Lufthansa Group achieves financial turnaround in 2022 with Adjusted EBIT of 1.5 billion euros
Revenue almost doubled to 33 billion euros Record results at Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa Technik Highest Adjusted free cash flow in company history Booking momentum remains strong at high average yields Passenger numbers more than doubled: Over 100 million passengers on board again New aircraft and new cabin interior for premium flight experience Further significant […]
Arajet Requests DOT Authorization To Launch Flights To The US
The Dominican carrier Arajet has requested US Department of Transportation (DOT) authorization to begin operating scheduled commercial passenger services to three destinations, San Juan (SJU), Miami (MIA), and New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) or New York Stewart International Airport (SWF). If approved, this would be Arajet’s entrance to the largest market in the Americas; […]
United Rallies Businesses and Consumers with New, First-of-its-Kind $100+ Million Sustainable Flight Fund
In an effort to rally businesses and consumers, United today launched the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to support start-ups focused on decarbonizing air travel by accelerating the research, production and technologies associated with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The fund starts with more than $100 million in investments […]
Emirates invests USD 135 million in new pilot training centre
Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate 6 Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The brand new, 63,318 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in March 2024. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, […]
U.S. jet fuel shortage drives airline costs higher: Kemp
Resurgent passenger aviation following the coronavirus pandemic has created shortages of jet fuel, pushing up airlines’ operating costs and fares. U.S. jet fuel inventories stood at just 36.5 million barrels on Feb. 10, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Stocks were at the lowest for the time of year since 1985 […]
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20+ Years in Puerto Rico with 5 New, Nonstop Routes from San Juan
Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The expansion adds convenient and affordable flights to Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and Hartford (BDL), […]
Emirates launches humanitarian airbridge to transport emergency aid to victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Emirates is setting up an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City (IHC), to transport urgent relief supplies, medical items and equipment to support on-ground aid efforts and search and rescue activities in both countries. The first shipments are due to go out today on […]
Green Fares: Lufthansa Group is the world’s first airline group to offer an own fare for more sustainable travel
The Lufthansa Group is further expanding its portfolio of sustainable travel offers and will be the world’s first airline group to offer a new product for more climate-friendly flying from February 15, 2023: The Green Fares. The Green Fares will make it possible to fly more sustainably in the future with just one click, as […]
A4A Super Bowl Sunday Ad Highlights Airlines’ Industry-wide Hiring Spree
Airlines for America (A4A) released an advertisement on Super Bowl Sunday, highlighting the aggressive and effective hiring campaigns across the U.S. airline industry – including mechanics, gate agents, pilots, flight attendants and many other jobs. The 30-second video aired on Fox 5 D.C. during the Super Bowl pre-game show in addition to several other timeslots […]
New Operational Safety Manager at Flybondi
Flybondi, the first low-cost airline in Argentina, has appointed Fabián Pérez as its new Operational Safety Manager. He will be responsible for the Operational Safety Management System, the monitoring of the organization’s safety indicators, and the operations units. Fabián has extensive experience in the aviation industry, in different roles, positions, companies and countries. Throughout his […]
