JetBlue Recognized as First Airline to Begin LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces Certification Process as it Celebrates Pride Month 2022
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline®, is commemorating Pride Month with a series of special events and support for various LGBTQ+ organizations and partners throughout the month of June and beyond. “Diversity, equity and inclusion are the heart of JetBlue’s core values and are included in everything we do, because we believe that to […]
In partnership with Repsol, Iberia is making its first long-haul flights using biofuel produced from waste in Spain
Repsol and Iberia are taking another step in their alliance to reduce emissions in the airline industry, with the first long-haul flights using biofuel produced in Spain from biological waste. The biojet fuel used is from a batch produced in 2021 at Repsol’s Petronor refinery in Bilbao. The first flight to use biofuel was the […]
Fast growing freighter airline mas expands network to China
Mexico-based freighter airline mas has added flights to China for the first time as it continues its network expansion. The new service will operate between Mexico City International Airport and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport twice per week, before increasing to three times per week in July. There are also plans to add a three-times-per-week service […]
Swoop continues U.S. expansion with new non-stop service to Chicago from Toronto
Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Swoop flight WO746 took off from Toronto this morning at 6:30 a.m. ET and arrived in Chicago at 7:20 a.m. local time. «As Canada’s ultra-not-expensive airline, we are thrilled to continue our network expansion […]
EasyJet’s Seasonal Flexibility ‘Here To Stay’
EasyJet’s network planning strategy has become more “nimble and agile” since the pandemic began and that flexibility is here to stay, according to the airline’s director of network and airports. Speaking at Routes Europe 2022 in Bergen, Neil Slaven said the UK-based carrier is now far better equipped to make in-season changes to its schedule, […]
Qatar Airways unveils 2021 Sustainability Report
Qatar Airways Group has published its Sustainability Report for FY2019-21, a special 2-year edition themed “Response, Relief, Recovery, Resilience”. Acknowledging the unprecedented circumstances the global aviation community faced in 2020, the approach of this two-year report differs from previous years, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business as usual operation. The […]
Delta names its first Chief Digital Officer as company accelerates digital enhancements, investments
Delta has named Eric Phillips S.V.P. and Chief Digital Officer as the airline continues to deliver more personalized, seamless, and premium experiences for customers through its digital channels. In the newly created role, Phillips will lead a matrixed team focused on enhancing customer interactions with Delta’s digital tools and channels, including developing new and better […]
CAPA Americas Aviation and LCCs Summit held in Puerto Rico for 1st time
More than 200 airline leaders from across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as global aviation experts, regulators, tourism entities, and aviation technology and distribution innovators are convening in Puerto Rico for the first time for the CAPA Americas Aviation and LCCs Summit. This week’s summit will address the latest developments, challenges, […]
PLAY Halts Orlando Plans Due To Fuel Costs
High fuel prices have forced Icelandic carrier PLAY to readjust its network and fleet plans for the summer 2022 season. The airline has canceled the launch of a route from its Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) base to Orlando (MCO), which was due to operate three times per week from Sept. 30. It has also opted against […]
Avelo Airlines Takes Flight from LA to Boise
Today Avelo Airlines begins its highly anticipated nonstop service between Los Angeles and Boise. The new flight offers Angelenos a more convenient and affordable alternative for accessing Southwestern Idaho’s blend of outdoor beauty and urban culture. One-way introductory fares between LA’s best airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – and Boise Airport (BOI) start at […]
