|