Southwest Airlines outlines two billion-dollar plan to transform the customer experience
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), today awarded the 2022 J.D. Power Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction among Economy carriers in North America, announces next steps in its plan to bring the next generation of Customer Experience in travel with Southwest Airlines®, through more than two billion dollars in planned investments. These initiatives are designed to […]
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Sign Agreement to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Overseas
United, which has invested in more sustainable fuel production than any other airline in the world, became the first US airline to sign an international purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline has signed a new purchase agreement with Neste that provides United the right to buy up to 52.5 million gallons over […]
Air France-KLM and IndiGo codeshare takes off
Further to the lifting of the Air Bubble Agreement in India and to the necessary governmental approval, Air France-KLM and IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, have implemented the extensive codeshare agreement announced in December 2021. With this partnership, Air France and KLM will ultimately offer their customers access to 30 new Indian destinations and a large […]
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Unveil New Strategic Partnership at Arabian Travel Market
Qatar Airways, voted the ‘World’s Best Airline’ at the 2021 Skytrax industry awards, and Australia’s most loved carrier, Virgin Australia have today unveiled a new strategic partnership that will significantly expand both airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programmes. Commencing mid-year, the partnership will give travellers greater access, unparalleled customer experience and unique benefits when travelling […]
Principal Shareholders of Avianca and Controlling Shareholder of GOL to Create Abra Group, a Leading Air Transportation Group Across Latin America
The principal shareholders of Colombia’s Avianca and the controlling shareholder of Brazil’s GOL have signed a landmark agreement to create a leading air transportation group across Latin America under a holding company structure named Abra Group Limited. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, the Abra Group will control Avianca and GOL and bring […]
Western Air to Start Daily Jet Flight Service between Nassau, Bahamas & Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 19th, 2022
Western Air, the longstanding Bahamas-based commercial airline, known for daily scheduled flights throughout the islands, announces the start of its Nassau – Fort Lauderdale route on May 19th, 2022. Operating a growing fleet of Embraer ERJ145LR Jets (50-Seater), the airline will fly between Lynden Pindling International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with an all-jet, […]
Cabin Ops Safety Conference to Look at Crew Fatigue, Unruly Passengers, Accessibility
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2022 Cabin Ops Safety Conference (COSC) will take place as an in-person event in Lisbon, Portugal, 14-16 June with TAP Air Portugal as the Host Airline. In the face of numerous operational challenges, the airline industry improved its safety performance in several key areas in 2021, […]
Breeze Airways To Enter Provo, Utah Market
One-year-old US startup Breeze Airways will launch service from Provo (PVU) in Utah in August, and plans to be flying five routes from the airport by November. PVU is located about 45 mi. from Salt Lake City (SLC), where Breeze has its headquarters but does not fly from. The PVU routes will mark Breeze’s first […]
Azul Reports Record First Quarter 2022 Revenue 25.6% Above 1Q19
Azul S.A., «Azul» (B3:AZUL4,NYSE:AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities and departures, announces today its results for the first quarter of 2022 («1Q22»). The following financial information, unless stated otherwise, is presented in Brazilian reais and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Financial and Operating Highlights Total operating revenue in […]
Qantas to acquire Alliance Aviation to better support resources segment
Qantas has reached an agreement to fully acquire Australian-based operator, Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) (Alliance), enabling the national carrier to better serve the growing resources sector. The agreement, which is subject to a vote from Alliance shareholders and competition clearance, would see Alliance become a wholly-owned part of the Qantas Group.[1] There is […]
