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Warm up during the holidays with expanded Delta service to the Caribbean, Latin America and Mexico
Delta will operate its largest-ever holiday schedule to Latin America, offering more than 25,000 daily outbound seats to 44 destinations, with added flying from multiple U.S. hubs.
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines repair homes with Habitat for Humanity in the Philippines
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees participated in a home repair project in Calauan, the Philippines, on March 17, 2023
easyJet launches flights for the first time to Istanbul
easyJet has announced a new route to Istanbul in Turkey from Manchester which will take off this summer. This will be the first time the airline will operate to the Istanbul Airport in Turkey’s largest city, which becomes the 156th destination on easyJet’s extensive short-haul network spanning Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Air Canada Named One of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces for Sixth Consecutive Year
Air Canada has been recognized as one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® for 2023. It is the sixth consecutive year Air Canada has won the award, given for innovative engagement and recognition practices that elevate the employee experience.
United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos
United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos.
QANTAS AND JETSTAR CUSTOMERS GIVEN MORE TIME TO USE COVID CREDITS
Qantas and Jetstar are giving customers an extra 12 months to use their COVID credits, which are a carry-over from the unprecedented upheaval to borders and travel during the pandemic.
Celebrating a Legacy That Keeps Flying
Captain Ruben Flowers, a Southwest Pilot based in Chicago, retired after nearly 31 years of service. To celebrate, he recently flew his last flight alongside his son, Southwest First Officer Ruben Flowers.
South African Airways (SAA) is aware of the planned national shutdown protest action on 20 March
South African Airways (SAA) is aware of the planned national shutdown protest action on 20 March 2023.
Proving the A321XLR’s Airspace Cabin design – in flight
The third A321XLR flight test aircraft – MSN11080 – also known as “FT3”, which is dedicated to the in-flight validation of its cabin-related aspects, is currently in the midst of its busy flight test schedule, following its first flight on 20th October 2022.
China Airlines Introduces Trendy Podcast Programming for In-Flight Entertainment
China Airlines has announced that it has partnered with “SoundOn”, the No.1 brand in the Taiwanese audio industry, to launch all-new high-quality podcast programming for in-flight entertainment systems. Travelers can now listen to a wide variety of channels on different intellectual topics while in the sky. Programs such as international finance and economy, travel and culture, lifestyle and sustainability will take your ears on a different journey when you fly with China Airlines
WTM Latin America presents the 15 finalists for the Responsible Tourism Award
The third edition had 66 entries for the award that recognises the most inspiring and replicable initiatives in sustainable and responsible tourism in the region
First Hyatt Hotel Debuts in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency San Luis Potosí, marking the first Hyatt property in the central state of Mexico. The 134-room hotel is a timeless addition to San Luis Potosí, offering seamless and stress-free experiences to business and leisure travelers in the most exclusive area of the city.