Condor introduces flights between Frankfurt and Los Cabos in Mexico

The inaugural flight DE2124 to Los Cabos departed from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) for the first time on Sunday, 3rd November at around 1:35 pm. The approximately 250 guests on board the aircraft with the registration D-ANRF were warmly welcomed at the new destination airport with a water salute and a welcome ceremony. With the start of the winter flight schedule, guests will have the opportunity to take off on Wednesdays and Sundays to the new destination in the Condor route network.

Los Cabos is located at the southern tip of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur and offers vacationers a beautiful Pacific coastline and a spectacular backdrop of mountains and desert landscapes. The region is also the perfect starting point for whale watching and water sports activities such as surfing, snorkelling and diving.

All flights are operated with the modern A330-900neo. On board, guests enjoy maximum comfort, the latest technologies and maximum efficiency. In addition to Los Cabos as a new destination in the Condor flight schedule, flights to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand will also be added to the Condor long-haul program this winter.

ICAO promotes sustainable aviation fuel investment platform with development banks

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar met with senior representatives from Multilateral Development Banks and other high-level officials in Washington D.C. on 24-25 October 2024. The discussions, held alongside the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, centred on leveraging ICAO's FINVEST Hub to support sustainable aviation investments. 

FINVEST Hub's Role: 

ICAO's FINVEST Hub was spotlighted as a pivotal platform to connect decarbonization projects with public and private investors, enhancing funding opportunities for sustainable aviation initiatives, particularly in developing States. 

Financing Challenges: 

The meetings addressed critical challenges in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, including limited current production volumes, higher costs compared to conventional jet fuel, and the absence of production and supply chains in many developing regions. 

Investment Requirements: 

According to ICAO's Long-Term Global Aspirational Goal (LTAG) report, approximately USD 3.2 billion is required by 2050 to scale up SAF, underscoring the importance of creating funding pathways through collaboration with development banks and other financial institutions. 

Ms. Annie Petsonk, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation, provided a keynote address during the roundtable and reaffirmed U.S. support for the Third Conference on Aviation Alternative Fuel (CAAF/3) held in November 2023 outcomes, which established the 2030 Vision and Global Framework for cleaner aviation fuels and sustainable aviation financing. 

Additionally, Secretary General Salazar, met with Ms. Nerissa Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, to discuss ICAO's ongoing transformation efforts aimed at creating a more adaptive and collaborative organization demonstrating operational excellence. 

During his visit, the Secretary General also held individual meetings with high-level representatives of the Worldbank Group, the International Monetary Fund, the European Investment Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, as well as Airlines for America. 

The Secretary General was accompanied during this mission and meetings by ICAO's Legal Affairs and External Relations Director, Mr Michael Gill. 

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Miami - one of the key destinations in Florida for Virgin Atlantic 

Air Canada Takes on AI Projects Revolutionizing the Industry

Did you know Air Canada employs over 75 employees across the fields of data science and operations research, machine learning and data engineering? You might think it’s strange that an airline employs so many experts in a domain as relatively new as artificial intelligence. But there’s a very good reason for all the effort.

Since November 2018, Air Canada has actively been building AI solutions in-house, primarily driven by the lack of off-the-shelf solutions on the market that meet the airline’s requirements.

Some of the AI solutions being developed at Air Canada include tools to optimize our flying schedule and one to improve maintenance planning.

“Air Canada’s maintenance scheduling assistant was created out of a need to plan maintenance schedules far in advance with ever changing variables to consider. The current industry leading AI enabled technology allows airlines to plan their maintenance up to 30 days in advance, whereas the newest AI application that we are building in-house will allow for two years of continuously updated planning,” said Keith Dugas, Director Operations AI at Air Canada.

An On-time Performance Schedule Optimizer tool was successfully launched last month and is being used by Air Canada’s Network Planning team, which is the team responsible for determining where the airline flies and for building an appropriate schedule. This solution uses simulations and machine learning to evaluate a potential network schedule, predicting at a high and low level its expected on-time-performance (OTP). The tool will highlight stress points from a given schedule, which will allow for pre-emptive action in either a change in the schedule months before it operates, a change in the aircraft rotation, or a change in the operational execution, resulting in improved overall on-time performance. “Building this OTP tool from scratch has been an incredible 2-year journey of innovation, great collaboration between IT, Commercial and Operations teams, and a commitment to improving our OTP, and hence improving the overall experience of our customers” said Pascale Batchoun, Director Schedule Integrity

Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion

Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters in North America.

Expanding on the 28 aircraft ordered, GMR will have options to purchase an additional 23 new Airbus helicopters over the next three years. With this order, GMR is anticipated to be among the first in North America to operate the IFR-capable H125.

“At Global Medical Response, we understand the critical impact air ambulances have in delivering rapid, lifesaving support when it’s needed most,” said GMR National President of Air Operations, Daniel Sweeza. “Our investment in Airbus helicopters strengthens our ability to deliver life-saving healthcare where care is needed the most. This expansion underscores our unwavering commitment to accessible, advanced care – ensuring that, regardless of where patients are, we can be there to make a difference when every second matters.”

WestJet and Skip join forces to bring exclusive rewards and elevated experiences to travellers and convenience seekers across Canada

Today, WestJet and Skip are uniting two iconic Canadian brands through a long-term partnership aimed at enhancing the overall guest experience. Canadians will enjoy exclusive, personalized benefits designed to inspire travel, elevate their day-to-day lives and help them Skip to the good part in their trip!

"Seamlessly blending convenience and travel rewards for Canadians, our newly forged partnership with Skip brings value and choice to WestJet Rewards members in their everyday lives," said Jeff Hagen, WestJet Vice-President of Commercial Development & Strategic Partnerships. "Enhancing WestJet Rewards to go beyond the day of travel, we continue to deliver exclusive benefits, experiences and rewards for our members not only when they travel, but as their stories take off."

Exclusive rewards and benefits for members:

The first phase of the partnership introduces exclusive benefits for WestJet Rewards members and Skip customers, bringing more experiences and rewards from coast to coast.

WestJet Rewards members will soon have the option to choose a Skip gift card as part of a new milestone award within the WestJet Rewards program. Skip's newly launched membership program, Skip+, will give members access to exclusive WestJet travel perks and experiences, offering new ways to benefit from their everyday choices.

"We're thrilled to partner with WestJet, giving Canadians access to exclusive travel perks and experiences on Skip," said Rachel MacAdam, Vice-President of Marketing at Skip. "Through our newly launched membership program, Skip+, we're catering to our customers' passion points – including their love of travel – so Canadians can easily unlock exclusive benefits they love."

WestJet and Skip are committed to expanding the partnership with additional benefits. New features and offers will be rolled out in 2025 and beyond, ensuring continued innovation and value for both WestJet Rewards members and Skip+ members.

 

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Condor is taking off again from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport

Condor is taking off again from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) with the start of the winter flight schedule. Guests from the capital region will have the opportunity to fly with Condor from Berlin to Dubai (DXB), Gran Canaria (LPA) or Hurghada (HRG). A brand-new A320neo will take off daily for Dubai, and there will also be two flights a week (Thursdays and Saturdays) to Gran Canaria and up to four flights a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) to Hurghada in Egypt.

“For the first time, Condor is also represented with flights to Dubai from the German capital's airport, which we are very pleased about and is an important step for us,” says Peter Gerber, CEO of Condor. “The Canary Islands and Egypt are popular vacation destinations in Condor's route network and the new destination of Dubai gives guests the opportunity to fly to some of the world's most attractive destinations with our partners. We are thus expanding our flight offering from Germany not only this winter but also beyond in the coming summer season.”

Aletta von Massenbach, Chairwoman of the Management Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH: “Welcome back! We are delighted that Condor is starting the 2024/2025 winter season with three popular sun destinations from BER. Travellers have a wide range of attractive travel options, especially via Dubai.”

The flights from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will be operated with A321 aircraft and to Dubai with one of the brand-new A320neo aircraft. The Airbus A32Xneo family stands for the most modern and highly efficient aircraft technology in the world combined with significantly improved aerodynamics. With the PW1127G, the new Condor aircraft have the latest generation of engines from Pratt & Whitney, which not only reduce fuel consumption by 20 percent, but can also be operated with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The aircraft also emits up to 20 percent less CO2 and up to 50 percent less noise. Converted, the kerosene consumption per passenger per 100 kilometres on board an A320neo is 1.9 litres - with maximum customer comfort.

 

Condor inaugural flight to Los Cabos

The inaugural flight DE2124 to Los Cabos departed from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) for the first time Sunday, 3rd November  at around 1:35 pm. The approximately 250 guests on board the aircraft with the registration D-ANRF were warmly welcomed at the new destination airport with a water salute and a welcome ceremony. With the start of the winter flight schedule, guests will have the opportunity to take off on Wednesdays and Sundays to the new destination in the Condor route network.

Los Cabos is located at the southern tip of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur and offers vacationers a beautiful Pacific coastline and a spectacular backdrop of mountains and desert landscapes. The region is also the perfect starting point for whale watching and water sports activities such as surfing, snorkeling and diving.

All flights are operated with the modern A330-900neo. On board, guests enjoy maximum comfort, the latest technologies and maximum efficiency. In addition to Los Cabos as a new destination in the Condor flight schedule, flights to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand will also be added to the Condor long-haul program this winter.

 

Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech

New Juno satellite to support military operations will be designed and built in the UK.

Armed forces personnel are to have access to the latest space technology for military operations, following a deal signed for a new satellite.

The £40 million project with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd will support around 200 skilled jobs, boosting the UK’s space sector and helping to grow the economy.

Named Juno, the satellite will be able to capture daytime images of the Earth’s surface, strengthening the UK’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Expected to launch in 2027, Juno will have advanced imagery sensors, building on the capabilities of Tyche, UK Space Command’s first satellite which successfully launched in August this year.

Both satellites form part of the Ministry of Defence’s space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance programme, which will deliver a constellation of satellites and supporting ground systems by 2031.

These satellites will support military operations, for instance by monitoring adversary activities, and also contribute to other government tasks, including natural disaster monitoring, the development of mapping information, environmental monitoring and tracking the impact of climate change around the world.   

Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle said:  “The contract for Juno shows the UK’s commitment to grow one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world and keep our competitive edge in space science and technology. 

Blue Islands new cabin crew uniform unveiled

Stylish, comfortable, and proudly unique – created with the airline's cabin crew team, the new Blue Islands uniform brings a fresh new look, blending practicality with style.  

Operating a fleet of ATR turboprop aircraft, Blue Islands plays a vital role in ensuring high-frequency, regional connectivity to the Channel Islands. It really is an essential part of the islands' economy and residents' social wellbeing. Together with its scheduled services, Blue Islands also operates series charters from across Europe for tour operator partners, ad-hoc European break destinations direct from the Channel Islands, as well as charters for sporting and corporate clients.
The airline has a number of vacancies, including captains, first officers, cabin crew and technical officers. 

Liam Du Preez Paterson, Senior Cabin Crew Blue Islands said "The new uniform is a great step forward for our team and reflects our unique identity at Blue Islands. It's refreshing to wear something that blends practicality with style, it’s modern, comfortable, everything we need to feel at our best. It’s exciting to be part of an airline that embraces a fresh approach, reflecting the spirit of the islands we represent."
Rob Veron, CEO of Blue Islands continued, “Our new uniform is about making sure our crew are comfortable and confident, so they can focus on what matters most – a safe, reliable and friendly service that our valued customers depend on.”

Elevated travel experience to over 100 destinations from Saudia

Saudia is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it was established in 1945, with the company growing to become one of the Middle East’s largest air carriers and a respected travel brand.



Saudia ensures every aspect of a passenger journey is filled with comfort, convenience, and exceptional service – embodying the essence of Saudi Arabian culture.

The airline’s unique offerings include:

A Taste of Saudi Culture: Saudia takes pride in showcasing the best of Saudi Arabian culture by offering traditional Saudi meals, amenity kits with heritage designs, and complementary Saudi coffee and dates for guests in Business Class with specially designed cups to represent the country’s five regions. Guests’ experiences are further enriched with Saudi-specific in-flight entertainment, cabin air fresheners inspired by local ingredients, and world-renowned Saudi hospitality from the cabin crew.

Al Fursan Loyalty Programme: Enjoy exclusive membership tiers (Green, Silver, and Gold) for priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, along with access to Saudia’s exclusive Alfursan lounges and partner lounges worldwide.

Saudia First Suites: Once boarded, indulge in fully enclosed private suites with sliding doors for maximum privacy. Relax on high-quality bedding, savor gourmet meals prepared by top chefs, and receive personalized attention from a dedicated cabin crew.

Business Class: Travel in style with lie-flat seats that convert into fully flat beds. Enjoy a wide selection of in-flight entertainment, multi-course meals featuring international and Middle Eastern cuisine, and high-quality amenity kits with luxury toiletries.

In-Flight Chef Service: Offering customized, made-to-order dishes, Saudia’s In-Flight Chef Service offered on select flights pushes culinary limits for First Class guests with meals prepared onboard by world class chefs.

Economy Class: Experience comfort with ergonomically designed seats and ample legroom. Guests can enjoy personal screens with a variety of entertainment options, plus complementary meals and beverages.

SkyTeam Alliance Membership: Enjoy access to endless destinations through Saudia’s vast network of travel partners. Eligible guests can also enjoy access to over 750 airport lounges worldwide.

Special Meals: Saudia caters to a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions, offering special in-flight meals including Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

First and Business Class Check-In Lounge: When travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art check-in experience the moment they arrive. Designed to enhance guest travel experience, the lounge boasts exclusive amenities such as 10 check-in desks, dedicated café counter, comfortable seating, and more exclusive amenities.

Saudia Holidays: Enhance your travel experience with exclusive packages that include flights, hotels, and tours, and take advantage of offers and discounts available to Saudia guests.

Alfursan Lounges: Unwind in state-of-the-art lounges at airports in Jeddah, Riyadh and Cairo, featuring dining, relaxation areas, and business facilities. Families can also enjoy dedicated zones with entertainment for children, helping to make air travel a breeze.

With Saudia, your memorable journey to over 100 destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America begins before you even step on board. 

Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleets. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.

A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012.

Saudia was recently recognized as the World’s Most Improved Airline 2024 by Skytrax, marking the third time it has received this accolade, alongside 14 other distinguished awards. Saudia has also been awarded the "World Class Airline 2024" for the third consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Additionally, also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium.

AluaSoul Costa Adeje, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, debuts in Spain’s Canary Islands

                                  The 226-room adults-only hotel, located on the southern coast of Tenerife, offers travellers the opportunity to explore local attractions and activities while enjoying the conveniences of an all-inclusive hotel.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrates the opening of AluaSoul Costa Adeje in Tenerife. The opening further expands Hyatt’s brand presence in the Canary Islands and supports its continued commitment to providing more distinct options for guests and members seeking unique experiences.

“The debut of AluaSoul Costa Adeje strengthens Hyatt’s brand presence in the region, to meet the growing demands of travellers,” said Manuel Melenchón, managing director of South Region EAME at Hyatt. “Offering multiple accommodation options tailored to guest and member preferences, the new hotel provides a flexible experience in Europe, perfectly complementing the destination’s blend of relaxation, adventure and entertainment.”

As part of the Alua Hotels & Resorts brand within Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio, AluaSoul Costa Adeje offers guests the services of an all-inclusive hotel, with multiple boarding options designed to cater for every type of traveller. With its fresh, modern feel, the hotel is perfectly positioned for those seeking comfortable amenities for recharging after a day of exploring.

“Ideally located on the beautiful island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, AluaSoul Costa Adeje boasts stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean with modern facilities, bright spaces and flexible options for guests to enjoy their ideal vacation experience,” said Elena María Hernandez, general manager of AluaSoul Costa Adeje. “The hotel is perfect for global travellers, providing modern accommodations designed with comfort in mind and tailored to meet the needs of every guest.”

As part of Hyatt Hotels’ goals of supporting the local community, most renovation materials and furnishings have been locally sourced.

Convenient Location

Located in Costa Adeje on the southern coast of Tenerife, AluaSoul Costa Adeje is nestled on a seafront promenade near beaches, shopping centres, bars and restaurants, with easy access to local attractions, such as Puerto Colón Marina, La Pinta Beach, Teide National Park, Drago Park, and Los Gigantes Cliffs. A culinary paradise for seafood lovers, Costa Adeje’s vibrant food scene combines traditional Canarian flavours with rich international fusions to create a mix of fresh, local dishes that perfectly complement the stunning backdrop of the Tenerife coast and local culture.

Convenient Accommodations

Aer Lingus starts Las Vegas route from Dublin.

Aer Lingus has introduced a new seasonal flight between Dublin and Las Vegas, despite a number of legal battles over the Irish airport's passenger numbers cap.  

The new flight operates three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until the end of April 2025.  A spokesperson for the carrier said, "Aer Lingus’ new direct connection between Ireland and Nevada is a significant milestone for our growth across North America."

Steve Hill, President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said: "This new Aer Lingus service marks a significant milestone in connecting Irish travellers to Las Vegas and is a testament to our city’s global appeal.  More than 50,000 people travelled from Ireland to Vegas last year and we know that number will grow thanks to this direct flight. This route opens exciting opportunities for both leisure and business travellers from Europe.

Delta and Junior Achievement celebrate 25 years of partnership with sustainable innovation competition

Delta Air Lines celebrates 25 years of continued partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Nigeria in support of a transformative initiative and Nigeria’s commitment to nurturing the potential of young Nigerians.

In a vibrant showcase held in Lagos, 12 student companies from across the nation demonstrated their expertise, excellence, and innovative solutions at the National Company of the Year (NCOY) competition, themed ‘Greenovation.’ 

During the NCOY event, Mary Gbobaniyi -- Manager of Sales for West Africa at Delta Air Lines -- highlighted the significance of this year’s theme, expressing how the program serves as a vital platform for secondary school students to engage with and solve pressing issues facing society today. 

Delta’s push toward innovation and sustainability is a business imperative that transcends the corporate realm into corporate social responsibility.

“Innovation is part of Delta’s DNA, and we understand the importance of sustainability in business practices,” Gbobaniyi said. 

Olaolu Akogun -- Senior Manager of Programs JA Africa, Mary Gbobaniyi -- Manager of Sales for West Africa - Delta Air Lines and Ugonna Achebe -- Executive Director for JA Africa convene together at the National Company of the Year competition in Lagos, Nigeria. 

Dublin Airport summer passenger cap halted.

On Monday the Irish High Court put a pause on a passenger cap introduced by The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) that would have reduced capacity at the airport to just 25.2 million.

The IAA has introduced the limit to run between March and October next summer to make sure the airport didn't breach a planning condition to limit capacity to 32 million passengers a year. That limit was set in 2007, as part of a deal to get permission for the airport to build Terminal 2.

Airlines for America, a group representing US carriers, Aer Lingus and Ryanair worked together to bring the case to the high court to halt or overturn the limit on passenger numbers that could have seen flights moving to Belfast and Cork. 

Today the high court put a pause on the cap, the Irish Times reported Justice Barry O’Donnell said the airlines would suffer “immediate serious consequences” if he refused to pause the seat cap. In his ruling, the judge said that the primary responsibility for complying with the 2007 planning conditions rests only with DAA, the airport's operator 

Unsurprisingly, Ryanair welcomed the ruling, saying "It believes that the Dublin Airport Cap is in breach of EU legislation on Freedom of Movement. Ryanair remains confident that EU law will triumph 2007 Fingal planning restriction and will allow airlines to grow traffic and tourism with the benefit of Dublin’s second runway.

Ryanair’s aggressive multimillionaire CEO Michael O’Leary said:  “It is deeply regrettable that the airlines had to take legal action to stay the idiotic cap at Dublin Airport solely because Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan, wouldn’t do his job and issue a letter to the IAA. The Dublin Airport cap is in breach of EU law and any competent Transport Minister (not to mention Tourism Minister, Catherine Martin) would have acted to scrap this outdated and damaging cap.

Today’s High Court ruling clears the way for this matter to be referred to the European Courts where Ryanair is confident that this absurd road traffic restriction from 2007 will be removed, which will enable airlines like Ryanair to continue to grow traffic, tourism, and jobs in Ireland, where two Green Ministers (Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin) have failed to act for the last 5 years.

We hope the forthcoming Election will remove the deadhanded Green Party incompetence from Irish tourism and aviation so that Ryanair can return to growing at Dublin Airport instead of sending growth to Belfast, Italy and Poland.”.

Despite both Ryanair and Aer Lingus legally challenging the winter season passenger cap of 14.4 million between now and March next year, they didn't ask for a pause on it at the court. 

   

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International Air Transport Association and the Airport Services Association agree collaboration

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airport Services Association (ASA) have confirmed they will collaboration to improve ground handling safety and efficiency for the benefit of airlines.  Together, the organizations will work to reinforce standardization, promote safety data sharing, and explore new approaches to enhance sector resilience.

“Global standards make aviation safer, and ASA and its members have been pivotal in helping develop the IATA ground handling standards we rely on today. By sharing data, we will be able to support this vital activity with data-driven insights and decisions. Maximizing the impact of data relies on broad contributions. We encourage ground handler participation to strengthen our collective insights,” said Nick Careen, Senior Vice-President Operations, Safety and Security at IATA. 

“This partnership is a significant milestone that leverages the expertise of both IATA and ASA. By coordinating our approach, we will ensure more robust support for ground and cargo handling professionals worldwide. Our goal is to ensure that standards and best practices are in place that the entire industry can rely on,” said Fabio Gamba, ASA’s Director General. 

IATA and ASA collaboration will include:  

•    Safety Data: Through ASA’s Safety Incident Database and IATA’s Incident Data Exchange (a part of IATA’s Global Aviation Data Management—GADM—initiative), both organizations will share and analyze safety information to proactively address safety issues related to ground and cargo handling.

•    Industry Standards: ASA will continue to work with IATA in the development of industry best practices and standards related to ground and cargo handling, taking advantage of relevant data. In particular, this work will focus on key documents such as the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) and the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM), their adoption by the industry and reduction of variations.