WestJet announces internal appointments to its Finance team

Airline names Sarah Walker, Vice-President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Jennifer Bue as Vice-President, Controller

WestJet is pleased to announce the internal appointments of Sarah Walker to the role of Vice-President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Jennifer Bue to the role of Vice-President, Controller.

Reporting to Harry Taylor, WestJet EVP, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, both positions will support execution of the airline's business and financial strategy as well as contribute to the delivery of the financial aspirations of the company.

AerCap Signs Lease Agreement with Belavia Airlines for 3 Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft

AerCap Holdings announced it has signed an agreement with Belavia - Belarusian Airlines for the lease of three new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The aircraft are from AerCap's order book with Embraer. The first aircraft is scheduled to deliver in December 2020, with the remaining two aircraft delivering in March and April 2021.

AerCap was the launch lessor customer of Embraer's E-Jets E2 and has a total of 50 Embraer E190-E2s and E195-E2s owned and on order.   

"We are very pleased to announce the placement of three E2s with Belavia. We have a long history of working with our friends at Belavia, and we are excited to be a part of their fleet renewal plan," said Philip Scruggs, President and Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. "With the introduction of Embraer's most advanced aircraft, Belavia will enjoy improved operating costs and versatility. We look forward to working with the Belavia and Embraer teams as these aircraft deliver."

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United Airlines and Vistara announced the start of a new codeshare agreement allowing United customers to book travel on 68 Vistara-operated flights to 26 destinations throughout India for travel beginning February 28. The codeshare builds on the agreement between the airlines in which MileagePlus and Vistara's loyalty program members earn and redeem miles when flying on either of the airline's route network. 

The United and Vistara agreement offers customers a simplified experience when planning travel between dozens of destinations throughout India including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Goa, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Varanasi and more.

New route to Vancouver with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul

Turkish Airlines has confirmed it will launch a new direct service from its home base of Istanbul to the vibrant and exciting Canadian city of Vancouver. 

The airline will operate three times a week using a Boeing 787-9 with a seat configuration of 30 Business class and 270 Economy class seats.

 

From June 09, 2020.

FLT NBR	START	DAYS	DEP		ARR
TK 075	09/06/2020	.2.4..7	IST	14:05	15:50	YVR
TK 076	09/06/2020	.2.4..7	YVR	17:20	14:50	IST

Fly THAI to Vietnam

From the misty mountains of Sapa in the north to the tentacles of the Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam is home to some of South East Asia’s most arresting scenery. Its major cities are a riot of sound and colour, while its street food has rightly earned legendary status.

Vietnam’s capital is a bustling and brilliant metropolis. Centred around the sparkling Hoan Kiem Lake, it’s a city developing relentlessly, where luxury shops rub shoulders with street food stalls. The Old Quarter’s riotous roads are perfect for getting lost in, while the city’s history demands exploration at a string of fascinating museums.

Ho Chi Minh, still Saigon to the eight million people who live here, is Vietnam’s biggest city. This booming town is very easy to fall in love with. Its streets thrum with street hawkers and places to grab spectacular food, while its glitzy new tower blocks and malls make it one of Asia’s most vital destinations.

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NCD Channel Sales Now Represent 20% of Iberia’s Sales in the Spanish Market

Iberia is making great strides in implementing IATA’s new standardised NDC data transmission system for its sales, and 20% of those in the Spanish market are already made via this channel, meeting IATA’s recommended target for the end of the year.

A total of some 3,600 travel agencies are now using the Iberia NDC channel, first introduced in 2017.

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Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska’s West Coast Network to Connect With American’s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travelers

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska’s West Coast Network to Connect With American’s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travellers

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines announce an alliance to create more choice for West Coast customers. The expanded relationship between the airlines will offer customers several benefits, including:

Alaska Airlines intends to join the oneworld® alliance, the world's fastest growing and most highly rated global airline alliance, by summer 2021, which will connect Alaska guests to more than 1,200 destinations worldwide.
American will launch the first service from Seattle (SEA) to Bangalore, India (BLR) beginning October 2020. A new American route from SEA to the global business hub London Heathrow (LHR) will begin flying in March 2021.
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Alaska and American loyalty members will enjoy benefits across both airlines, including the ability to earn and use miles on both airlines’ full networks, elite status reciprocity and lounge access to nearly 50 American Admirals Club lounges worldwide and seven Alaska Lounges in the U.S.

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Hawaiian Airlines Marks 16 Consecutive Years as Most Punctual U.S. Airline

Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiʻi's hometown carrier for more than 90 years, remained the nation's most punctual carrier in 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, marking the 16th straight year its guests have enjoyed the best on-time performance in the U.S. industry.

Hawaiian's flights averaged an 87.7 percent on-time rate in 2019, exceeding the U.S. industry average by 6.1 percentage points.

"Our more than 7,400 employees know how important it is for our guests to be on time, whether they are starting a family vacation in Hawaiʻi, or travelling between our islands for business or to visit their ʻohana, and I couldn't be prouder of their accomplishment," said Peter Ingram, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. "We recently observed our 90th anniversary and this 'Sweet 16' is definitely another achievement worth celebrating."

Fortune names Delta one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For

The US mega-carrier Delta has been named one of the 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune, for the fourth year in a row.  

Delta is again the only airline on the list, which is based on employee ratings of their workplace culture, including the pride they take in their jobs, the camaraderie they experience with co-workers, and level of trust they feel toward leaders.

United Airlines and Vistara Launch Codeshare Agreement

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"We are excited to offer our shared customers the option of building a seamless itinerary when planning travel to cities beyond New Delhi and Mumbai," said John Gebo, United's senior vice president of Alliances. "United has connected customers to India for more than 15 years with daily flights between New York/Newark and Delhi and Mumbai and our new service between San Francisco and New Delhi. Our relationship with Vistara opens up even more options for customers to travel between our East and West Coast hubs and multiple destinations throughout India."

Jetstar Asia to become only low cost carrier to fly direct Singapore to Colombo

Jetstar Asia to become only low-cost-carrier to fly direct Singapore to Colombo

Jetstar Asia will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka when it launches the new service on 1 July 2020.

With fares going on sale today, Colombo becomes Jetstar Asia’s 25th destination from Singapore and the first airline in the Qantas Group to fly to the popular hotspot.

The return service will operate four times a week with flights timed to allow more travellers from Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia to access this must-see destination by transiting through Changi Airport in Singapore.

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FLIGHT #	FREQUENCY	FROM	TO	DEPART	ARRIVE
3K333	Mon, Sat	Singapore	Colombo	10:00	11:30
3K334	Mon, Sat	Colombo	Singapore	12:10	18:40
3K331	Wed, Fri	Singapore	Colombo	21:00	22:40
3K332	Wed, Fri	Colombo	Singapore	23:40	06:20 +1

^# Subject to regulatory approval

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Inmarsat launches connectivity services in Saudi Arabia across land, sea and air

Inmarsat’s Aviation, Enterprise and Maritime businesses to meet growing demand for reliable, mobile satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia with partner Sada Al Ammah.

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced that it will bring its world-leading maritime, aviation and enterprise connectivity solutions to customers based in Saudi Arabia through new partner agreements.

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Hawaiian Airlines, HawaiianMiles Members Donate 35 Million Miles to Hawai‘i Nonprofits

Hawaiian Airlines, HawaiianMiles Members Donate 35 Million Miles to Hawai‘i Nonprofits

Hawaiian Airlines and HawaiianMiles members donated 35 million miles to 13 local nonprofits in 2019 via the carrier’s member giving program. Each organization received an average of 2.8 million miles to support services aligned with Hawaiian’s corporate pillars of culture, education, environment and health and human services in Hawai‘i. The 35 million gifted miles constitute the largest annual donation since the program’s inception in 2005.

SITAONAIR supports airlines operating across Turkey through vital VHF expansion

SITAONAIR, the aviation industry’s aircraft communications expert, has been instrumental in the expansion of Very High Frequency (VHF) coverage throughout Turkey, during the development of the country’s largest new airport hub in Istanbul, which opened in April 2019.

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Barcelona discount from Vueling

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Barcelona can keep you entertained for weeks. So, in order not to miss a single thing, we suggest that you carefully plan your stay and everything you wish to do.

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End date: 21.02.2020               
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