The U.S. budget airline Southwest is adding more flights and more ways for football fans to cheer on their favourite team in Phoenix during the big game next month.
On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
From Philadelphia to Phoenix: 2 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
From Kansas City to Phoenix: 2 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 6 nonstop options.
On Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
From Philadelphia to Phoenix: 2 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
From Kansas City to Phoenix: 3 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 7 nonstop options.
On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, Southwest will offer the following nonstop service:
From Philadelphia to Phoenix: 1 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
Southwest also published additional flights to help fans travel back home after the championship trophy is awarded.
On Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
From Phoenix to Philadelphia: 2 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
From Phoenixto Kansas City: 2 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 6 nonstop options.
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
FromPhoenixtoKansas City: 2 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 6 nonstop options.
FromPhoenixtoPhiladelphia: 1 nonstop flight and 10 different itineraries.
Get an inside look at the creation of KLM's new premium comfort class with the latest edition of Intern on a Mission! Follow Kirsten as she discovers the story behind this brand-new luxurious travel experience.
KLM started equipping aircraft with the new Premium Comfort Class in the second half of 2022. By January 2024, the transformation will be complete on all Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft flying to intercontinental destinations the airline expects.
Premium Comfort seats are currently available on routes to Atlanta, Kilimanjaro, Dar Es Salaam, Los Angeles, New York, Panama City and Toronto, among others. In addition, new destinations to which you can also fly in Premium Comfort Class are added regularly.
Enjoy SkyPriority & Privacy
The Premium Comfort experience starts before you even take off with SkyPriority – included when travelling in Premium Comfort Class – offering you priority at the airport. You will also have more legroom and privacy on board for optimal rest. Your quiet cabin is shared with just 21 to 28 other passengers. Sit back and relax in your comfortable seat!
Amenities & Entertainment
Settle in and enjoy our onboard amenities and excellent service, from a high-quality blanket to noise-cancelling headphones, everything is made with care and durable thought. Plus, you are entitled to two pieces of checked baggage, there is Wi-Fi, you will receive an amenity kit, and you can watch popular movies on the 13" entertainment screen.
Premium meals
During your flight, you can enjoy premium meals and drinks for as long as the journey lasts. You will be served a wide range of snacks and vegetarian, meat or fish dishes. Combine your preferred dish with our soft drinks, selected wines or liqueurs. Fancy a dessert? Have some ice cream, fresh fruit or a cocktail. For coffee lovers, we offer Espresso Martini.
More room
Up to 17 cm more legroom than a standard Economy Class seat
SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive study on delivering best-in-class passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi Arabia airports.
Under the MoU, Menzies Aviation and SAL Saudi Logistics Services will work together to explore the potential of providing passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi’s airports with the aim of implementing industry best practice to improve passenger services, enhance the efficiency of operations, and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 targets associated with upgrading and developing airport services to be on par with the world's leading and most advanced international airports.
SAL Saudi Logistics Services is the market-leading air cargo handler in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and recently obtained a license to provide passenger handling services in Saudi airports from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), enabling the company to continue offering high quality, professional logistics services at the Kingdom's airports.
Menzies Aviation is the world’s largest aviation services company with operations at more than 250 airports in 58 countries. It provides ground services, fuel services and air cargo services.
Emphasizing the importance of the agreement with Menzies, Mr. Faisal AlBedah, Managing Director and CEO of SAL Saudi Logistics Services, stated: "This MoU will enable SAL to utilize Menzies’ global capabilities and expertise. It is also aligned with our ambitious vision to become the logistics champion for a globally connected Saudi Arabia. We believe the MoU will result in significant improvements in Saudi’s airport services, increasing capacity and enhancing the customer experience and satisfaction, in line with the highest international safety and security standards."
Wizz Air is set to operate a new route from Luxembourg to Bucharest, Romania in addition to previously announced flights to Rome Fiumicino. Wizz Air will operate both routes year-round, offering affordable travel options on board its most sustainable Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Nicknamed “Little Paris” for the abundance of monuments, wide tree-lined boulevards, and glorious Belle Époque buildings, the Romanian capital is today a bustling metropolis in the heart of Central Europe. Strolling around the historical centre by day and exploring bar culture by night with a sneak peak of vast scenic parks within an hour drive from the city looks like a perfect getaway. Wizz Air flights from Luxembourg to Bucharest are scheduled on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting from 13 June.
Tamara Nikiforova, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, said: “Wizz Air is proud to launch a new route from Luxembourg to the capital of Romania, in addition to the previously announced flights to Rome. With two new direct flights to stunning European capitals, we now offer almost 38 000 seats on sale for the summer travellers from Luxembourg, be it for business, holidays or to visit friends and family. We can’t wait to see passengers from Luxembourg on board our new sustainable aircraft”.
Alexander Flassak, CEO of lux-Airport: “The arrival of Wizz Air at Luxembourg Airport shows that we are a convenient airport for passengers and airlines. Being a quality airport, our passengers have a vast choice to find the product that fits their needs. We wish Wizz Air a good start in Luxembourg.”
*According to the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022
Luxembourg may be relatively small, but it certainly packs a lot in for the tourist, you can experience a lot here in a country where the distances are short and the impressions are great. There is plenty of history to immerse yourself in, enjoy incredible unspoilt natural landscapes, fairy-tale castles, sports in action, culinary highlights, wellness, relaxation and cultural delights.
Just a few of the local treasures to explore include:
The Philharmonie Luxembourg is one of Europe's most renowned concert halls, situated on the Place de l’Europe (on the Kirchberg) in the capital – close to the city centre and to the institutions of the European Union. Every year it is visited by more than 150,000 music lovers and since it opened in the summer of 2005, more than 1.5 million visitors have attended some 3,600 events! It is wonderfully stylish and architecturally outstanding which will please the eyes as well as the music lifts the soul.
In Luxembourg, multicultural origins blend with the latest food trends which mean you can taste different flavours and styles around almost every corner, from Italian pasta to fine French cuisine, plus you'll be able to taste traditional dishes from Luxembourg. There is a range from the low price meal to Michelin-starred chefs and Bib Gourmand Award winners charging a small fortune. (There are 8 of each by the way!)
Some worth a look -
Restaurant Les Jardins d’Anaïs - 2, Place St. Cunégonde, L-1367 Luxembourg City
Brasserie Béierhaascht - 240, Avenue de Luxembourg, L-4940 Bascharage
Bistro Lënster - 6, Iernzwee, L-6129 Junglinster
Brasserie-Restaurant Kennedy - 35F, Avenue JF Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg City
Brasserie Aubergine - 12, Rue des Bains, L-1212 Luxembourg City
Restaurant D’Braustuff - 148, Avenue de Luxembourg, L-4940 Bascharage
Another key aspect of Luxembourg's charm is the number of wonderful castles to explore, one of the ways to enjoy this is to wander through meadows and forests along the ‘Valley of the Seven Castles’ national hiking trail. Other paths and trails also lead to magnificent buildings. Enjoy breathtaking views over the treetops and the Sûre Valley from the heights of Bourscheid Castle. Visit Larochette Castle, high upon a rocky crag above the picturesque village of the same name and the valley of the White Ernz. The world of knights in armour can be experienced at first-hand at mediaeval festivals – the best known of which is held at Vianden Castle.
The Second Inmarsat-6 satellite is scheduled for launch in February
87th Airbus Eurostar satellite delivered
Multi-beam Ka-band and L-band and digitally processed payload for maximum flexibility
The second Airbus-built Inmarsat-6 geostationary telecommunications satellite (I-6 F2) has arrived on board an Airbus Beluga at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida ready for its launch in February.
The second satellite of the Inmarsat-6 generation is based on Airbus’ ultra-reliable Eurostar E3000 spacecraft and will be the 58th Eurostar E3000 built by Airbus. It will be the ninth Eurostar in orbit that is equipped with electric propulsion for orbit raising, reinforcing Airbus’ position as the world leader in electric propulsion.
François Gaullier, Head of Telecommunications & Navigation Systems at Airbus, said: “I-6 F2, with its sophisticated digitally processed payload, will join Inmarsat-6 F1 (I-6 F1) in orbit giving Inmarsat even more flexibility, capability and capacity. This is the 10th geo-telecommunications satellite we have built for our long-term customer Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communication services, and with I-6 F1 the satellites will enable a step change in the capabilities and capacity for their ELERA services, and deliver significant additional capacity for their Global Xpress network.”
I-6 F1 and I-6 F2 each feature a large 9m aperture L-band antenna and six multi-beam Ka-band antennas, giving a high level of flexibility and connectivity. They also carry new generation modular digital processors to provide full routing flexibility over up to 8000 channels and dynamic power allocation to over 200 spot beams in L-band, per spacecraft. The Ka-band spot beams are steerable over the full Earth disk, with flexible channel-to-beam allocation.
The satellites will enable Inmarsat to further enhance its world-leading ELERA (L-band) and Global Xpress (Ka-band) networks respectively, for customers across land, sea, and air. They are also the next step in the company's plans for the world’s first multi-dimensional network, Inmarsat ORCHESTRA. The ‘network of networks’ will build on Inmarsat’s existing space-based capabilities to provide a transformational growth in capacity and new features for customers into the 2030s and beyond.
Yearly update on the progress the CAA is making in its modernisation strategy.
The UK's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport -Baroness Vere of Norbiton has made the following Ministerial Statement on Monday 30th January 2023.
The Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS) refresh, published on 23 January 2023, sets out, through 9 elements, the ways and means of modernising airspace, focussing on the period until the end of 2040.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) must report to the Secretary of State annually on the delivery of the AMS, through an annual progress report. This report details the progress made by industry, as well as work the CAA have conducted against each of the AMS’s elements. For 2022, the progress report reports on the previous AMS’s 15 initiatives.
In total, 6 of the 15 initiatives are assessed as ‘requiring attention’, 2 are on track, 1 has been implemented and 6 initiatives have been assessed as having ‘major issues’. The department continues to work with the CAA to ensure greater progress is made in implementing the airspace modernisation programme. Ministers are giving the programme the urgent attention it requires and are committed to delivery of the AMS.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare airline has announced its outstanding operational results for 2022 with extra capacity, more aircraft and 13 new destinations during the year.
The joint venture established between ADQ, and Wizz Air Holdings PLC enjoyed a record-breaking 2022 by operating more than 6,000 flights and transporting more than 1.2 million adventurous travellers. The airline carried over 600,000 point-to-point passengers to the UAE in 2022, supporting the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and unlocking an eclectic mix of travel opportunities for travellers from all classes.
The airline supports Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) vision to welcome the world to Abu Dhabi, connecting cultures and inspiring generations to embark on journeys of creativity and discovery*. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is looking forward to future growth, in line with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, and further strengthen the position of the UAE as one of the best destinations in the world for tourism**.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has doubled the size of its fleet and organisation with a 100 percent growth from 4 to 8 state-of-the-art brand-new A321-neo aircraft. The average fleet age is 1 year, ensuring the airline meets its commitment to sustainability with the lowest environmental footprint in the region.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has proudly introduced a new segment of travel in the UAE in line with the country’s socio-economic vision with recent exciting expansions into Central Asia, The Maldives and across the Gulf Region allowing for convenient, self-connecting travel across the wider Wizz Air network via the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is constantly developing the UAE network to share the love of travel with tourists and residents benefitting from hassle-free, point-to-point travel to culturally rich destinations including vibrant cities and natural paradises.
Michael Berlouis, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi said: "We are proud of all our achievements during this record-breaking year and are delighted to carry over one million passengers."
Qantas is offering customers even more travel options across India as part of an expansion of its codeshare partnership with IndiGo.
The national carrier launched the first phase of its codeshare agreement with India’s largest domestic carrier in August last year, offering customers seamless connections from Qantas flights in Bengaluru and Delhi onto IndiGo services to other major Indian cities, including Mumbai and Chennai, as well as smaller destinations such as Pune and Goa.
Under the second phase of the agreement, Qantas customers can now travel to an additional eight cities, bringing the total number of Indian destinations available for connection from Delhi and Bengaluru to 21. Qantas customers will also have more choice across IndiGo’s domestic network with more than 250 new flights available for booking.
Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn and redeem points on connecting IndiGo flights (with the QF code) and IndiGo recognises Qantas Frequent Flyer benefits for tiered members (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One) including priority check-in and priority baggage.
Qantas customers travelling on IndiGo can carry the same baggage allowance as their flight from Australia as well as receiving complimentary food and drinks.
Qantas Chief Customer Officer, Markus Svensson said: “Qantas’ new routes to India have proven to be incredibly popular with our customers.
Our codeshare partnership with IndiGo has improved the way our customers travel between Australia and India, and the additional destinations give travellers even more options.
The new codeshare flights will allow our customers to enjoy more connections across India from our Delhi and Bengaluru gateways and have their luggage checked straight through to their final destination.
Our frequent flyers in particular benefit from booking these flights, with more opportunities to earn points and status credits.”
48 graduates of the Pilot Academy joined airBaltic in 2022
The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that 48 airBaltic Pilot Academy students have joined the company as First Officers after graduating in 2022. Overall, there are 67 active students for now, and four new study groups will be formed in 2023 – in February, May, September and November.
Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “The previous year has been rich for the Pilot Academy and I am delighted to see that it becomes more and more noticed and respected internationally. Specifically, this achievement of the recent graduates, who have joined airBaltic, absolutely highlights the Pilot Academy's quality of training and the students' dedication in pursuing their careers as commercial airline pilots. They will play a crucial role in the growth and success of our company, and we wish them all the best in their new positions.”
Altogether 48 airBaltic Pilot Academy graduates started their career at airBaltic in 2022. They represent such countries as Latvia (24), France (7), Germany (5), Lithuania (4), Spain (3), Finland (2), Estonia (1), Sweden (1) and the Netherlands (1). Six of the graduates, joining airBaltic, are female.
During previous 12 months, students have flown 4 202.3 hours, but the most time spent in the air was in March, August and September.
In total, 49 people began their studies in the Pilot Academy in 2022. However, there are 67 active students for now. Most of them are from the Baltics, while also other EU member states, such as Germany, France, Finland, Spain and Italy, are represented. More than 10% of students are female.
The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) are set to collaborate in the launch of a training programme for the airline’s Emirati Country Managers. The innovative programme is designed to enhance the diplomatic skills of managers who are stationed around the world, and forms part of the Group’s new Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme.
A ceremony to celebrate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was held at the Emirates Group headquarters, attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the President of the UAE, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, and Member of the Board of Trustees at AGDA, along with senior executives and representatives of both organisations. The MoU was signed by Amira Al Falasi, Emirates Group’s Vice president, Human Resources, Learning and Talent, and Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, AGDA’s Deputy Director General.
The AGDA’s 5-day programme will provide Emirati Country Managers with a comprehensive understanding of the diplomatic skills needed to effectively represent the Emirates Group abroad, and to achieve their business and commercial objectives. The series of tailored and practical training courses will also serve as a platform for knowledge exchange to enrich Emirati managers’ capabilities in the aviation sector.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed said, “The Emirates Group is a global company based in Dubai. We are proud to represent the UAE’s aviation sector and we work to promote the UAE in all the markets in which we operate. In AGDA we have found a like-minded partner, and we believe our collaboration will further develop and empower our team of Emirati managers to represent our brand across the world. It will enable them to promote more effectively the values and opportunities of the UAE throughout our global network.”
SAUDIA Group, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is continuing to implement its operational plan for 2023 by boosting its international presence and market share by increasing its seating capacity by 40% on high-demand destinations. The ambitious plan aims to expand SAUDIA’s network, connect international visitors with the Kingdom, and strengthen Saudi’s tourism, Hajj, and Umrah sectors. The plan also includes an increase in domestic flights and seating capacity.
SAUDIA has allocated over 25.3m seats for international flights in 2023 across almost 90,000 flights, up 40% from 2022. Similarly, seating capacity on domestic flights for 2023 has been increased by about half a million seats to reach over 17.8m seats, with the total number of domestic flights exceeding 102,100. The update to the company’s flight schedule and operations are designed to meet growing customer demand and further increase convenience in flight schedules throughout the year, and in particular during demand-peak seasons.
Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of SAUDIA, said: “We plan to build on SAUDIA’s operational success of last year with a strategic plan that further enhances SAUDIA’s reputation for meeting our guests’ needs and delivering performance excellence. Since the beginning of the new year, we have seen steadily increasing demand on already-popular routes. By expanding capacity and enhancing flight schedules SAUDIA is able to offer increased flexibility to customers and better manage its operational requirements in light of the significant challenges facing the aviation industry.”
SAUDIA’s operational plan also features a number of new additions to its fleet. New Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, with 24 business class seats and 333 economy class seats, will join SAUDIA’s fleet in 2023, along with the latest Airbus A321NX aircraft, that offer 20 business class seats and 168 economy class seats. Additionally, SAUDIA continues to implement strategies and systems that allow it to maintain operational efficiency while ensuring the highest safety and quality standards.
With its advanced fleet of 142 aircraft, SAUDIA currently travels to over 100 destinations across four continents, delivering a daily flight rate of about 461 flights. The company has also enhanced its cutting-edge digital service offer on its website and mobile app, allowing customers to conveniently complete their travel procedures and access services online.
BOC Aviation Limited has announced the appointment of Thomas Chandler as Deputy Chief Operating Officer, with effect from 30th January 2023.
In this newly created role, Tom will oversee all legal and transaction management, technical and procurement departments of the company globally and will report to David Walton, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Tom brings with him more than twenty-five years of experience in legal, banking and aviation sectors and joins from TUI Group, where he was Managing Director, Fleet and Asset Management. He has worked with diverse international teams in procurement, leasing, financing and trading, and has closed numerous high value aircraft transactions in the process.
“We are delighted to announce Tom’s appointment as Deputy Chief Operating Officer and look forward to leveraging his experience and capabilities,” said Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. “Our ability to attract such top rate external talent confirms BOC Aviation as an employer of choice within the aviation sector.”
The Air France-KLM Group has placed a firm order for four A350Fs, the brand new Airbus widebody freighter, to be operated by Martinair Holland N.V., a Dutch cargo airline headquartered and based in Amsterdam Schiphol airport, and part of KLM Group. The A350F’s will allow the airline to retire its existing older generation freighters and replace them with a clean sheet cargo aircraft that offers a big step towards more sustainable cargo operations.
“We are delighted to make this major step forward to the A350F. It accelerates Air France KLM Martinair Cargo sustainability ambitions with significant improvement on fuel emissions and complying with most stringent ICAO Chapter 14 for noise and CAEP 8 for NOx. We are fit for the future!” said Adriaan den Heijer, Executive Vice President of Air France KLM Cargo and Managing Director of Martinair.
“Another A350F endorsement, and a great one too! We are delighted to see the A350F enter the KLM/Martinair world, confirming the relevance this most modern high capacity long range cargo aircraft brings to the airfreight segment. I am very pleased with the way our program is taking off. With 50% less noise, and 40% less fuel burn and CO2 emissions compared to the previous generation aircraft it is replacing, that is hardly a surprise! We thank Air France-KLM Group for their continued confidence.” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.
The A350F is based on the world's most modern long-range leader, the A350. The aircraft will feature the largest main deck cargo door and a fuselage length optimised for cargo operations. Over 70% of the airframe is made of advanced materials resulting in a minimum 30 tonnes lighter take-off weight, which together with efficient Rolls-Royce engines generate an advantage of at least 20% lower fuel burn and CO2 emission over its current closest competitor. Delivery to Martinair will be in time to comply with the latest ICAO CO2 emissions standards that will come into effect by the end of 2027. With a 109 tonnes payload capability (+3t payload / 11% more volume than its competition), the A350F serves all cargo markets (Express, general cargo, and special cargo).
Launched in 2021, the A350F recorded 35 orders from seven customers.
Scott Sheldon has confirmed he is retiring as President and Chief Operating Officer of the budget airline Allegiant, with the effect of April 1, 2023.
Greg Anderson will continue to serve as President and will assume oversight of the company's operational teams. Keny Wilper, Allegiant's Senior Vice President of OCC and Stations, will assume the role of interim Chief Operating Officer.
"I am incredibly proud of the work Scott has done throughout his tenure here at Allegiant," said John Redmond, Allegiant's Chief Executive Officer. "His influence, leadership, and guidance permeated all levels of the organization, and the company would not be where it is today without his contributions. I want to thank him for his many years of service. I speak for all of Allegiant when I say Scott's voice will be missed within the halls and walls of our company and that we wish him the absolute best in all his future endeavours."
Singapore Airlines has launched a new advertising campaign that artistically focuses on the service the renowned carrier has offered for years.
If you've ever wondered what contributes to Singapore Airlines cabin crew’s world-class service?
It’s their interactions with various local cultures around the world, creating diverse experiences that build a unique combination of attributes such as empathy, confidence and passion.
Mr Lee Lik Hsin, Executive Vice President of Commercial, Singapore Airlines, said: “At Singapore Airlines, service excellence is deeply ingrained in our DNA, and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. This campaign highlights our unwavering commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience, no matter the duration of the journey. Our award-winning cabin crew are central to this promise, with their rich and diverse experiences, as well as their dedication to customer service, having a positive impact on everyone around them.”
Directed by filmmaker Liz Murphy, the uplifting video was filmed in Singapore, Auckland in New Zealand, Barcelona in Spain, Mumbai in India, and Shanghai in China. The Airline conducted in-depth research to measure its global brand perception and used the findings to create a campaign that aims to resonate with customers around the world.
"Singapore Airlines has been at the forefront of passenger service for decades that it is sometimes easy to forget just how good the service is if you haven't flown with them for a while, its just sort of expected - it goes with the name - Singapore Airlines = great service. I remember a few years ago I took a flight from Cairns to Singapore and then another on to London after a brief stopover with Singapore Airlines and the service, even in economy was far superior to British Airways Club World. The crew were so attentive and actually seemed to care about the passenger rather than performing a 'service'." Jason Shaw.
Voyager Aviation Holdings has confirmed that it has recently delivered another new Airbus A220-300 on long-term lease to Breeze Airways and agreed to provide five more aircraft under a further sale and leaseback deal.
“We are delighted to celebrate the delivery of our second A220 to Breeze in 2022 and to further reinforce our long-term partnership with five additional aircraft.”
David Neelman, Breeze's Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We appreciate the continued support of Voyager Aviation with their commitment to finance five additional future A220 deliveries.”
“We are delighted to celebrate the delivery of our second A220 to Breeze in 2022 and to further reinforce our long-term partnership with five additional aircraft,” continued Hooman Yazhari, VAH Executive Chairman. “The transaction underscores the strength of our partnerships and aligns with our strategy to continue the diversification of our portfolio in aircraft types and new airline partnerships. The A220 is the perfect aircraft for Breeze’s operations; we look forward to working closely together with Breeze as one of our key partners, and as they grow their incredible business.”
This is VAH’s second A220 delivery from Airbus’s U.S. Manufacturing Site. The A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market and brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation geared turbofan engines. The A220 delivers up to 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft, and 50% lower NOx emissions than industry standards. In addition, the aircraft noise footprint is reduced by 50% compared to previous generation aircraft - making the A220 a good neighbour around airports.
Breeze Airways began service in May 2021. One year later, it was ranked as the No. 2 U.S. best domestic airline of 2021 by Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. Breeze now offers 121 nonstop routes between 35 cities in 20 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a focus on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times.
