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United Airlines Opens New Seattle United Club

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United Airlines Opens New Seattle United Club

United Airlines Opens New Seattle United Club Lounge opening coincides with relocation of gates and ticketing United Airlines has opened its new United Club lounge in Concourse A at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the second club to feature the airline’s new design concept. The opening coincides with the consolidation of United’s terminal facilities to Concourse A, offering […]

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Austrian Airlines Releases Traffic Results for April 2013

The number of passengers carried by the Austrian Airlines Group in the period January-April 2013 declined by 3.7 percent from the previous year to approximately 3.2 million. On balance, Austrian Airlines reduced capacity by 9.8 percent, which is related to the harsh winter as well as the streamlining of the fleet. Within the context of […]

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Turkish Airlines Finalize Boeing Orders

Boeing, Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for 50 737 MAXs, 20 Next-Generation 737s and an additional 25 737 MAX 8s Boeing and Turkish Airlines today finalized a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment […]

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Qantas and Emirates Welcome New Zealand Partnership

Qantas and Emirates have welcomed the New Zealand Minister for Transport’s decision to approve their partnership for five years. The partnership will provide New Zealand customers with stronger links to Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the UK, as well as frequent flyer benefits and world-class travel experiences. Qantas and Emirates applied for […]

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Sabre chose refund.me App as the Best

refund.me Is Top App According to Sabre Travel Network refund.me, the international service provider which helps passengers claim their right to compensation for flight delays, cancellations, missed connections and diversions, has been awarded the Top Sabre Red Appy by Sabre Travel Network. refund.me was one of eight pre-selected finalists for the award and was ultimately […]

Delta to Return More Than $1 Billion to Shareholders

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Delta to Return More Than $1 Billion to Shareholders

Balanced capital deployment creates up to $5 billion of value for shareholders through further debt reduction, return of cash to shareholders, and management of pension liability In a broad financial plan released today, Delta Air Lines announced a balanced capital deployment program aimed at creating up to $5 billion of value for shareholders, including returning […]

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Boeing Delivers Wright-Patterson C-17

Boeing has delivered a training center for the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, enabling the base to cut costs by training pilots and loadmasters onsite. “Since we received our first C-17 at Wright-Patt in January 2011, our local crews have had to go on […]

If your flight is delayed, Enjoy it!

If Your Flight is Delayed or You Miss a Connection, Enjoy it in one of the World`s Best Airports If you are going to endure the usual headaches caused by long delays or last-minute flight cancellations, you would be lucky to be able to enjoy it. Gardens, waterfalls, movie theatres, markets, dance floors, casinos, museums and […]

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Freight Markets Weaken in March

IATA Reports that Freight Markets Weaken in March The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing that air freight markets weakened in March, and that the improvement in air cargo growth rates that began towards the end of 2012 has stalled. Global Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTKs) were down 2.3% in March compared to March 2012, […]

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Delta Names Richard B. Hirst Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer

Delta Air Lines  has promoted Richard “Ben” Hirst to the position of executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Hirst will continue reporting to Delta CEO Richard Anderson. Reporting to Hirst will be Andrea Newman, senior vice president – Government Affairs, Robert Rivkin, senior vice president and deputy general […]