easyJet holidays launches payday sale offering customers up to £200* off all holiday packages for Summer 2023
seven-night beach holiday packages from £319 per person and city breaks from £189 per person
10% off 100,000 seats on easyJet flights throughout March
24 February, 2023
easyJet and easyJet holidays launch February Payday Sale
Air Canada and United Airlines to Offer More than 260 Daily Transborder Flights and Two New Routes this Summer
Flight | Departs | Arrives | Frequency |
AC 1036 | Vancouver 8:15 | Washington 16:16 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
AC 1037 | Washington 17:10 | Vancouver 20:01 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
UA 2221 | Calgary 13:30 | Washington 19:54 | Daily |
UA 1125 | Washington 9:00 | Calgary 11:59 | Daily |
23 February, 2023
Marriott Vacations Worldwide reports fourth quarter and full 2022 results....
Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights:Consolidated Vacation Ownership contract sales were $454 million, a 12% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and VPG was $4,088. The Company estimates that hurricanes negatively impacted contract sales by approximately $13 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.Net income attributable to common shareholders was $88 million, or $2.08 fully diluted earnings per share.Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders was $115 million, or $2.74 Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share. The Company estimates that hurricanes negatively impacted Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders by $5 million, or $0.12 per Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share.Adjusted EBITDA was $239 million; excluding the impact of the Alignment (as defined below), Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% compared to the prior year fourth quarter to $232 million. The Company estimates that hurricanes negatively impacted Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.The Company repurchased 1.2 million shares of its common stock for $173 million during the quarter at an average price per share of $139.90.
Full Year 2022 Highlights and 2023 Outlook:Consolidated Vacation Ownership contract sales were $1.84 billion, a 34% increase compared to 2021, and VPG increased 1% to $4,421. The Company estimates that hurricanes negatively impacted contract sales by approximately $14 million in 2022.Net income attributable to common shareholders was $391 million, or $8.77 fully diluted earnings per share.Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders was $458 million, or $10.26 Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share.Adjusted EBITDA was $966 million; excluding the impact of the Alignment (as defined below), Adjusted EBITDA was $915 million, an increase of 39% compared to the prior year. The Company estimates that hurricanes negatively impacted Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $8 million in 2022.During 2022, the Company repurchased 5.1 million shares of its common stock for $701 million at an average price of $137.83 and paid $99 million in dividends.The Company expects contract sales in 2023 to grow 5% to 9% compared to the prior year and for Net income attributable to common shareholders to be $405 million to $440 million, or $9.51 to $10.30 fully diluted earnings per share.Excluding the impact of the Alignment (as defined below) in 2022, the Company expects Adjusted EBITDA to grow 4% to 9% in 2023 and Adjusted earnings per share - diluted to increase 14% to 23%.
Ethiopian Airlines to resume its direct flights between Abidjan and New York
Of course, no trip to New York would be complete without a trip to one of the most iconic skyscrapers of all time - The Empire State Building. Without a doubt, this is one of the most wonderful experiences one can do in New York, the building is steeped in history, an echo of times gone by and of course the view from up on high. From the 86th floor Observation Deck you can enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view of New York City. You can even go even higher, up to the 102nd floor and down close to the ground, on the second floor there is a museum. Explore the site in the 1920s, Construction, Opening Day, Modern Marvel, Otis Elevators, World’s Most Famous Building, King Kong, and Celebrity exhibits oh and just be sure to see the building's iconic Art Deco Fifth Avenue lobby.
Crew Life: 6 Ways to Save Money as a Flight Attendant
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All too often, flight attendants find themselves overspending when they travel or even worse—losing out on potential savings opportunities entirely. With a little bit of financial savvy, though, it's possible to master the art of saving money as an air steward.
We're not here to tell you to take all the joy out of your amazing job—quite the contrary! We want you to keep soaring, like Icarus before his wax-melting demise, but this time, with the right money-saving tools in your arsenal.
To get you started on your journey to becoming a financial master of the skies, here are seven of the best strategies for saving money as a flight attendant that will help you keep your wallet in the clouds!
The Top 6 Ways Flight Attendants Can Save Money
1. Don't be ashamed of deals and discounts
Yes, we know that glitz and glamour are part of the job description, but when you're moving around as much as you do, the little things that come up with constant travel start to stack up.
For example, working a flight to a big city like Toronto or Tokyo means you get to enjoy the sights, but also means you need to factor in hotel and restaurant costs.
The 5-star hotel might be nice, but that doesn't mean you should deny yourself the chance to save on a more affordable option—especially if it's just for one night. Ditto for Michelin-starred restaurants—you don't want to miss out on an amazing experience, but if you can find a tasty, local spot with a cheaper menu, why not?
Do your research before you book a hotel or make dinner reservations: loyalty programs can offer great discounts, as well as group rates for large parties. And don't forget those coupon apps—they're a flight attendant's best friend!
You might think you're being a bit of a buzzkill if you opt for a discount option, but in today's world of hyper-connectivity and constant information sharing, it's becoming increasingly normal to make use of the deals that are out there.
2. Consider house sitting
House-sitting is the perfect way to get free accommodation while experiencing a new city or culture. It can also be incredibly rewarding if you're into having furry friends around.
Just make sure that the family whose home you'll be looking after is comfortable with their new arrangement, and remember to do some research to get a sense of the neighbourhood before committing.
And one more thing: if possible, look for house-sitting opportunities in cities where you already have contacts or know people who can vouch for the arrangement. That way, you'll have someone to turn to if there are any questions or issues that come up while you're away.
3. Make wise investments
Leidos to lead security technology enhancements at London Luton Airport
"This is an exciting opportunity for our team, and we look forward to supporting these important initiatives at London Luton Airport," said Brad Buswell, Senior Vice President and Operations Manager at Leidos. "By focusing on end-to-end solutions versus individual systems, we will deliver a holistic security management solution, which can scale with the airport's future needs."
FedEx delivers critical aid and commits more than $1 million for the earthquake crisis in Turkey and Syria
FedEx continues to support those affected by the catastrophic earthquakes that have devastated Southern Turkey and Northern Syria, committing more than $1,000,000 (USD) worth of in-kind shipping so far. Overnight, the company chartered a FedEx MD-11 of dedicated relief from Dubai, UAE, to Istanbul, Turkey. This was the fifth consecutive flight taking place from February 17 to 21 delivering approximately 230 metric tonnes of relief supplies including tents, blankets, baby items, household supplies, and hygiene kits from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
FedEx donated $100k on February 8 to the American Red Cross to aid recovery efforts in Turkey and Syrian communities. The donation will provide support and aid, such as distributing essentials like first aid, food, water, and blankets; setting up temporary shelters; and providing psychological support and medical aid.On February 8, FedEx delivered critical humanitarian supplies from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya, Turkey on behalf of the Istanbul Governorship and local municipality, including food supplies from Umursan Un Ltd. and clothing donated by local residents.During the week of February 13, FedEx provided shipping support for Canadian disaster-relief organization GlobalMedic, including the delivery of AquaResponse3 Water Purification Units to feeding centers in the impacted area of Turkey.FedEx worked with U.S.-based World Central Kitchen to ship aid from Madrid, Spain and Capitol Heights, Maryland, U.S. to Adana, Turkey. The flights included a deployable kitchen unit, kitchen supplies, and operations kits.
United Rallies Businesses and Consumers with New, First-of-its-Kind $100+ Million Sustainable Flight Fund
Companies interested in joining the fund can visit united.com/ventures.
Avolon completes delivery of 15 Airbus jets to IndiGo
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces it has completed the delivery of 15 A320neo family aircraft to IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline.
Avolon now has a total of 21 aircraft on lease with IndiGo.
New JetBlue flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Tallahassee
Fancy afternoon tea? Top 25 hotels list published.
Iberia says "Latin America and the Caribbean have always been at the centre of our strategy but this year we will go further"
It has already recovered its entire network of destinations and has scheduled for this summer about 280 weekly flights between Spain and Latin America, 23.4 percent more operations than in 2022 and already above 2019With Mexico, Iberia already offers three daily flights, in Bogotá it will go from 14 to 18 weekly frequencies and in Lima it will grow another three frequencies, from seven to 10In the U.S. it also increases its flights by about 15 percent compared to 2022, recovers the summer routes to San Francisco and Washington and will fly to Dallas every day.It will offer its customers attractive summer destinations in Greece (Corfu, Mykonos and Santorini), Croatia (Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb), Italy (Catania and Olbia) and Portugal (Faro)In addition, it grows on other European routes such as Stockholm, Dusseldorf, Oslo and Venice, as well as Milan and Rome in Italy.In Spain, the biggest bet continues to be the Air Bridge between Madrid and Barcelona, where Iberia has already scheduled the same capacity as in summer 2019
Qantas hopes to entice back premium passengers with new refurbished lounges will lead to profitability.
New First Lounge at London’s Heathrow AirportRe-opening of a refreshed Hong Kong International LoungeComplete refurbishment and expansion of International Business Lounge in SydneyUpdated and expanded International Business Lounge in MelbourneNew Hobart Qantas ClubNew Broome Regional Lounge with double the seats