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Sunclass Airlines’ first A330-900
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Ryanair has announced 200 weekly flights and 17 new routes to/from Albania as part of its Winter 2023 schedule.
Albania will become the 37th country within Ryanair’s network, and will grant immediate access to key inbound tourism markets such as, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania Sweden and the UK – whilst also providing competitive fares and increased connectivity for Albanians who want to visit home or friends and family abroad.
These exciting new Winter routes are only the beginning of what Ryanair can do to support the Albanian Government in delivering transformational growth within the tourism industry. Countries need major airlines of scale like Ryanair to deliver capacity growth –Ryanair has consistently and successfully demonstrated this in European economies which rely on tourism such as Spain, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, and Malta.
Ryanair’s new Albania Winter ‘23 schedule will deliver:
With its recent record order of 300 new Boeing 737-MAX-10s, Ryanair will grow to c. 800 aircraft by 2033 and is the only major airline which can deliver long-term meaningful growth in Europe. Ryanair will begin operations to/from Albania this Winter offering 200 weekly flights, giving European and Albanian holidaymakers unbeatable choices at the lowest fares in Europe.
Allegiant Air and the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 577 announced they have reached a tentative agreement on all remaining open issues for the successor to the parties’ first collective bargaining agreement.
The parties’ first collective bargaining agreement became amendable on December 21, 2022, and Allegiant and the TWU were able to secure the new five-year tentative agreement after just over 10 months of bargaining by building on their strong positive working relationship.
The Tentative Agreement covering Allegiant’s nearly 1,900 flight attendants includes significant increases to wages and deadhead pay, and includes improvements to retirement benefits, sick accrual, bonus flight hour calculations, vacation pay, annual vacation allocation and flex time. Additionally, there are meaningful quality of life improvements in scheduling, hours of service and leave of absence, and the parties have agreed to introduce a minimum day pay and the ability for flight attendants to earn commission from sales of buy on board items.
The deal still requires a ratification vote by the union’s full membership, which is expected to open later this month.
Vistara has announced that we have become the first airline in India to implement Aerowash, a robotic aircraft exterior cleaning using a nearly waterless, dry-wash process.
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the 24-hour picket that was previously set for June 15 due to the passing of Captain Richard Jenkins. Jenkins was a member of Southwest’s negotiating team and SWAPA offers our prayers and condolences to his family and fellow team members at this time.
Today, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing WestJet and Swoop pilots, was ratified.
“The WestJet Group is pleased to have reached an industry-leading agreement in negotiation with ALPA that recognizes the value and instrumental contributions of our current and future pilots,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, Chief Executive Officer. “This agreement bolsters our ability to provide certainty and career opportunities across our organization for years to come while ensuring the competitive sustainability of the WestJet Group.”
The agreement is in effect from January 1, 2023, and will be in place until December 31, 2026.
As negotiated in the collective agreement, the WestJet Group will now begin integration efforts of its ultra-low-cost airline, Swoop. Through an expedited process, the airline anticipates a full integration into its mainline operations by the end of October. To avoid traveller impact, Swoop will operate its existing network through to the end of its published schedule on October 28. Swoop employees will move to WestJet.
“The WestJet Group is confident in the outcome of this negotiated decision and the path forward to integrate Swoop into WestJet’s operations,” continued von Hoensbroech. “We continue our strategy toward providing reliable, affordable travel across the WestJet Group, leveraging the valuable experiences and learnings from the Swoop business model. This integration will enhance our ability to serve a broader spectrum of guests. Instead of only 16 aircraft serving the ultra-low-cost market, each aircraft, in our 180-strong fleet, will offer ultra-affordable travel options through to a premium inflight experience.”
Swoop current route map:
Packages Include: Nonstop Airfare, Seat Selection, Checked Bag, Carry-on, Priority Boarding, Hotel Stay at 3+ Star Hotel, & Game Day Seats at Allegiant Stadium:
Delta’s largest trans-Atlantic schedule ever is officially in full operation, and customers are flocking to idyllic locations like the golden beaches of France’s enchanting Cote d’Azur, sun-soaked Mediterranean islands and other vibrant cities brimming with history.
Customers traveling on Delta can take advantage of more than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline’s seat capacity compared to 2022. The line-up features 77 total routes to 32 destinations across Europe and beyond, including many places where Delta operates as the largest U.S. carrier during peak summer: Italy, Iceland, France and Greece. In the past three months alone, the airline has launched or restarted 32 of these routes, most originating from key Delta hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles and New York-JFK.
In March, Delta renewed a daily connection between Atlanta and Tel Aviv. In May, the airline also introduced new daily flights between Atlanta and Nice, France, complementing existing service from New York-JFK, which has become one of the airline’s most sought-after seasonal routes.
And Atlanta customers seeking to explore the scenic highlands or immerse themselves in majestic castles can now fly directly to Edinburgh, Scotland, following the launch of new daily service in May, which builds on existing service from New York-JFK and Boston.
As the largest global carrier at LAX, Delta reinforced its leading position by reconnecting customers to Paris — a year-round destination known for iconic landmarks, and a daily route that will serve as a crucial connection point for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and LA28.
Delta also responded to the high demand for summer travel by resuming daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to London Heathrow.
Delta has set new records at JFK with its largest trans-Atlantic schedule from that hub. Operating more than 230 weekly departures to 26 destinations, this schedule includes new additions like Geneva and the return of summer seasonal favorites like Reykjavík, Iceland; Venice, Italy; Prague; Nice; and Copenhagen, Denmark.
Delta also made a highly anticipated comeback to London Gatwick after a 15-year absence and restored its flights to Berlin, bringing its flying capacity back to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019.
Just this week, Delta launched daily flights from Detroit to Rome, offering customers an exciting opportunity to explore the majesty and mystery of the Ancient Roman era. Additionally, Delta’s recent introduction of brand-new daily service to Reykjavik opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for adventure-seeking customers.
Alaska Airlines is celebrating more aloha with new nonstop service between Everett, WA and Honolulu starting this fall – Alaska’s first flight connecting Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and the Hawaiian Islands. The daily, year-round flight begins on Nov. 17, just in time for travel during the holiday season.
The initial seven weeks of the flight schedule for the Thanksgiving and winter holidays varies from the winter schedule that starts on Jan. 8, 2024:
Alaska flies to nine destinations from Everett’s Paine Field: Anchorage, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orange County, Palm Springs (seasonal), Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco and Tucson (seasonal).
Most of the flights serving Everett are on Embraer E175 regional jets flown by sister carrier Horizon Air.
In February 2022, Alaska started mainline service on select flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix on Boeing 737 aircraft.
American Airlines is elevating the summer travel experience with offerings that will deliver a consistent and connected inflight experience for all customers this travel season.
When customers board an American flight this summer, they can expect to see new offerings, including a selection of new inflight meals and snacks every foodie will enjoy, Wi-Fi connectivity updates for passengers looking to stay connected, and new entertainment options to stream while in flight.
With chef-curated menu options in premium cabins and choices for the indulgent or health-conscious traveler in Main Cabin, there is something for everyone to enjoy on American flights this summer:
Buy on Board gets a summer shake up: To give American’s Buy on Board program a summer refresh, a Fruit and Cheese Plate and Breakfast Bag begins flying in the Main Cabin this month. The Fruit and Cheese Plate features cheese, grapes and chocolate for a perfectly balanced taste experience while the Breakfast Bag has a healthy and delicious combination of yogurt, granola and a fig bar. The new items are available for purchase on flights (1,300 miles or more) that depart between 9:46 a.m. and 9 p.m. and between 5 and 9:45 a.m., respectively.
American is connecting customers to high-speed Wi-Fi on more aircraft than any other carrier and delivering innovative, exclusive and diverse content directly to your personal device. Customers can also download the American Airlines app for free before they fly to see what’s playing on their flight. Enhancements for the summer months include:
The American Airlines mobile app helps customers conveniently stay connected and get information about their trip, connect with a representative via the chat, track bags or confirm connecting gates — and more.
On American, series and movie offerings are free and available to stream from the inflight entertainment platform straight to any personal devices. With something for everyone, our platform offers a convenient way for every customer to create an inflight experience of their own. With new options, like the new Apple TV+ Original Film Ghosted that customers can watch exclusively inflight starting in July, coming each month to our platform, customers will always find something to watch, read or learn while inflight.
To celebrate Pride Month, American offers an entertainment channel featuring top LGBTQ+ talent in the entertainment industry. Customers can choose from a list of curated movies and series.
This summer, American is bringing new content to the American Black Film Festival channel. The inflight entertainment channel elevates the unique voices and power stories of the Black community to offer a deeper understanding of the Black experience.
As part of our partnership with Apple TV+, we’re offering new subscribers 2 free months to continue watching Apple Originals they’ve discovered in flight after they’ve landed, and provide even more value to our customers.
Those looking to further upgrade their summer travel experience can sign up to become a member of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program and earn loyalty points and miles from their trip, save costs by redeeming miles on flights, hotels, seat upgrades, and access to the Admirals Club lounge.
KlasJet, a private and corporate jet charter company, and an ACMI service provider, have recently entered into a year-long contract with FlyEgypt, an Egyptian low-cost and charter airline, for wet-leasing services. This partnership involves the leasing of a Boeing aircraft, which will be based at Hurghada International Airport and operate flights to multiple destinations across Europe.
KlasJet is a family member of Avia Solutions Group — the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider with 180 aircraft fleet, operating on all continents in the world. The group also provides various aviation services such as MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), pilots and crew training, ground handling and other interconnected solutions.