Airlines News
LATAM removes 75 per cent of all single-use plastics on board
LATAM has removed 75 per cent of all single-use plastics on board. The initiative is part of the group’s commitment to eliminate all single-use plastics in its operation by 2023.
Condor Airlines Expands Presence in North America
Condor Airlines has announced that it will serve four markets this fall/winter with non-stop flights to Frankfurt from New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX), which is a new addition to the fall/winter schedule.
Jetblue nonstop flights to Guadeloupe (PTP) from New York (JFK) are set to resume on November 5
Jetblue nonstop flights to Guadeloupe (PTP) from New York (JFK) are set to resume on November 5. Guadeloupe Islands afficionados can already book their tickets online through the NY based carrier’s website. JetBlue will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Zurich Airport announces return of The Zauberpark
The Zauberpark at Zurich Airport is returning with its second edition. This year, too, a varied music and children’s program with artists such as Bastian Baker, Stress and Andrew Bond. Twelve new light art installations surround the circular path in the airport park. Presenting partner of the Zauberpark is Zürcher Kantonalbank.
Shannon Airport welcomes inaugural Vueling service to Paris
There was plenty of ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ as Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a brand-new service to Paris Orly with a new carrier, Vueling. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays from today.
Lufthansa Or Air France-KLM Eyed For Tap Air Portugal Sale
The Portuguese government is looking to fast-track the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, with Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the frontrunners to take over. Portugal’s flag carrier is set to go private two years after it was nationalized
KICC, Nairobi to host WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2022
World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend the red-carpet gala reception in the Kenyan capital on 15 October 2022.
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders to vote on JetBlue’s acquisition proposal
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders will vote on whether to approve JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion bid to purchase the low-cost carrier on 19 October, according to Spirit’s 12 September filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Amadeus modernises Lufthansa Group distribution deal
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are working to integrate the airlines’ NDC offers into the Amadeus Travel Platform targeting a gradual global roll-out in quarter four 2022 onwards.
Etihad launches flights between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou
Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the start of the pandemic.
American Airlines Celebrates 80 Years in Mexico With Record Growth in the Country
American Airlines is celebrating 80 years of service to Mexico this month. In 1942, the airline launched service from Dallas to Mexico City with a Douglas DC-3 aircraft, first stopping in Monterrey to refuel. With this flight, Mexico became the airline’s second international destination, following the launch of Toronto, Canada, in 1941.
Vietnam Airlines scoops not one but two awards at the World Travel Awards
At this years star studded Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards held earlier this month at the Gem Center in Ho Chi Minh city Vietnam Airlines scooped the award for Asia’s Leading Airline Brand and Asia’s Leading Airline –Economy class.