16 May, 2024
Ascend Airways starts first summer with two Boeing 737 jets flying on behalf of TUI Airways
airBaltic and Bulgaria Air start codeshare deal
Ronald Leitch appointed Chief Operating Officer of AGS Airports
London Southend Airport to become easyJet's 10th UK base.....
Three A320neo aircraft will be based at London Southend, with six new routes launching to popular leisure destinations for summer 2025
The most successful April ever for Air Serbia
15 May, 2024
Cathay enhances lifestyle partnership to bring more perks to members travelling to Thailand
Cathay members travelling to Thailand can now enjoy seamless two-way points conversion and exclusive member offers at ICONSIAM, Siam Paragon, Siam Centre and Siam Discovery.
Overseas Cathay members1 travelling to Thailand can now seamlessly and instantaneously convert between ONESIAM Coins and Asia Miles to enjoy even more rewards on the ground and in the air. Members from selected countries2 can also enjoy the convenience of points conversion from outside of Thailand. Previously available to members in Thailand only, the partnership was first launched by Cathay and Siam Piwat Group in August 2023.
Cathay continues to expand its lifestyle offerings and provide members with more ways to earn and use Asia Miles wherever they are in the world. The partnership with Siam Piwat spans across four popular shopping malls in Thailand under the Siam Piwat Group, namely ICONSIAM, Siam Paragon, Siam Centre and Siam Discovery. Cathay members can enjoy:
- Convenient two-way instant points conversion
- Exclusive mall benefits and ONESIAM SuperApp privileges, including discount codes and bonus points (applicable until 31 July 2024 or for the first 10,000 redemptions)
- Exclusive tourist privileges, including gift cards and special offers from more than 100 participating stores (applicable until 31 July 2024).
On top of shopping and dining at these malls, ONESIAM Members, too, can convert their ONESIAM Coins to Asia Miles and use their miles for flights, hotel stays, and many more exciting lifestyle and travel rewards from Cathay’s extensive network of more than 800 partners worldwide. More details of this partnership can be found on Cathay’s website.
AirAsia Philippines sees strong H2 2024 with more Filipinos willing to spend on travel
Therapy dogs paws-itively delight passengers
Cessna Citation Ascend advances with successful certification tests and extensive flight testing
VINCI Airports inaugurates the first phase of terminal expansion works at Monterrey International Airport
This delivery is a major milestone of a 5-year expansion program that will bring a significant step in the ongoing expansion of Mexico. The overall objective is to increase by 50% the Monterrey airport passenger service capacity, providing close to 18 million passengers annually. This program has been designed to provide a seamless and enhanced experience for all travelers through: • 70 check-in desks, self-service and bag-drop facilities • 10 000 sqm of commercial plaza at the heart of the building, • A next-generation and more efficient security check for departing passengers, • An integrated and automatized baggage handling system, • Two piers for additional seating areas and boarding gates, • New and expanded baggage reclaim areas both national and international.
14 May, 2024
United expects busy start to summer travel season
United plans for the busiest Memorial Day weekend ever with three million expected passengers – a 10% increase over 2023
United's mobile app can save travellers up to 30 minutes on average at the airport with features like mobile check-in, bag drop shortcut, live flight updates, terminal wayfinding, self-service rebooking and more
United is ready for its busiest Memorial Day holiday ever – with a record-setting three million travellers expected to fly between May 23-28, up nearly 10% compared to last year. To help fliers navigate the crowds and jumpstart their summer vacations, United has dozens of features in its mobile app to help travellers skip lines, breeze through security, navigate to their gates, quickly check their bags and more – saving travellers up to 30 minutes on average* at the airport."Whether you're a road warrior or fly just once a year, the United app is a game-changer that saves you time and makes the overall experience of flying United even better," said Linda Jojo, United's Chief Customer Officer. "With an uptick of leisure travel over the summer months, we've found that customers who travel with the app not only save up to 30 minutes on average during their day-of travel experience, but they also feel informed and empowered about their flights, especially as they're flying into new or unfamiliar airports for their summertime vacations."
United continues to release new innovations in its mobile app to help travellers prepare for their trips – offering more transparency, saving time and reducing stress.
Here are the top ways the United mobile app can help fliers travel on easy mode:
- Find live, personalized flight notifications for details such as countdown to boarding, gate number, seat, bag tracking and more right on your phone screen. United is the first and only U.S. airline to support Live Activities for iPhone, and the live updates have helped millions of travellers since last year especially during peak travel times.
- Request your desired seat with the new seat preferences feature in the mobile app if your preferred seat type isn't available at the time of booking your flight. Travellers who use this tool are moved automatically into their preferred seat, on average, 35% of the time. United is the first and only U.S. airline offering this option.
- Receive automatic rebooking assistance during flight disruptions directly in the app. When travel doesn't go as planned, customers will get alternate travel options automatically served to them in the app. Saving travellers about 15 minutes in line on average, the tools help them get back on their way more quickly after a flight disruption or cancellation. Plus, only United offers Agent on Demand – allowing customers to scan a QR code or use the United app to video chat, text or call a customer service representative instead of waiting in line at the airport. In 2023, Agent on Demand helped more than 1.6 million travellers avoid lines at the airport and get fast help in the app.
Air France-KLM announces the successful issuance of new bonds for a total aggregate amount of €650 million
Air France-KLM announces the successful issuance of new bonds for a total aggregate amount of €650 million.
Air France-KLM (the “Company”) has successfully placed new bonds today, for a total nominal amount of €650 million with a 5-year maturity and a coupon of 4.625% (the “New Notes”) under its Euro 4,500,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme. The New Notes are expected to be rated BBB- by Fitch and BB+ by S&P.
Strong investor demand, with an orderbook above €2.8 billion that covered c.4.3x the size of the bonds, is a testament to investors’ confidence in Air France-KLM.
The Company announced on 13 May 2024 the launch of a tender offer to repurchase the following two series of existing notes in cash:
€750,000,000 1.875 per cent notes due 16 January 2025 (ISIN: FR0013477254) (of which €750,000,000 is currently outstanding) (the “2025 Notes”); and
€500,000,000 3.875 per cent notes due 1st July 2026 (ISIN: FR0014004AF5) (of which €500,000,000 is currently outstanding) (the “2026 Notes” and, together with the 2025 Notes, the “Existing Notes”).
The proceeds of the New Notes will be used to refinance part of the existing debt of the Company by purchasing all or part of the Existing Notes and for general corporate purpose.
An application will be made for the New Notes to be admitted to trading on Euronext Paris.
Norwegian and Strawberry agree on jointly owned loyalty company
London Stansted sets new passenger and cargo records in first month of summer season
Schiphol, KLM and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee satisfied with May holiday
'A top performance by everyone who works at the airport'
80+ routes, seamless travel and endless Delta adventures this summer.....
Elevating the travel experience.....
The WestJet Group boosts Calgary's global connectivity through enhanced Winter 787 Schedule
Year-round service to Tokyo, Unlocked
Airbus Helicopters to support Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale helicopter fleet
Airbus Helicopters to support Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale helicopter fleet
Pegasus launches direct route from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Pegasus Airlines continues to expand its international network with direct flights connecting Istanbul and Edinburgh
13 May, 2024
London Stansted gears up for UEFA European Championships - Euro 2024 - with 10 routes to Germany
The airport serves ten German destinations, and all the tournament’s host cities are just a short flight away and easily accessible via public transport.
Delta CEO receives honorary PhD and delivers Georgia Tech 2024 Commencement Address
Summer season starts strongly for UK’s largest airports group
MAG saw 5.2m passengers pass through its airports in April, up 8% year-on year as the Group marked the beginning of its summer season.
Passengers:
Manchester | London Stansted | East Midlands | MAG | |
Rolling 12-month total to April 24 | 28,973,445 | 28,643,725 | 4,093,017 | 61,710,187 |
12-month total % change year-on-year | +13.5% | +10.8% | +20.6% | +12.7% |
April’ 24 total | 2,413,783 | 2,480,894 | 327,972 | 5,222,649 |
April’ 24 % change year-on-year | +10.9% | +5.5% | +5.0% | +7.9% |
Cargo:
Manchester | London Stansted | East Midlands | |
April 2024 total tonnes | 6,532 | 27,097 | 28,576 |
April 2024 % change year on year | +20.9% | +23.3% | -0.1% |
Southwest Airlines reports annual progress in sustainability and corporate citizenship
Southwest Airlines Co. launches its annual corporate citizenship reports, the One Report and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, highlighting the carrier's work across its corporate citizenship initiatives. The integrated reports provide a snapshot of financial; corporate social responsibility (CSR); environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) reporting; and DEI priorities at Southwest Airlines®.
Highlights from the annual reports include:
- The Nonstop to Net Zero sustainability strategy and updated environmental sustainability goals.
- Details on the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures.
- Information about the transport of a record 137 million revenue passengers in 2023.
- How the carrier creates an environment of Belonging while investing in its People.
- Overview of the investments in Customer Experience improvements, such as upgraded WiFi fleet-wide1, digital bag tracking, larger bins, in-seat power, free same-day standby2, and enhancements to Southwest's Rapid Rewards program which make it easier for customers to achieve Tier Status3.