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Talma, a leading airport services company in Latin America and a member of Grupo Sandoval, specifically its subsidiary in Ecuador, has been granted an Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate (OMA 084) by Ecuador's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC). This certification recognizes the organization's operational excellence.
The American Express® Business Gold Card, previously offering a 70,000 Membership Rewards points initial bonus, now includes an enhanced offer of 100,000 Membership Rewards® points. This bonus is available after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. Additionally, a Limited Edition White Gold card option has been introduced alongside the existing Gold and Rose Gold designs.
The first Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification program created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) was CEIV Pharma. The pharmaceuticals program is also the most popular, with 509 certified entities, including 44 airlines, 270 freight forwarders, 126 cargo handling facilities, and 45 ramp handlers.
Hyatt has announced a new partnership with Under Canvas through its Mr and Mrs Smith collaboration, expanding its luxury glamping offerings. This partnership includes 13 outdoor resorts located in prominent destinations such as Yellowstone National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Southwest Airlines, long known for its consistent profitability in the U.S. aviation market, is facing challenges post-pandemic. The airline's struggles stem from two primary issues: limited flight offerings and a product that no longer meets evolving customer demands.
Air Canada Aeroplan has announced a new partnership with Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings, expanding award travel options across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
American Airlines reported a decline in profit for the second quarter, despite announcing record revenue largely attributed to inflation. The airline revised its profit forecasts downward and indicated it would not earn anything in the traditionally strong third quarter.
One man, affected by Delta's numerous flight cancellations this past week, decided to take matters into his own hands. Stranded at the airport, the Sky Club lounge member found himself out of pocket for a trip he could no longer fully take and without compensation for those expenses. In response, he decided to seek his own form of recompense by consuming Delta's resources equivalent to his incurred costs.
Alaska Airlines has announced the grand opening of its newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The 11,000-square-foot space aims to enhance the airline's network of lounges and offers a pre-flight experience with a West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light, and warm finishes.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has announced the relocation of its Singapore manufacturing facility to a new site in Seletar Aerospace Park. This move involves a $250 million investment aimed at enhancing the company's capabilities in the aerospace industry.
United Airlines faced significant operational challenges following the CrowdStrike outage, yet managed to escape much of the media scrutiny that Southwest and American Airlines encountered. Delta Airlines experienced severe disruptions, exacerbated by its CEO's departure to Paris during the crisis.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is commemorating its centennial year with the release of a series of four vintage-style posters that pay tribute to the airport's history. These posters are intended to highlight LGB’s significant role over the past century in connecting the community to the world, fostering economic growth, and inspiring pioneering aviators.
Schweiss Doors has introduced a newly designed and patented Strap Latch, aimed at enhancing the simplicity, cleanliness, and reliability of bifold door operations.
Vietnam’s VietJet has placed an order for 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft, valued at $7.4 billion at list prices. On average, airlines typically pay about 50% of the list price.
Southwest Airlines is offering to sell elite status through August 22, allowing customers to purchase the qualifying points needed for elite benefits valid until December 31, 2025. The airline will sell up to 35,000 qualifying points required for A-List status at a cost of up to $2,190.
Neste has commissioned terminal capacity at ONEOK’s terminal in Houston, Texas for blending and storing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This development aims to expand the availability of Neste’s SAF to airlines operating from airports east of the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast.
Rise has initiated a waitlist for a new credit card aimed at rewarding tuition payments, encompassing K-12 private schools, universities, and graduate schools. The card is designed to make tuition payments more beneficial, even though many educational institutions typically add fees for credit card transactions.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) and Fokker Services Group (FSG), an aerospace solutions provider, have renewed a Total Support Contract for Standard Parts & Expendables. Under this agreement, FSG will continue supporting the RNLAF by supplying standard parts and extended services for various aircraft and helicopters over the next five years.
American Airlines has become the first U.S. airline to introduce an automated tag system for mobility devices, a move aimed at enhancing the handling of wheelchairs and similar equipment across its network. The tags, developed internally by American's Technology team, are currently in use at airports where the airline and its regional partners operate.