The aviation sector is witnessing a dynamic start to the week of January 22, 2024, with several airlines announcing new routes, network changes, and strategic developments. Here's a roundup of the latest airline route news, encompassing network adjustments, schedule modifications, codeshares, and interline agreements. January 24 AirAsia Thailand is expanding its Indian network with a [...]
The aviation sector is witnessing a dynamic start to the week of January 15, 2024, with several airlines announcing new routes, network changes, and strategic developments. Here’s a roundup of the latest airline route news, encompassing network adjustments, schedule modifications, codeshares, and interline agreements. Jan. 19 Akasa Air plans to establish a base at the [...]
In the week commencing January 8, 2024, the aviation industry saw several significant developments: Thai Airways: Plans to resume daily service from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Perth Airport (PER), Australia, starting March 31, using Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Kate Holsgrove, PER's chief commercial and aviation officer, highlighted the route's potential for boosting tourism, student travel, and [...]
In the week commencing January 3, 2024, the aviation industry saw several significant developments: Emirates Airline is set to boost its Seoul operations with three extra weekly flights from Feb. 19, utilizing Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This expansion will add over 1,000 seats weekly between Dubai and Seoul. JetBlue Airways has commenced daily flights between Fort [...]
January 2024 marks a notable period in global aviation, with the introduction of 50 new air routes by various airlines, showcasing significant expansions and returns to key markets. Chile's Sky Airline is making a notable comeback in Uruguay, resuming services to Montevideo's Carrasco International Airport (MVD) from its hubs in Santiago, Chile (SCL), and Lima, [...]
Southwest Airlines crew members went the extra mile to return a cell phone a passenger dropped on the tarmac in Long Beach, Calif. A passenger boarding another flight found the phone and brought it to an operations agent, who passed it on to ground crew, who handed the phone to the flight's captain, who was [...]
Alaska Airlines is partnering with Mokulele Airlines, allowing Alaska passengers to book seamless interisland travel and Hawaiian passengers bound for the US to connect with Alaska's network. The arrangement also allows travelers to earn frequent flyer miles.
JetBlue had a particularly difficult challenge in calibrating staffing and scheduling to accommodate rising demand at a time of operational difficulties as a high percentage of their flights operate in congested areas of the Northeast and Florida, "so we must make sure we are providing a better level of resilience," said President and COO Joanna [...]
Airlines for America joined other aviation groups and companies in an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration calling for an extension of 5G C-Band mitigation measures by wireless carriers as airlines work to retrofit aircraft. "Our aviation coalition strongly believes that instead of once again waiting until the eleventh hour, now is the time [...]
The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is expanding its partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine International that began at the start of the pandemic. In addition to crisis response, Johns Hopkins will provide assistance with food safety, sanitation and environmental safety.
A new Hilton Hotels survey finds that global travelers are focusing more on wellness and are making access to fitness amenities and healthier food a priority. The survey also found guests are interested in extended-stay retreats.
A proposed hotel in an old fish processing building in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone has produced lively debate in the community. The project has sparked a discussion about redevelopment in the trendy area.
