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The American Airlines flight attendants union has altered its stance, moving away from the assertion that a strike is imminent. The threat of a strike has, however, brought them closer to reaching an agreement with the airline.
UNI Global Union has condemned the recent wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine, which resulted in at least 36 deaths and numerous injuries. Among the targeted sites was Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv.
Two weeks ago, Southwest Airlines announced earnings projections that fell significantly short of their previous guidance for the second quarter. The airline had initially forecasted a worst-case scenario of a 3.5% year-over-year drop in revenue per available seat mile. However, the latest projections indicate a decline between 4% and 4.5%.
Charter operator ATI Jet has introduced a new retail division, Jetvia, aimed at enhancing customer-facing services.
Sichuan Airlines A350-900 features a panda-themed livery, symbolizing support for giant panda conservation. The airline operates out of Beijing Airport Terminal 2, serving both domestic and international routes. Panda motifs extend to the aircraft's interior, showcasing attention to detail and a commitment to conservation efforts.
A United Airlines Boeing 757 lost a tire during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 8, but continued its flight to Denver International Airport (DEN) safely. The aircraft, performing flight UA 1001, departed at 07:15 and landed in Denver at 10:10 without any reported injuries to passengers or ground personnel.
Enrolling in third-party programs like LoungeKey, Priority Pass, or DragonPass can grant you airport lounge access without a credit card. You can also purchase airline lounge memberships or day passes from various airlines, including Delta, United, and Emirates. Travelers can earn elite status within airline loyalty programs or alliance partners like SkyTeam or Star Alliance for additional perks and lounge access.
Two colorized photos of an American Airlines Convair 990 have been released by Frenchman Benoit Vienne. The images highlight the speed of what was once the world's fastest subsonic jet, built by San Diego-based Convair, a division of General Dynamics.
Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air, which will commence operations next year, have entered into a partnership agreement aimed at enhancing connectivity and premium travel options across North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and beyond. This collaboration will enable Delta to initiate services to Riyadh.
INFORM, a global software provider specializing in AI-driven optimization solutions for aviation ground operations, is supplying Talma, a prominent airport services company in Latin America, with ground handling optimization software at airports served by Talma in Colombia.
Sales of preowned single-engine helicopters worldwide increased by 4% in the first half of 2024, while supply grew by 23%, according to Aero Asset's latest report.
Sheltair Aviation has commenced construction on a new T-hangar complex at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB), expanding its Fixed Base Operator (FBO) network's hangar facilities. The structure, spanning over 34,500 square feet, will house 30 T-hangars designed to accommodate single and light twin aircraft. Situated on nearly 4.5 acres of apron space, the complex will also feature 37 passenger-vehicle parking spaces and two restrooms.
Data from aviation analytics company Cirium indicates that American Airlines offers the most seats of any airline this summer, surpassing Southwest Airlines as the largest carrier by this measure. Both airlines have a predominantly domestic network and do not fly their seats as far as United Airlines or Delta Air Lines.
The European Commission (EC) will reassess Lufthansa's state aid, which amounted to €6.06 billion ($6.5 billion). The EC initiated its investigation after the EU General Court annulled the state aid approval given by the EC in June 2020. The Commission will investigate several aspects of its approval process, including the Lufthansa Group's dominant positions at Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Vienna Airport (VIE).
Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter, is one of the world's most famous musicians. The rapper was born on December 4, 1969, in New York City and raised in the Marcy Houses, a public housing project in Brooklyn. He began his musical career in the 1980s under the guidance of another Brooklyn-based rapper, Jaz-O.
Boeing is currently engaged in discussions with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) regarding the potential impact of its decision to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge on its defense contracts and future opportunities. The company, which derived more than one-third of its revenue last year from government defense contracts, is exploring how this plea could affect its standing.
Chase has introduced limited-time offers for its portfolio of United Airlines consumer credit cards. Each card's initial bonus offer now includes an additional 10,000 miles compared to previous offers.
Online aviation marketplace Alpha Wingman, previously known as MRO Insider, has announced that it will now offer free memberships to Fixed Base Operators (FBOs).
Citibank has introduced the new Citi Strata PremierSM Card, a rebranded version of the Citi Premier Card with minor improvements. This move signifies continued investment in the Citi ThankYou Rewards travel portfolio.
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has secured a multi-year contract to deliver inflight catering services to ITA Airways at Los Angeles International (LAX) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports. The company will produce and uplift over 200,000 meals annually for the Italian flag carrier's daily flights from both airports to Rome.